Overview
- Protesters in Patna's Gardanibagh began hunger strikes and set deadlines to force action, and that pressure preceded the Bihar Public Service Commission's notification on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
- The BPSC published Advertisement No. 14/2026 for TRE‑4 for 32,388 school teacher posts and set online registration and fee payment to open on September 1 with applications due by September 30.
- Students and job aspirants say the release answers the immediate demand but they continue to insist the exam be held as a single‑tier test rather than separate Preliminary and Main stages.
- Protesters also seek inclusion of physical education vacancies, recruitment based on verified school vacancy lists, and strict action against alleged corruption and 'exam mafias' before they scale down demonstrations.
- Watch for the commission's exam dates, state verification of vacancy lists and any formal talks with protesters because those steps will determine whether the agitation eases or escalates and how quickly appointments move forward.