BPSC Special School Teacher Recruitment 2025

Advertisement Numbers: 42/2025 Application Last Date: July 28, 2025 Post Names: Special School Teacher (Primary and Upper Primary)

Advt. Details

ADVERTISEMENT NO: 42/2025
Registration Last Date: July 28, 2025
Total Post Names: Special School Teacher (Primary and Upper Primary)

Details of Special School Teacher

Special School Teacher Recruitment

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the Special School Teacher Recruitment for 7,279 vacancies under the Education Department, Bihar. This recruitment aims to fill teaching positions in special schools for classes 1 to 5 and 6 to 8.

Field	Details
Post Name	Special School Teacher
Total Vacancies	7,279 (including 2,703 backlog vacancies)
Notification Date	02.07.2025
Last Date to Apply	28.07.2025
Organization/Board	Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)

Overview of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)

A constitutional authority, the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is in charge of holding competitive exams and hiring people for a range of civil services and positions within the Bihar state government. BPSC, which was founded to guarantee impartial and open selection procedures, is essential in finding competent applicants for government jobs, such as the Special School Teacher Recruitment.

Eligibility Criteria

The Special School Teacher Recruitment requires candidates to meet specific educational, training, and eligibility criteria as per the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and Bihar Special School Teacher Eligibility Test (BSSTET) guidelines. Candidates must be Indian citizens and possess a valid Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR) number issued by RCI.

Field	Details
Educational Qualification	For Primary (Classes 1-5): Higher Secondary with minimum 50% marks and a Diploma in Special Education from an RCI-recognized institute, along with a valid CRR number. Alternatively, a B.Ed. in Special Education with a valid CRR number. Six months of teaching training in the blind disability field is also required. For Upper Primary (Classes 6-8): Graduation with minimum 50% marks from a recognized university and a Diploma in Special Education or B.Ed. in Special Education from an RCI-recognized institute with a valid CRR number.
Age Limit	18–40 years (Unreserved Male/Female and BC/EBC), 18–42 years (SC/ST) as of Aug 01, 2025. Maximum age for appointment is 60 years.
Age Relaxation	10 years for candidates who passed BSSTET 2023, as per rules for SC/ST, BC, EBC, PwBD, and female candidates. Additional relaxation for teachers under Panchayati Raj or Municipal Bodies as per government resolutions.
Other Criteria	Valid CRR number from RCI and passing BSSTET 2023 (Paper-I for Classes 1-5, Paper-II for Classes 6-8). Physical/medical fitness as per RCI norms.

Selection Process

The Special School Teacher Recruitment selection process involves a written examination conducted by BPSC. The exam is objective and multiple-choice-based, with no negative marking. Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks: 40% for General, 36.5% for BC, 34% for EBC, and 32% for SC/ST/Female/PwBD candidates.

Stage	Details
Stage 1	Written Examination (MCQ-based)
Stage 2	Document Verification

How to Apply

Check Official Notifications: Visit the official BPSC website: https://www.bpsc.bih.nic.in.
Read the Notification: Download and carefully read the official notification (Advertisement No. 42/2025) to understand eligibility, important dates, syllabus, and selection process.
Online Registration: Register on the BPSC online application portal or use a DigiLocker account via the Meri Pehchaan portal.
Fill the Application Form: Log in and accurately fill out all required details in the online application form.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of photo, signature, certificates, and valid CRR number in the specified format and size through DigiLocker or directly.
Pay the Fee: Pay the application fee online. Concessional fees apply for SC/ST, PwBD, and female candidates. Retain payment proof.
Review and Submit: Verify all details before submitting the application form.
Download Application: Download and print the submitted application for records.
Check for Updates: Regularly check the BPSC website for exam schedule and admit card updates.
Download Admit Card: Download and print the admit card when released, and carry it to the exam hall with a valid ID proof.

Number of Posts and Reservation

Advertisement Number: 42/2025
A total of 7,279 Special School Teacher vacancies are available, including 2,703 backlog vacancies. Out of these, 816 posts are reserved pending compliance with a Supreme Court order (CONMT.PET. (C) No. 591/2022). Reservation norms follow Bihar government guidelines for various categories.

Category	Primary (Classes 1-5)	Upper Primary (Classes 6-8)	Total
UR	1,466	1,361	2,827
EWS	362	339	701
OBC	1,008	937	1,945
SC	1,008	937	1,945
ST	73	68	141
PwBD	146	136	282
Total	3,763	3,516	7,279
Ex-SM	As per rules	As per rules	–