Bihar STET (Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test) 2026
Bihar STET (Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test) 2026
1. Overview
Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti (Bihar School Examination Board) has released an official notice (Vigyapti Sankhya P.R. 183/2026) for candidates wishing to fill the application form for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET), 2026. Following directions received vide letter No. 09/STET-17-02/2026-1239 dated 01.08.2026 from the Director, Secondary Education, Education Department, Government of Bihar, the exam will be held for Paper-I (Secondary level) covering all subjects taught at secondary classes, and Paper-II (Senior Secondary level) covering all subjects taught at senior secondary classes.
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
2. Exam Structure
| Question Type | Multiple Choice (objective) |
| Marks per Question | 1 mark each |
| Negative Marking | None |
Two separate papers are conducted: Paper-I (Secondary/Madhyamik) for teaching secondary classes, and Paper-II (Senior Secondary/Uchch Madhyamik) for teaching senior secondary classes. A candidate may apply for either or both papers.
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
3. Exam Pattern (Marks Distribution)
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Subject Matter (specified subject content) | 100 |
| Teaching Aptitude & Other Skills | 50 |
| Total | 150 |
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
4. Subjects Offered
Paper-I (Secondary) subject groups include: Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Maithili, Sanskrit, Arabic, Farsi, Bhojpuri, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. Paper-II (Senior Secondary) subject groups include: Hindi, Urdu, English, Sanskrit, Bangla, Maithili, Magahi, Arabic, Farsi, Bhojpuri, Pali, Prakrit, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Home Science, Botany, along with vocational/skill subjects such as Physical Education, Commerce, Computer Science and Music.
5. Eligibility Criteria
(a) The applicant must be a citizen of India.
(b) The candidate must be qualified/eligible as per the Bihar Rajya Vidyalaya Adhyapak (Niyukti, Sthanantaran, Karyavadhi evam Sevashartein) Niyamawali, 2023 (as amended) to sit the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test.
(c) Candidates from Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste/Backward Class/Extremely Backward Class categories who are original residents of Bihar are entitled to a 5% relaxation in the minimum prescribed educational qualification marks.
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (Male) | 37 years |
| Unreserved (Female) | 40 years |
| Backward Class (Male/Female) | 40 years |
| Extremely Backward Class (Male/Female) | 40 years |
| Scheduled Caste (Male/Female) | 42 years |
| Scheduled Tribe (Male/Female) | 42 years |
Minimum age to sit STET 2026 is 21 years as on 01 August 2026. Ex-servicemen candidates get age relaxation equal to their length of military service, as per General Administration Department circular no. 5374 dated 02.04.2013. No age relaxation is given to already-trained (certified) candidates.
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
6. Minimum Qualifying Marks (Category-wise)
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| Backward Class | 45.5% |
| Extremely Backward Class | 42.5% |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 40% |
| Divyang (Persons with Disability) | 40% |
| Women | 40% |
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
7. Application Fee
| Category | One Paper (Paper-I or Paper-II) | Both Papers (Paper-I & Paper-II) |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class | ₹960/- | ₹1,440/- |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Divyang | ₹760/- | ₹1,140/- |
Payment is accepted online only, through the modes enabled on the registration portal (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI). Fee once paid is non-refundable.
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
8. Certificates Required (for reservation claims)
| SC/ST candidates | Caste certificate issued by the competent authority |
| EBC/BC candidates | Non-creamy-layer certificate issued by the competent authority |
| Married women claiming reservation | Caste/non-creamy-layer certificate updated as per husband’s category, per Bihar Government rules |
| Divyang candidates | Valid disability certificate in the prescribed format issued by the competent authority |
| Ex-servicemen | Proof of ex-servicemen status for age relaxation |
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
9. How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the Board’s dedicated STET registration portal. After filling in details, candidates must click “Preview”, re-check their entered details carefully, correct any errors, and then click “SAVE” to lock in the application – no correction is allowed after final submission, so candidates are advised to verify all details thoroughly before saving. Candidates should keep their User ID and Password confidential.
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
10. Normalization
If the Computer Based Test (CBT) is conducted in multiple shifts, a normalization process will be applied to ensure fair comparison of scores across shifts with differing difficulty levels.
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
11. Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / Registration Portal | Apply via stetregistration.cbrt.co.in |
| Official Notification | Download BSEB STET 2026 Notice (P.R. 183/2026) |
Helpline: +91 8047282787 | Email: bseb.support@cbrt.co.in
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
What is Bihar STET 2026?
The Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 conducted by Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti (Bihar School Examination Board) for candidates seeking eligibility to teach at secondary (Paper-I) and senior secondary (Paper-II) level schools in Bihar.
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
Is there negative marking in STET 2026?
No. There is no negative marking; each question carries 1 mark.
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
What is the age limit for Bihar STET 2026?
Minimum 21 years as on 01 August 2026. Maximum age (for Bihar domicile candidates) ranges from 37 years (Unreserved Male) to 42 years (SC/ST), with no relaxation for candidates from outside Bihar.
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
What is the application fee?
₹960/- for one paper and ₹1,440/- for both papers (General/EWS/BC/EBC); ₹760/- for one paper and ₹1,140/- for both papers (SC/ST/Divyang). Fee is paid online and is non-refundable.
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
What is the minimum qualifying percentage?
50% for General category, 45.5% for Backward Class, 42.5% for Extremely Backward Class, and 40% for SC/ST, Divyang and Women candidates.
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
Can candidates from outside Bihar avail age, fee or qualification relaxations?
No. All such relaxations under this notice apply only to candidates who are permanent residents (domicile) of Bihar.
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.
How do I apply for Bihar STET 2026?
Online only, through the official registration portal stetregistration.cbrt.co.in. Applicants must preview and verify all details carefully before clicking Save, as no correction is allowed after final submission.
This information is taken from page 1 of the official PDF.