| Category | Paper-I or Paper-II | Both Papers |
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| UR / EWS / BC / EBC | ?960/- | ?1440/- |
| SC / ST / PwD | ?760/- | ?1140/- |
Candidates should generally possess a Bachelor's Degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks along with B.Ed. or another prescribed equivalent teacher-training qualification.
Candidates should generally possess a Postgraduate Degree in the relevant subject with the prescribed marks along with B.Ed. or another applicable qualification according to the subject.
There are separate provisions for certain subjects, including Computer Science. Candidates belonging to eligible reserved categories are entitled to relaxation in qualifying marks according to the notified rules. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact subject-wise qualification before applying.
Bihar STET 2026 is a teacher eligibility examination conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board. It is not a direct teacher recruitment examination, therefore no fixed number of vacancies is notified through the STET examination.
| Paper | Teaching Level |
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| Paper-I | Secondary – Classes 9 & 10 |
| Paper-II | Higher Secondary – Classes 11 & 12 |
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Q1. When did the Bihar STET 2026 online application start? Ans: The Bihar STET 2026 online application process started on 17 August 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their application through the official online registration portal. |
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Q2. What is the last date to apply online for Bihar STET 2026? Ans: The last date to submit the Bihar STET 2026 Online Form is 31 August 2026. Candidates should complete the application and fee payment before the deadline. |
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Q3. What is the application fee for Bihar STET 2026? Ans: UR, EWS, BC and EBC candidates have to pay ?960 for one paper or ?1,440 for both papers. SC, ST and PwD candidates have to pay ?760 for one paper or ?1,140 for both papers. |
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Q4. What is the difference between Bihar STET Paper-I and Paper-II? Ans: Paper-I is for eligibility to teach Secondary Classes 9 and 10, while Paper-II is for Higher Secondary Classes 11 and 12. Candidates can apply for one or both papers according to their qualification. |
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Q5. Is Bihar STET 2026 a direct teacher recruitment examination? Ans: No. Bihar STET is a teacher eligibility examination conducted by BSEB. Qualifying STET provides eligibility for applicable teaching opportunities, but it does not itself guarantee appointment to a teacher post. |