The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has confirmed that the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 will be conducted, with the online application process starting from 17 August 2026 at bsebstet.org and secondary.biharboardonline.com.
Bihar STET is the state-level eligibility exam for candidates who want to become teachers for Class 9-10 (Paper I) and Class 11-12 (Paper II) in Bihar’s government and government-aided schools. The exam is a Computer Based Test (CBT) of 150 marks and 150 minutes, with no negative marking, and the qualifying percentage ranges from 40% to 50% depending on category.
This article covers everything about Bihar STET 2026 in one place — notification date, eligibility criteria, age limit, subject list, application fee, exam pattern, qualifying marks, how to apply online, documents required, admit card, result and important links — so you don’t need to check any other page.
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Bihar STET 2026 Notification : Latest Update
As of 13 August 2026, BSEB Chairman Thiyagarajan SM has officially confirmed that STET 2026 will be held, following instructions from the Bihar Education Department. The detailed official notification (Vigyapti) is expected to be released within the next few days, on the same pattern as the STET 2025 notification. Based on the confirmed announcement and the last official notification, here is what is already known and what is still awaited:
| Detail | Status for STET 2026 |
|---|---|
| BSEB decision to conduct STET 2026 | Confirmed (12 August 2026) |
| Online application start date | Confirmed — 17 August 2026 |
| Exam mode, duration, marks, negative marking | Confirmed — same as STET 2025 pattern |
| Qualifying (passing) percentage by category | Confirmed — same as STET 2025 |
| Detailed notification PDF, application last date, fee, exam date, admit card date | Awaited — will be updated here as soon as BSEB releases the official Vigyapti |
Bihar STET 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 |
| Also Known As | Bihar STET / BSTET / Madhyamik Shikshak Patrata Pariksha |
| Conducting Body | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Purpose | Eligibility test for Secondary (Class 9-10) and Senior Secondary (Class 11-12) teacher posts in Bihar |
| Papers | Paper I (Secondary) and Paper II (Senior Secondary) — candidates may apply for one or both |
| Exam Mode | Online, Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (Objective) |
| Total Marks | 150 marks per paper |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) per paper |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Registration Start Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
| Official Websites | bsebstet.org, secondary.biharboardonline.com, biharboardonline.com |
What is Bihar STET ?
STET stands for Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test. It is important to understand that Bihar STET is not a recruitment exam — it does not have its own list of vacancies or seats. STET only certifies that a candidate is eligible to apply for teacher recruitment in Bihar, in the same way CTET works at the national level.
Once a candidate qualifies STET, they receive a lifetime-valid eligibility certificate. This certificate is then used to apply when the state government or BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) announces actual teacher recruitment drives, such as the Bihar Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE). So if you are searching for “Bihar STET 2026 vacancy,” the correct way to understand it is: STET 2026 gives you eligibility, and the real teacher vacancies are announced separately by BPSC under TRE recruitment cycles.
Bihar STET 2026 Important Dates
The table below lists dates that are officially confirmed for STET 2026, along with dates expected on the basis of the STET 2025 cycle. Dates marked “awaited” will be updated as soon as BSEB releases them.
| Event | STET 2026 Date |
|---|---|
| BSEB announcement to conduct STET 2026 | 12 August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Online application starts | 17 August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Detailed notification (Vigyapti) release | Expected mid-to-late August 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | Awaited |
| Last date for fee payment | Awaited |
| Correction window in application form | Awaited |
| Admit card release | Awaited (usually issued a few days before the exam) |
| Exam date | Awaited |
| Answer key release | Awaited |
| Result declaration | Awaited |
For Reference : Bihar STET 2025 Complete Timeline
Since STET 2026 is expected to broadly follow the same cycle, here is the actual STET 2025 timeline for reference:
| Event | STET 2025 Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 10 September 2025 |
| Application window | 11 September 2025 to 19 September 2025 (later extended to 5 October 2025) |
| Admit card released | 11 October 2025 |
| Paper I exam | 14 October to 31 October 2025 (two shifts daily) |
| Paper II exam | 1 November to 16 November 2025 (two shifts daily) |
| Answer key objection window closed | 28 November 2025 |
| Result declared | 5 January 2026 |
Bihar STET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Bihar STET 2026 eligibility is divided into three parts — nationality, age limit and educational qualification. Candidates must be Indian citizens. Age relaxation and fee concession benefits under reserved categories apply only to candidates who are permanent residents (domicile) of Bihar; candidates from outside Bihar are treated as General category for age and fee purposes.
Bihar STET 2026 Age Limit
The minimum age for STET 2026 is 21 years. The category-wise maximum age limit below is based on the STET 2025 notification (calculated as on 1 August 2025) and is expected to remain the same for 2026, with the reference date updated in the new notification.
| Category | Maximum Age Limit (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / General (Male) | 37 years |
| Unreserved / General (Female) | 40 years |
| Backward Class (BC), Male/Female | 40 years |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC), Male/Female | 40 years |
| Scheduled Caste (SC), Male/Female | 42 years |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST), Male/Female | 42 years |
| Persons with Disability (PwD / Divyang) | 10 years relaxation over the applicable category limit |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years relaxation plus service period (total age not to exceed 57 years) |
Note: Trained/in-service candidates were not given age relaxation in the STET 2025 cycle, since the exam has been held every year since 2023. The same restriction is likely to continue in 2026, but confirm from the official notification once released.
Bihar STET 2026 Eligibility – Paper I (Secondary, Class 9-10)
| Subject Group | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| General subjects (Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Maithili, Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, Bhojpuri, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science) | Graduation or Post-Graduation in the concerned subject with minimum 50% marks + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution. OR Graduation/PG with minimum 45% marks + B.Ed. under NCTE 2002/2007 norms. OR a 4-year B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed. degree from an NCTE-recognised institution in the same subject group. |
| Physical Education | Graduation with Physical Education as an elective subject (50% marks). OR Graduation with PE elective (45%) plus recognised sports/athletics participation at university, state, inter-university or national level. OR a 3-year B.P.Ed. degree. OR Graduation plus NCC ‘C’ Certificate. OR Graduation (40%) with PE as an elective. OR an in-service Physical Education teacher/coach with Graduation (45%) and at least 3 years of teaching experience. Several other alternate routes are listed in the official notification. |
| Music / Fine Arts / Dance | Graduation with minimum 50% marks in the concerned subject from a recognised university or board. |
| Special School Teacher | Graduation (minimum 50%) + B.Ed. in Special Education with a valid RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration number, along with 6 months of cross-disability training (can be completed within 2 years of appointment if unavailable at entry). |
Bihar STET 2026 Eligibility – Paper II (Senior Secondary, Class 11-12)
| Subject Group | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| General subjects (Hindi, Urdu, English, Sanskrit, Bangla, Maithili, Magahi, Arabic, Persian, Bhojpuri, Pali, Prakrit, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Home Science) | Post-Graduation in the concerned subject with minimum 50% marks + B.Ed. OR PG with minimum 45% marks + B.Ed. under NCTE 2002/2007 norms. OR PG (50%) with a 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. degree. |
| Commerce | Post-Graduation in Commerce with minimum 50% marks. Candidates with a PG in Commerce can apply for all three Commerce papers — EPS (Entrepreneurship), Accountancy and Business Study. Note: M.Com in Applied/Business Economics is NOT eligible for the Commerce subject. |
| Computer Science | Multiple routes accepted, including B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT, MCA, M.Sc. Computer Science, a PG Diploma in Computer Science plus any degree, DOEACC ‘B’ Level plus PG, and a 3-year MCA course. B.Ed. is not mandatory for this subject. |
| Agriculture | Graduation in Agriculture/Horticulture along with a Post-Graduation in Agronomy, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Seed Science & Technology, Soil Science or Horticulture, with minimum 50% marks. |
| Music | Graduation/Post-Graduation in Music with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university or board. |
Bihar STET 2026 Paper II – Accepted Equivalent Degrees at PG Level
| Subject | Accepted Equivalent Degrees |
|---|---|
| Physics | Physics / Electronics / Applied Physics / Nuclear Physics |
| Chemistry | Chemistry / Biochemistry |
| Economics | Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics |
| Commerce | M.Com (Applied/Business Economics stream not eligible) |
| Botany / Zoology | Botany / Zoology / Life Science / Bio Science / Genetics / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Plant Physiology |
| Mathematics | Mathematics / Applied Mathematics |
Reservation relaxation: SC/ST/EBC/BC and PwD candidates who are domicile of Bihar get a 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying percentage required for educational eligibility.
Bihar STET 2026 Subject List and Subject Code
Bihar STET has separate subject codes for Paper I and Paper II. Candidates must select the correct subject code matching their qualification while filling the application form.
Paper I (Secondary Level) Subject Codes
| Code | Subject |
|---|---|
| 101 | Hindi |
| 102 | Urdu |
| 103 | Bangla |
| 104 | Maithili |
| 105 | Sanskrit |
| 106 | Arabic |
| 107 | Persian |
| 108 | Bhojpuri |
| 109 | English |
| 110 | Mathematics |
| 111 | Science |
| 112 | Social Science |
| 113 | Physical Education |
| 114 | Music |
| 115 | Fine Arts |
| 116 | Dance |
| — | Special School Teacher (code specified in official notification) |
Paper II (Senior Secondary Level) Subject Codes
| Code | Subject |
|---|---|
| 201 | Hindi |
| 202 | Urdu |
| 203 | English |
| 204 | Sanskrit |
| 205 | Bangla |
| 206 | Maithili |
| 207 | Magahi |
| 208 | Arabic |
| 209 | Persian |
| 210 | Bhojpuri |
| 211 | Pali |
| 212 | Prakrit |
| 213 | Mathematics |
| 214 | Physics |
| 215 | Chemistry |
| 216 | Zoology |
| 217 | History |
| 218 | Geography |
| 219 | Political Science |
| 220 | Sociology |
| 221 | Economics |
| 222 | Philosophy |
| 223 | Psychology |
| 224 | Home Science |
| 225 | Commerce |
| 226 | Computer Science |
| 227 | Agriculture |
| 228 | Music |
| 229 | Botany |
Bihar STET 2026 Application Fee
The application fee below is based on the STET 2025 notification and is expected to remain the same for 2026. Payment is accepted online only, through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
| Category | One Paper (Paper I or Paper II) | Both Papers (Paper I & II) |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / BC / EBC | ₹960 | ₹1,440 |
| SC / ST / PwD (Divyang) | ₹760 | ₹1,140 |
Note: Fee concession for reserved categories applies only to candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar. Candidates from other states must pay the General category fee, regardless of their category.
Bihar STET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Subject-specific questions | 100 |
| Teaching Aptitude and Other Competencies | 50 |
| Total | 150 |
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer, 0 for wrong answer |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Duration | 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) |
| Shifts | Exam is generally conducted in two shifts a day, across multiple dates for different subjects |
Normalization: Since Bihar STET is conducted across multiple shifts and dates, BSEB applies a Normalization formula to adjust for difficulty-level differences between shifts. A candidate’s qualifying status is decided on the basis of their Normalized Score, not the Raw Score. This means a candidate could get more correct answers (raw score) than the passing mark but still not qualify if their normalized score falls below the required cut-off — so always check your official normalized score on the scorecard, not just your raw calculation.
Bihar STET 2026 Qualifying Marks (Cut Off Percentage)
| Category | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 50% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 45.5% |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 42.5% |
| SC / ST | 40% |
| PwD (Divyang) | 40% |
| Women (all categories) | 40% |
These qualifying percentages have already been confirmed for STET 2026 and match the STET 2025 cycle exactly.
Bihar STET 2026 Apply Online – Step by Step Process
- Visit the official website — secondary.biharboardonline.com or bsebstet.org.
- Click on “Online Apply: Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET), 2026”.
- Register: On the registration page, fill in your basic details and click “Generate OTP”. After OTP verification, your User ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number.
- Fill the form: Log in using your User ID and Password. Complete your personal and educational details in the application form.
- Upload photograph and signature as per the specified size and format (details given in the next section).
- Click “Preview” to review your filled application carefully. If there is any mistake, correct it and click “Save”.
- Pay the application fee by selecting “Select Online Payment”, choosing a payment gateway, and completing payment through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page. Keep a printout safely for future reference.
Important: Once the final application is submitted, no correction request will be accepted at any later stage. Fill every detail carefully before submitting, especially your category, as an incorrect reservation category can directly affect your result.
Documents Required for Bihar STET 2026 Application Form
- Matric (10th) certificate and marksheet (for date of birth proof)
- Intermediate (12th) certificate and marksheet
- Graduation certificate and marksheet
- Post-Graduation certificate and marksheet (if applicable)
- B.Ed. certificate and marksheet
- Any other relevant educational qualification certificate, if applicable
- Residential/domicile certificate issued by a competent authority
- Caste certificate for SC/ST candidates, issued by a competent authority
- Non-creamy layer / updated EBC-BC certificate for EBC/BC candidates
- Valid disability certificate for PwD candidates
- Ex-servicemen certificate, if claiming age relaxation
Note for married women claiming reservation: The caste/non-creamy layer certificate must be issued in the name of the candidate’s father, not the husband.
Bihar STET Certificate Validity
Candidates who qualify Paper I and/or Paper II of Bihar STET 2026 will be issued a qualifying certificate. As per the departmental order dated 22 June 2021, the Bihar STET qualifying certificate is valid for a lifetime — there is no need to reappear for the exam once you have qualified, even for future teacher recruitment cycles.
Bihar STET 2026 vs BPSC TRE – What is the Difference ?
Many candidates search for “Bihar STET 2026 vacancy,” but it helps to understand the actual recruitment pipeline in Bihar:
| Point | Bihar STET | BPSC TRE (Teacher Recruitment Exam) |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted by | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Type of exam | Eligibility test (like CTET) | Direct recruitment exam |
| Vacancies | No fixed vacancies — only issues an eligibility certificate | Announces a fixed number of teacher vacancies |
| Validity of qualification | Lifetime | Job appointment based on merit list |
| Who can apply | Any graduate/postgraduate meeting subject eligibility | STET or CTET qualified candidates (and other eligible categories as per BPSC notification) |
As of August 2026, BPSC TRE 4.0 is separately in progress, with the Bihar Education Department sending a requisition for 32,388 teacher posts across Classes 1-5, 6-8, 9-10 and 11-12. Candidates who clear Bihar STET 2026 will be eligible to apply in such BPSC TRE recruitment drives once they are officially notified.
Bihar STET 2026 Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application (from 17 August 2026) | secondary.biharboardonline.com |
| Official STET Portal | bsebstet.org |
| BSEB Main Website | biharboardonline.com |
| Bihar STET 2026 Syllabus | Coming soon |
| Bihar STET 2026 Admit Card | Coming soon |
| Bihar STET 2026 Result | Coming soon |
| Join Our Telegram Channel | Click Here To Join |
| Helpline Number | +91-7353921118 |
| Helpdesk Email | stethelpdesk2025@gmail.com (may be updated with a 2026-specific ID in the new notification) |
Bihar STET 2026 FAQs
1. What is Bihar STET 2026 ?
Bihar STET 2026 is the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by BSEB to certify candidates as eligible to teach Class 9-10 (Paper I) and Class 11-12 (Paper II) in Bihar’s government and government-aided schools.
2. Who conducts Bihar STET 2026 ?
Bihar STET 2026 is conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna.
3. When will Bihar STET 2026 registration start ?
BSEB has confirmed that the online application process for STET 2026 will begin on 17 August 2026 at bsebstet.org and secondary.biharboardonline.com.
4. What is the eligibility for Bihar STET 2026 ?
For Paper I, candidates generally need a Graduation/Post-Graduation with minimum 50% marks (or 45% under certain NCTE norms) plus B.Ed. in the concerned subject. For Paper II, a Post-Graduation with minimum 50% marks (or 45% under NCTE norms) plus B.Ed. is required, with separate rules for Commerce, Computer Science and Agriculture. Full subject-wise details are given in the eligibility section above.
5. What is the age limit for Bihar STET 2026 ?
Based on the last cycle, the expected maximum age limit is 37 years for General male, 40 years for General female/OBC/EBC, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates, with additional relaxation for PwD and ex-servicemen candidates. The minimum age is 21 years.
6. What is the exam pattern of Bihar STET 2026 ?
Bihar STET 2026 is a Computer Based Test of 150 marks and 150 minutes duration, with 100 marks for subject-specific questions and 50 marks for teaching aptitude and other competencies. There is no negative marking.
7. Is there negative marking in Bihar STET 2026 ?
No, there is no negative marking in Bihar STET 2026. However, the Normalization process applied on raw scores can indirectly reduce a candidate’s normalized score if a higher number of incorrect answers are given.
8. What is the application fee for Bihar STET 2026 ?
Based on the last cycle, the expected fee is ₹960 for one paper and ₹1,440 for both papers for General/EWS/BC/EBC candidates, and ₹760 for one paper and ₹1,140 for both papers for SC/ST/PwD candidates domiciled in Bihar.
9. What is the minimum qualifying percentage in Bihar STET 2026 ?
The confirmed qualifying percentage is 50% for General, 45.5% for BC, 42.5% for EBC, and 40% for SC/ST/PwD/Women candidates.
10. How long is the Bihar STET certificate valid ?
The Bihar STET qualifying certificate is valid for a lifetime, as per the BSEB departmental order dated 22 June 2021.
11. Does passing Bihar STET 2026 guarantee a teacher job in Bihar ?
No. Bihar STET only makes you eligible to apply for teacher recruitment. Actual job appointment happens through separate recruitment exams such as BPSC TRE, based on the vacancies announced and the merit list prepared for that recruitment.
12. Can candidates from outside Bihar apply for Bihar STET 2026 ?
Yes, any Indian citizen meeting the eligibility criteria can apply. However, age relaxation and fee concession benefits under reserved categories are available only to candidates who are permanent residents (domicile) of Bihar; candidates from other states are treated as General category for these purposes.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is based on the official Notification/sources . Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
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