Bihar STET 2026: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) invites online applications for Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 from eligible graduate and post graduate candidates for Paper I (Secondary) and Paper II (Higher Secondary). All eligible candidates can apply online through the official BSEB STET website stetregistration.cbrt.co.in from 17th August 2026 till the last date of application submission 31st August 2026 for Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test BSTET 2026.
Bihar STET 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 |
| Conducting Board | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15/09/2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 15/09/2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
| Expected Exam Period | Sep / Oct 2026 (tentative) |
| Paper | Paper I & Paper II |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 150 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Official Application Portal | stetregistration.cbrt.co.in |
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 17-08-2026
- Application Last Date: 15/09/2026
- Application Fee Payment Last Date: 15/09/2026
- Exam Date: To be notified later
Application Fee
| Category | Paper I or II | Paper I & II |
|---|---|---|
| General/ EWS/ BC/ EBC | 960 | 1440 |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | 760 | 1140 |
- Fee can be paid through online using Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking/ UPI.
Age Limit
- Age as on: 01.08.2026
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 37 Years
- (For Age Relaxation See Notification.)
BSTET Category Wise Age Limit 2026
| Category | Maximum Age As On 01.08.2026 |
|---|---|
| UR (Male) | 37 Years |
| UR (Female) | 40 Years |
| BC (Male/ Female) | 40 Years |
| EBC (Male/ Female) | 40 Years |
| SC (Male/ Female) | 42 Years |
| ST (Male/ Female) | 42 Years |
STET Eligibility Criteria 2026
Paper-I (Secondary)
- विनिर्दिष्ट विषय/ विषय समूह में कम से कम 50 प्रतिशत अंक सहित स्नातक अथवा स्नातकोत्तर में (अथवा इसके समतुल्य) उत्तीर्ण एवं (बी०एड०)। OR
- स्नातक अथवा स्नातकोत्तर (अथवा इसके समतुल्य) में कम से कम 45 प्रतिशत अंकों सहित स्नातक/ स्नातकोत्तर तथा 13.11.2002 को अधिसूचित राष्ट्रीय अध्यापक शिक्षा परिषद् (मान्यता के लिए आवेदन पत्र, आवेदन पत्र जमा करने की समय-सीमा, अध्यापक शिक्षा कार्यक्रमों की मान्यता के लिए मानदंडों और मानकों का निर्धारण तथा नए पाठ्यक्रम अथवा प्रशिक्षण शुरू करने के लिए अनुमति) विनियम 2002 तथा 10.12.2007 को अधिसूचित राष्ट्रीय अध्यापक शिक्षा परिषद् (मान्यता मानदंड और क्रियाविधि) विनियम-2007 के अनुसार राष्ट्रीय अध्यापक शिक्षा परिषद् से मान्यता प्राप्त संस्थान से शिक्षा में स्नातक (बी०एड०)। OR
- विनिर्दिष्ट विषय / विषय समूह में बी०ए०एड०/ बी० एससी० एड० की चार वर्षीय उपाधि।
Paper-II (Higher Secondary)
- विनिर्दिष्ट विषय में कम से कम 50 प्रतिशत अंकों सहित स्नातकोत्तर उत्तीर्ण एवं बी०एड०। अथवा
- कम से कम 45 प्रतिशत अंकों सहित स्नातकोत्तर (अथवा इसके समतुल्य) तथा 13.11.2002 को अधिसूचित राष्ट्रीय अध्यापक शिक्षा परिषद (मान्यता के लिए आवेदन पत्र, आवेदन पत्र जमा करने की समय सीमा, अध्यापक शिक्षा कार्यक्रमों की मान्यता के लिए मानदंडों और मानकों का निर्धारण तथा नए पाठ्यक्रम अथवा प्रशिक्षण शुरू करने के लिए अनुमति) विनियम 2002 तथा 10.12.2007 को अधिसूचित राष्ट्रीय अध्यापक शिक्षा परिषद् (मान्यता मानदंड और क्रियाविधि) विनियम-2007 के अनुसार राष्ट्रीय अध्यापक शिक्षा परिषद् से मान्यता प्राप्त संस्थान से शिक्षा में स्नातक (बी०एड०) । अथवा
- कम से कम 50 प्रतिशत अंकों सहित विनिर्दिष्ट विषय में स्नातकोत्तर (अथवा इसके समतुल्य) तथा बी० ए० एड०/ बी०एससी०एड० । अथवा
- न्यूनतम 55 प्रतिशत अंकों अथवा उसके समकक्ष ग्रेड के साथ विनिर्दिष्ट विषय में स्नातकोत्तर तथा 03 वर्षीय एकीकृत बी०एड० एम०एड० ।
- (Note:- For Subject wise qualfication and for special school teacher must see the official notification)
STET Helpdesk 2026
- Helpline Number : 8047282787 (10 AM to 6 PM)
- Email ID : [email protected]
Documents Required for Bihar STET 2026
Candidates should keep scanned copies of the required documents ready before filling out the application form.
Important documents may include:
- 10th Certificate and Mark Sheet
- 12th Certificate and Mark Sheet
- Graduation Certificate and Mark Sheet
- Post Graduation Certificate and Mark Sheet, where applicable
- B.Ed. Certificate and Mark Sheet
- Other educational qualification certificates
- Residential Certificate
- Caste Certificate, where applicable
- Latest Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for applicable BC/EBC candidates
- Disability Certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Serviceman Certificate, where applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
The notification specifies photograph and signature upload requirements, including the prescribed file sizes and dimensions.
How to Apply Online for Bihar STET 2026?
Eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit the Bihar STET 2026 application form:
Step 1 – Registration
Visit the Bihar STET 2026 application portal and select New Candidate Registration.
Enter the required personal details and complete the initial registration process.
Step 2 – Login
After successful registration, the candidate will receive the required login credentials through the registered mobile number/email.
Use these credentials to log in to the application portal.
Step 3 – Pay Application Fee
Select the appropriate payment gateway and pay the examination fee using:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI
Step 4 – Fill Application Form
Enter personal, educational and other required information carefully.
Select the appropriate Paper I, Paper II or both, according to eligibility.
Step 5 – Upload Documents
Upload the photograph, signature and required educational/category documents according to the prescribed specifications.
Step 6 – Verify Details
Before final submission, carefully check all information entered in the application form.
Correct any errors before submitting the final application.
Step 7 – Print Application Form
After successful submission, download and save a copy of the completed application form and payment receipt for future reference.
The application process is described by the board information as Registration → Payment → Form Filling.
STET 2026 Application Form Important Links
| FORM APPLY PROCESS | Click Here |
| APPLY LINK | Click Here |
| OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION | Click Here |
| OFFICIAL WEBSITE | Click Here |
| JOIN TELEGRAM PAGE | Click Here |
| MORE GOVT. JOBS | Click Here |
