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Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has invited applications for Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test BSEB STET 2026 Exam Date. Online applications are open from 17 Aug 2026 to 22 Sept 2026. Eligibility: Bachelor Degree in Related Subject with 50% Marks and B. Age limit: 18 years or older as on 01 Aug 2026. Fee: Single Paper - General / BC / EWS candidates pay ₹960.

Organisation:
Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
Apply from:
17 Aug 2026
Last date:
22 Sept 2026
Exam date:
25/10/2026 to 20/11/2026
Age limit:
18 years or older as on 01 Aug 2026
Qualification:
Bachelor Degree in Related Subject with 50% Marks and B
Fee:
Single Paper - General / BC / EWS candidates pay ₹960
Mode:
Online

The Bihar School Examination Board is accepting online applications for the Bihar State Eligibility Test (STET) 2026, which covers Paper I for Secondary level teaching and Paper II for Senior Secondary level teaching.

Applications open on 17 August 2026 and close on 31 August 2026, with the exam fee also due by the same date. The exam dates for both Paper I and Paper II will be announced as per schedule, the admit card will be issued before the exam, and the result will be notified later. The fee for a single paper is 960 rupees for General, BC and EWS candidates and 760 rupees for SC, ST and PH candidates, while candidates opting for both papers must pay 1440 rupees and 1140 rupees respectively, through debit card, credit card or net banking only. The age limit is 18 years at the minimum, going up to 37 years for male candidates and 42 years for female candidates.

For Paper I, eligibility includes a bachelor's degree with 50 percent marks along with B.Ed, or a master's degree with B.Ed, or a degree with a minimum of 45 percent marks as per NCTE norms with B.Ed, or a four-year BA B.Ed or BSc B.Ed course. Paper II requires a master's degree with 50 percent marks and B.Ed, or a master's degree with 45 percent marks as per NCTE norms with B.Ed, or a master's degree with 55 percent marks along with a three-year B.Ed M.Ed course. Candidates should check the subject-wise eligibility given in the notification before applying.

Important Dates

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Application Begin
Last Date for Apply Online
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Bihar STET 2026 Exam Date25/10/2026 to 20/11/2026
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Application Fee

Application fee by category
CategoryFee
Single Paper - General / BC / EWS₹960
Single Paper - SC / ST / PH₹760
Both Paper - General / BC / EWS₹1,440
Both Paper - SC / ST / PH₹1,140
Both Paper - Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Only₹Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking

Age Limit

Age limit
LimitAge
Minimum Age18 Years
Maximum Age37 Male
Maximum Age42 Female

Age Relaxation Extra as per Bihar Board BSEB Secondary Teacher STET 2026 Rules.

Vacancy Details

Post NameTotal PostEligibility
Paper 1 (Secondary)-Bachelor Degree in Related Subject with 50% Marks and B.Ed Exam Passed OR Master Degree in Related Subject and B.Ed Exam Passed OR Bachelor Degree / Master Degree with Minimum 45% Marks (As per NCTE Norms) with B.Ed. OR 4 Year Course BA BEd / BSc BEd Exam Passed For Subject Wise Eligibility Details Read the Notification.
Paper 2 (Senior Secondary)-Master Degree in Related Subject with 50% Marks and B.Ed Exam / BA BEd / BSc BEd Passed OR Master Degree with Minimum 45% Marks (As per NCTE Norms) with B.Ed. OR Master Degree with 55% Marks and 3 Year B.Ed MEd Course For Subject Wise Eligibility Details Read the Notification.

How to Apply

  1. 1Read the official notification carefully before you start, since it covers eligibility, age limit and vacancy details in more depth than any summary can.
  2. 2Open the "Apply Online" link on this page to go to Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)'s own application portal; applications submitted anywhere else won't be valid.
  3. 3Register with a working email address and mobile number, since the portal typically sends your login details and status updates to both.
  4. 4Fill in the form with your personal, educational and category details exactly as they appear on your certificates. A mismatch here is one of the most common reasons applications get rejected at verification.
  5. 5Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the exact format, dimensions and file size the notification specifies.
  6. 6Pay the application fee. Single Paper - General / BC / EWS candidates pay ₹960.
  7. 7Check every section of the completed form on the preview screen before you submit, since most portals don't allow edits afterward.
  8. 8Download or print the confirmation page once submission is complete; you'll likely need it again at the admit card or document verification stage.
  9. 9Applications close on 22 Sept 2026, so don't leave this for the last day. Portals slow down and sometimes fail under heavy traffic right before a deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organization is conducting this recruitment?

This recruitment is being conducted by Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB). Refer to the official notification linked on this page for the full details.

What is the last date to apply?

The online application window closes on 22 Sept 2026. It's best to submit well before this date, since portals often slow down under heavy traffic close to the deadline.

What is the age limit?

The prescribed age limit is 18 years. Age Relaxation Extra as per Bihar Board BSEB Secondary Teacher STET 2026 Rules.

Is there an application fee?

Single Paper - General / BC / EWS candidates pay ₹960.

What is the eligibility criteria?

Eligibility varies by post. For example: Bachelor Degree in Related Subject with 50% Marks and B.Ed Exam Passed OR Master Degree in Related Subject and B.Ed Exam Passed OR Bachelor Degree / Master Degree with Minimum 45% Marks (As per NCTE Norms) with B.Ed. OR 4 Year Course BA BEd / BSc BEd Exam Passed For Subject Wise Eligibility Details Read the Notification.. Check the Vacancy Details section on this page or the official notification for the full post-wise eligibility.

How can I apply?

Use the "Apply Online" link on this page to go directly to Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)'s application portal, and follow the steps in the How to Apply section above.

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Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
Posted
24 Sept 2026

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