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BPSC TRE 4.0 adds prelims stage, no interview
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has introduced a new two-stage selection process for Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0. Candidates will now have to clear a Preliminary Examination before appearing for the Mains. The change marks a departure from earlier teacher recruitment phases.
The Prelims will have 150 multiple-choice questions on General Studies, carrying 150 marks, with a duration of two hours. A negative marking of 0.33 marks will apply for each wrong answer. Those who qualify will need to fill a separate application for the Mains, which will also have 150 MCQs for 150 marks but a duration of two hours 30 minutes. The Mains pattern will vary by teaching level, with a qualifying language paper requiring at least 30% marks. No interview will be conducted.
After the Mains, shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification. BPSC will then prepare a final merit list based on Mains marks, followed by appointment and posting as per official rules.
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The introduction of a prelims stage in BPSC TRE 4.0 adds an extra filter for lakhs of Bihar teacher aspirants. Candidates who previously faced a single written exam must now clear two hurdles, with negative marking in both. The language paper in Mains, though qualifying, will eliminate those who fail to secure 30%. The absence of an interview means the entire selection rests on objective test scores. Document verification remains the final checkpoint before merit list preparation.
Source: adda247.com
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