Bihar STET Online Form 2026: Paper I and II, CBT
BSEB STET 2026 — Paper I (classes 9–10) and Paper II (11–12). Apply at stetregistration.cbrt.co.in. Advertisement window 17–31 Aug 2026; confirm any extension on the portal.
Details taken from the official notification. Confirm on the official website before applying. Official Website
Overview at a Glance
| State / UT | Bihar |
|---|---|
| Official Website | stetregistration.cbrt.co.in |
The Bihar School Examination Board is conducting the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026. This is not a vacancy — it certifies eligibility to teach classes 9–10 (Paper I) and 11–12 (Paper II). The advertisement follows Secondary Education Directorate letter 09/STET-17-02/2026-1239 dated 11.08.2026. Apply only at stetregistration.cbrt.co.in. The PDF window is 17 August 2026 (afternoon) to 31 August 2026; if BSEB later extended the portal, treat that notice as current. Minimum age 21 years on 01.08.2026.
Bihar STET 2026 Form Out @stetregistration.cbrt.co.in
Download the official STET 2026 advertisement PDF. The test is a 150-minute CBT with normalisation. No negative marking on raw scores, but wrong answers can still pull the normalised score down.
Official links
Helpdesk 8047282787 · bseb.support@cbrt.co.in (Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00 IST during registration)
Highlights
Particular | Official detail |
|---|---|
Board | Bihar School Examination Board |
Exam | STET 2026 — Paper I secondary, Paper II higher secondary |
Apply (as advertised) | 17.08.2026 afternoon – 31.08.2026 |
Mode | Online: register → form → pay |
CBT | 150 minutes |
Certificate | Lifetime validity after qualify |
Age on 01.08.2026
Category | Maximum |
|---|---|
Minimum (all) | 21 years |
UR male | 37 |
UR female / OBC / EBC | 40 |
SC / ST | 42 |
PwD: +10 years on the maximum. Ex-servicemen as in GAD rules (actual age not above 57 at application). No extra upper-age relaxation for trained candidates in 2026. Fee and reservation concessions only for permanent residents of Bihar.
Fee
Category | One paper | Both papers |
|---|---|---|
General / EWS / OBC / EBC | ₹960 | ₹1,440 |
SC / ST / PwD | ₹760 | ₹1,140 |
Qualifying % (normalised)
General 50%; OBC 45.5%; EBC 42.5%; SC/ST, PwD, women 40%.
How to apply
Open the portal.
Register with OTP on your own mobile and email.
Choose Paper I, II or both and the subject codes.
Upload documents, pay, print the confirmation.
Note
This is an eligibility test, not a teacher vacancy. Use only the official portal for dates and corrections.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Official apply | Apply Now |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I apply?
Only https://stetregistration.cbrt.co.in/ — register, fill the form, pay online. The official advertisement PDF is on the same host.
What are the dates?
The advertisement accepted online forms and fee from the afternoon of 17.08.2026 to 31.08.2026. Confirm any later extension on that portal or a BSEB notice.
What is the fee?
One paper: UR/EWS/OBC/EBC ₹960; SC/ST/PwD ₹760. Both papers: ₹1,440 / ₹1,140. Concessions apply only to permanent residents of Bihar.
Is this a job?
No. STET is an eligibility test for secondary / higher-secondary teaching. The pass certificate is lifetime-valid as per the 22.06.2021 departmental order. Recruitment is a separate advertisement.
