The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the notification for the Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 under Advertisement No. P.R.183/2026. Online applications started on 17 August 2026, and the last date to apply and pay the fee is 15 September 2026 (extended). STET is a qualifying exam for teaching Classes 9 to 12 in Bihar. It does not offer a direct appointment.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 22 September 2026 (Extended) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 22 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before the exam |
| Exam Date | To be notified later |
| Result Date | To be notified later |
Application Fee
| Category | Paper I or Paper II | Both Paper I and Paper II |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / BC / EBC | ₹960 | ₹1,440 |
| Other State (All Categories) | ₹960 | ₹1,440 |
| SC / ST / PWD | ₹760 | ₹1,140 |
Pay the fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age (All) | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age (Male, Unreserved) | 37 Years |
| Maximum Age (Female UR, BC / EBC Male and Female) | 40 Years |
| Maximum Age (SC / ST Male and Female) | 42 Years |
BSEB grants age relaxation as per its rules. PwD candidates get extra relaxation as per Bihar government norms. Ex-servicemen get relaxation as per applicable circulars.
Eligibility Criteria
You may apply for Paper I, Paper II, or both, if you meet the required qualification for that paper.
| Paper | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Paper I – Secondary Teacher (Class 9–10) | Bachelor’s degree in the subject with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. degree. |
| Paper II – Senior Secondary Teacher (Class 11–12) | Postgraduate degree in the subject with Second Division and a B.Ed. degree. B.Ed. is not required for Computer Science. |
SC / ST / EBC / BC / Divyang candidates get 5% relaxation in marks. Check the official notification for subject-wise rules, including Physical Education, Music, Fine Arts, Dance, and Special School Teacher.
Vacancy Details
Bihar STET 2026 is a qualifying examination. BSEB has not notified teacher vacancies with this advertisement. Qualifying STET only makes you eligible to apply for future teacher recruitment in Bihar. It does not give a job by itself.
Selection Process
BSEB will conduct a Computer Based Test (CBT). The exam date will be announced later. Each paper is an objective test of 150 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes, with no negative marking.
Minimum qualifying marks are:
- General: 50%
- BC: 45.5%
- EBC: 42.5%
- SC / ST / PWD / Women: 40%
How to Apply
Apply online before 15 September 2026 on the official STET portal.
- Visit https://stetregistration.cbrt.co.in/.
- Complete new registration and generate your User ID and password.
- Log in and fill personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed size.
- Preview the form and correct any error.
- Pay the fee online as per your category and paper choice.
- Submit the form and download a copy for future use.
Documents Required
- Class 10 certificate and marksheet (for date of birth)
- Class 12 certificate and marksheet
- Graduation certificate and marksheet
- Postgraduate certificate and marksheet (for Paper II)
- B.Ed. certificate and marksheet (where required)
- Residence / domicile certificate
- Caste, EWS, or non-creamy layer certificate, if applicable
- Disability certificate, if applicable
- Recent photograph and signature
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Bihar STET Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Apply well before 15 September 2026, match your subject with the official eligibility list, and keep your submitted form safe for the admit card stage.
