माध्यमिक शिक्षक पात्रता परीक्षा (STET), 2026
Overview & Summary
Field Name: Description
Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna has issued notification for Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET), 2026 for Paper-I (Secondary) and Paper-II (Higher Secondary) teacher eligibility in Bihar state schools.Important Dates
3 milestones| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification / Department Order Date | 10 Aug 2026 | Concluded |
| Start Date for Online Application & Fee Payment | 16 Aug 2026 | Concluded |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment | 30 Aug 2026 | Concluded |
Important Dates
Notification / Department Order Date
10 August 2026
Start Date for Online Application & Fee Payment
16 August 2026
Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment
30 August 2026
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies
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Eligibility Criteria
Additional Information
Field Name: Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications for Paper-I (Secondary) and Paper-II (Higher Secondary). Minimum 5% relaxation in marks given to SC/ST/EBC/BC/PwD candidates residing in Bihar.Educational Qualifications
Paper-I (General Subjects): Graduation or Post Graduation in relevant subject with min 50% marks and B.Ed., OR Graduation/PG with 45% marks and B.Ed. as per NCTE 2002/2007 regulations, OR 4-year B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
Paper-I (Physical Education): Bachelor's degree in Physical Education with 50% marks, OR B.P.Ed. / B.P.E. with relevant sports experience.
Paper-I (Music/Fine Arts/Dance): Bachelor's degree in Music/Fine Arts/Dance with min 50% marks.
Paper-I (Special School Teacher): Graduation with 50% marks + B.Ed. in Special Education with valid CRR number issued by RCI + 6-month cross disability training.
Paper-II (General Subjects): Post Graduation in relevant subject with min 50% marks and B.Ed., OR PG with 45% marks and B.Ed. as per NCTE 2002/2007 regulations, OR PG with 50% marks and B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed., OR PG with min 55% marks and 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.
Paper-II (Computer Science): B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT) or MCA or M.Sc (CS) or BCA/B.Sc (CS) with PG degree or DOEACC 'A'/'B'/'C' level with PG/Graduation. B.Ed. is NOT required for Computer Science.
Paper-II (Agriculture): Graduation in Agriculture/Horticulture with min 50% marks and Post Graduation in Agronomy/Plant Breeding & Genetics/Entomology/Plant Pathology/Seed Science & Technology/Soil Science/Horticulture.
Paper-II (Music): Post Graduation in Music Education with min 50% marks.
Nationality
Citizen of India
Gender Eligibility
Eligible States
Age Criteria
Additional Information
Field Name: Age Limit
Minimum age is 21 years as on 01.08.2026. Category-wise maximum age limits are prescribed.Age as on
31 July 2026
Age as on Notification
Minimum Age
21
yearsMaximum Age
37
yearsEligibility Criteria
21 - 37 years
Age Relaxation
7 CategoriesUpper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories as per government norms
| Category | Relaxation | Max Age After Relaxation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (Female) | 3 years | 40 years | -- |
| Backward Class (Male/Female) | 3 years | 40 years | -- |
| Extremely Backward Class (Male/Female) | 3 years | 40 years | -- |
| Scheduled Caste (Male/Female) | 5 years | 42 years | -- |
| Scheduled Tribe (Male/Female) | 5 years | 42 years | -- |
| PwD | 10 years | 47 years | -- |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years | 40 years | -- |
Note: Candidates belonging to reserved categories must produce valid category certificates at the time of document verification to claim age relaxation.
Application Fees
Fee Details
Field Name: Application Fee
Examination fee payable online based on candidate category and number of papers.Category-wise Application Fee
| category | amount | Status | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / BC / EBC (Paper-I or Paper-II) | ₹960 | Payable | -- |
| General / EWS / BC / EBC (Both Papers) | ₹1,440 | Payable | -- |
| SC / ST / PwD (Paper-I or Paper-II) | ₹760 | Payable | -- |
| SC / ST / PwD (Both Papers) | ₹1,140 | Payable | -- |
| total | ₹4,300 | ||
Online Payment
availableFee Payment Summary
Total Categories
4
Fee Range
₹760 -₹1440
exempted_categories
0
Payment Modes
4
Selection Process
Selection Process
Field Name: Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by issuance of STET Pass Certificate.Selection Stages1
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Eliminativerequirements
Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern
Complete examination structure and guidelines
About the Examination
Field Name: Exam Pattern
Computer Based Test (CBT) mode exam comprising multiple choice questions with total 150 marks.150
150
2 hr 30 Min
Examination Scheme
Exam Papers
1 PapersPaper-I (Secondary) / Paper-II (Higher Secondary)
QualifyingQualifying Criteria
Syllabus
Syllabus
Explore Resources
Important Note
Field Name: Syllabus
Paper-I syllabus is based on Graduation level course prescribed in State Universities. Paper-II syllabus is based on Graduation (Honours) level course prescribed in State Universities.Salary & Allowances
Additional Information
Field Name: Pay Scale
[Not specified in notification]Required Documents
Document Requirements
Field Name: Required Documents
Self-attested copies of certificates required to be uploaded during online form submission.Total Documents
10
Mandatory
5
Optional
5
categories
1
General Document Requirements
B.Ed. / B.A.Ed. / B.Sc.Ed. / B.P.Ed. Certificate and Mark SheetMandatory
Domicile / Residential Certificate issued by competent authorityMandatory
Graduation Certificate and Mark SheetMandatory
Intermediate (12th) Certificate and Mark SheetMandatory
Matriculation (10th) Certificate and Mark Sheet (for Date of Birth)Mandatory
Caste Certificate for SC/ST candidates issued by competent authorityOptional
Disability Certificate for PwD candidatesOptional
Ex-Servicemen Certificate for age relaxation claimOptional
How to Apply
Application Instructions
Field Name: Steps to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the portal https://stetregistration.cbrt.co.in/Step-by-Step Application Guide
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
Support & Contact
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