Bihar STET 2026: Bihar STET 2026 notification has been released by the Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti (BSEB) for candidates who want to qualify as teachers at the Secondary and Higher Secondary levels in Bihar. The exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for Paper-I and Paper-II. Eligible candidates can apply online from 17 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. The STET certificate will help candidates meet the eligibility requirement for teaching posts, but passing STET alone does not guarantee a government job or appointment.
Bihar STET 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti |
| Notification No. | P.R. 183/2026 |
| Papers | Paper-I and Paper-II |
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Application Start | 17 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Official Website | biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in |
Bihar STET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 17 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 31 August 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Exam | To be announced |
Bihar STET 2026 Eligibility
- Candidates must meet the educational and professional qualification required for the paper and subject they choose.
- Paper-I: Generally requires graduation with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject/subject group and a B.Ed. or equivalent qualification from an NCTE-recognised institution.
- Where applicable under the prescribed NCTE rules, the required graduation marks may be 45%.
- Paper-II: Generally requires post-graduation with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject along with B.Ed. or an equivalent qualification.
- Certain prescribed categories may have different qualification rules under the applicable regulations.
- Candidates applying for special school teacher categories must follow the separate qualification requirements under the relevant NCTE/RCI rules.
- Candidates should check the subject-wise qualification before submitting the application.
Bihar STET 2026 Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved Male | 37 years |
| Unreserved Female | 40 years |
| BC | 40 years |
| EBC | 40 years |
| SC | 42 years |
| ST | 42 years |
| Minimum Age for All Candidates | 21 years |
- Age is calculated as on 1 August 2026.
- Divyang candidates may receive 10 years’ relaxation as prescribed.
- Ex-servicemen candidates may receive relaxation according to the applicable government rules.
- Candidates should check the official notification for their exact age-relaxation conditions.
Bihar STET 2026 Papers and Subjects
- Paper-I is for Secondary-level teaching.
- Important Paper-I subjects include:
- Hindi
- Urdu
- Bangla
- Maithili
- Sanskrit
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Science
- Physical Education
- Music
- Fine Arts
- Dance
- Paper-II is for Higher Secondary-level teaching.
- Subjects include:
- Hindi
- Urdu
- English
- Sanskrit
- Bangla
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Zoology
- History
- Geography
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Economics
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Commerce
- Computer Science
- Agriculture
- Botany/Zoology and other notified subjects.
Bihar STET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Specific Subject Content | 100 |
| Teaching Aptitude & Other Competencies | 50 |
| Total | 150 |
- The exam will be objective and computer-based.
- Each paper will have a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.
- There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
- The examination may be conducted in multiple shifts.
- Normalisation may be used where required because of different shifts.
- Candidates should prepare both the subject portion and teaching aptitude section.
Bihar STET 2026 Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| BC | 45.5% |
| EBC | 42.5% |
| SC/ST | 40% |
| Divyang | 40% |
| Women | 40% |
- The STET qualifying certificate has lifetime validity, as stated in the supplied notification details.
- Passing STET does not by itself provide appointment as a teacher.
Bihar STET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | One Paper | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS/BC/EBC | ₹960 | ₹1,440 |
| SC/ST/Divyang | ₹760 | ₹1,140 |
- The fee must be paid online through the available payment methods.
- Candidates should check their category carefully before making payment.
- Reservation and fee benefits are subject to the conditions given in the notification.
How to Apply for Bihar STET 2026
- Visit the official STET registration portal.
- Complete the registration process.
- Create and securely keep the User ID and password.
- Enter personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Select the required paper and subject according to eligibility.
- Upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Preview the application before final submission.
- Pay the required examination fee online.
- Submit the final application.
- Download and save the completed application form for future use.
- No offline application will be accepted.
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Bihar STET 2026: Documents Required
- 10th certificate and marksheet.
- 12th certificate and marksheet.
- Graduation certificate and marksheet.
- Post-graduation certificate and marksheet, where required.
- B.Ed. certificate and marksheet.
- Residence certificate, where applicable.
- Caste certificate, where applicable.
- EBC/BC required certificate, where applicable.
- Disability certificate, where applicable.
- Ex-servicemen documents, where applicable.
- Recent photograph and signature in the required format.
Bihar STET 2026: Quick Links
Bihar STET 2026 FAQs
Q1. When will Bihar STET 2026 applications start?
Online applications will start on 17 August 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for Bihar STET 2026?
The last date to submit the application and pay the fee is 31 August 2026.
Q3. What is the minimum age for Bihar STET 2026?
The minimum age is 21 years as on 1 August 2026.
Q4. What is the Bihar STET 2026 exam pattern?
The exam will be held in CBT mode. Each paper carries 150 marks. The exam duration is 2 hours 30 minutes. There is no negative marking.
