Bihar State Eligibility Test (STET) 2026: Apply Online Application Form

Bihar STET 2026 Overview

Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released information about the Bihar Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test (STET) 2026. Registration for Bihar STET 2026 will begin today, December 14, 2026. Candidates who are interested and eligible can apply for Bihar STET 2026 on the official website at bsebstet.com. The Bihar STET 2026 application form must be submitted by January 2, 2026.

Candidates from the general, Other Backward Classes (OBC), or Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories must pay an application fee of Rs 960 for either Paper I or Paper II, and Rs 1140 for both papers. 

However, candidates belonging to a scheduled caste (SC), or scheduled tribe (ST) need to pay an application fee of Rs 760 for either Paper I or Paper II and Rs 1140 for both papers.

Highlights

Exam authority	BSEB
Exam Name	STET 2026
Exam Type	Eligibility Test
Application Dates	14 December to 2 January
Application Mode	Online
State Concerned	Bihar
Official Website	https://www.bsebstet.com/

How to Apply for the BSEB STET 2026 Exam?

• Applying for the Bihar STET 2026 online is a simple process. Here's a step-by-step procedure:
• Go to the Official Site: Go to the Bihar School Examination Board's (BSEB) official website for STET 2026 applications, bsebstet.com
• Locate the Appropriate Link: Look for the STET 2026 application link on the site or in the 'Notifications' or 'Recruitment' sections.
• Registration: If you are a new user, finish the registration process by giving the required information to create an account.
• Complete the Application Form: Log in with your credentials and complete the application form with correct personal, educational, and other information.

Age Limit (as of 01-2026-27)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age for UR (Male): 37 Years
• Maximum Age for UR (Female): 40 Years
• Maximum Age for Backward Class (Male/Female): 40 Years
• Maximum Age for Economically Backward Classes (Male/Female): 40 Years
• Maximum Age for SC/ST (Male/Female): 42 Years
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per rules?

Application Fees

• Paper I or II: Rs. 960 for General/Economically Weaker General Category, Backward Classes, and Extremely Backward Class.
• SC/ST/Divyang Candidates: Rs. 760 
• For Paper I & II: Rs. 760  Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Class, General/Economically Weaker General Category: Rs. 1440
• Candidates from SC/ST/Divyang communities: Rs. 1140 Payment Method: Online (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI).

Qualification

• For Paper I (Secondary): Degree, PG (Relevant Discipline), B.Ed, B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
• For Paper II (Senior Secondary): PG (Relevant Discipline), B.Ed, B.A.B.Ed/ B.Sc B.Ed/ B.Ed M.Ed??.

Bihar STET 2026 Exam Syllabus & Pattern

The Bihar STET 2026 Exam Pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is provided below. Bihar STET Paper 1 will be taught to students in Classes 9-10, and Bihar STET Paper 2 will be taught to students in Classes 11-12. The Bihar STET Exam will be conducted for 150 marks and 150 questions in 150 minutes. There will be no negative evaluations. The questions are of the Objective Type Multiple Choice variety.

Bihar STET	Bihar STET Paper I (Class 9-10)	Bihar STET Paper II (Class 11-12)
Subjects	Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Maithili, Sanskrit, Arabic, Farsi, Bhojpuri, English, Maths, Science, Social Science, Special Education, Physical Education, Sanskrit, Fine Arts and Dance	Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Maithili, Sanskrit, Magahi, Pali, Prakrit, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology and Home Science, Arabic, Farsi, Bhojpuri, English, Maths, Commerce, Computer Science, Agriculture and Music
Number of Questions	150	150
Exam Mode	Online (CBT)	Online (CBT)
Total Marks	150	150
Number of Sections	Section 1: Specified Subject Section 2: Teaching Arts & Skills	Section 1: Specified Subject Section 2: Teaching Arts & Skills
Exam Duration	2.5 hours (150 minutes)	2.5 hours (150 minutes)
Type of Questions	MCQs (Multiple-Choice Questions)	MCQs (Multiple-Choice Questions)
Marking Scheme	+1 for each correct answer No negative marking	+1 for each correct answer No negative marking
Language of Paper	Hindi	Hindi

Bihar STET Selection Process

Along with the formal notice, the Bihar STET Selection Process 2026 has been announced. We have provided the specifics of the selection procedure as per the notification, and candidates are encouraged to read the entire page to learn more about the Bihar STET 2026.

The selection process is outlined below for the candidates who read the article.

Secondary (Class 9-10) and Senior Secondary (Class 11-12) instructors are needed. Before the examination, candidates should be aware of the selection procedure and the criteria that will be used, so that they can prepare accordingly.

Bihar STET Admit Card 2026

The Bihar STET Admit Card 2026 will be available soon! In the next days, the Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) will hold the Bihar STET test 2026. The hall ticket for the Bihar Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test (STET) can be downloaded from the official website. We have shared information about the Bihar STET Admit Card below.

The Bihar STET Admit Card will provide information such as the exam date, time, and location.

Candidates must remember to bring ID evidence to the exam hall with their Bihar STET Admit Card, as access without ID proof will be denied.

Exam Events	Important Dates 2026
Admit card release date	To be announced
Exam Date	1st - 20th March 2026 (Tentative)