Bihar STET 2026 Notification: BSEB Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test Apply Online

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the notification for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET), 2026. As per the uploaded notification, eligible candidates can submit the Bihar STET 2026 online application from 17 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. The examination will be conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

Bihar STET 2026

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Bihar STET 2026 Overview

Bihar STET 2026 Important Dates

Bihar STET 2026 Application Fee

Bihar STET 2026 Age Limit

The minimum age limit for Bihar STET 2026 is 21 years as on 01 August 2026.

Bihar STET 2026 Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

Bihar STET is a Teacher Eligibility Test, so it does not announce vacancies in the same manner as a direct teacher recruitment drive. Candidates who qualify the test obtain eligibility for the relevant teaching level, subject to the recruitment rules applicable at the time of appointment.

Paper-I – Secondary Level

Paper-I is intended for subjects taught at the secondary level. The notification includes subjects such as:

Eligibility differs according to the subject. Generally, the notification prescribes the relevant graduation/post-graduation and teacher-education qualifications for the concerned subject.

Paper-II – Higher Secondary Level

Paper-II covers higher secondary teaching subjects.

For Paper-II, candidates generally need the prescribed postgraduate/relevant qualification along with the required teacher-training qualification wherever applicable. The exact subject-wise qualification should be checked before applying.

Bihar STET 2026 Exam Pattern

The Bihar STET 2026 examination will be conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

The notification states that the question paper contains 100 marks from the prescribed subject matter and 50 marks from teaching skills and other abilities.

Bihar STET 2026 Qualifying Marks

Bihar STET 2026 Selection Process

Since STET is an eligibility examination, there is no direct appointment through the examination itself.

The process includes:

1. Online Registration
   • Candidates register on the official STET application portal.
2. Application Form
   • Candidates enter personal, educational and category details.
3. Document Upload
   • Required certificates, photograph and signature are uploaded.
4. Application Fee Payment
   • Candidates pay the prescribed fee according to their category and selected paper.
5. Computer Based Test
   • Eligible candidates appear for Paper-I, Paper-II or both.
6. Normalization
   • The notification contains provisions for normalization where required for CBT examination.
7. Result
   • Candidates obtaining the prescribed qualifying marks are declared qualified.
8. Eligibility Certificate
   • Qualified candidates receive STET eligibility, which can be used for applicable teacher recruitment opportunities.

Bihar STET 2026 Salary / Pay Scale

No salary or pay scale is applicable to Bihar STET 2026 itself.

STET is an eligibility examination and does not directly appoint candidates to a teaching post. Salary will depend on the subsequent teacher recruitment, post, level and applicable Bihar Government rules.

How to Apply for Bihar STET 2026 Online?

Candidates can follow these steps to submit the Bihar STET 2026 online form:

1. Visit the official application portal
2. Complete the registration process.
3. Generate the required User ID and Password.
4. Login to the portal.
5. Select Paper-I, Paper-II or both according to eligibility.
6. Fill in personal and educational details carefully.
7. Upload the required certificates/documents.
8. Upload the recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
9. Pay the applicable examination fee through the online payment gateway.
10. Preview the completed application form.
11. Check every detail carefully before final submission.
12. Click Submit and save the final application.
13. Download/print the application form for future reference.

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Bihar STET 2026 FAQs

1. When will Bihar STET 2026 online applications start?

The Bihar STET 2026 online application process starts on 17 August 2026 and the last date to apply is 31 August 2026.

2. What is the Bihar STET 2026 application fee?

For General/EWS/EBC/BC candidates, the fee is Rs 960 for one paper and Rs1,440 for both papers. For SC/ST/Divyang candidates, it is Rs760 for one paper and Rs1,140 for both papers.

3. What is the Bihar STET 2026 age limit?

The minimum age is 21 years as on 01 August 2026. The maximum age varies by category, ranging from 37 to 42 years, with applicable additional relaxation as per the notification.

4. What are the Bihar STET 2026 qualifying marks?

General candidates need 50%, BC candidates 45.5%, EBC candidates 42.5%, and SC/ST, Divyang and women candidates need 40% marks to qualify.

5. How can I apply for Bihar STET 2026 online?

Candidates can apply online through stetregistration.cbtexam.in by registering, completing the application form, uploading documents, paying the applicable fee and submitting the form before 31 August 2026.