BPSC Bihar Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2024, Age Limit

BPSC Bihar Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2024

The Bihar Education Department has released the BPSC Bihar Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2024 through an official Notification. According to the updated requirements, candidates aiming for teaching posts must hold a 12th pass for PRT roles, a graduate degree for secondary teacher positions, and a postgraduate degree for higher secondary teacher roles. In this article, we have shared the complete details of the BPSC Bihar Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2024 including age limit, educational qualification, etc.

BPSC Bihar Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2024 – Overview

Candidates must meet all the BPSC Bihar Teacher Eligibility Criteria before applying for positions as Primary, Secondary, and Higher Secondary Teachers. Here are the major highlights of the BPSC Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2024, shared below for the ease of aspirants.

Exam Conducting Body	Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Department	Education Department of Bihar
Exam Name	Bihar Teacher Recruitment Exam
BPSC Teacher Age Limit	PRT: 18 years
	Secondary Teacher: 21 years
	Higher Secondary Teacher: 21 years
BPSC Teacher Educational Qualification	PRT: 12th Pass
	Secondary Teacher: Graduate
	Higher Secondary Teacher: Post-Graduate
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Bihar
BPSC Bihar Teacher Syllabus 2024	– General Science – Events of national and international importance – History of Bihar and Indian History – Geography(mainly Geography of Bihar) – Indian Polity and Economy – Changes in the economy of Bihar post-independence – Indian National Movement and the Role of Bihar General Mental Ability
Official Website	bpsc.bih.nic.in

Educational Qualification for BPSC Teacher Posts 2024

Post	Educational Qualification
Primary Teachers	– 12th grade (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks.
	– Passed or appearing in the final year of:
	– 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
	– 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
	– 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
	– OR 12th grade (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks.
	– Passed or appearing in the final year of:
	– 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
	– OR Graduation with 50% Marks and 2 years DElEd.
	– OR Master’s degree in the concerned subject with 55% marks along with DElEd.
	– CTET Paper 1 or BTET Paper 1 Qualified.

BPSC Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2023 for Secondary Teachers

Here’s a breakdown of the eligibility criteria for Secondary Teachers as specified by BPSC:

Subject	BPSC Teacher Eligibility Criteria
Math Teacher	– Graduation/Post Graduation degree with 50% marks and a B.Ed degree/Bed Special Education from a recognized university/institute is mandatory. OR 4 yr BA.Ed/BSc.ED degree from a recognized university/institute.
Science Teacher	– Maths with Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Chemical Science/Statistics at Graduation Level
Language Teacher	– Language should be read at all 3 years of Graduation
Social Science Teacher	– Select 2 subjects from History, Geography, Economics, and Political Science, and 1 subject must be History or Geography
Physical Education Teacher	– Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education with 50 % marks with Physical education as an Elective Subject. OR Graduation with 45 % marks and Participation in National or State or Inter-University Games or Sports Competition or Athletics OR Graduate who has appeared in school, inter-college sports, or passed NCC
Music Teacher	– Graduation with 50% marks in Music from a recognized university
Dance Teacher	– Graduation with 50% marks in Dance from a recognized university
Fine Arts Teacher	– Graduation with 50% marks in Fine Arts from a recognized university
Special Education Teacher	– Graduation/Post Graduation degree with 50% marks and a B.Ed degree/Bed Special Education from a recognized university/institute is mandatory. OR 4 yr BA.Ed/BSc.ED degree from a recognized university/institute. 6-month teacher training in Differential Disability

BPSC Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2023 for Higher Secondary Teacher

Below are the eligibility criteria for Higher Secondary Teachers:

Subject	BPSC Teacher Eligibility Criteria
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math, Commerce, Economics	– Master’s degree in the concerned subject with 50% marks from a recognized university and B.Ed/BA.Ed/BSc.ED degree from a recognized university/institute OR Master’s degree in the concerned subject with 55 % marks and 3 yr Bed-Med Course
Economics	– Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics
Commerce	– Master’s Degree in Commerce. (Note: Holders of a Degree of M.Com in applied/Business Economics will not be eligible)
Chemistry	– Chemistry/Biochemistry
Physics	– Physics/Electronics/Applied Physics/Nuclear Physics
Biology	– Botany/Zoology/Life Science/ Bio Sciences/ Genetics/Micro Biology/ Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Plant Physiology provided they have studied Botany and Zoology at graduation.
Maths	– Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
Computer Science	– Minimum 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following: – B.E or B.Tech (Computer Science/IT) from a recognized University or equivalent Degree or Diploma from an institution/university recognized by the Govt. of India. – B.E or B.Tech (Any stream) and Post Graduate Diploma in Computer from a recognized university. – M.Sc (CS) or MCA or equivalent from a recognized university. – B.Sc (CS)/BCA or Equivalent and Post Graduate Degree in subjects from a recognized university. – ‘B’ Level from DOEACC and Post Graduate degree in any subjects. – ‘C’ Level from DOEACC Ministry of Information and Communication Technology & Graduation.
Agriculture	– Graduation with at least 50 % marks and post-graduation from any one of the subjects i.e. Agronomy/Plant Breeding & Genetics/ Entomology/Plant Pathology/ Seed Science & Technology/Soil Science/Horticulture
Music	– Post Graduation with at least 50 % mark in Music from a recognized university

BPSC Teacher Age Limit 2024

Before filling out the online form, candidates are advised to review the BPSC Teacher age limit. The age requirements for Bihar Teachers vary depending on the post. Below are the minimum and maximum age limits for each category:

Posts	Minimum Age Limit
Primary Teacher (PRT)	18 years
Secondary Teacher	21 years
Higher Secondary Teacher	21 years

Category	Maximum Age Limit
General (Men)	37 years
OBC/BC/Women	40 years
SC/ST	42 years

BPSC Bihar Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2024 – Nationality

For the BPSC Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2024, candidates must fulfill specific requirements regarding nationality. Applicants must be citizens of India to be eligible for teaching posts through BPSC. Nationality is a fundamental criterion to ensure that candidates are legally authorized to work and serve as teachers in the Bihar Education Department. This stipulation ensures that only Indian citizens can participate in the recruitment process, aligning with the regulatory standards set forth by BPSC and ensuring the integrity and sovereignty of the teaching profession within Bihar.

BPSC Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2024 – Number of Attempts

In the BPSC Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2024, candidates can make unlimited attempts when applying for the BPSC Teacher recruitment. Eligibility for the Bihar Teacher post remains open until candidates fulfill the age limit, qualification, and other BPSC Teacher Eligibility conditions. This active approach fosters inclusivity and encourages candidates to persist in their pursuit of teaching posts in Bihar, ensuring equal opportunities for all eligible applicants.

BPSC Bihar Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2024 – FAQs