Bihar STET 2026: Applications for Bihar STET; application window open until August 31; check fees and eligibility..
Bihar STET 2026: The online application process for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026, conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), has begun on August 17, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply for Paper-1 (Secondary) and Paper-2 (Higher Secondary). The application process starts at 2:00 PM on August 17, and candidates can fill out the forms until August 31, 2026.
Candidates must visit stetregistration.cbrt.co.in to apply. Before applying, candidates should carefully review the details regarding educational qualifications, age limits, and required documents.
Bihar STET 2026: Who can apply?
Eligibility for Paper-1
Candidates must possess a B.Ed. degree along with the prescribed educational qualification in the relevant subject. Candidates holding any of the following prescribed qualifications may apply:
Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. degree
Master's degree in the relevant subject with at least 45% marks and a B.Ed. degree
Four-year B.Ed./B.Sc. Ed. in the relevant subject from a recognized institution
Eligibility for Paper-2
Post-graduate degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. degree
B.Ed./B.Sc. Ed. with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject
Post-graduate degree with at least 55% marks and a three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. degree
Age Limit
The minimum age for candidates applying for Bihar STET 2026 is 18 years.
Age will be calculated as of August 1, 2026.
The maximum age limit is 37 years for male candidates in the unreserved category and 40 years for female candidates.
Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive relaxation in the upper age limit in accordance with Bihar government rules. Bihar STET 2026: Application Fee
For the STET 2026, the fee is ₹960 for one paper and ₹1,440 for both papers for candidates belonging to the General, EWS, BC, and EBC categories.
Meanwhile, SC, ST, and differently-abled candidates are required to pay ₹760 for one paper and ₹1,140 for both papers.
Category One Paper Both Papers
General/EWS/BC/EBC ₹960 ₹1,440
SC/ST/Differently-abled ₹760 ₹1,140
What is the exam pattern for the Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET)?
The STET exam will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). One mark will be awarded for each correct answer. There will be no negative marking in the exam. Minimum qualifying marks have also been prescribed:
Category Minimum Qualifying Percentage
General 50%
BC 45.5%
EBC 42.5%
SC/ST/Differently-abled 40%
Keep these documents ready for the application
Candidates should keep their necessary documents ready before filling out the form.
These include:
Class 10 certificate and mark sheet
Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
Graduation certificate and mark sheet
Post-graduation certificate and mark sheet (where applicable)
B.Ed. certificate and mark sheet
Certificates of other educational qualifications (where applicable)
Domicile certificate
Caste certificate (where applicable)
Updated Non-Creamy Layer certificate (where applicable)
Disability certificate (where applicable)
Ex-serviceman certificate (where applicable)
Recent photograph
Scanned signature
Candidates must ensure that wherever certificate validity is required, the document is valid and issued by the concerned authority.
How to fill the Bihar STET form
First, visit the STET application website: stetregistration.cbrt.co.in. Open the STET 2026 registration link on the homepage.
Register by entering the required details.
Fill in your personal and educational information in the application form.
Upload the necessary documents.
Pay the application fee according to your category.
Submit the form finally.
Keep a printout or digital copy of the application form for future reference.
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