Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the Bihar Library Eligibility Test (BLET) 2026 notification. Interested candidates can apply online from 01/10/2026 to 21/10/2026. The test checks eligibility for library positions in Bihar.Graduates with a B.Lib, B.Lib.I.Sc, or BLIS degree from a recognized university can apply. The application fee is ₹960 for General, BC, and EWS candidates and ₹760 for SC, ST, and PH candidates.
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Apply before the last date of 21 October 2026 to avoid missing the opportunity.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna |
| Exam Name | School Librarian Eligibility Test, 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 01/10/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21/10/2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 21/10/2026 |
| Exam Date | As per Schedule |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result | Notified Soon |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / BC / EWS | ₹960 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹760 |
Pay the fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking only.
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age Limit |
| Unreserved (Male) | 21 Years | 37 Years |
| Unreserved (Female) | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| Backward Class (BC) – Male/Female | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) – Male/Female | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) – Male/Female | 21 Years | 42 Years |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) – Male/Female | 21 Years | 42 Years |
| General Relaxation | 10 years relaxation as per Rule-4.1 (V) of Librarian Rules, 2025 | |
| PwD Candidates | Additional 10 years relaxation | |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years plus length of military service (Max age at application must not exceed 57 years) |
Eligibility Criteria
| Parameter | Requirement |
| Nationality & Domicile | Citizen of India and resident of Bihar |
| Educational Qualification (General) | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university with at least 45% marks |
| Marks Relaxation | 5% relaxation for SC, ST, EBC, BC, PwD, Women, and EWS candidates (domiciled in Bihar only) |
| Professional Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science (B.Lib/B.L.I.Sc) from a recognized university |
| Degree Equivalence | Alim degree (Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic & Persian University / Bihar State Madrasa Education Board) and Shastri degree (Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University) are considered equivalent to Graduation |
Examination Structure & Pattern
| Parameter | Description |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per question; No negative marking |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks |
| Library Science Subject | 100 Marks |
| General Knowledge (GK) | 50 Marks |
| Syllabus | Standard curriculum prescribed for Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science in recognized state universities |
| Result Normalization | Normalization method will be used across multi-shift/multi-date exams to evaluate final normalized scores |
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Required documents include 10th mark sheet for DOB, 12th certificate, Bachelor degree certificate, and category/domicile certificates if applicable.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Full Notification | Click Here |
| Download Short Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
