The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has issued a notification inviting online applications for a massive recruitment drive in the education sector. The vacancies are available for various teaching positions, including School Teachers in Primary Schools, Middle Schools, TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher), and PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) under the Education Department of the Government of Bihar. A total of 170,461 vacancies are up for grabs, making this a significant opportunity for aspiring teachers in the state.
Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can submit their applications online. However, it is advised that applicants thoroughly read the full notification before proceeding with the application process to ensure compliance with all requirements.
Bihar School Name | Total No. of Vacant Posts |
Bihar Secondary School | 32916 |
Bihar Higher Secondary School | 57602 |
Bihar Primary School | 79943 |
Total | 170461 |
Important Dates to Remember
- Application process begins: June 15, 2023
- Last date to apply online:
July 12, 202315 July 2023 (Extended) - Deadline for payment of examination fee: July 12, 2023
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS candidates: Rs. 750/-
- Candidates from other states: Rs. 750/-
- SC/ST/PH candidates: Rs. 200/-
- All female candidates: Rs. 200/-
- Examination fee can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or through the e-Challan mode.
Age Limit
- Minimum age limit for Primary Teachers: 18 years
- Minimum age limit for TGT & PGT: 21 years
- Maximum age limit for UR (General) male candidates: 37 years
- Maximum age limit for UR/BC/EBC women candidates: 40 years
- Maximum age limit for SC/ST (male & female) candidates: 42 years
- Maximum age limit for old age retirement candidates: 60 years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per the rules.
- [Calculate You Age]
Qualification
- For Primary Teachers (Class 1-5): Candidates must have completed 10+2 and hold a diploma/BLEd/B.Ed/M.Ed degree. Additionally, they should have qualified the CTET/BTET Paper I examination.
- For TGT (Class 9-10): Candidates should possess a degree in B.Ed/BA.Ed/BSc.Ed or a postgraduate degree in the relevant discipline. They must also have qualified the STET Paper I examination.
- For PGT (Class 11-12): Candidates should hold a B.Ed/M.Ed/BA.Ed/BSc.Ed or a postgraduate degree in the relevant discipline. They should have also qualified the STET Paper II examination.
For further details regarding qualification requirements, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification.
BPSC Recruitment of 170461 Teacher Vacancies
Post | Category | Total |
Primary Teacher Class 1-5 | UR | 31987 |
EWS | 7981 | |
OBC | 9585 | |
MBC | 14382 | |
SC | 12779 | |
ST | 830 | |
BC Female | 2399 | |
TGT Teacher Class 9-10 | UR | 13265 |
EWS | 3231 | |
OBC | 3897 | |
MBC | 5971 | |
SC | 5231 | |
ST | 408 | |
BC Female | 967 | |
PGT Teacher Class 11-12 | UR | 23422 |
EWS | 5619 | |
MBC | 10329 | |
OBC | 6830 | |
SC | 9136 | |
ST | 859 | |
BC Female | 1677 |
This recruitment drive by the Bihar Public Service Commission aims to strengthen the education system in Bihar and provide employment opportunities to deserving candidates. Aspiring teachers are encouraged to seize this chance by submitting their applications before the deadline.