Bihar STET 2026 Registration Extended, Check Last Date and Fee

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the Bihar STET 2026 notification for candidates seeking eligibility for teaching posts at the secondary and higher secondary levels in Bihar.

The Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 includes Paper 1 for Classes 9 to 10 and Paper 2 for Classes 11 to 12. The application process began on August 17, 2026, and the deadline has reportedly been extended to September 15, 2026.

Bihar STET 2026: Key Highlights

The table below summarises the important details of the Bihar STET 2026 examination, including the conducting body, application mode, age limit and fee.

Bihar STET is an eligibility examination and not a direct recruitment examination. Therefore, the notification does not announce a fixed number of teacher vacancies. Candidates who qualify can use the STET eligibility while applying for relevant teacher recruitment opportunities.

Bihar STET 2026 Application Form

Candidates can submit the Bihar STET application form 2026 through the online registration portal. The application process includes registration, entering personal and educational details, uploading the required documents and paying the examination fee.

The application deadline was initially August 31, 2026. According to the latest available updates, the deadline has been extended to September 15, 2026, including fee payment.

Steps to Apply for Bihar STET 2026

• Visit the Bihar STET registration portal.
• Complete the new candidate registration.
• Enter personal and educational details.
• Select Paper 1, Paper 2 or both papers.
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the applicable examination fee.
• Submit the application form.
• Download and save the confirmation page.

Bihar STET 2026 Application Fee

The examination fee depends on the number of papers selected and the candidate's category. Candidates should check their category and paper selection carefully before making the payment.

The fee can be paid through online payment methods such as debit card, credit card or net banking.

Bihar STET 2026 Eligibility

The eligibility requirements differ for Paper 1 and Paper 2 because the two papers are meant for different teaching levels.

For Paper 1, candidates generally need a relevant bachelor's or master's degree along with the prescribed teacher-training qualification such as B.Ed. For Paper 2, candidates generally require a relevant master's degree along with the required teacher-training qualification. Subject-specific eligibility conditions may vary.

The minimum age requirement is 21 years as of August 1, 2026. The maximum age limit varies according to category, gender and applicable Bihar government rules.

Bihar STET 2026 Exam Pattern

Bihar STET 2026 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The examination consists of objective-type questions, with Paper 1 intended for secondary-level teaching and Paper 2 for higher-secondary-level teaching.

Candidates should check the detailed subject-wise syllabus and examination pattern before starting preparation.

Bihar STET 2026 Exam Date

The exact Bihar STET 2026 exam date has not been announced in the latest information available. Candidates should regularly check the official BSEB STET website for the examination schedule, admit card and other updates.

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