BSEB STET 2026 Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 notification for candidates seeking eligibility for teaching posts in government and aided schools in Bihar. The test is conducted for secondary (Classes 9–10) and higher secondary (Classes 11–12) levels. Eligible candidates can apply online on the official BSEB portal within the notified dates.

BSEB STET 2026 is released as an online information brochure and is aimed at certifying candidates as eligible teachers for secondary and higher secondary classes in Bihar. The online application window is scheduled from 17 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. Applications are accepted only through online mode, and the overall selection process is conducted in two stages: a test stage followed by document verification for qualified candidates.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification is for eligibility certification through BSEB STET 2026 for teaching posts in government secondary and higher secondary schools. The provided information does not mention a specific number of vacancies for this eligibility test.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Paper 1 (Secondary Teacher), candidates must have a Graduate or Postgraduate degree in the relevant subject along with a B.Ed. degree. For Paper 2 (Higher Secondary Teacher), candidates must have a Postgraduate in the relevant subject along with a B.Ed. degree. The notification indicates that exact subject-wise and category-wise details will be specified in the official notification PDF.

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 21 years old as on 2026-08-01. The upper age limit varies by category as follows: General up to 37 years; General Category Women up to 40 years; OBC up to 40 years; EBC up to 40 years; SC up to 42 years; and ST up to 42 years. Candidates must be Indian citizens and residents of Bihar.

Application Fee

The provided information does not include the application fee amount or fee category breakup. Candidates should refer to the official BSEB STET 2026 notification PDF on the official website for the exact fee details.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official portal: secondary.biharboardonline.com.
2. If you are a new user, click on the Register option.
3. Fill in basic personal and contact details and submit the registration form.
4. Use the credentials sent to your registered mobile number and email (registration number and password).
5. Log in with the generated credentials and proceed to pay the application fee online.
6. Complete the application form, upload the required documents, and submit the application.
7. Download the confirmation page and keep a printout for future reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

This eligibility test notification does not provide any salary or pay scale details. STET is conducted to issue an eligibility certificate that candidates can use for teacher recruitment drives notified separately by the Bihar Education Department.

Selection Process

BSEB STET 2026 follows a two-stage process. First, candidates complete online registration and fee payment, and then appear for the test stage. The exam is conducted as an MCQ-based test of 150 minutes (150 questions/150 marks total) and assesses subject knowledge and teaching aptitude. Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying percentage for their category to be declared eligible. In the second stage, qualified candidates undergo document verification. Successful candidates receive a lifetime-valid eligibility certificate that can be used to apply for teacher recruitment drives notified separately by the Bihar Education Department.

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements should complete their online application between 2026-08-17 and 2026-08-31 to avoid last-minute issues.