The Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti (BSEB) has released the notification for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET), 2026, for Paper-I (Classes 9-10) and Paper-II (Classes 11-12). Eligible candidates can apply online from 17 August 2026 (afternoon) to 31 August 2026. Clearing STET makes a candidate eligible to apply separately for teacher recruitment (niyojan) in Bihar government secondary and senior secondary schools.
Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti (Bihar School Examination Board – BSEB)
Location
Bihar (State-specific exam – reservation and fee-concession benefits are limited to candidates with permanent Bihar domicile)
Advertisement No.
PR–183/2026
Total Vacancies
Not applicable – STET is a qualifying eligibility exam, not a direct vacancy recruitment. Clearing it makes candidates eligible to apply separately for teacher appointment (niyojan) in Bihar government schools.
Qualification
Graduate/Postgraduate with B.Ed. (or NCTE-recognized equivalent) in the relevant subject; exact requirement varies by subject – see Eligibility section below
Age Limit
21–37 years (Unreserved Male) as on 01.08.2026; up to 42 years for reserved categories – full table below
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT) – single qualifying stage
Pay Scale
Not applicable – STET is a qualifying exam; pay applies only after subsequent teacher recruitment
How to Apply
Apply online only at stetregistration.cbrt.co.in (17.08.2026 afternoon – 31.08.2026)
Not specified in notification – will be announced with the admit card
Application Fee
Category
Fee (One Paper)
Fee (Both Papers)
General / EWS / BC / EBC
₹960
₹1,440
SC / ST / PwD (Divyang)
₹760
₹1,140
Fee is payable only online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Fee concession applies only to candidates with permanent Bihar domicile – candidates from outside Bihar must pay the General category fee.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Nationality
Must be an Indian citizen
Educational Qualification
Graduate/Postgraduate with B.Ed. (or NCTE/RCI-recognized equivalent) in the relevant subject for Paper-I or Paper-II; subject-specific norms differ (e.g. Physical Education, Music, Dance, Fine Arts, Computer Science, Special Education and Agriculture each have distinct criteria) – see official notification Annexure-1 (Paper-I) and Annexure-2 (Paper-II) for exact subject-wise qualification
Governing Rule
Eligibility as per the Bihar Rajya Vidyalaya Adhyapak (Niyukti, Sthanantaran, Karyavahi evam Sevashart) Niyamawali, 2023 (as amended) and related departmental notifications
Application Restriction
Reservation, age relaxation, and fee-concession benefits apply only to candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar; candidates from outside Bihar are treated as General category (Male) for both qualifying marks and fee purposes
Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 01.08.2026)
Category
Maximum Age
Unreserved / General (Male)
37 years
Unreserved / General (Female)
40 years
Backward Class – BC (Male/Female)
40 years
Extremely Backward Class – EBC (Male/Female)
40 years
SC (Male/Female)
42 years
ST (Male/Female)
42 years
PwD / Divyang
+10 years relaxation over the applicable category limit (GAD Resolution No. 962 dated 22.01.2021)
Ex-Servicemen
+3 years relaxation plus period of military service, provided actual age does not exceed 57 years (GAD Circular No. 5374 dated 02.04.2013)
Minimum age is 21 years as on 01.08.2026. Note: since STET was already conducted in 2023, 2024, and 2025, no additional age relaxation will be given to any candidate in STET 2026.
Category-wise Qualifying Marks
Category
Minimum Qualifying Marks
General
50%
Backward Class (BC)
45.5%
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)
42.5%
SC / ST
40%
PwD (Divyang)
40%
Women (all categories)
40%
These relaxed qualifying-marks slabs apply only to Bihar-domicile candidates; candidates from outside Bihar must meet the General category qualifying marks regardless of their actual category. The STET qualifying certificate, once earned, is valid for a lifetime.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Single-stage, qualifying (pass/fail) online objective exam – 150 multiple-choice questions worth 1 mark each (100 marks on subject-specific content + 50 marks on teaching aptitude/pedagogy and other skills); duration 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes); no negative marking. If the exam is held across multiple shifts/dates, scores are normalized, and the Normalized Score (not the raw score) is used to determine whether a candidate meets the category-wise qualifying cutoff.
STET is a qualifying exam, not a merit-ranking recruitment exam – there is no interview or further stage under this notification. Clearing it only makes a candidate eligible to apply for teacher recruitment (niyojan) separately, whenever announced.
Exam Pattern
Component
Marks
Subject-specific Content
100
Teaching Aptitude & Other Skills
50
Total
150
Duration: 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes). Questions are objective/multiple-choice, 1 mark each, with no negative marking.
Salary and Benefits: Not applicable to this notification – STET, 2026 is a qualifying eligibility exam, not a direct-appointment recruitment, so no pay scale is specified.
How to Apply
Visit the official portal stetregistration.cbrt.co.in and complete Registration – fill in your basic details and click Generate OTP. Your User ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number via SMS.
Login with your User ID and Password, then fill in your personal, educational, and other details in the application form.
Upload a recent scanned color photograph (80–200 KB, size 3.5cm x 4.5cm, white/light background, no cap or dark glasses) and a scanned signature (50–200 KB).
Pay the exam fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI – no other payment mode is accepted.
Click “Preview” to review all details, correct any errors, click “Save,” and then submit your application. Download and keep a printed copy for your records.
Note: Only online applications through the official portal are accepted – offline or postal applications will not be considered. No correction is allowed once the application is finally submitted.
EWS category candidates must select “General” on the application portal – the notification specifically warns against wrongly marking “EBC (Extremely Backward Class)” by mistake.
Double-check your reservation category before submitting – your result is prepared strictly on the category marked in your application, and any error in it is entirely the candidate’s responsibility.
Review your form using the “Preview” button before final submission – no correction request is entertained after the application is submitted.
Do not use English capital letters for your signature or declaration – it is explicitly not allowed on the form.
Reservation, age relaxation, and fee concession apply only to candidates with permanent Bihar domicile – outside-Bihar candidates must apply as General category (Male).
Keep your working email ID and mobile number accessible until the final result is published, since all future communication will be sent there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Bihar STET 2026?
The online application and fee payment window is open from the afternoon of 17.08.2026 to 31.08.2026.
Q2. What is the minimum qualification required for Bihar STET 2026?
Candidates need a graduate/postgraduate degree with B.Ed. (or an NCTE-recognized equivalent) in the relevant subject, with exact requirements varying by subject as detailed in the official notification.
Q3. What is the age limit for Bihar STET 2026?
The minimum age is 21 years as on 01.08.2026, and the maximum age ranges from 37 years (Unreserved Male) to 42 years (SC/ST), depending on category.
Q4. What is the application fee for Bihar STET 2026?
General/BC/EBC candidates pay ₹960 for one paper or ₹1,440 for both papers, while SC/ST/PwD candidates pay ₹760 for one paper or ₹1,140 for both papers.
Q5. How can I apply for Bihar STET 2026?
Applications must be submitted only online at stetregistration.cbrt.co.in; offline or postal applications are not accepted.
Q6. What is the exam pattern for Bihar STET 2026?
It is a 150-minute Computer Based Test with 150 objective-type questions (100 marks on subject content, 50 marks on teaching aptitude), with no negative marking.
Q7. Is there age relaxation for repeat STET candidates in 2026?
No – since STET was already conducted in 2023, 2024, and 2025, no additional age relaxation is given to any candidate in STET 2026.
Q8. Are reservation and fee benefits available to candidates from outside Bihar?
No – reservation, age relaxation, and fee concession benefits are available only to candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar; others are treated as General category (Male) candidates.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
