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Lathicharge on aspirants protesting TRE-4 delay in Patna
Thousands of TRE-4 aspirants marched in Patna demanding the Bihar Public Service Commission publish the TRE-4 advertisement. Police used lathicharge to clear roads, and several students were injured, highlighting ongoing delays and assurances around TRE-4 recruitment.
Why It Matters
TRE-4 recruitment is a major employment issue in Bihar tied to domicile policy and previous election promises, with protests reflecting public frustration and political scrutiny.
Timeline
6 Events
May 8, 2026: Lathicharge on protesters in Patna
May 8, 2026
Thousands of aspirants protesting the TRE-4 delay in Patna blocked roads, and police used lathicharge to disperse the crowd; some students sustained injuries.
April 19, 2026: Last deadline for TRE-4 advertisement
April 19, 2026
The last deadline for TRE-4 advertisement was April 19, but the advertisement had not been released by then.
February 2026: Budget reply references TRE-4 recruitment
February 2026
In February 2026, while replying to the education department budget, former education minister Sunil Kumar stated that the department would soon carry out recruitment of around 46,000 teachers through TRE-4.
STET held (October–November 2025)
October 2025
The Secondary Teachers’ Eligibility Test (STET) was held in October–November 2025.
August 2025: Domicile policy announced for recruitment
August 2025
In August 2025, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a domicile preference for teachers’ recruitment.
July 2025: CM directs TRE-4 vacancy identification
July 2025
In July 2025, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar directed the education department to identify teacher vacancies at the earliest to initiate the TRE-4 recruitment process.