Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility STET Examination 2026
Conducting Authority
Government Recruitment Authority
Post Title
Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility STET Examination 2026
Total Vacancies
Refer Notification
Category
Education & Teaching
Job Location
Bihar
Application Mode
Online Mode
Official Portal & Authority
Government Recruitment Authority
| 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 |
| 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 | |
Educational Qualification
12th
Age Limit & Permissible Relaxations
Candidates must fulfill the age bracket of minimum 18 and maximum 42 as of the crucial cutoff date. Category-wise age relaxations are granted to SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD candidates per government norms.
Nationality & Reservation Eligibility
Applicant must be an Indian citizen. Candidates claiming reservation benefits under state quotas must submit an authentic Domicile Certificate and Category Certificate issued by a competent revenue officer.
| Age Limit | Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Minimum Age: 18 | Maximum Age: 42 Total Post
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.
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| Selection Process | Written Exam |
Keep the following original documents and scanned copies ready before filling out the online application form:
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.
- 1Portal Registration: Visit the official website or portal link given in the Important Links table and complete New Candidate Registration / One-Time Registration (OTR).
- 2Form Completion: Log in with your registration credentials and enter personal details, academic qualifications, and reservation categories matching your certificates.
- 3Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and necessary certificates in the exact required dimensions and file size.
- 4Preview & Verify: Carefully review the filled preview form. Correct any spelling errors or date mismatches before final submission.
- 5Pay Application Fee: Complete the online payment using Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit Card if applicable for your category.
- 6Save Confirmation: Download and print at least two hard copies of the finalized application form and payment receipt for document verification.
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.
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Q1.What is the last date to apply for Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility STET Examination 2026?
The online application schedule for Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility STET Examination 2026 is active as outlined in the Important Dates table above. Please check the official portal for specific closing deadlines.
Q2.What is the required educational eligibility for Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility STET Examination 2026?
Applicants must hold 12th from a recognized board, council, or university. Detailed post-specific criteria can be reviewed in the Eligibility section above.
Q3.What is the age limit prescribed for this recruitment?
The age limit for applicants is minimum 18 and maximum 42. Upper age relaxation is granted to OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, and ESM category candidates as per prevailing government recruitment rules.
Q4.What is the application fee for Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility STET Examination 2026?
Application fee details are categorized by applicant reservation status. Please check the Application Fee section on this page for the exact fee table.
Q5.How can candidates download the official notification PDF?
Candidates can download the complete, verified notification PDF directly from the 'Important Links' section on this page by clicking on the 'Click Here' button next to 'Download Notification'.
Official Source & Candidate Advisory
This summary has been compiled directly from the official notification issued by Government Recruitment Authority. Candidates are strongly advised to verify eligibility conditions and guidelines on the primary official portal before final submission.