Are You Eligible for Bihar TGT 2025? Check Full Criteria

If you're planning to apply for the Bihar Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) Recruitment 2025, it’s important to understand the full eligibility criteria before taking the next step in your teaching career. Conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), this recruitment aims to fill vacancies in secondary government schools across the state, targeting teachers for Classes 9 and 10. One of the fundamental requirements is the age limit. The minimum age to apply is 21 years, while the upper age limit varies depending on the candidate’s category. For general male candidates, the maximum age is 37 years. For OBC, MBC, and general female candidates, the limit is 40 years, while SC and ST candidates are eligible up to 42 years. Furthermore, Persons with Disabilities (PwD) receive an additional 10 years of age relaxation, which may be combined with other applicable relaxations. Accurate documentation for age—such as a matriculation certificate—is mandatory during the verification stage. Candidates should also be aware that these age limits may change slightly based on official government updates at the time of the notification, so checking the final released guidelines is essential.

In terms of academic qualifications, the educational eligibility is equally specific. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject they intend to teach, from a recognized university. Along with this, they must have completed a 2-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) program. The subject studied at graduation must correspond to the subject applied for—so a Mathematics TGT should have studied Math in their degree, for example. Additionally, candidates must have qualified in a teacher eligibility test: either the Bihar STET (Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test) or the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) specifically for Classes 9 and 10. For those applying in language subjects like Hindi, English, Sanskrit, or Urdu, a degree in that specific language is required. Though prior teaching experience is not mandatory, candidates with classroom or internship experience (especially from their B.Ed course) may hold an advantage during the selection process, which can include demo lessons or interviews in addition to the written exam. With thousands of TGT posts expected to open in 2025, this recruitment drive is a major opportunity for aspiring educators to secure a government teaching job. It offers not only job security and a good salary but also the chance to contribute meaningfully to Bihar’s educational progress. So, make sure you fulfill all eligibility requirements, gather your documents, and stay updated with the official BPSC website to apply on time and prepare effectively.