Bihar STET 2026 – Apply Online for State Eligibility Test

Short Details:
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the notification for Bihar State Eligibility Test (STET) 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online from 17 August 2026. Check the official notification for eligibility, subject-wise requirements, selection process, syllabus, age limit, and other important details before applying.

Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test STET 2026
Bihar STET Examination 2026: Preliminary Details
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Important DatesExpected Application Fee
• Expected application starting date: 17/08/2026
• Last date to apply online: To be notified
• Fee payment last date: To be notified
• Application correction date: To be notified
• Paper I examination date: As per official schedule
• Paper II examination date: As per official schedule
• Admit Card: Before the examination
• Result date: To be notified
• Single Paper—General/BC/EWS: ₹960/-
• Single Paper—SC/ST/PwD: ₹760/-
• Both Papers—General/BC/EWS: ₹1,440/-
• Both Papers—SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,140/-
• Payment mode: Online only
• Candidates may pay through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.
• The fee must be confirmed from the official STET 2026 notification.
Expected Age Limit Details
• Expected minimum age: 18 years
• Expected maximum age for Unreserved male candidates: 37 years
• Expected maximum age for Unreserved female candidates: 40 years
• The age-calculation date will be mentioned in the detailed notification.
• Category-based upper-age relaxation will apply according to Bihar Government and BSEB rules.
• Candidates must verify the final age criteria after publication of the official notification.
Bihar STET Eligibility Details
PaperIndicative Educational Qualification
Paper I – Secondary Classes• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks and B.Ed.; or
• Master’s degree in the relevant subject with B.Ed.; or
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with at least 45% marks under the applicable NCTE norms and B.Ed.; or
• Four-year integrated BA-B.Ed./B.Sc.-B.Ed. qualification; or
• Another subject-specific qualification accepted in the official notification.
Paper II – Senior Secondary Classes• Master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks and B.Ed./BA-B.Ed./B.Sc.-B.Ed.; or
• Master’s degree with at least 45% marks and B.Ed. under applicable NCTE norms; or
• Master’s degree with at least 55% marks and a three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. qualification; or
• Another subject-specific qualification prescribed by BSEB.
• Eligibility can differ according to the selected subject.
• Candidates must possess the required academic and teacher-training qualifications by the prescribed cut-off date.
• The final subject combination and qualification rules will be governed by the STET 2026 notification.
Bihar STET Examination Overview
Paper IPaper II
• Intended for secondary-level teacher eligibility
• Applicable to subjects listed under Paper I
• Separate subject qualification requirements apply
• Examination pattern will be confirmed through the notification
• Intended for senior-secondary teacher eligibility
• Applicable to subjects listed under Paper II
• Postgraduate subject qualifications are generally required
• Examination pattern will be confirmed through the notification
Documents Expected for Bihar STET Application
• Recent passport-size photograph with a white or light background
• Scanned candidate signature
• Class 10 marksheet and certificate as proof of date of birth
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate
• Bachelor’s degree marksheets and certificate
• Master’s degree marksheets and certificate, where applicable
• B.Ed., integrated B.Ed. or other teacher-training certificate
• Category certificate, if reservation is claimed
• Bihar domicile certificate, where required
• Disability certificate for eligible PwD candidates
• Valid identity proof and active mobile number/email address
How to Fill Bihar STET Online Application Form
• Visit the official Bihar School Examination Board website.
• Open the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 notification.
• Confirm the application dates, fees, age limit and subject-wise eligibility.
• Open the official STET application link published by BSEB.
• Complete registration using an active mobile number and email address.
• Select Paper I, Paper II or both papers as applicable.
• Enter personal, academic, teacher-training and category details carefully.
• Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the applicable examination fee through the official payment gateway.
• Review all entries before submitting the application.
• Download and print the submitted form and fee receipt for future reference.
Important Instructions
• The detailed STET 2026 notification is awaited on the BSEB website.
• Do not pay an application fee through an unofficial website or personal payment account.
• Confirm the subject-wise qualification before choosing a paper.
• Ensure that names and dates of birth match the educational certificates.
• Preserve the registration number, password and payment receipt.
• Application dates and fees shown above remain provisional until officially announced.
Candidates Must Read the Official Bihar STET 2026 Notification Before Applying. The Detailed Official Notification Is Awaited.
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