# Bihar STET 2026 teacher eligibility examination

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bihar-stet-2026-teacher-eligibility-examination
> Updated: 2026-08-18T02:15:52.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially opened the online registration process for the 2026 Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET). The application window, which opened on August 17, is scheduled to remain active until August 31, 2026.

The examination is designed for candidates seeking teaching eligibility for classes 9 through 12 and will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT). The test consists of 150 objective questions totaling 150 marks, with no negative marking. The scoring structure includes 100 marks for the main subject and 50 marks covering general ability and the art of teaching.

Eligibility requirements remain divided into two levels: Paper I for secondary level teachers (Classes 9-10) requires a graduation degree with a B.Ed., while Paper II for higher secondary level teachers (Classes 11-12) requires a post-graduation degree with a B.Ed. Candidates generally need at least 50% marks, though a 5% relaxation is available for reserved categories such as SC, ST, EBC, and BC. Application fees for the exam range from Rs 760 to Rs 960 for a single paper.

## Claims

- The Bihar School Examination Board has started the online registration process for the Bihar STET 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Paper 1 candidates require a graduation degree with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed qualification. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Paper 2 candidates require a master's degree in the relevant subject and a B.Ed qualification. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The application process for Bihar STET 2026 began on August 17. (single source)
- The deadline for submitting online applications is August 31, 2026. (single source)
- The exam provides eligibility for teaching classes 9 through 12. (single source)
- The exam will be conducted via Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. (single source)
- The examination features no negative marking. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Bihar School Examination Board opens STET 2026 registration

The Bihar School Examination Board has launched registration for the 2026 Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET), with applications open until August 31 for teaching positions in classes 9-12.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihar-school-examination-board-opens-stet-2026-registration

### 2026-08-15: Bihar STET 2026: Applications open for teacher eligibility tests

The Bihar School Examination Board has opened online applications for the STET 2026, covering secondary and higher secondary teacher eligibility, from August 17 to August 31.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihar-stet-2026-applications-open-for-teacher-eligibility-tests

### 2026-08-13: Bihar STET 2026: Online applications to begin August 17

The Bihar School Examination Board will open online applications for the STET 2026 on August 17. The qualifying exam covers secondary and higher secondary teaching levels.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihar-stet-2026-online-applications-to-begin-august-17

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