The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the official notification for the Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test known as BSTET or STET 2026 under advertisement number P.R.183/2026. The online application process for this teacher eligibility examination starts on 17 August 2026 and the last date to submit the form along with fee payment is 31 August 2026. This recruitment is for candidates aspiring to become secondary teachers for classes 9-10 through Paper I and senior secondary teachers for classes 11-12 through Paper II in Bihar government schools. Key highlights include separate application fees for one or both papers, age limits ranging from 21 to 42 years depending on category and gender with relaxations provided, and educational qualifications requiring a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree along with B.Ed. The selection process consists of a Computer Based Test only and the exam date will be announced later. Eligible candidates from General, EWS, BC, EBC, SC, ST, and PWD categories as well as other states can apply online through the official BSEB portal. The application fee varies from Rs. 760 to Rs. 1440 based on the number of papers and category. Candidates are advised to verify all details on the official website before submitting their forms to avoid any errors.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start Date |
17 August 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date |
31 August 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment |
31 August 2026 |
| Exam Date |
Notify Later |
| Admit Card |
Before Exam |
| Result Date |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Category |
Paper I or II |
Both Papers |
| General / EWS / BC / EBC |
₹ 960/- |
₹ 1440/- |
| Other State (All Category) |
₹ 960/- |
₹ 1440/- |
| SC / ST / PWD |
₹ 760/- |
₹ 1140/- |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Age |
| Minimum Age |
21 Years |
| Maximum Age (Male) |
37 Years |
| Maximum Age (Female UR, BC/EBC Male & Female) |
40 Years |
| Maximum Age (SC/ST Male & Female) |
42 Years |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Total Posts |
| Bihar STET |
N/A |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post |
Eligibility |
| Bihar STET (Paper I – Class 9-10) |
Bachelor’s degree in the subject with at least 50% marks and B.Ed. degree |
| Bihar STET (Paper II – Class 11-12) |
Postgraduate degree in the subject with Second Division along with B.Ed. degree (not required for Computer Science). 5% relaxation in marks for SC/ST/EBC/BC/Divyang categories |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Details |
| Stage 1 |
CBT Exam |
How to Fill Bihar STET Online Form 2026
| Step |
Instruction |
| Step 1 |
Interested candidates can submit their application online before 31 August 2026 |
| Step 2 |
Use the apply online link provided in the important links section |
| Step 3 |
Visit the official website of Bihar STET to complete the application |
| Step 4 |
Complete the application before the deadline of 31 August 2026 |
| Note |
Candidates must read the Official Notification carefully before filling the form |
Important Links
| Description |
Link |
| Apply Online Link (Link Activate On 17 August 2026) |
Click Here |
| Download Official Notification |
Click Here |
| Check Sarkari Result |
Click Here |
| Bihar STET Official Website |
Click Here | Click Here |
FAQ Section
Q: When will the online application for Bihar STET Online Form 2026 Start?
A: The online application for this recruitment will start On 17 August 2026.
Q: What is the last date for online application for Bihar STET Admission Form 2026?
A: The last date for online application Form is September 2026.
Q: What is the age limit for Bihar STET Admission Form 2026?
A: The age limit for Bihar STET Admission Form 2026 is as follows on Official website.
Q: What is the official website for Bihar BSEB?
A: The official website for Bihar BSEB is https://bsebstet.org/
