| Recruiting Authority: | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post: | Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET), 2026 |
| Advertisement No.: | PR. 183/2026 |
| About Recruiting Agency: | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna — Bihar School Examination Board is the examination board responsible for conducting examinations in the state of Bihar. |
| About Recruitment: | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna has announced the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET), 2026 for determining the eligibility of candidates for teaching at the Secondary and Higher Secondary levels. |
Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna Bihar STET Examination 2026
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Started: 17 Aug 2026 • Last Date: 15 Sep 2026 • Extended Last Date: 22 Sep 2026 • Payment Last Date: 22 Sep 2026 • Admit Card: Before Exam • Exam Date: Notify Soon • Result: Notify Soon | • General / BC / EBC: ₹960/- • SC / ST/ PWD: ₹760/- • Both Paper I & II • General/ EWS/ BC/ EBC: ₹1440/- •SC/ ST/ PWD: ₹1140/- Fee can be paid online through Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI or SBI E-Challan |
| Age Limit (As on 01-08-2026) |
| Category | Age Limit (DOB Between) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (Male) | 21–37 Years (DOB Between: 02-08-1988 & 01-08-2005) |
| Unreserved (Female) | 21–40 Years (DOB Between: 02-08-1985 & 01-08-2005) |
| Backward Class (Male / Female) | 21–40 Years (DOB Between: 02-08-1985 & 01-08-2005) |
| Extremely Backward Class (Male / Female) | 21–40 Years (DOB Between: 02-08-1985 & 01-08-2005) |
| Scheduled Caste (Male / Female) | 21–42 Years (DOB Between: 02-08-1983 & 01-08-2005) |
| Scheduled Tribe (Male / Female) | 21–42 Years (DOB Between: 02-08-1983 & 01-08-2005) |
| Essential Educational Qualification |
| Course / Subject Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Paper-I – General Subjects | • Graduation in the specified/relevant subject with at least 50% marks + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. |
| Paper-I – Alternative Qualification | • Graduation with at least 45% marks + B.Ed. as per the applicable NCTE Regulations, 2002/2007. |
| Paper-I – Mathematics | • Graduation-level study of Mathematics with the prescribed combination of Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Chemistry / Statistics or the prescribed Engineering qualification with Mathematics, as applicable. |
| Paper-I – Science | • Graduation in Life Science / Botany / Zoology / Chemistry or prescribed Engineering qualification with Science, as specified in the notification. |
| Paper-I – Social Science | • Graduation with the prescribed combination of History / Geography / Economics / Political Science, with History or Geography compulsory. |
| Paper-I – Language Subjects | • Graduation with the prescribed language subject; for Secondary School Teacher posts, the specified language must have been studied at Graduation level as prescribed. |
| Paper-I – Physical Education / Music / Dance / Fine Arts / Special School Teacher | • Separate educational and professional qualifications are prescribed in the notification for each of these subjects/categories. |
| Paper-II – General Subjects | • Post Graduation in the specified/relevant subject with at least 50% marks + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. |
| Paper-II – Alternative Qualification | • Post Graduation with at least 45% marks + B.Ed. under the applicable NCTE Regulations, 2002/2007. |
| Paper-II – Alternative Integrated Qualification | • Post Graduation with the specified subject and at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) + 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. |
| Paper-II – Commerce | • Post Graduation in Commerce with at least 50% marks. Candidates with the prescribed Commerce qualification may apply for EPS (Entrepreneurship), Accountancy and Business Studies. |
| Paper-II – Computer Science | • The notification prescribes separate qualifications for Computer Science, including specified Computer/IT qualifications and the required postgraduate/teacher-training qualifications. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | • (10th) Certificate & Mark Sheet • Intermediate (12th) Certificate & Mark Sheet • Graduation Certificate & Mark Sheet • Post Graduation Certificate & Mark Sheet • B.Ed. Certificate & Mark Sheet • Other Educational Qualification Certificate • Residence Certificate • SC/ST Caste Certificate • BC/EBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate • Disability Certificate • Ex-Serviceman Certificate • Aadhaar Card / Any Valid ID Proof (Upload) • Category Certificate (If Applicable Upload) • Domicile Certificate (If Applicable Upload) • Photograph (Upload) • Signature (Upload) • Email ID & Mobile Number |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment | |
| Special Comment | Details |
|---|---|
| Photograph | • Recent passport-size colour photograph.• File Size: As per portal instructions. |
| Signature | • Clear signature on white paper.• File Size: As per portal instructions. |
| 10th Certificate | • Keep ready for counselling/document verification. |
| Category Certificate | • Valid certificate required for reservation benefits. |
| Domicile Certificate | • Required for applicable reservation benefits. |
| Email & Mobile Number | • Must remain active throughout the admission process. |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Visit the official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. • Click on Online Portal of STET 2026 and complete New Registration. • Login using Registration Number and Password. • Fill Personal Information, Contact Details and Educational Information. • Upload Photograph and Signature. • Preview the application form and verify all details. • Pay the Examination / Counselling Fee through Online Mode. • Download and print the Confirmation Page and Fee Receipt for future reference. |
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Disclaimer:- All the details mentioned above are true to the best of our research. However, for exact information, please refer to the detailed notification. In case of any confusion, the detailed notification will be considered correct. Please read the full notification before applying the form.