Overview
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has issued the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test notification under Advertisement No. P.R. 183/2026. Bihar STET 2026 is an eligibility examination for candidates seeking teaching opportunities at the secondary and higher secondary levels; therefore, no fixed number of vacancies is notified through this examination notice.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) |
| Post Name | Secondary and Higher Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable — this is an eligibility examination |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
The detailed application schedule should be checked on the official portal. Candidates are advised not to wait until the closing date to submit their forms.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For Paper I, intended for secondary-level teaching, applicants are generally required to possess a relevant bachelor’s degree with the prescribed marks and a B.Ed. or equivalent teacher-training qualification recognized by the competent authority.
- For Paper II, intended for higher secondary-level teaching, candidates are generally required to hold a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject along with a B.Ed. or an equivalent recognized qualification.
- Applicants must select a subject that is consistent with their academic qualifications and the subject-combination rules prescribed by BSEB.
- Candidates appearing in the final year of an eligible teacher-education programme should verify whether provisional applications are permitted under the 2026 notification.
- Degrees and training qualifications must have been obtained from institutions recognized by the appropriate university, NCTE or other competent authority.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is expected to be 21 years, calculated on the cut-off date specified in the detailed notice.
- The maximum age limit will vary by gender and category under Bihar government rules.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit may be available to women, BC, EBC, SC, ST and eligible persons with benchmark disabilities.
- Candidates should rely on the category-wise age table and cut-off date in the official PDF before applying.
Fees
- The examination fee will depend on the candidate’s category and whether the application is submitted for one paper or both papers.
- Concessional fees may apply to eligible SC, ST and PwD candidates.
- Payment is expected to be accepted online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
- The exact category-wise fee structure will be available on the application portal and in the detailed notification.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Examination: Eligible applicants will appear for the relevant STET paper in the subjects selected during registration.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates must secure the category-wise qualifying marks prescribed by BSEB. Merely appearing in the examination does not confer eligibility.
- Result and Eligibility Certificate: Successful candidates will receive STET qualification status or a certificate, subject to verification of educational, category and identity documents. Final teacher recruitment will be conducted separately by the competent recruiting authority.
How to Apply
- Visit the BSEB official website at biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in and open the Bihar STET 2026 application link.
- Read Advertisement No. P.R. 183/2026 and the detailed information bulletin before beginning registration.
- Complete the registration form using an active mobile number and email address. Keep the generated registration credentials secure.
- Enter personal information, communication details, category, educational qualifications and the paper or subject selected for the test.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature and any required certificates in the specified format and file size.
- Review the entries carefully, particularly the candidate’s name, date of birth, category, subject and paper selection.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment facility and confirm the transaction status.
- Submit the application and download the final confirmation page. Candidates should retain a printed copy and the payment receipt for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is Bihar STET 2026 a direct teacher recruitment examination?
No. It is a teacher eligibility test. Candidates who qualify may apply for relevant teacher recruitment processes separately, subject to the applicable rules.
2. Can candidates apply for both Bihar STET papers?
Candidates meeting the separate educational requirements for Paper I and Paper II may apply for both, provided the 2026 application rules permit it and the prescribed fee is paid.
3. Where can applicants check Bihar STET 2026 dates?
The application, examination and result dates will be published on the BSEB official website. Applicants should regularly monitor the portal for sch
