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Bihar STET 2026 Notification: The Bihar School Examination Board/concerned authority has released the notification for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 under Advertisement No. PR. 183/2026. The examination will be conducted for Paper-I (Secondary) and Paper-II (Higher Secondary), and no fixed number of vacancies has been announced because STET is an eligibility examination. The Bihar STET 2026 notification has been published on 14.08.2026, while the application process will start from 17.08.2026 and continue till 31.08.2026.
Bihar STET 2026 is for candidates seeking eligibility to teach at the secondary and higher secondary levels in Bihar schools. Candidates should carefully check the subject-wise educational qualification, age limit, category rules, and other eligibility conditions before submitting the online application. The notification also specifies the examination pattern, qualifying marks, normalization method, and document requirements.
Bihar STET 2026 Notification Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) |
| Post Name | STET Paper-I (Secondary) / Paper-II (Higher Secondary) |
| Advt. No. | PR. 183/2026 |
| Exam Type | Eligibility Test |
| Notification Date | 14.08.2026 |
| Category | Bihar STET 2026 Notification |
| Official Website | stetregistration.cbrt.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 14.08.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 17.08.2026 (Afternoon onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31.08.2026 |
The application window mentioned in the notification is from the afternoon of 17.08.2026 to 31.08.2026.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / BC / EBC – Paper-I or Paper-II | Rs. 960/- |
| UR / EWS / BC / EBC – Both Papers | Rs. 1,440/- |
| SC / ST / PWD – Paper-I or Paper-II | Rs. 760/- |
| SC / ST / PWD – Both Papers | Rs. 1,140/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
The notification states that candidates from outside Bihar will not receive Bihar reservation benefits and will be treated under the applicable General category rules for fee purposes.
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for Bihar STET 2026 is 21-42 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.08.2026. Age Calculator Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| STET Paper-I (Secondary) | Graduation + B.Ed./ equivalent, subject-wise |
| STET Paper-II (Higher Secondary) | Postgraduation + B.Ed./ equivalent, subject-wise |
Note: Bihar STET is an eligibility test and not a direct recruitment examination. Therefore, the notification does not announce a fixed number of teacher vacancies. Subject-wise educational qualifications vary, including separate conditions for subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Languages, Computer Science, Physical Education, Music, Fine Arts and others.
Bihar STET 2026 Exam Pattern
The Bihar STET 2026 examination will be conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Each paper will contain 150 objective-type questions for a total of 150 marks. The specified subject matter will carry 100 marks, while Teaching Arts and Other Competencies will carry 50 marks. There will be no negative marking. The examination duration will be 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes).
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Specified Subject Matter | 100 |
| Teaching Arts and Other Competencies | 50 |
| Total | 150 |
Bihar STET 2026 Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| BC | 45.5% |
| EBC | 42.5% |
| SC / ST | 40% |
| PWD | 40% |
| Female | 40% |
The qualifying percentage is based on the category-wise criteria specified in the notification.
Bihar STET 2026 Normalization
Since the examination may be conducted in multiple shifts or on different dates, the notification provides for normalization of scores. The Normalized Score will be used to determine whether a candidate has qualified, rather than the raw score.
For example, the notification explains that if a General category candidate obtains a raw score of 76 marks out of 150 but the normalized score becomes 74.90, the candidate would not meet the 50% qualifying requirement because 75 marks are required after normalization.
How to Apply for Bihar STET 2026 Notification
Follow these steps to apply for Bihar STET 2026 Notification:
- Visit the Bihar STET 2026 application portal https://stetregistration.cbrt.co.in/
- Complete the first-time registration using the required details.
- Verify the OTP received on the registered mobile number.
- Note down the User ID and Password received after registration.
- Login and open the online application form.
- Enter personal, educational and other required details.
- Upload the recent colour photograph and signature in the prescribed size.
- Upload the required educational, caste, domicile and other certificates, wherever applicable.
- Select the appropriate payment gateway and pay the examination fee online.
- Click Preview and carefully check all entered details.
- Correct any error before final submission.
- Click Save/Submit to complete the application.
- Download and safely keep a copy of the submitted application form.
The notification specifically advises candidates to review the application carefully before final submission because corrections after the prescribed stage may not be accepted.
Important Links
| Apply Start Date | 17.08.2026 |
| Bihar STET 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| Bihar STET 2026 Online Form Link (From 17.08.2026) | Apply Online |
| Bihar School Examination Board Official Website | BSEB |
