Bihar govt announces 32,388 teacher vacancies under TRE-4; online transfer portal launched

Patna, July 29 (IANS) In a major announcement for lakhs of teaching aspirants in Bihar, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday confirmed the recruitment of 32,388 teachers under the fourth phase of the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4).

The Chief Minister said the Education Department has sent the recruitment requisition to the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), paving the way for the recruitment process.

Sharing the announcement on social media, the Chief Minister described the recruitment drive as a significant step towards creating employment opportunities for the state’s youth while strengthening Bihar’s education system.

He said the government remains committed to providing maximum employment and ensuring quality education as part of its vision for a developed Bihar.

According to the details released by the Chief Minister, the 32,388 vacancies have been distributed in four categories.

For classes 1 to 5: 3,847 posts, classes 6 to 8: 8,563 posts, classes 9 to 10: 3,877 posts, and classes 11 to 12: 16,101 posts.

The largest share of vacancies has been earmarked for higher secondary classes (11 and 12), with more than 16,000 teaching positions.

The announcement follows earlier remarks by the Education Minister, who had informed the media that the requisition for TRE-4 had already been forwarded to the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.

He had said that the final number of vacancies would be announced by the Chief Minister.

With Wednesday’s announcement, the long-awaited clarity on the recruitment has finally arrived, bringing renewed hope to teacher aspirants across the state.

The state government has also provided relief to serving teachers by launching a dedicated online transfer portal, effective July 29.

Teachers seeking transfers can now submit their applications through the portal.

According to the Education Department, the entire transfer process—from application to final approval—will be conducted online, making it more transparent, convenient, and time-bound.

Officials believe the digital system will reduce unnecessary delays and simplify the transfer process for teachers.

–IANS

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