Bihar STET 2026 – Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the notification for the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 under Advertisement No. PR 183/2026. Bihar STET 2026 is the state-level eligibility test for candidates who want to teach Classes 9 to 12 in government schools of Bihar. The online application window remained open from 17 August to 22 September 2026, and the examination is expected to be held in the first week of November 2026.

This page is a complete guide to Bihar STET 2026. Here you will find the exam date, application process, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card and result updates in one place. Bookmark

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Latest Bihar STET Updates

Last updated: Oct 14, 2026

• → The Bihar STET Dummy Admit Card 2026 has been released on 24th September 2026.
• → The Bihar STET application form last date has been extended till 22 September 2026.
• → Bihar STET Exam will be conducted from the first week of November 2026.
• → For revision and practice for the exam, solve Bihar STET Previous Year Papers.
• → The candidates should go through the Bihar STET selection process to have an idea of the selection procedure in detail.
• → Check Bihar STET Syllabus for preparation.

Bihar STET 2026 – Overview

Bihar STET 2026 Important Dates

The original application window was scheduled from 17 to 31 August 2026, but the board extended the last date twice, finally closing applications on 22 September 2026. Candidates are advised to verify all dates from the official notification, as schedules can change.

Bihar STET 2026 Application Form

The application process for Bihar STET 2026 was conducted in online mode only through the official STET registration portal. The process was divided into three stages: registration, form filling with document upload, and fee payment.

How to Apply for Bihar STET 2026

1. Visit the official STET registration portal at stetregistration.cbrt.co.in.
2. Click on the new registration link and enter your basic details such as name, mobile number and email ID. An OTP-based verification completes the registration.
3. After registration, a User ID and password are sent to the registered mobile number via SMS. Keep these safe, as they are needed for every later stage.
4. Log in with your credentials and fill in the application form carefully with personal, educational and category details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the prescribed format, along with self-attested copies of the required certificates.
6. Pay the application fee online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records.

Candidates who forgot their login details can use the “Forgot Password” option on the portal. The registered mobile number and email ID should be kept active until the final result is published.

Bihar STET Application Fee 2026

The application fee depends on the candidate’s category and whether they apply for one paper or both papers. The fee is non-refundable.

Payment could be made only through online modes. Candidates should confirm the exact fee from the official notification before paying.

Bihar STET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Eligibility for Bihar STET 2026 differs for the two papers. Candidates must satisfy the conditions for the paper they apply for, as ineligible applications are rejected and the fee is not refunded.

Paper I Eligibility (Classes 9-10)

• A bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks from a recognized university.
• A B.Ed. degree (or equivalent teacher-training qualification) from an NCTE-recognized institution.
• Reserved-category candidates receive a 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks of the degree, as per the published rules.

Paper II Eligibility (Classes 11-12)

• A post-graduate degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks from a recognized university.
• A B.Ed. degree (or equivalent teacher-training qualification) from an NCTE-recognized institution.
• Reserved-category candidates receive a 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks of the degree, as per the published rules.

Only Indian citizens can apply. Candidates should read the subject-wise eligibility conditions in the official notification carefully, as requirements can vary by subject.

Bihar STET Age Limit 2026

Age is calculated as on 1 August 2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit for reserved categories applies as per the rules of the Bihar government.

Bihar STET Exam Pattern 2026

Both Paper I and Paper II follow the same pattern. The test is a computer-based examination with only multiple-choice questions, and there is no negative marking.

• Exam mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
• Question type: Multiple Choice Questions, 1 mark each
• Negative marking: None

Bihar STET Syllabus 2026

The Bihar STET 2026 syllabus is divided into two parts. The specified subject content section tests the candidate’s command over the subject they have chosen, broadly at the graduation level for Paper I and the post-graduation level for Paper II. The teaching art and other skills section covers teaching aptitude, pedagogy, classroom management and related competencies.

Candidates should prepare from the detailed subject-wise syllabus given in the official notification, since the exact topics differ from subject to subject. Solving previous year papers and taking timed mock tests of 150 questions in 150 minutes is a practical way to prepare for the CBT format.

Paper 1 Syllabus PDF (Classes 9-10)

Paper 2 Syllabus PDF (Classes 11-12)

All syllabus PDFs are hosted on Google Drive. For the authoritative subject-wise syllabus, candidates should also refer to the official notification (Advt. PR 183/2026) on the BSEB STET portal.

Bihar STET Qualifying Marks 2026

Candidates must score at least 50% marks to qualify in Bihar STET 2026. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, EBC, BC and Divyang categories receive a relaxation of up to 5% in the minimum qualifying marks, as per the published rules. The STET certificate carries lifetime validity according to the published information.

Bihar STET Admit Card 2026

BSEB issued the dummy admit card for Bihar STET 2026 on 25 September 2026 through the official registration portal. Candidates could download it using their User ID and password and correct any errors in their name, category, subject or other details during the correction window from 25 to 30 September 2026. Where a correction changed the fee payable, the additional amount had to be paid online within the same window.

The dummy admit card is not the final hall ticket. The board will release the final Bihar STET admit card separately before the examination. Candidates should keep checking the official STET portal for the final admit card and the confirmed exam schedule.

Bihar STET Result 2026

The Bihar STET 2026 result will be declared on the official STET portal after the examination is conducted. Candidates will be able to check their result by logging in with their User ID and password. This page will be updated with the result link and qualifying status as soon as the board publishes the official announcement.

Bihar STET 2026 Important Links

All links above point to official websites of the Bihar School Examination Board. Avoid third-party sites for applications and fee payments.

Also read: BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026 and Bihar Librarian Vacancy 2026 for other teaching opportunities in Bihar. Also read: Bihar STET Admit Card 2026, Bihar STET Syllabus 2026, Bihar STET Answer Key 2026 and Bihar STET Result 2026.

Bihar STET 2026 FAQ

Disclaimer: This page is an informational guide based on the officially published notification and widely reported updates. Candidates should verify all details, dates and eligibility conditions from the official Bihar STET notification on the BSEB portals before taking any action.