Bihar STET 2026: Online applications to begin August 17

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026. The online application process is scheduled to begin on August 17, 2026, with a deadline for registration and fee payment set for August 31, 2026.

The examination is divided into two levels: Paper I for secondary level teachers (Classes 9-10) and Paper II for higher secondary level teachers (Classes 11-12). The STET is a qualifying examination that carries lifetime validity, allowing successful candidates to apply for future government teaching positions in Bihar.

Eligibility requirements generally include a graduation degree with a B.Ed. for Paper I, and a post-graduation degree with a B.Ed. for Paper II, though specific subject requirements will be detailed in the official notification. The minimum age for applicants is 18, with maximum age limits of 37 for men and 40 for women, subject to standard age relaxations for reserved categories.