Bihar School Examination Board has released the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 under Advertisement No. P.R. 183/2026. STET 2026 is an eligibility examination for determining eligibility for teaching at Secondary and Higher Secondary levels in Bihar. Paper-I is for Secondary level and Paper-II is for Higher Secondary level. Candidates may apply for either paper or both papers according to their educational qualifications. The examination is conducted through Computer Based Test mode. Each paper contains 150 objective questions carrying 150 marks and has a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. The examination consists of 100 marks from the specified subject content and 50 marks from Teaching Aptitude and Other Competencies. There is no negative marking. The online application window is from 17 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. STET is an eligibility examination and does not itself represent a fixed number of direct teacher recruitment vacancies.
Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test 2026
| Exam | STET 2026 |
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Bihar School Examination Board
| Organization | Bihar School Examination Board |
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P.R. 183/2026
| Advertisement Number | P.R. 183/2026 |
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Secondary Level Teacher Eligibility
| Level | Secondary |
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| Paper | Paper-I |
Higher Secondary Level Teacher Eligibility
| Level | Higher Secondary |
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| Paper | Paper-II |
Computer Based Test (CBT)
| Mode | CBT |
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2 Hours 30 Minutes
| Duration Minutes | 150 |
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150 Marks
| Marks | 150 |
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No Negative Marking
| Negative Marking | No |
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17 August 2026
| Date | 2026-08-17 |
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31 August 2026
| Date | 2026-08-31 |
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Secondary level.
| Level | Secondary |
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| Paper | Paper-I |
Higher Secondary level.
| Level | Higher Secondary |
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| Paper | Paper-II |
50 objective questions carrying 50 marks covering Teaching Aptitude and Other Competencies.
| Marks | 50 |
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| Questions | 50 |
150 objective questions carrying 150 marks.
| Marks | 150 |
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| Questions | 150 |
2 Hours 30 Minutes.
| Duration Minutes | 150 |
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Objective / Multiple Choice Questions.
| Type | MCQ |
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Scores are normalized where the examination is conducted in multiple shifts/sittings. The normalized score is used for the final result.
| Normalization | Yes |
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50%
| Percentage | 50 |
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45.5%
| Percentage | 45.5 |
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42.5%
| Percentage | 42.5 |
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Recent colour passport-size photograph in the prescribed format.
| Required | Yes |
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Scanned signature in the prescribed format.
| Required | Yes |
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The STET qualifying certificate has lifetime validity.
| Validity | Lifetime |
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Paper-I determines eligibility for teaching at the Secondary level.
| Level | Secondary |
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| Paper | Paper-I |
Paper-II determines eligibility for teaching at the Higher Secondary level.
| Level | Higher Secondary |
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| Paper | Paper-II |
Additional 10 years relaxation as prescribed.
| Relaxation Years | 10 |
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40%
| Percentage | 40 |
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Valid SC/ST/BC/EBC/EWS/Divyang certificate wherever applicable.
| Required | No |
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Valid Bihar residence/domicile certificate wherever required for reservation benefits.
| Required | No |
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Candidates applying for Computer Science must satisfy the specific Computer Science qualification route prescribed in the detailed STET notification.
| Subject | Computer Science |
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STET qualification establishes teacher eligibility. It does not itself constitute appointment to a teacher post or guarantee employment.
| Direct Recruitment | No |
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21 Years
| Cutoff Date | 2026-08-01 |
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| Minimum Age | 21 |
37 Years
| Maximum Age | 37 |
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40 Years
| Maximum Age | 40 |
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40 Years
| Maximum Age | 40 |
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42 Years
| Maximum Age | 42 |
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No fixed number of vacancies is prescribed because STET 2026 is an eligibility examination rather than a direct recruitment examination.
| Fixed Vacancies | No |
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Rs.960
| Fee | 960 |
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| Paper Count | 1 |
Rs.760
| Fee | 760 |
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| Paper Count | 1 |
Rs.1,440
| Fee | 1440 |
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| Paper Count | 2 |
Rs.1,140
| Fee | 1140 |
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| Paper Count | 2 |
Candidates who are not permanent residents of Bihar are treated as General category candidates for applicable reservation and fee purposes.
There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
| Negative Marking | No |
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Graduation in the relevant subject or subject group with the prescribed marks along with B.Ed. or an equivalent teacher-education qualification recognized under the applicable rules, subject to the specific qualification prescribed for the selected subject.
| Paper | Paper-I |
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Post-Graduation in the relevant subject with the prescribed marks along with B.Ed. or an equivalent teacher-education qualification recognized under the applicable rules, subject to the specific qualification prescribed for the selected subject.
| Paper | Paper-II |
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Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Maithili, Sanskrit, Arabic, Farsi, Bhojpuri, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Physical Education, Music, Fine Arts and Dance.
| Paper | Paper-I |
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Subjects:
Hindi, Urdu, English, Sanskrit, Bangla, Maithili, Magahi, Arabic, Farsi, Bhojpuri, Pali, Prakrit, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Home Science, Commerce, Computer Science, Agriculture, Music and other subjects prescribed in the detailed notification.
| Paper | Paper-II |
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Subjects:
Candidates applying for Physical Education must satisfy the specific qualification prescribed for the subject.
| Subject | Physical Education |
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Candidates applying for Music, Fine Arts or Dance must satisfy the respective subject-specific qualification requirements prescribed in the notification.
Subjects:
Actual period of military service plus 3 years, subject to the applicable maximum age conditions.
| Additional Years | 3 |
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100 objective questions carrying 100 marks from the specified subject.
| Marks | 100 |
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| Questions | 100 |
Relevant Graduation/Post-Graduation, B.Ed. and subject-specific qualification certificates and marksheets as applicable.
| Required | Yes |
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Eligible candidates may apply for Paper-I, Paper-II or both papers.
Options:
Candidates complete registration, enter personal and educational details, upload required documents and pay the applicable fee.
| Stage | 1 |
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Candidates appear for the applicable STET paper through Computer Based Test mode.
| Stage | 2 |
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Scores are normalized where multiple shifts/sittings are conducted.
| Stage | 3 |
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Candidates achieving the applicable category-wise qualifying marks are declared STET qualified.
| Stage | 4 |
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Qualified candidates receive the STET eligibility certificate according to the applicable rules.
| Stage | 5 |
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Bihar STET 2026 is the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board.
No. STET is an eligibility examination and does not itself constitute direct teacher recruitment.
The STET notification does not prescribe a fixed number of vacancies because it is an eligibility examination rather than a direct recruitment examination.
Paper-I is for Secondary level teacher eligibility.
Paper-II is for Higher Secondary level teacher eligibility.
Yes. Candidates who satisfy the respective eligibility requirements may apply for both Paper-I and Paper-II.
The minimum age is 21 years as on 01 August 2026.
The maximum age is 37 years for Unreserved male candidates, 40 years for Unreserved female and BC/EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates, with applicable additional relaxation.
Paper-I generally requires Graduation in the relevant subject/subject group with the prescribed marks and B.Ed. or equivalent teacher-education qualification, subject to the detailed subject-wise conditions.
Paper-II generally requires Post-Graduation in the relevant subject with the prescribed marks and B.Ed. or equivalent teacher-education qualification, subject to the detailed subject-wise conditions.
Each paper is 2 hours 30 minutes long.
Each paper carries 150 marks.
No. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
General/EWS/BC/EBC candidates pay Rs.960 and SC/ST/Divyang candidates pay Rs.760.
General/EWS/BC/EBC candidates pay Rs.1,440 and SC/ST/Divyang candidates pay Rs.1,140.
General candidates require 50%, BC candidates 45.5%, EBC candidates 42.5%, and SC/ST/Divyang/Women candidates 40%.
Yes. The STET qualifying certificate has lifetime validity under the applicable provisions.
Online applications start on 17 August 2026.
The last date for online application and fee payment is 31 August 2026.
The examination date is to be announced by the Bihar School Examination Board.
Qualification: Paper-I generally requires Graduation in the relevant subject/subject group with the prescribed marks and B.Ed. or equivalent teacher-education qualification. Paper-II generally requires Post-Graduation in the relevant subject with the prescribed marks and B.Ed. or equivalent teacher-education quali
Minimum age 21 years as on 01 August 2026. Maximum age: 37 years for Unreserved male candidates, 40 years for Unreserved female and BC/EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates. Additional relaxation is available for eligible Divyang and Ex-S
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