On May 8, 2026, thousands of teacher aspirants gathered in Patna, Bihar, to protest against the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) for failing to release the Teacher Recruitment Notification for 2026. The protesters, numbering around 5,000, faced heavy police resistance, resulting in a violent clash that left several injured. Many candidates expressed their frustration over the BPSC's proposed three-tier examination system, which they deemed excessive for a job offering only ₹40,000 per month. Despite assurances from Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari that a solution would be found, anger remains high among the candidates. The BPSC plans to fill 46,595 teaching positions, with the recruitment exam scheduled between September 22 and 27, 2026. The ongoing protests reflect a broader discontent regarding the recruitment process and the perceived lack of government support for aspiring teachers in Bihar.