Short Detail:
Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the admit card for Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 on 18/10/2026. The exam will be held from 25/10/2026 to 20/11/2026. Registered candidates can download their admit card through the link below. Check the exam date, shift, centre and instructions printed on it. Read the admit card carefully before going to the exam centre.
Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
BSEB Bihar STET (Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test) 2026 Admit Card
Advt No.: P.R. 183/2026
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 17/08/2026 (02:00 pm)
- Last Date To Apply: 22/09/2026 (11:55 pm) {Extended}
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 22/09/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Dummy Admit Card: 25 To 30 Sept 2026
- Admit Card Date: 18/10/2026
- Exam Date: 25/10/2026 to 20/11/2026
Application Fees
- General / EWS / BC / EBC: ₹960 (One Paper) / ₹1,440 (Both Papers)
- SC / ST / PwD (Divyang): ₹760 (One Paper) / ₹1,140 (Both Papers)
- Fee payment mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/08/2026
- Min Age: 21 Years
- Max Age: 37 to 42 Years (category-wise, see table below)
- Extra age relaxation is given to Divyang and Ex-servicemen candidates as per rules
Age Relaxation
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General Male | 37 Years |
| General Female | 40 Years |
| BC | 40 Years |
| EBC | 40 Years |
| SC | 42 Years |
| ST | 42 Years |
| Divyang (PwD) | 10 years extra relaxation |
| Ex-servicemen | Service period + 3 years extra (age not to exceed 57 years) |
Exam Details
Exam Name: Bihar BSEB STET 2026
Bihar STET is an eligibility exam, not a vacancy-based recruitment. It is held for Paper-I (Secondary, Classes 9-10) and Paper-II (Higher Secondary, Classes 11-12). Passing STET only makes a candidate eligible to apply in a later, separate teacher recruitment process.
Eligibility Details
| Paper | Teaching Level | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Classes 9-10 | Graduation with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject, along with B.Ed from an NCTE-recognized institution (45% marks + B.Ed under relaxed norms) |
| Paper II | Classes 11-12 | Post-graduation with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject, along with B.Ed from an NCTE-recognized institution (45% + B.Ed, or 55% + integrated B.Ed-M.Ed under relaxed norms) |
Bihar STET 2026: Subject-Wise Eligibility
Paper I (Secondary, Classes 9-10)
| Subject | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Hindi | Bachelor’s degree in Hindi with 50% marks and B.Ed |
| Urdu | Bachelor’s degree in Urdu with 50% marks and B.Ed |
| Sanskrit / Bangla / Maithili / Arabic / Farsi / Bhojpuri | Bachelor’s degree in the same subject with 50% marks and B.Ed |
| English | Bachelor’s degree in English with 50% marks and B.Ed |
| Mathematics | Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry with B.Ed, or B.Tech in Mathematics with B.Ed |
| Science | Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Zoology or Chemistry with 50% marks and B.Ed, or B.Tech in Science with B.Ed |
| Social Science | Graduation with any two subjects from History, Geography, Economics or Political Science (History or Geography compulsory), 50% marks and B.Ed |
| Physical Education | Bachelor’s degree with Physical Education as an optional subject (50% marks), plus a one-year B.P.Ed from an NCTE-recognized institution |
| Music | Graduate degree in Music Education or its equivalent, with 50% marks |
| Fine Arts | Graduate degree in Fine Arts or its equivalent, with 50% marks |
| Dance | Graduate degree in Dance Education or its equivalent, with 50% marks |
| Special School Teacher | Graduate degree with 50% marks, plus B.Ed in Special Education from an RCI-recognized institution with a valid CRR number |
Paper II (Higher Secondary, Classes 11-12)
| Subject | Qualification |
|---|---|
| English | Master’s degree in English and B.Ed |
| Mathematics | Master’s degree in Mathematics and B.Ed |
| Physics | Master’s degree in Physics and B.Ed |
| Chemistry | Master’s degree in Chemistry and B.Ed |
| Zoology | Master’s degree in Zoology and B.Ed |
| Botany | Master’s degree in Botany and B.Ed |
| Commerce | Master’s degree in Business Studies, Accountancy or Entrepreneurship and B.Ed |
| Hindi / Urdu / Sanskrit / Bangla / Maithili / Magahi / Arabic / Farsi / Bhojpuri / Pali / Prakrit / History / Geography / Political Science / Sociology / Economics / Philosophy / Psychology / Home Science | Master’s degree with 50% marks in the subject, and B.Ed from an NCTE-recognized institution |
| Agriculture | Post-graduate degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Seed Science & Technology or Soil Science, with 50% marks |
| Music | Post-graduate degree in Music Education or its equivalent, with 50% marks |
| Computer Science | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science or IT, or M.Sc (Computer Science)/MCA, or B.Sc (Computer Science)/BCA with a postgraduate degree, or DOEACC ‘A’ Level with a postgraduate degree |
Candidates should check the exact clause for their subject in the official notification, as some subjects have detailed qualification norms listed separately (Parishisht-1 for Paper I and Parishisht-2 for Paper II).
Important Links
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Bihar STET 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT), objective type |
| Papers | Paper I (Classes 9-10) and Paper II (Classes 11-12) |
| Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes per paper |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Section 1 | Specific subject content – 100 marks |
| Section 2 | Teaching aptitude and other competencies – 50 marks |
| Normalization | Applied since the exam runs in multiple shifts; result is based on the normalized score |
Qualifying Marks
| Category | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| BC | 45.5% |
| EBC | 42.5% |
| SC / ST | 40% |
| PwD (Divyang) | 40% |
| Women | 40% |
The STET 2026 qualifying certificate carries lifetime validity, as per the Departmental Order dated 22.06.2021.
Registration & Certification Process
- Visit the official portal stetregistration.cbrt.co.in
- Register to get a User ID and Password
- Log in and fill personal, educational and category details
- Upload photograph and signature in the given format
- Use Preview to check the form before final submit
- Pay the exam fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page
- Download the admit card before the exam
- Appear for Paper I, Paper II, or both, as per your choice
- Check the provisional answer key when released
- Check the result and download the STET certificate
- Use the certificate later to apply in a separate teacher recruitment exam
Bihar STET is an eligibility exam – it has no interview, physical test or direct appointment stage.
Bihar STET 2026: Important Questions & Answer
When did BSEB start Bihar STET 2026 online application?
Online applications started on 17/08/2026 at 02:00 pm. The extended last date was 22/09/2026 at 11:55 pm. The application period has ended, and registered candidates can now download their admit card for the exam.
What are the BSEB Bihar STET 2026 exam dates?
The exam will be held from 25/10/2026 to 20/11/2026. Candidates should check their admit card for their own exam date, shift and centre. Follow the reporting time and other instructions given on the admit card.
What is the BSEB Bihar STET 2026 application fee?
General, EWS, BC and EBC candidates pay ₹960 for one paper and ₹1,440 for both papers. SC, ST and PwD candidates pay ₹760 and ₹1,140.
What is the age limit for BSEB Bihar STET 2026?
Candidates must be at least 21 years old as on 1 August 2026. The maximum age goes up to 37-42 years, depending on category.
What is the exam pattern of BSEB Bihar STET 2026?
It is a computer based test of 150 marks. Duration is 2 hours 30 minutes, and there is no negative marking.
What is the eligibility for BSEB Bihar STET Paper I and Paper II?
Paper I needs graduation with B.Ed. Paper II needs post-graduation with B.Ed. Both need 50% marks, with relaxed norms for some categories.
Does BSEB Bihar STET 2026 have a fixed number of vacancies?
No, it is only an eligibility exam. Vacancy numbers come out separately in a later teacher recruitment.
When was the BSEB Bihar STET 2026 admit card released?
The admit card was released on 18/10/2026. Registered candidates can download it through the login link in Important Links. After downloading it, check the exam date, shift, centre and instructions printed on the admit card.