Bihar STET 2026 Online Form – Eligibility, Fee, Dates

The Bihar School Examination Board has announced the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET), 2026 for candidates seeking eligibility for teaching positions at the secondary and higher secondary levels in Bihar. Eligible candidates can submit the application form online through the official STET registration portal.

Candidates should carefully read the eligibility requirements, subject-wise qualifications, fee structure and instructions before submitting the application form.

AGE LIMIT

Minimum Age: 21 Years

Minimum Age As On: 01-08-2026

STET 2026 is a Teacher Eligibility Test, not a direct recruitment examination.

Exam Pattern

• Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Type: Objective / Multiple Choice Questions
• Total Questions/Marks: 150
• Total Marks: 150
• Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
• Marks per Question: 1 mark
• Negative Marking: No negative marking
• Subject Content: 100 marks
• Teaching Art & Other Competencies: 50 marks
• Language: Not specifically stated in the notification extract

The examination consists of 100 marks from the specified subject matter and 50 marks from teaching art and other competencies, making a total of 150 marks.

Documents Required

• Matriculation / 10th Certificate and Mark Sheet
• Intermediate / 12th Certificate and Mark Sheet
• Graduation Certificate and Mark Sheet
• Post-Graduation Certificate and Mark Sheet, where applicable
• Educational / Professional Qualification Certificates
• Caste Certificate, if applicable
• EWS Certificate, if applicable
• Bihar Residential / Domicile Certificate, if applicable
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for applicable categories
• PwD / Disability Certificate, if applicable
• Ex-Serviceman Certificate, if applicable
• Recent Colour Photograph
• Scanned Signature
• Other documents prescribed for the relevant category/qualification

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1: Visit the official STET registration website.

Step 2: Complete the registration process.

Step 3: Generate OTP and complete registration using the registered mobile number.

Step 4: Log in using the User ID and Password.

Step 5: Fill in the required personal and educational details.

Step 6: Select the appropriate paper and subject.

Step 7: Upload the photograph and signature.

Step 8: Upload the required certificates/documents.

Step 9: Pay the applicable examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

Step 10: Preview and carefully verify the complete application.

Step 11: Save and submit the application form.

Step 12: Download/print the final submitted application form for future reference.