Bihar STET 2026 – Apply Online | Eligibility, Fee & Exam Details

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 notification. Eligible candidates can apply online for Paper I (Secondary) and/or Paper II (Senior Secondary).

The online application process started on 17 August 2026, and the last date to apply and pay the examination fee is 31 August 2026.

Bihar STET 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026
Conducting Body	Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
Application Mode	Online
Application Start	17 August 2026
Last Date	31 August 2026
Paper I	Secondary Level
Paper II	Senior Secondary Level
Exam Date	As per Schedule
Admit Card	Before Examination
Result	To Be Notified

Application Fee

Single Paper

Category	Fee
General / BC / EWS	?960
SC / ST / PH	?760

Both Papers

Category	Fee
General / BC / EWS	?1,440
SC / ST / PH	?1,140

The examination fee can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.

Age Limit

Age will be calculated as on 1 August 2026.

Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age – Male: 37 years
Maximum Age – Female: 42 years

Applicable age relaxation will be provided according to Bihar STET rules.

Educational Qualification

Paper I – Secondary Level

Candidates may qualify through one of the prescribed routes, including:

Bachelor's Degree in the relevant subject with 50% marks + B.Ed.
Master's Degree in the relevant subject + B.Ed.
Bachelor's/Master's Degree with 45% marks as per NCTE norms + B.Ed.
4-year BA B.Ed. / B.Sc. B.Ed. qualification.

Paper II – Senior Secondary Level

Candidates may qualify through:

Master's Degree in the relevant subject with 50% marks + B.Ed./BA B.Ed./B.Sc. B.Ed.
Master's Degree with 45% marks as per NCTE norms + B.Ed.
Master's Degree with 55% marks + 3-year B.Ed.-M.Ed. course.

Subject-wise eligibility can differ, so candidates should check the detailed official notification before submitting the application.