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| Last date | 22 Sept 2026 |
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Notice information
- Short Information: Bihar STET 2026 Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has issued the notification for the candidates who want to be eligible to teach at the secondary and higher secondary level in Bihar. The notification contains important information related to educational qualification, age limit, application fee, exam pattern, subjects and online application process. Bihar STET 2026 online application and examination fee submission last date extended to 22 September 2026. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria subject-wise and other requirements before applying.
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Bihar STET 2026 Important Dates
Bihar STET 2026 Application Fee
- The examination fee mentioned in the notification is:
- The fee table in the notification specifies the above amounts for one paper or both papers.
Bihar STET 2026: Age Limit
- The minimum age is 21 years as on 1 August 2026. The maximum age varies according to category.
- Maximum Age
- Additional age relaxation is provided for eligible PwD and ex-servicemen candidates under the provisions mentioned in the notification. PwD candidates are eligible for 10 years’ additional relaxation, while eligible ex-servicemen candidates receive the prescribed relaxation subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
Eligibility Criteria and Educational Qualifications
- To qualify for the exam, candidates must meet specific academic standards. Generally, the requirements are:
- For General Subjects (Paper I): A Graduate degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. qualification. Alternatively, a 4-year integrated BA.Ed./B.Sc.Ed. degree from a recognized institution is acceptable.
- For General Subjects (Paper II): A Master’s degree in the concerned subject with a minimum of 50% marks and a B.Ed. degree.
- Specialized Subjects: There are specific criteria for subjects like Physical Education (requiring a Bachelor’s in Physical Education), Music, Fine Arts, and Dance, where professional degrees or diplomas are mandatory.
- Age Limits: The minimum age for application is 21 years. The upper age limit for the General (Male) category is 37 years, with relaxations provided for General Female/OBC (40 years) and SC/ST candidates (42 years).
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- The Bihar STET 2026 will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT). Key features of the exam pattern include:
- Total Marks: 150 marks.
- Question Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), where each correct answer earns one mark.
- No Negative Marking: There is no penalty for incorrect answers.
- Subject Distribution:Specified Subject Matter: 100 Marks.Teaching Art and Other Skills: 50 Marks.
- Duration: Candidates are allotted 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) to complete the test.
How to Apply Online : Bihar STET 2026
- The application process is entirely online via the official BSEB STET portal.
- Registration: Register using a valid mobile number and email ID to receive a system-generated OTP.
- Form Filling: Log in with your credentials to fill in personal and educational details.
- Document Upload: You must upload a recent passport-sized photo (20kb–100kb) and a scanned signature (10kb–50kb) against a white or light background.
- Fee Payment:General/BC/EBC: ₹960 (one paper) or ₹1440 (both papers).SC/ST/PwD: ₹760 (one paper) or ₹1140 (both papers).
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Q2. What is the exam pattern and total marks?
- The exam consists of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), totaling 150 marks. It is divided into two sections: 100 marks for the specific subject matter and 50 marks for teaching art and other skills.
Q5. How long is the STET 2026 qualification certificate valid?
- The Bihar STET 2026 passing certificate will have lifetime validity.
Q7. How much is the application fee for General category candidates?
- For General, BC, and EBC candidates, the fee is ₹960 for a single paper (Paper I or II) and ₹1440 for both papers.
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