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Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test BSEB STET 2026 Apply Online Date

Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)

Bihar

Last Date: Sep 22, 2026

1 Vacancies

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Important Dates

Application StartAug 17, 2026

Last Date to ApplySep 22, 2026

Last Date to Pay FeeSep 15, 2026

Job Description

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially published the notification for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026. This eligibility test is conducted for those seeking teaching opportunities in secondary and senior secondary schools across the state of Bihar. Interested and qualified individuals are invited to submit their application forms online during the registration period starting from August 17, 2026, through September 22, 2026.

Application Fees

Paper Selection	General / BC / EWS	SC / ST / PH
Single Paper (Either Paper 1 or Paper 2)	₹960/-	₹760/-
Both Papers (Paper 1 & Paper 2)	₹1440/-	₹1140/-

Application fees must be paid through online options, including Credit Cards, Debit Cards, or Internet Banking facilities.

BSEB STET Age Limits (As on August 1, 2026)

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age for Male Candidates: 37 Years
Maximum Age for Female Candidates: 42 Years
Age relaxations are provided beyond the standard limits as per Bihar Board BSEB rules.

Paper Wise Educational Eligibility

Post Name	Eligibility Requirements
Paper 1 (Secondary Level)	Bachelor's degree in a relevant stream with at least 50% marks and a completed B.Ed program; OR Master's degree in a relevant stream with a completed B.Ed program; OR Bachelor's or Master's degree with a minimum of 45% marks (conforming to NCTE regulations) along with a B.Ed; OR Completed 4-Year integrated BA B.Ed or B.Sc B.Ed course.
Paper 2 (Senior Secondary Level)	Master's degree in a relevant stream with at least 50% marks alongside a completed B.Ed, BA B.Ed, or B.Sc B.Ed; OR Master's degree with a minimum of 45% marks (conforming to NCTE regulations) along with a B.Ed; OR Master's degree with at least 55% marks alongside a 3-Year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed program.

Note: For subject-specific qualifications and eligibility guidelines, candidates are encouraged to check the official advertisement notification details.

Steps and Guidelines to Complete the Application Form

Eligible candidates should ensure they have scanned copies of the following documents prepared before initiating their application process:

A recent passport-sized photograph featuring a light or white background.
A scanned signature of the candidate.
Class 10 Matriculation marksheet and certificate (to serve as proof of date of birth).
Intermediate (Class 12) certificate and marksheet.
Bachelor's degree marksheet and completion certificate.
Master's degree marksheet and completion certificate.
B.Ed degree marksheet and completion certificate.
Category/Caste certificate (where applicable for reservation claims).
Domicile certificate (where applicable).

Make sure to print out a copy of the final submitted application form for administrative records.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When does the registration process begin for Bihar STET 2026?
The online registration starts on August 17, 2026.

Q2. What is the final deadline to submit applications?
The extended deadline for submitting applications online is September 22, 2026.

Q3. How can candidates access the official Bihar STET 2026 syllabus?
The detailed syllabus and test scheme are available within the official notification document.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 37 years (Male)
Maximum Age: 42 years (Female)
Age Relaxation extra as per Bihar Board BSEB Secondary Teacher STET 2026 Rules.

Educational Qualification

Paper 1 (Secondary): Bachelor's Degree in a related subject with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed, or a Master's Degree in a related subject with a B.Ed, or Bachelor's/Master's Degree with at least 45% marks and a B.Ed, or a 4-year integrated BA B.Ed / B.Sc B.Ed degree
Paper 2 (Senior Secondary): Master's Degree in a related 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 a B.Ed, or Master's Degree with at least 55% marks along with a 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed course.

Candidates must meet specific subject-wise eligibility rules detailed in the official notification document.

Selection Process

Paper I Written Exam (Secondary level)
Paper II Written Exam (Senior Secondary level)