Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna has released the notification for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET 2026) for qualifying teachers for Paper 1 (Secondary, Classes 9-10) and Paper 2 (Higher Secondary, Classes 11-12) in Bihar Govt Schools. Eligible candidates enrolled with STET can apply online from 17 August 2026 to 31 August 2026.
| Online Application Begin | 17/08/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 31/08/2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 31/08/2026 |
| Bihar STET Paper 1 Exam Date | As per Official Schedule |
| Bihar STET Paper 2 Exam Date | As per Official Schedule |
| Admit Card Available | Before Examination |
| Single Paper (Paper 1 OR 2) - General / BC / EWS | Rs. 960/- |
| Single Paper - SC / ST / PwD | Rs. 760/- |
| Both Papers (Paper 1 AND 2) - General / BC / EWS | Rs. 1,440/- |
| Both Papers - SC / ST / PwD | Rs. 1,140/- |
| Payment Mode | Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking |
| Paper Name | Target Classes | Detailed Educational Qualification Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Secondary) | Class 9th & 10th |
• Bachelor's Degree in Related Subject with minimum 50% Marks and B.Ed Exam Passed OR • Master's Degree in Related Subject with B.Ed Passed OR • Bachelor's / Master's Degree with minimum 45% Marks (as per NCTE norms) with B.Ed OR • 4-Year Integrated BA B.Ed / B.Sc B.Ed Passed. |
| Paper 2 (Senior Secondary) | Class 11th & 12th |
• Master's Degree in Related Subject with minimum 50% Marks and B.Ed / BA B.Ed / B.Sc B.Ed Passed OR • Master's Degree with minimum 45% Marks (as per NCTE norms) with B.Ed OR • Master's Degree with 55% Marks and 3-Year B.Ed-M.Ed Integrated Course Passed. |
Structure of Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT) with 150 Multiple Choice Questions (150 Marks / 150 Minutes). No Negative Marking.
Qualifying Marks: General: 50%, BC: 45.5%, EBC: 42.5%, SC/ST/PwD/Women: 40%.
| Link Description | Action / Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (STET Registration Portal) | Click Here |
| BSEB Official Website | Official Website |