The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the examination schedule for the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 under Advertisement No. PR.183/2026 on 16 October 2026. The Bihar STET 2026 exam will be held from 25 October to 20 November 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for Paper I (Secondary, Classes 9-10) and Paper II (Senior Secondary, Classes 11-12). The Bihar STET Admit Card 2026 will be available from 18 October 2026 on the official examination portal, stetregistration.cbrt.co.in, and candidates can download the hall ticket using their application number and password. STET is an eligibility examination for teaching positions in secondary and higher secondary schools of Bihar; no fixed number of vacancies is announced. Read the official schedule for the exam dates, admit card download and all other instructions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22 September 2026 (closed) |
| Exam Date Announced | 16 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 18 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 25 October – 20 November 2026 |
| Result Date | To be notified |
About the Examination
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) |
| Examination | Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | PR.183/2026 |
| Papers | Paper I — Secondary Teacher (Classes 9-10); Paper II — Senior Secondary Teacher (Classes 11-12) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Purpose | Eligibility for teaching posts in Bihar schools (no fixed vacancy count) |
Candidates should check their individual admit card for the specific date, shift, reporting time and examination centre, since the examination window spans 25 October to 20 November 2026. The board had earlier issued a dummy admit card and allowed corrections in application details until 30 September 2026.
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Sections | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I (Classes 9-10) | Specific Subject (100) + Teaching Ability and Other Knowledge (50) | 150 | 150 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Paper II (Classes 11-12) | Specific Subject (100) + Teaching Art and Other Knowledge (50) | 150 | 150 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
The examination will be held in two shifts: Shift 1 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm (reporting 08:30 am, gate closes 09:30 am) and Shift 2 from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm (reporting 01:30 pm, gate closes 02:30 pm). Candidates must reach the exam centre before the gate closes, as no candidate will be allowed after that.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the subject-wise educational qualifications prescribed in the official notification for the paper they applied for. As per the notification, the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age as on 1 August 2026 is 37 years for male, 40 years for female (UR) and BC/EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates. Age relaxation applies as per Bihar government rules. Candidates should confirm the qualification and age rules in the official notification.
How to Download Bihar STET Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official examination portal, stetregistration.cbrt.co.in.
- On the homepage, click the admit card / hall ticket link.
- Enter your application number (User ID) and password.
- Click Submit.
- Your Bihar STET Admit Card 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
- Check all details carefully, download the PDF and take a printout for the exam day.
The admit card will contain the candidate’s name, roll number, exam date, shift, exam centre address and important guidelines. Download it as soon as the link is active and verify the exam centre address and reporting time in advance.
Documents Required on Exam Day
- Printed copy of the Bihar STET Admit Card 2026
- Government-approved photo ID proof (Aadhaar card / Voter ID / PAN card)
- One passport-size photograph (same as uploaded in the application)
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q. When will the Bihar STET Admit Card 2026 be released?
A. The admit card will be available from 18 October 2026 on stetregistration.cbrt.co.in.
Q. When will the Bihar STET 2026 exam be held?
A. The exam will be held from 25 October to 20 November 2026 in CBT mode.
Q. What are Paper I and Paper II in Bihar STET 2026?
A. Paper I is for Secondary Teacher eligibility (Classes 9-10) and Paper II is for Senior Secondary Teacher eligibility (Classes 11-12).
Q. How many questions are there in Bihar STET 2026?
A. Each paper has 150 questions for 150 marks, with a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Q. What details are required to download the Bihar STET hall ticket?
A. Application number (User ID) and password on the official portal stetregistration.cbrt.co.in.
Q. Is Bihar STET 2026 a recruitment exam with fixed vacancies?
A. No. STET is an eligibility test for teaching positions in Bihar schools; no fixed number of vacancies is announced.
Sources: BSEB STET 2026 official schedule (Advt. No. PR.183/2026); stetregistration.cbrt.co.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.