BPSC TRE Row: Non-Domicile Candidates Recruited on Low CTET Scores Facing Termination

A huge discrepancy has been found during the background document verification of the candidates who were selected under the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 2.0 and 3.0 phases. Official audits linking BPSC candidates' documents with the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) scorecards revealed that several non-domicile applicants secured the primary and middle school teaching positions despite failing to meet the mandatory qualification requirement for unreserved candidates. Education department officials in districts like Muzaffarpur have initiated termination proceedings against the candidates from neighbouring states who wrongfully claimed local reservation relaxations.

Domicile Vs. Non-Domicile Score Requirements As Per CTET Rules

Under the recruitment rules set by the Bihar Education Department, candidates residing outside Bihar are classified strictly under the Unreserved (General) category, regardless of their native state’s reservation status or disability quotas. To qualify for the BPSC TRE appointment, candidates' scorecards must meet the requirements set, which are as follows:-

• Bihar Domicile Candidates:- Eligible candidates for state-level relaxed score criteria ( e.g., 55% or 82 marks for OBC/BC, and 50% or 75 marks for SC/ST/Divyang candidates).
• Non-Domicile Candidates (Outside Bihar):- Candidates must secure a minimum of 60% marks (90 out of 150) in the CTET exam to qualify for the unreserved general seats. 

During the folder audits in the primary schools (Classes 1 to 5), the authorities found out-of-state candidates appointed with CTET scores as low as 81 or 82 marks after incorrectly claiming disability (Divyang) relaxations intended solely for Bihar residents. 

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Folder Audits Cause Mass Dismissal Notices Across Bihar Districts

The ongoing verification drive conducted by the District Education Officers (DEOs) across Bihar continues to uncover structural irregularities in candidate documents. In Muzaffarpur, spot verification at schools such as Sakarwara Noor confirmed candidates who cleared CTET with 82 marks in 2021 and were appointed based on out-of-state addresses. District education departments have issued formal show-cause notices to identified teachers, giving them a one-week timeline to clarify their eligibility. Candidates failing to produce proof of meeting the unreserved CTET 90-mark cutoff face immediate dismissal and recovery of salaries given during their service. 

Important Verification Steps for BPSC TRE Teachers and Applicants

To avoid legal actions or service terminations, BPSC TRE selected teachers and upcoming candidates should take note of these important steps:-

• Out-of-state applicants must make sure their CTET scorecard reflects at least 90 marks before accepting appointment under the unreserved quota.
• Candidates should make sure that the domicile certificates are correctly attached to avoid misclassification under the local quota benefits.
• Candidates are advised to follow the official updates on the Bihar Education Department website or the official website of BPSC to monitor the ongoing document verification schedules.

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