Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026

Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti STET 2026 :
The Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti, BSEB, has released the notification for the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test, STET 2026.
The examination is being conducted for candidates seeking teacher eligibility certification for Secondary and Higher Secondary level schools in Bihar.
Bihar STET 2026 will be conducted through Computer Based Test, CBT, in objective-type format.
The examination has two papers - Paper-I for Secondary level and Paper-II for Higher Secondary level.
Eligible candidates can apply for either Paper-I, Paper-II, or both papers, subject to the prescribed educational and professional qualification requirements.
The online application process will begin on 17 August 2026 in the afternoon.
The last date for submission of the online application form and examination fee is 31 August 2026.
Candidates should complete the application process before the deadline because applications submitted after the prescribed date will not be accepted.
The notification has been issued under Notification No. P.R. 183/2026, with reference to Letter No. 09/STET-17-02/2026-1239 dated 11 August 2026.
The minimum age required for Bihar STET 2026 is 21 years as on 01 August 2026.
The maximum age varies according to the candidate's category and gender.
Candidates must carefully verify their subject-wise eligibility before selecting a paper during online registration.

Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti STET 2026 Important Dates :
Government Compliance Letter Date: 11 August 2026.
Bihar STET 2026 Notification Date: 11 August 2026.
Online Application Start Date: 17 August 2026, afternoon.
Last Date for Online Application: 31 August 2026.
Last Date for Examination Fee Payment: 31 August 2026.
Minimum Age Calculation Date: 01 August 2026.
Maximum Age Calculation Date: 01 August 2026.
Bihar STET Examination Date: To be announced.
Candidates should regularly check the official STET portal for the examination schedule, admit card, examination centre, and other updates.

Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti STET 2026 Papers :
Bihar STET 2026 is divided into two separate papers based on the level at which the candidate intends to teach.

Paper-I - Secondary Level :
Paper-I is intended for eligibility at the Secondary school level.
Candidates must select the subject according to their graduation qualification, subject group, and the eligibility conditions prescribed in the notification.
The subjects and codes include:
Hindi - 101.
Urdu - 102.
Bangla - 103.
Maithili - 104.
Sanskrit - 105.
Arabic - 106.
Farsi, Persian - 107.
Bhojpuri - 108.
English - 109.
Mathematics - 110.
Science - 111.
Social Science - 112.
Physical Education - 113.
Music - 114.
Fine Arts - 115.
Dance - 116.
A separate Special School Teacher category is also notified under Paper-I.
Special School Teacher candidates must satisfy the applicable qualification requirements under NCTE and RCI guidelines.

Paper-II - Higher Secondary Level :
Paper-II is intended for eligibility at the Higher Secondary school level.
Candidates should select a subject matching their postgraduate qualification and other prescribed eligibility requirements.
The subjects and codes include:
Hindi - 201.
Urdu - 202.
English - 203.
Sanskrit - 204.
Bangla - 205.
Maithili - 206.
Magahi - 207.
Arabic - 208.
Farsi, Persian - 209.
Bhojpuri - 210.
Pali - 211.
Prakrit - 212.
Mathematics - 213.
Physics - 214.
Chemistry - 215.
Zoology - 216.
History - 217.
Geography - 218.
Political Science - 219.
Sociology - 220.
Economics - 221.
Philosophy - 222.
Psychology - 223.
Home Science - 224.
Commerce - 225.
Computer Science - 226.
Agriculture - 227.
Music - 228.
Botany/Zoology, Life Science stream - 229.
Multi Media and Web Technology is applicable under the conditions mentioned for school-level teaching and does not require separate qualification for general eligibility.
Bihar STET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti STET 2026 Paper-I Educational Qualification :
Candidates applying for Paper-I generally require a Graduation degree with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject or subject group.
Candidates must also possess a B.Ed. or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education, NCTE.
Relaxed qualification provisions involving 45% marks and B.Ed. may apply where permitted under the applicable NCTE Regulations of 2002 and 2007.
Candidates applying for specialized subjects should check the subject-specific qualification prescribed in the notification.

Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti STET 2026 Paper-II Educational Qualification :
Candidates applying for Paper-II generally require a Post-Graduation degree with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject.
A B.Ed. or equivalent qualification from an NCTE-recognized institution is also required.
Certain relaxed provisions may apply, including 45% marks with B.Ed. or 55% marks with an integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed., wherever prescribed.
Candidates should carefully verify the relevant subject group and qualification before applying.
Special Subject Eligibility
Separate qualification rules apply to Physical Education, Music, Fine Arts, Dance, and Special School Teacher categories.
The applicable qualification may include subject-specific academic qualifications, sports-related requirements, NCC-related pathways, or special education qualifications.
Candidates should refer to the relevant Parishisht, or appendix, in the official notification before submitting the application.

Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti STET 2026 Citizenship Requirement :
The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Any dispute relating to recognition of an educational qualification, institution, or degree equivalence will be decided by the competent department in consultation with NCTE, wherever applicable.

Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti STET 2026 Age Limit :
The minimum age for all candidates is 21 years as on 01 August 2026.
The maximum age limit depends on category and gender.
Unreserved Male: 37 years.
Unreserved Female: 40 years.
Backward Class Male/Female: 40 years.
Extremely Backward Class Male/Female: 40 years.
SC Male/Female: 42 years.
ST Male/Female: 42 years.
Age Relaxation :
Divyang, Persons with Disability: 10 years, according to the applicable Government resolution.
Ex-Servicemen: Actual period of military service plus 3 years, subject to the maximum age condition of 57 years at the time of application.
Candidates should calculate their age according to the prescribed date of 01 August 2026.
No additional maximum-age relaxation is available under the specific provision mentioned for candidates who were already trained or appointed during earlier STET cycles, including 2019, 2024, and 2025.

Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti STET 2026 Application Fee :
Candidates have to pay the examination fee online according to the paper or papers selected.
General/EWS/BC/EBC candidates: ₹960 for one paper.
General/EWS/BC/EBC candidates: ₹1,440 for both Paper-I and Paper-II.
SC/ST/Divyang candidates: ₹760 for one paper.
SC/ST/Divyang candidates: ₹1,140 for both papers.
The examination fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
No other payment method is specified.
Reservation-related fee benefits are applicable according to the prescribed Bihar eligibility and domicile conditions.
Candidates domiciled outside Bihar will be treated under the applicable General category provisions.

Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti STET 2026 Qualifying Marks :
The minimum qualifying marks vary according to the candidate's category.
General: 50%.
Backward Class: 45.5%.
Extremely Backward Class: 42.5%.
SC/ST: 40%.
Divyang, PwD: 40%.
Women: 40%.
The Bihar STET 2026 qualifying certificate will have lifetime validity, as provided under the applicable departmental order.

Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti STET 2026 Exam Pattern :
Bihar STET 2026 will be conducted through Computer Based Test, CBT.
The examination will consist of objective-type, multiple-choice questions.
Each paper will carry a total of 150 marks.
The examination duration will be 2 hours 30 minutes.
The paper will contain questions from the candidate's specific subject and teaching-related competencies.
Specific Subject Content: 100 marks.
Teaching Aptitude and Other Competencies: 50 marks.
Total: 150 marks.
There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.
The examination may be conducted in multiple shifts.
A normalization process will be used where applicable to account for variations in difficulty between different examination shifts.
The final result will be prepared on the basis of the normalized score, rather than simply the raw marks.

Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti STET 2026 Documents Required :
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before beginning the online application process.
Matriculation, Class 10 certificate and marksheet for date-of-birth verification.
Intermediate, Class 12 certificate and marksheet.
Graduation certificate and marksheets.
Post-Graduation certificate and marksheets for Paper-II candidates.
B.Ed. certificate and marksheet.
Other professional or subject-specific qualification certificates, wherever applicable.
Bihar residence certificate.
Caste certificate for SC/ST candidates, where applicable.
Non-creamy-layer certificate for BC/EBC candidates, where applicable.
Disability certificate for Divyang candidates.
Ex-servicemen service or discharge documents, wherever applicable.
Recent passport-size photograph.
Scanned signature in the prescribed format.
Any additional certificate required for specialized subjects.

How to Apply for Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti STET 2026 :
Eligible candidates can submit the Bihar STET 2026 application form through the prescribed online portal.
Visit the official Bihar STET registration portal at stetregistration.cbrt.co.in.
Complete the first-time registration process.
Generate the required User ID and Password.
The login credentials will be communicated through the registered mobile number or e-mail address.
Log in to the application portal.
Select Paper-I, Paper-II, or both papers, according to your eligibility.
Enter personal details, educational qualifications, category information, communication details, and other required information.
Select the appropriate subject and subject code carefully.
Upload the recent colour photograph in the prescribed size and file format.
Upload the scanned signature according to the prescribed specifications.
Use the Preview option to carefully check the application details.
Make corrections, if required, before final submission.
Pay the applicable examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Submit the completed application form after verifying all details.
Download and print the final submitted application form.
Keep the application copy, payment receipt, User ID, and Password safely for future reference.
Bihar STET 2026 Photograph and Signature Requirements
The recent colour photograph should be uploaded according to the prescribed dimensions.
Photograph file size should generally be within 20 KB to 200 KB.
The prescribed photograph size is approximately 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm.
The scanned signature should be within the specified file size.
Signature file size should generally be between 10 KB and 50 KB.
Candidates should ensure that the photograph and signature are clear and properly visible.
Incorrect or unclear uploads may create problems during admit card generation and verification.
Bihar STET 2026 Important Instructions
Candidates should carefully read the official Bihar STET 2026 notification before applying.
The application form should be completed personally by the candidate.
Candidates should ensure that the selected subject matches their educational qualification and subject group.
Only one valid application should be submitted by each candidate, as multiple applications may be rejected or cancelled.
Applications must be submitted through the online mode only.
Offline applications will not be accepted.
Candidates should complete both the application and fee payment within the prescribed deadline.
The application must be filled in English according to the instructions provided on the portal.
Candidates should verify all details before final submission because changes may not be permitted after submission.
Candidates should keep their User ID and Password confidential.
Candidates should not share login credentials with cyber café operators or other persons.
The admit card will be generated based on the information submitted in the application.
Candidates should ensure that the reservation category is selected correctly.
EWS candidates should carefully follow the prescribed category-selection instructions in the application form.
Any mismatch between the qualification, subject, category, or other information and the applicable eligibility rules may result in cancellation of candidature.
Passing Bihar STET does not itself guarantee appointment to a teaching post.
Candidates must separately satisfy the eligibility requirements of any future teacher recruitment process.
The Samiti reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel the examination process according to applicable rules.

Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti STET 2026 Preparation and Application Tips :
Candidates should first determine whether they are eligible for Paper-I, Paper-II, or both.
Select the subject only after comparing your graduation or postgraduate qualification with the prescribed subject requirements.
Keep scanned copies of educational certificates, photograph, signature, residence certificate, and category documents ready before registration.
Complete the application well before 31 August 2026 to avoid technical difficulties.
Review the complete application carefully before making the final submission.
Since the examination contains 100 marks of specific subject content, candidates should give substantial importance to their chosen teaching subject.
The remaining 50 marks cover teaching aptitude and other competencies, so candidates should also prepare these areas.
There is no negative marking, but candidates should still attempt questions carefully and manage the examination time effectively.
Candidates should monitor the official portal for the release of the admit card, examination schedule, result, and qualifying certificate.