Overview
- Education Minister Sunil Kumar affirmed no increase beyond roughly 26,000 posts and said the vacancy list will reach the BPSC in four to five days, with leftover seats shifted to TRE-5.
- Officials said positions are computed by subject based on student strength, with roster clearance still pending in two to three districts.
- STET is scheduled for October 12–31 with results due November 16, and media reports indicate TRE-4 exams may be held in mid-December.
- Aspirants continue demonstrations over a perceived rollback from a 1.2 lakh promise and alleged delays, with recent protests in Patna met by police lathi-charges.
- Of 41,689 teachers seeking transfers, 24,600 received one of their three choices and about 17,000 can reapply between September 23 and 28.