Bihar STET 2026: Apply Online for Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test

Bihar STET Application 2026: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna has officially released the detailed notification for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026.

The eligibility examination will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Paper-I (Secondary – Classes 9 to 10) and Paper-II (Higher Secondary – Classes 11 to 12) across various teaching subjects. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their online applications through the official BSEB application portal.

Bihar STET 2026 Overview

Important Dates for Bihar STET 2026

• Official Notification Release Date: 13 August 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 17 August 2026 (Afternoon)
• Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: 31 August 2026
• Admit Card Release Date: To be notified on the official portal
• Computer-Based Test (CBT) Date: To be announced separately by BSEB

Bihar STET Application Fee Details

• General / EWS / BC / EBC Candidates (Single Paper – Paper I or II): ₹960/-
• General / EWS / BC / EBC Candidates (Both Papers – Paper I & II): ₹1,440/-
• SC / ST / PwD Candidates of Bihar (Single Paper – Paper I or II): ₹760/-
• SC / ST / PwD Candidates of Bihar (Both Papers – Paper I & II): ₹1,140/-
• Other State Candidates (All Categories): Required to pay the fee applicable to General category candidates.
• Payment Mode: Online Mode Only via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Bihar STET Age Limit and Relaxations

The Age will be calculated as of 1 August 2026

• Minimum Age Limit: 21 Years
• Age Calculator

Category-Wise Maximum Upper Age Limits

• Unreserved (Male): 37 Years
• Unreserved (Female): 40 Years
• Backward Class – BC (Male / Female): 40 Years
• Extremely Backward Class – EBC (Male / Female): 40 Years
• Scheduled Caste – SC (Male / Female): 42 Years
• Scheduled Tribe – ST (Male / Female): 42 Years

Upper Age Relaxations

• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD): Relaxation of 10 Years in the upper age limit.
• Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation of 3 Years + Period of Military Service (Maximum age must not exceed 57 years at the time of application).
• Note: Age relaxation and category reservation benefits apply only to permanent residents of Bihar State.

Bihar STET Paper-Wise Subject Coverage

The STET 2026 examination covers various secondary and higher secondary subjects in the exact sequence as notified by the board:

1. Paper-I (Secondary Level – Classes 9 & 10) Subjects

2. Paper-II (Higher Secondary Level – Classes 11 & 12) Subjects

Bihar STET Educational Qualification Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the prescribed academic and teacher training requirements as on the closing date:

Paper-I (Secondary Level)

• General Subjects: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks (45% for specific NCTE norms) from a recognized University, along with a B.Ed degree from an NCTE-recognized institution. (OR) 4-Year Integrated B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed in the relevant subject.
• Physical Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed) with at least 50% marks or graduation with relevant sports participation credentials.
• Music / Fine Arts / Dance: Bachelor’s Degree in Music / Fine Arts / Dance with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized University/Board.
• Special School Teacher: Graduation with at least 50% marks + B.Ed in Special Education with a valid CRR Number from the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

Paper-II (Higher Secondary Level)

• General Subjects: Master’s Degree (Post Graduation) in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks (45% for specific NCTE norms) from a recognized University, along with a B.Ed degree. (OR) Post Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed. (OR) Post Graduation with minimum 55% marks and 3-Year Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed.
• Computer Science: B.E. / B.Tech (CS/IT) OR MCA OR M.Sc (CS/IT) OR DOEACC ‘B’/’C’ Level with Post Graduation with at least 50% marks. (Note: B.Ed is NOT mandatory for Computer Science).
• Commerce: Master’s Degree in Commerce with at least 50% marks + B.Ed.
• Agriculture: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture + Post Graduation in Agronomy / Plant Breeding & Genetics / Entomology / Plant Pathology / Seed Science / Soil Science / Horticulture with at least 50% marks.
• Music: Post Graduate Degree in Music with a minimum of 50% marks.
• Relaxation: A 5% marks relaxation in minimum qualifying educational percentage is admissible to SC, ST, EBC, BC, and PwD candidates belonging to Bihar domicile.

Bihar STET Examination Pattern & Qualifying Marks

The Bihar STET 2026 will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with a total duration of 150 Minutes (2 Hours 30 Minutes):

1. Question Paper Structure (Total: 150 Marks)

• Marking Scheme: Each question carries 1 mark.
• Negative Marking: There is NO negative marking in the examination.
• Normalization: Multi-shift CBT scores will be processed using standard Normalization methods to arrive at the final qualifying score.

2. Category-Wise Minimum Qualifying Marks

How to Apply Online for Bihar STET 2026

1. Visit the official BSEB STET portal at stetregistration.cbrt.co.in.
2. Complete Step 1: Registration by providing your basic details and generating an OTP to receive your login credentials.
3. Log in with your User ID and Password to fill in personal details, educational qualifications, paper selection (Paper-I / Paper-II / Both), and subject choices.
4. Upload required scanned documents and files:
   • Recent passport-size colour photograph (80 KB to 200 KB, white/light background, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm).
   • Scanned Signature in running handwriting (50 KB to 200 KB; capital letters are not allowed).
   • Self-attested copies of 10th (DOB proof), 12th, Graduation, Post Graduation, B.Ed/Training, Domicile, and Caste/EWS/PwD certificates.
5. Preview the entire application form carefully and edit details if needed before clicking on Save & Submit.
6. Pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment gateway using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
7. Submit the form on or before 31 August 2026 and download/print the confirmation page for your records.

Important Links

Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti (BSEB).

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