STET 2026
Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test 2026
| Exam | STET 2026 |
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Bihar
Bihar School Examination Board
| Organization | Bihar School Examination Board |
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STET 2026
P.R. 183/2026
| Advertisement Number | P.R. 183/2026 |
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Secondary
Secondary Level Teacher Eligibility
| Level | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Paper | Paper-I |
Higher Secondary
Higher Secondary Level Teacher Eligibility
| Level | Higher Secondary |
|---|---|
| Paper | Paper-II |
STET 2026
Computer Based Test (CBT)
| Mode | CBT |
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Each Paper
2 Hours 30 Minutes
| Duration Minutes | 150 |
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Each Paper
150 Marks
| Marks | 150 |
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Examination
No Negative Marking
| Negative Marking | No |
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Online
17 August 2026
| Date | 2026-08-17 |
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Online Application
31 August 2026
| Date | 2026-08-31 |
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Classes
Secondary level.
| Level | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Paper | Paper-I |
Classes
Higher Secondary level.
| Level | Higher Secondary |
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| Paper | Paper-II |
50 Marks
50 objective questions carrying 50 marks covering Teaching Aptitude and Other Competencies.
| Marks | 50 |
|---|---|
| Questions | 50 |
Each Paper
150 objective questions carrying 150 marks.
| Marks | 150 |
|---|---|
| Questions | 150 |
Each Paper
2 Hours 30 Minutes.
| Duration Minutes | 150 |
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CBT
Objective / Multiple Choice Questions.
| Type | MCQ |
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Multiple Shifts
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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Minimum Qualifying
50%
| Percentage | 50 |
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Minimum Qualifying
45.5%
| Percentage | 45.5 |
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Minimum Qualifying
42.5%
| Percentage | 42.5 |
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Application
Recent colour passport-size photograph in the prescribed format.
| Required | Yes |
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Application
Scanned signature in the prescribed format.
| Required | Yes |
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STET
The STET qualifying certificate has lifetime validity.
| Validity | Lifetime |
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Secondary Level
Paper-I determines eligibility for teaching at the Secondary level.
| Level | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Paper | Paper-I |
Higher Secondary Level
Paper-II determines eligibility for teaching at the Higher Secondary level.
| Level | Higher Secondary |
|---|---|
| Paper | Paper-II |
Age Relaxation
Additional 10 years relaxation as prescribed.
| Relaxation Years | 10 |
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Minimum Qualifying
40%
| Percentage | 40 |
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Where Applicable
Valid SC/ST/BC/EBC/EWS/Divyang certificate wherever applicable.
| Required | No |
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Where Applicable
Valid Bihar residence/domicile certificate wherever required for reservation benefits.
| Required | No |
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Special Qualification
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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Important
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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As on 01 August 2026
21 Years
| Cutoff Date | 2026-08-01 |
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| Minimum Age | 21 |
Maximum Age
37 Years
| Maximum Age | 37 |
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Maximum Age
40 Years
| Maximum Age | 40 |
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Maximum Age
40 Years
| Maximum Age | 40 |
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Maximum Age
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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General / EWS / BC / EBC
Rs.960
| Fee | 960 |
|---|---|
| Paper Count | 1 |
SC / ST / Divyang
Rs.760
| Fee | 760 |
|---|---|
| Paper Count | 1 |
General / EWS / BC / EBC
Rs.1,440
| Fee | 1440 |
|---|---|
| Paper Count | 2 |
SC / ST / Divyang
Rs.1,140
| Fee | 1140 |
|---|---|
| Paper Count | 2 |
Reservation
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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Secondary Level
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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Higher Secondary Level
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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Secondary Level
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:
Higher Secondary Level
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:
Special Qualification
Candidates applying for Physical Education must satisfy the specific qualification prescribed for the subject.
| Subject | Physical Education |
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Special Qualification
Candidates applying for Music, Fine Arts or Dance must satisfy the respective subject-specific qualification requirements prescribed in the notification.
Subjects:
Age Relaxation
Actual period of military service plus 3 years, subject to the applicable maximum age conditions.
| Additional Years | 3 |
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100 Marks
100 objective questions carrying 100 marks from the specified subject.
| Marks | 100 |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 |
Document Verification
Relevant Graduation/Post-Graduation, B.Ed. and subject-specific qualification certificates and marksheets as applicable.
| Required | Yes |
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Application
Eligible candidates may apply for Paper-I, Paper-II or both papers.
Options:
Stage 1
Candidates complete registration, enter personal and educational details, upload required documents and pay the applicable fee.
| Stage | 1 |
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Stage 2
Candidates appear for the applicable STET paper through Computer Based Test mode.
| Stage | 2 |
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Stage 3
Scores are normalized where multiple shifts/sittings are conducted.
| Stage | 3 |
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Stage 4
Candidates achieving the applicable category-wise qualifying marks are declared STET qualified.
| Stage | 4 |
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Final
Qualified candidates receive the STET eligibility certificate according to the applicable rules.
| Stage | 5 |
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FAQ
Bihar STET 2026 is the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board.
FAQ
No. STET is an eligibility examination and does not itself constitute direct teacher recruitment.
FAQ
The STET notification does not prescribe a fixed number of vacancies because it is an eligibility examination rather than a direct recruitment examination.
FAQ
Paper-I is for Secondary level teacher eligibility.
FAQ
Paper-II is for Higher Secondary level teacher eligibility.
FAQ
Yes. Candidates who satisfy the respective eligibility requirements may apply for both Paper-I and Paper-II.
FAQ
The minimum age is 21 years as on 01 August 2026.
FAQ
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.
FAQ
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.
FAQ
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.
FAQ
Each paper is 2 hours 30 minutes long.
FAQ
Each paper carries 150 marks.
FAQ
No. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
FAQ
General/EWS/BC/EBC candidates pay Rs.960 and SC/ST/Divyang candidates pay Rs.760.
FAQ
General/EWS/BC/EBC candidates pay Rs.1,440 and SC/ST/Divyang candidates pay Rs.1,140.
FAQ
General candidates require 50%, BC candidates 45.5%, EBC candidates 42.5%, and SC/ST/Divyang/Women candidates 40%.
FAQ
Yes. The STET qualifying certificate has lifetime validity under the applicable provisions.
FAQ
Online applications start on 17 August 2026.
FAQ
The last date for online application and fee payment is 31 August 2026.
FAQ
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
14 August 2026
17 August 2026
31 August 2026
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01 August 2026
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