Politics

Protesting Job Seekers Get Relief as Bihar Drops Two-Tier Teacher Recruitment Test

Published: 28 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

The Bihar government has announced that the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4) will now be conducted in a single phase, scrapping the proposed prelims-and-mains format. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary made the announcement after weeks of protests by job aspirants demanding a simpler and more transparent recruitment process.

Key Takeaways

Alongside the TRE-4 decision, the state has set up an Expert Committee on Examination Reforms, headed by a Patna High Court judge, to recommend improvements in competitive exams and address students' grievances.

Sources

New Indian Express