The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has postponed the release of the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 3 results, citing complications arising from a recent Supreme Court ruling that reclassified the Tanti-Tatwa caste. This reclassification has significant implications for the eligibility of many candidates who had applied under the Scheduled Caste (SC) category but are now required to reapply under the Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) category.
Key Developments
- Supreme Court Ruling: On July 15, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled that the Tanti-Tatwa caste, previously listed under the SC category, should be reclassified under the EBC category. This decision follows a similar case involving the Lohar caste, which was also removed from the SC list.
- Government Gazette: In response to the Supreme Court order, the Bihar government issued a gazette on August 12, 2024, officially reclassifying the Tanti-Tatwa caste into the EBC category. This change directly affects those candidates who had initially applied under the SC quota for the TRE 3 exam.
- Impact on Candidates: As a result of the reclassification, the BPSC has instructed Tanti-Tatwa candidates to update their online application forms to reflect their new EBC status. This correction process is mandatory and must be completed between September 2 and September 23, 2024.
Application Correction Process
Candidates belonging to the Tanti-Tatwa caste must follow the guidelines provided by BPSC to correct their TRE 3 exam applications:
- Log In: Candidates must log in to their existing online application using their current username and password.
- Update Category: Once logged in, they need to update their reservation category from SC to EBC.
- Upload Certificate: Candidates are required to upload an exemption certificate as proof of their new classification.
- Submit Changes: All corrections must be submitted by September 23, 2024.
Failure to complete these steps within the specified timeframe will result in the loss of reservation benefits, and the BPSC’s decision regarding the candidate’s eligibility will be final.
Result Announcement Delay
The BPSC had initially planned to release the TRE 3 exam results by the end of this month. However, the results will now be delayed by up to a month to accommodate the necessary corrections from Tanti-Tatwa candidates. This delay is causing growing anxiety among students who are eagerly awaiting their exam outcomes.
The delay in the TRE 3 results is expected to have a ripple effect, potentially postponing the announcement of results for primary to higher secondary exams, as well as for headmaster and head teacher positions. Additionally, the release of the TRE 4 advertisement may also be delayed.
Candidates and other stakeholders are advised to stay updated on any further announcements from the BPSC regarding the revised timeline for the release of the TRE 3 results and other related processes.
