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Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility STET Examination 2026

Posted: 2026-08-14Updated: 2026-08-14

Basic Job Information

Important Dates

Online Application Start Date:	August 17, 2026
Registration Last Date:	August 31, 2026
Fee Payment Last Date:	August 31, 2026
Exam Date:	To be announced later by BSEB

Application Fee

General / UR / EWS / BC / EBC for single paper:	₹960
General / UR / EWS / BC / EBC for both paper	₹1440
SC / ST / PwD / Divyang for single paper	₹760
SC / ST / PwD / Divyang for both paper	₹1140
The last date to complete your online fee payment is August 31, 2026

Eligibility & Selection

Age Limit	Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Minimum Age: 18 \| Maximum Age: 42 Total Post General / Unreserved (Male): 37 Years General / Unreserved (Female): 40 Years Backward Class (BC) - Male & Female: 40 Years Extremely Backward Class (EBC) - Male & Female: 40 Years Scheduled Caste (SC) - Male & Female: 42 Years Scheduled Tribe (ST) - Male & Female: 42 Years Ex-Servicemen: Allowed a relaxation of 3 years plus the duration of their defense service, up to a maximum age cap of 57 years. Note: There is no limit on the total number of attempts for this exam. Granted a relaxation of 10 years in the upper age limit. N/A
Education	12th
Education	Percentage Relaxation: Candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC, ST, EBC, BC, and PwD) receive a 5% relaxation in the minimum aggregate marks required for their degree, making them eligible at 45%.Computer Science Exception: For the Computer Science subject under Paper II, a B.Ed. degree is not mandatory. Candidates holding a B.E., B.Tech (CS/IT), MCA, or M.Sc. in Computer Science with 50% marks are eligible to apply directly. Paper I (Secondary Level: Classes 9–10): Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or a 4-year integrated BA.B.Ed / B.Sc.B.Ed course. Paper II (Senior Secondary Level: Classes 11–12): Master’s Degree with 50% marks + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree is mandatory alongside your post-graduation
Selection Process	Written Exam

How to Apply / Admission Steps

Here is the quick, step-by-step guide to filling out the Bihar STET 2026 form before the August 31, 2026 deadline:

1. Register

Go to biharboardonline.com.
Click "Register New Candidate".
Enter your Name, Email, and Mobile Number.
Verify with the OTP sent to your phone.

2. Fill Details

Log in with your mobile number and password.
Select your paper (Paper 1, Paper 2, or Both).
Enter your personal info and educational qualifications (Graduation/B.Ed).

3. Upload Files

Photo: 20 KB – 100 KB (white background).
Signature: 10 KB – 50 KB.
Documents: 10th, 12th, Graduation, and B.Ed certificates (PDF, under 150 KB).

4. Pay & Submit

Click "Preview" to check for mistakes.
Pay online via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.
Click "Submit" and download your final confirmation page.

More Details

Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

The exam is conducted entirely online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

Total Questions: 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks: 150 Marks
Duration: 150 Minutes (2.5 Hours)
Negative Marking: No negative marking for wrong or unattempted answers.

Section-Wise Distribution

Both Paper I and Paper II follow the same structural division:

SectionContentWeightageSection 1Specified Subject Core Area (Graduation level for Paper 1 / Post-Graduation level for Paper 2)100 MarksSection 2Art of Teaching & Pedagogy30 MarksSection 3Other Skills (General Knowledge, Reasoning, Mathematical Ability)20 Marks

Category-Wise Minimum Passing Marks

You must hit these exact thresholds to clear the certification:

General / Unreserved: 50% (75 Marks out of 150)
Backward Class (BC): 45.5% (68.25 Marks)
Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 42.5% (63.75 Marks)
SC / ST / PwD / Female Applicants: 40% (60 Marks)

Key Perks

Certificate Validity: Once you qualify, your Bihar STET certificate remains valid for your lifetime.
Next Career Stage: Passing this eligibility test allows you to formally sit for upcoming state teacher recruitment drives like the BPSC TRE exam.

Important Links

Apply Online	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

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