Patna: Bihar Education Minister Sunil Kumar on Monday announced that the requisition for the appointment of school teachers through Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE)-4 will be sent to the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) by January 14, 2026. The announcement comes after a 3–4 month delay due to officials being engaged in assembly elections, Kumar said.
The state government has already appointed 2,27,195 teachers in government schools across three phases through BPSC. Additionally, 28,748 Principal Teachers and 4,699 Principals have been appointed through the commission.
Librarians and Special Teachers Recruitment
The Education Minister said the government will also appoint 5,500 librarians to support the move toward a digital learning environment. “The appointment of librarians had been pending for a long time. The requisition will be sent once the roster is cleared and competency tests are completed,” he added.
Meanwhile, the state has already sent a requisition to BPSC for the appointment of 7,000 special teachers for children with disabilities. Training for these teachers will be provided through DIET and SCERT to ensure they are equipped to support differently-abled students.
Focus on Quality and Inclusive Education under “Saat Nischay-3”
Minister Kumar emphasized the state government’s commitment to providing quality, accessible, equitable, and inclusive education to every child under the “Saat Nischay-3” initiative. The fourth resolve of this initiative focuses on “Advanced Education-Bright Future”, aiming to revive Bihar’s historical reputation as a land of knowledge, once home to prestigious universities like Nalanda and Vikramshila.
As part of this resolve, the government has set up a separate Higher Education Department, developed old educational institutions as “Centres of Excellence”, and planned a new Education City. In addition, a model school and a degree college will be established in every block of the state.
Significant Growth in Education Sector
Highlighting the state’s progress, Kumar noted that over the past two decades, the number of teachers, students, and the education budget has increased manifold. The pupil-teacher ratio has improved from 65:1 in 2005 to 29:1 in 2025, while the department’s budget has risen from ₹4,341 crore in 2005 to ₹72,652.44 crore in 2025.
The number of teachers has nearly tripled to 5.87 lakh in 78,000 schools, with 1.76 crore students enrolled in government schools and 20 lakh students in private schools.
Improved Literacy and School Enrollment
The percentage of out-of-school children has decreased from 12.5% in 2005 to 1% in 2025. Literacy rates have seen remarkable growth, with male literacy rising to 84.91% in 2023 from 71.2% in 2011, and female literacy increasing to 73.91% from 51.5% in the same period.
Mid-Day Meals and Compassionate Appointments
Under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, over 97 lakh children receive nutritious food daily in 68,814 schools. The government has also made 5,614 compassionate appointments, including 5,073 clerks and 541 peons in schools.
Right to Education (RTE) and Private Schools
Regarding the strict implementation of the 25% reservation for economically weaker section (EWS) students in private schools under RTE, Kumar said the policy will be fully enforced from the next academic session. Measures include Aadhaar seeding in private schools to prevent duplication, with additional meetings being held with private school associations to ensure compliance.
University Vacancies and Guest Faculty
The Education Department has instructed Vice-Chancellors to provide updated figures on vacancies for Assistant Professors. In the interim, universities have been asked to appoint guest faculty to ensure academic activities are not disrupted.
