BPSC Special School Teacher Answer Key 2026: Direct Link, Cut Off, and Selection Process

1. Heading & Advertisement Details

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has invited applications and released updates regarding the recruitment of Special School Teachers under the Education Department, Bihar. This recruitment drive, under Advertisement No. 42/2025, aims to fill a total of 7,279 vacant posts of Special School Teachers across the state. Candidates who appeared for the exam in early 2026 can now check details regarding the answer key and selection criteria.

• Organization: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)

• Advertisement Number: 42/2025

• Post Name: Special School Teacher (Class 1-5 and Class 6-8)

• Total Vacancies: 7,279

• Job Location: Bihar

2. Important Dates

The following timeline is based on the official notification released by BPSC for the recruitment cycle.

3. Application Fee and Mode of Payment

The application fee for the BPSC recruitment varies by category.

• General Candidates: ₹750/-

• SC / ST (Bihar Residents): ₹200/-

• All Reserved/Unreserved Female Candidates (Bihar Residents): ₹200/-

• PwD Candidates (40% or more): ₹200/-

• Other Candidates: ₹750/-

• Biometric Fee: ₹200/- per class category (applicable if Aadhaar number is not provided).

• Mode of Payment: Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.

4. Age Limit (As on 01/08/2025)

The age is calculated based on specific cut-off dates provided in the notification.

• Minimum Age: 18 Years (as on 01/08/2025)

• Maximum Age (as on 01/08/2023):

  • Unreserved (Male): 37 Years

  • BC / EBC (Male & Female) and Unreserved Female: 40 Years

  • SC / ST (Male & Female): 42 Years

• Retirement Age: 60 Years

5. Vacancy Details (Class-wise & Category-wise)

A total of 7,279 posts are distributed between Class 1-5 and Class 6-8.

(A) Class 1-5 Special School Teacher (5,534 Posts)

(B) Class 6-8 Special School Teacher (1,745 Posts)

6. Educational Qualification

The eligibility is strictly aligned with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) norms.

For Class 1-5 (Primary)

• 12th Pass (Minimum 50% marks) and D.El.Ed in Special Education from an RCI recognized institute.

• Must hold a valid CRR Number from the Rehabilitation Council of India.

• Qualified in BSSTET Paper-I.

• 6-month training in cross-disability area.

For Class 6-8 (Middle)

• Graduation (Minimum 50% marks) and B.Ed in Special Education from an RCI recognized institute.

• Must hold a valid CRR Number from RCI.

• Qualified in BSSTET Paper-II.

• 6-month training in cross-disability area.

7. Mode of Selection (Detailed)

Selection is based on a Written Examination (Objective). There is no interview for these posts.

1. Written Test: Candidates appear for a Computer Based Test or OMR based objective exam.

2. Qualifying Marks:

   • General: 40%

   • BC: 36.5%

   • EBC: 34%

   • SC/ST/Women/PwD: 32%

3. Merit List: Based on marks obtained in the written exam. For Class 1-5, marks from Part-II determine merit. For Class 6-8, marks from Part-II and Part-III are considered.

4. Document Verification: Verification of RCI CRR numbers, BSSTET certificates, and educational credentials.

8. Reservation Criteria

• Bihar Domicile: Only permanent residents of Bihar are eligible for reservation benefits.

• OBC/EBC: Must submit Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificates.

• Women: Horizontal reservation as per Bihar government rules.

• PwD: 4% horizontal reservation for benchmark disabilities.

9. Age Relaxation

• BSSTET Qualified Candidates: 10 years relaxation in upper age limit for the first recruitment cycle.

• Regular Bihar Govt Employees: 5 years relaxation (up to 5 attempts).

• PwD Candidates: 10 years relaxation in upper age limit.

• Ex-Servicemen: Age deduction for service period plus 3 years (up to 57 years of age).

10. Syllabus

The exam is conducted for 150 marks with a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.

For Class 1-5

• Part-I (Language): English and Hindi/Urdu/Bangla (30 Marks - Qualifying at 30%).

• Part-II (General Studies): Primary Math, Mental Ability, General Awareness, General Science, Social Science, Indian National Movement, Geography, and Environment (120 Marks).

For Class 6-8

• Part-I (Language): 30 Marks (Qualifying).

• Part-II (General Studies): Math, Science, Social Science, etc. (40 Marks).

• Part-III (Subject Specific): One subject from Math & Science, Social Science, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, or English (80 Marks).

11. Detailed Vacancy Breakdown (Disability & Gender)

BPSC provides a unique breakdown based on the type of special needs education required:

12. How to Apply in Detailed

1. OTR (One Time Registration): Visit bpsconline.bihar.gov.in and complete the OTR profile.

2. Digilocker Link: Use Digilocker to upload documents for identity and qualification verification.

3. Profile Creation: Complete 6 steps: Personal Info, Address, Other Info, Qualification, Experience, and Photo/Signature.

4. Live Photo: A webcam is required to capture a live photograph during the application.

5. Signature: Upload clear signatures in both Hindi and English (max 20kb).

6. Payment: Pay the examination fee online after locking the profile.