Bihar STET 2026 Apply Online, Eligibility, Fee and Dates

Bihar STET 2026 application deadline has been extended. The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is accepting online applications for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test through September 22, 2026. The exam is meant for teaching eligibility at secondary and higher secondary levels, with Paper 1 for Classes 9–10 and Paper 2 for Classes 11–12.

The application process started on August 17, 2026. The exam date has not been announced yet. Applicants should check their paper-wise eligibility and complete the fee payment within the prescribed schedule.

Bihar STET 2026 Important Details

The key details of the Bihar STET 2026 application process are given below. The exam does not announce a fixed number of vacancies because STET is an eligibility examination rather than a direct recruitment test.

Bihar STET 2026 Application Deadline Extended

The Bihar STET 2026 apply online deadline has been extended to September 22. The application window was originally scheduled to close earlier, but the board has provided additional time for applicants to complete registration.

Applicants should not wait until the final day because registration involves multiple steps, including:

• Online registration
• Personal and educational details
• Uploading documents
• Selecting the required paper
• Application fee payment
• Final submission

The latest available updates list September 22, 2026, as the extended application and fee payment deadline.

Bihar STET 2026 Application Fee

The Bihar STET application fee depends on the category and whether the applicant chooses one paper or both papers.

Payment is made through the online payment gateway using available digital payment options.

Bihar STET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility varies according to the paper and teaching level. Paper 1 is intended for secondary-level teaching, while Paper 2 covers higher secondary classes.

For Paper 1, the prescribed qualification generally requires graduation or postgraduation in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks and B.Ed., subject to subject-specific rules. A four-year integrated B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed. route is also prescribed for applicable subjects.

For Paper 2, applicants generally need a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks along with B.Ed. Alternative qualifications are available for certain subjects and categories under the notification.

Bihar STET 2026 Age Limit

The minimum age is 21 years, with the age calculated as of August 1, 2026. The upper age limit varies by category.

Additional age relaxation is applicable to eligible PwD and ex-servicemen applicants according to the prescribed rules.

How to Apply for Bihar STET 2026

The Bihar STET online form 2026 can be submitted through the designated registration portal. The basic process is:

1. Visit the BSEB STET application portal.
2. Complete the new registration process.
3. Log in using the generated credentials.
4. Enter personal and educational information.
5. Select Paper 1, Paper 2 or both.
6. Upload the required documents and photograph/signature.
7. Pay the application fee in INR.
8. Check all details before final submission.
9. Download and save the submitted application form.

The official BSEB STET website currently provides examination-related updates and links for the STET process.

Bihar STET 2026 Exam Pattern

The Bihar STET examination is conducted in computer-based mode. Each paper has 150 objective questions carrying 150 marks, with a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. There is no negative marking.

The exam has two broad components:

• Subject-specific content: 100 questions and 100 marks
• Teaching aptitude and other competencies: 50 questions and 50 marks
• Total: 150 questions and 150 marks
• Duration: 150 minutes
• Negative marking: No

The Bihar STET 2026 exam date and admit card schedule will be announced separately.

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