Bihar STET 2026 Online Form – Application Starts 17 August

Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the detailed notification for the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 under P.R. No. 183/2026. Bihar STET is conducted for candidates seeking teacher eligibility at the Secondary level (Classes 9–10) and Higher Secondary level (Classes 11–12) in Bihar.

The online application process will start from 17 August 2026 and eligible candidates can submit the application form up to 31 August 2026. Candidates can apply for Paper I, Paper II or both papers, subject to fulfilling the prescribed subject-wise educational qualification.

Bihar STET 2026: Overview

Important Dates

Bihar STET Application Fee 2026

Fee Note: Bank / payment-gateway charges, if applicable, are payable separately. Reservation, age-relaxation and concessional-fee benefits are available only according to Bihar Government rules and the conditions given in the notification.

Bihar STET Age Limit 2026

Age will be calculated as on 01 August 2026. The minimum age is 21 years.

• PwD candidates are eligible for the additional age relaxation prescribed in the notification / Bihar Government rules.
• Ex-Servicemen age relaxation will be applicable according to the prescribed Government provisions.
• Benefits of Bihar reservation / relaxation are subject to permanent-resident and certificate conditions mentioned in the notification.

Bihar STET Qualifying Marks 2026

Bihar Reservation Rule: Candidates claiming Bihar reservation benefits must satisfy the domicile / permanent-resident conditions. Candidates from outside Bihar will be treated according to the General-category rules specified in the notification.

Bihar STET Exam Pattern 2026

• Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Total Questions: 150 Objective / MCQ Questions
• Total Marks: 150
• Duration: 150 Minutes
• Marks Per Question: 1 Mark
• Negative Marking: No

Normalization in Bihar STET 2026

BSEB will use a Normalization process where the Computer Based Test is conducted in multiple shifts. Qualification will be determined on the basis of the applicable Normalized Score, not merely the raw score.

Important Normalization Rule: Even though there is no negative marking for a wrong answer, normalization can increase or decrease the effective score depending on shift difficulty. Candidates must therefore meet the prescribed qualifying percentage after application of the normalization method.

Bihar STET Paper I Subjects – Classes 9–10

Bihar STET Paper II Subjects – Classes 11–12

Bihar STET Educational Qualification 2026

Paper I – Secondary Level

For the general Paper I subjects, candidates must possess the prescribed Bachelor’s degree in the concerned / mapped subject together with the required teacher-training qualification. The notification provides multiple accepted routes, including the applicable minimum-percentage requirements and NCTE-recognised B.Ed. / integrated teacher-education qualifications.

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree with the prescribed marks and B.Ed. / equivalent teacher-training qualification.
• Applicable 5% relaxation in minimum educational marks is available to SC / ST / BC / EBC / PwD candidates as prescribed.
• Subject selection must match the candidate’s academic / graduation subject combination according to notification rules.
• Physical Education, Music, Fine Arts and Dance have separate subject-specific qualification requirements.

Special School Teacher – Paper I

For Special School Teacher eligibility, the notification prescribes Graduation with the required marks along with an RCI-recognised Special Education qualification and applicable valid registration / CRR requirements. Candidates possessing a general B.Ed. with the specified Special Education certificate / diploma may also be eligible subject to the Rehabilitation Council of India conditions given in the notice.

Paper II – Higher Secondary Level

Paper II candidates must possess the prescribed Post-Graduation qualification in the relevant / mapped subject with the required teacher-training qualification, subject to the subject-specific rules in the notification.

• Relevant Post-Graduation degree with the prescribed marks and B.Ed. / equivalent NCTE-recognised qualification.
• Commerce, Computer Science, Agriculture and Music have separate eligibility provisions.
• For Computer Science, the notification provides multiple recognised Computer Science / IT qualification routes; B.Ed. is not compulsory in the cases specifically exempted by the notification.
• All degrees / teacher-training qualifications must be from recognised institutions as prescribed.

Bihar STET Certificate Validity

Candidates qualifying Paper I and / or Paper II will be issued the applicable STET qualification certificate. As stated in the notification, the Bihar STET qualifying certificate is valid for Lifetime.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Valid mobile number and email ID
• Aadhaar Card / valid identity details
• Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth proof
• Class 12 certificate and marksheet
• Graduation marksheets / degree for Paper I
• Post-Graduation documents for Paper II, where applicable
• B.Ed. / teacher-training qualification documents
• Special Education / RCI documents, where applicable
• Category / caste certificate
• EWS certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Bihar domicile / residence-related certificate where required for reservation benefit
• Other subject-specific documents prescribed in the notification

How to Apply for Bihar STET 2026

1. Visit the official application portal at stetregistration.cbrt.co.in after registration opens.
2. Click on New Registration / Apply Online.
3. Enter basic details and complete OTP verification.
4. Note the generated User ID / Registration details and Password.
5. Login and fill personal, educational, category and subject details carefully.
6. Select Paper I, Paper II or both according to your eligibility.
7. Upload photograph, signature and other required documents.
8. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
9. Use the Preview option and verify every detail before final submission.
10. Submit the application by 31 August 2026.
11. Download / print the submitted application form and keep it safely for future reference.

Important Instructions

• Online applications begin on 17 August 2026.
• The last date is 31 August 2026.
• Choose the correct Subject Code matching your educational qualification.
• Bihar reservation benefits are subject to prescribed residence / certificate conditions.
• Outside-Bihar candidates should follow the General-category age / fee / reservation rules specified by BSEB.
• Qualification will be determined on the applicable normalized score where multiple CBT shifts are conducted.
• There is no negative marking, but normalization can affect the final qualifying score.
• The STET certificate validity is Lifetime.
• Keep a printed copy of the submitted application and fee receipt.
• Read the complete P.R. 183/2026 notification before final submission.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the Bihar STET 2026 detailed notification been released?

Yes. BSEB has released the detailed Bihar STET 2026 notification under P.R. 183/2026.

When will Bihar STET 2026 online application start?

The online application process will start on 17 August 2026.

What is the last date to apply for Bihar STET 2026?

The last date is 31 August 2026.

What is the application fee for one paper?

The fee is ₹960 for General / EWS / BC / EBC candidates and ₹760 for SC / ST / PwD candidates, subject to notification conditions.

What is the fee for both Paper I and Paper II?

The fee is ₹1,440 for General / EWS / BC / EBC candidates and ₹1,140 for SC / ST / PwD candidates.

What is the minimum age for Bihar STET 2026?

The minimum age is 21 years as on 01 August 2026.

What is the maximum age for General male candidates?

The maximum age for Unreserved male candidates is 37 years.

What is the maximum age for General female candidates?

The maximum age for Unreserved female candidates is 40 years.

What are the Bihar STET qualifying marks?

The qualifying percentage is 50% for General, 45.5% for BC, 42.5% for EBC and 40% for SC/ST, PwD and Women candidates.

Is there negative marking in Bihar STET 2026?

No. There is no negative marking. However, normalization will apply where the CBT is conducted in multiple shifts.

How many questions are there in Bihar STET?

Each paper contains 150 objective questions for 150 marks and the duration is 150 minutes.

What is the validity of the Bihar STET certificate?

The Bihar STET qualifying certificate is valid for Lifetime.

What is the official application website?

The notification directs candidates to the designated registration portal at stetregistration.cbrt.co.in.