Short Detail:
Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) candidates registered for the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 can now get their admit card. It was issued on 18/10/2026. The exam period is 25/10/2026 to 20/11/2026. Use the download link below to open the exam portal. Read your card to find your allotted date, shift, centre and instructions. Keep these details ready before the exam and follow the reporting time printed on the card.
Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
BSEB Bihar STET 2026 Admit Card
Advt No.: P.R. 183/2026
Important Dates
- Form Start Date: 17/08/2026 (02:00 PM)
- Form Last Date: 22/09/2026 (11:55 PM) — Extended
- Fee Payment Last Date: 22/09/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Dummy Admit Card Window: 25/09/2026 to 30/09/2026
- Admit Card Date: 18/10/2026
- Exam Date: 25/10/2026 to 20/11/2026
Application Fees
- General / EWS / BC / EBC: ₹960 for 1 paper; ₹1,440 for both papers.
- SC / ST / PwD: ₹760 for 1 paper; ₹1,140 for both papers.
- The exam fee could be paid online by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Bihar STET 2026 Age Limit
As On Date: 01/08/2026
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 37 to 42 years, based on category.
- PwD and eligible ex-servicemen get additional age relaxation under the stated rules.
Max Age With Relaxation
| Category | Max Age With Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General — Male | 37 years |
| General — Female | 40 years |
| BC / EBC | 40 years |
| SC / ST | 42 years |
| PwD — General Male | 47 years, including 10 extra years. |
| PwD — General Female / BC / EBC | 50 years, including 10 extra years. |
| PwD — SC / ST | 52 years, including 10 extra years. |
| Ex-Servicemen | Eligible service period plus 3 years of extra relaxation; age cannot exceed 57 years. |
Bihar BSEB STET 2026 Exam Information
Exam Name: Bihar BSEB STET 2026
| Paper | Teaching Classes |
|---|---|
| Paper I — Secondary | Classes 9–10 |
| Paper II — Higher Secondary | Classes 11–12 |
STET is a teacher eligibility test, so there is no vacancy count for this exam. Passing it allows candidates to apply in a separate teacher recruitment process later; it does not provide a direct appointment.
Eligibility Details
| Paper | General Education Requirement |
|---|---|
| Paper I | Graduation in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks and B.Ed from an NCTE-recognised institution. The 45% graduation plus B.Ed route applies where the relaxed rules allow it. |
| Paper II | A relevant postgraduate degree with at least 50% marks and an NCTE-recognised B.Ed. Under the stated relaxed routes, 45% plus B.Ed, or 55% plus an integrated B.Ed-M.Ed, is accepted. |
Paper I: Subject-wise Education — Classes 9–10
| Subject | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Hindi | A bachelor’s degree in Hindi with 50% marks, plus B.Ed. |
| Urdu | A bachelor’s degree in Urdu with 50% marks, plus B.Ed. |
| Sanskrit / Bangla / Maithili / Arabic / Farsi / Bhojpuri | A bachelor’s degree in the chosen subject with 50% marks, plus B.Ed. |
| English | A bachelor’s degree in English with 50% marks, plus B.Ed. |
| Mathematics | A bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry with B.Ed, or B.Tech in Mathematics with B.Ed. |
| Science | A bachelor’s degree in Botany, Zoology or Chemistry with 50% marks and B.Ed, or B.Tech in Science with B.Ed. |
| Social Science | Graduation with 50% marks and any 2 of History, Geography, Economics and Political Science. At least 1 must be History or Geography. B.Ed is also needed. |
| Physical Education | A bachelor’s degree with 50% marks and Physical Education as an optional subject, plus a 1-year B.P.Ed from an NCTE-recognised institution. |
| Music | A graduate degree in Music Education or an equivalent qualification with 50% marks. |
| Fine Arts | A graduate degree in Fine Arts or an equivalent qualification with 50% marks. |
| Dance | A graduate degree in Dance Education or an equivalent qualification with 50% marks. |
| Special School Teacher | Graduation with 50% marks and B.Ed in Special Education from an RCI-recognised institution. A valid Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR) number is required. RCI is the Rehabilitation Council of India. |
Paper II: Subject-wise Education — Classes 11–12
| Subject | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| English | A master’s degree in English and B.Ed. |
| Mathematics | A master’s degree in Mathematics and B.Ed. |
| Physics | A master’s degree in Physics and B.Ed. |
| Chemistry | A master’s degree in Chemistry and B.Ed. |
| Zoology | A master’s degree in Zoology and B.Ed. |
| Botany | A master’s degree in Botany and B.Ed. |
| Commerce | A master’s degree in Business Studies, Accountancy or Entrepreneurship, plus B.Ed. |
| Hindi / Urdu / Sanskrit / Bangla / Maithili / Magahi / Arabic / Farsi / Bhojpuri / Pali / Prakrit / History / Geography / Political Science / Sociology / Economics / Philosophy / Psychology / Home Science | A master’s degree in the chosen subject with 50% marks and B.Ed from an NCTE-recognised institution. |
| Agriculture | A postgraduate degree with 50% marks in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Seed Science and Technology, or Soil Science. |
| Music | A postgraduate degree in Music Education or an equivalent qualification with 50% marks. |
| Computer Science | Any 1 of these: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science or IT; M.Sc Computer Science; Master of Computer Applications (MCA); B.Sc Computer Science or BCA with a postgraduate degree; DOEACC ‘A’ Level with a postgraduate degree. |
Check the exact condition for your subject in Parishisht-1 for Paper I or Parishisht-2 for Paper II of the notification. Some subjects have separate detailed rules.
Important Links
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Dummy Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Dummy Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Online Application Portal | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official STET Exam Portal | Bihar STET Portal |
| Join Youtube Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Group | Click Here |
| Instagram Join | Click Here |
Bihar STET 2026: Exam Pattern & Certificate Process
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam format | Objective questions in a Computer-Based Test (CBT). |
| Papers | Paper I for Classes 9–10; Paper II for Classes 11–12. |
| Time allowed | 2 hours 30 minutes for each paper. |
| Maximum marks | 150 marks per paper. |
| Wrong answers | No marks are deducted for wrong answers. |
| Subject section | 100 marks from the selected subject. |
| Teaching section | 50 marks for teaching aptitude and other competencies. |
| Scores across shifts | Scores are adjusted through normalization because the test is held in several shifts. The result uses the adjusted score. |
Marks Needed to Pass
| Category | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| BC | 45.5% |
| EBC | 42.5% |
| SC / ST | 40% |
| PwD | 40% |
| Women | 40% |
Certificate Validity
The qualifying certificate is valid for a lifetime under the Departmental Order dated 22/06/2021.
From Exam to Certificate
- Download the admit card and take Paper I, Paper II or both, according to the papers selected in the application.
- Check the provisional answer key when it becomes available.
- After the result, qualifying candidates can download their STET certificate.
- There is no interview or physical test in this exam.
Bihar BSEB STET 2026: FAQS
When was the BSEB Bihar STET Admit Card 2026 released?
The card became available on 18/10/2026 for registered candidates. Open the Download Admit Card link above to reach the login page. Read the date, shift, exam centre and reporting instructions printed on your own card before attending the test.
What are the BSEB Bihar STET Exam Dates 2026?
The exam period runs from 25/10/2026 to 20/11/2026. Each candidate should check the allotted date and shift on the admit card. Do not treat the full exam period as your individual schedule; follow the details printed on your card.
Which classes do BSEB Bihar STET Paper I and Paper II cover?
Paper I is for the Secondary teaching level, covering Classes 9 and 10. Paper II is for the Higher Secondary level, covering Classes 11 and 12. Candidates must meet the education and subject conditions for the paper they choose.
Is there negative marking in BSEB Bihar STET 2026?
No marks are deducted for a wrong answer. Each paper is worth 150 marks and allows 2 hours 30 minutes. The selected subject has 100 marks, while teaching aptitude and other competencies account for the remaining 50 marks.
What are the passing percentages for BSEB Bihar STET 2026?
General candidates need 50%, BC candidates need 45.5% and EBC candidates need 42.5%. The qualifying percentage is 40% for SC, ST, PwD and women candidates. Because the exam is held in different shifts, the result uses scores adjusted through normalization.
How long is the BSEB Bihar STET 2026 certificate valid?
The qualifying certificate has lifetime validity under the Departmental Order dated 22/06/2021. Candidates should download and keep it after the result. It can be used later when applying for teacher recruitment, subject to the conditions of that separate recruitment.
What was the BSEB Bihar STET 2026 application fee?
General, EWS, BC and EBC candidates paid ₹960 for 1 paper or ₹1,440 for both. SC, ST and PwD candidates paid ₹760 for 1 paper or ₹1,140 for both. Payment could be made online through cards, net banking or UPI.
