Education
Bihar STET 2026 Application Deadline Extended to September 15; Check Revised Schedule and Details
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has extended the registration deadline for the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026. Aspiring candidates can now submit their online applications and pay the examination fee until September 15, 2026.
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has extended the registration deadline for the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026. Aspiring candidates can now submit their online applications and pay the examination fee until September 15, 2026.
The registration window originally opened on August 17 and was slated to close on August 31. The 15-day extension comes as a significant relief to thousands of teaching aspirants across the state who experienced portal delays, fee transaction issues, or required additional time to assemble necessary documentation. Bihar BPSC Protest: Students Demand Cancellation of 70th Exam, Break Police Barricades in Patna (Video).
Revised Schedule and Key Dates
According to the official notification issued by the BSEB, candidates must complete both registration and fee payments on or before the revised cutoff date.
| Milestone | Date |
| Application Process Commenced | August 17, 2026 |
| Previous Application Deadline | August 31, 2026 |
| Revised Application & Fee Deadline | September 15, 2026 |
| Admit Card & Exam Dates | To be notified soon by BSEB |
The board advised candidates to complete their submissions well before September 15 to avoid last-minute server congestion. CSBC Bihar Constable Admit Cards 2026 Expected Soon; Candidates Advised To Check Official Website csbc.bihar.gov.in.
Paper Structure and Eligibility Overview
The Bihar STET serves as a mandatory benchmark examination for secondary and higher secondary teaching appointments across government schools in Bihar:
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Paper 1 (Secondary Level): Designed for candidates seeking eligibility to teach Classes 9 and 10. Applicants generally require a relevant bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks alongside a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) qualification or equivalent integrated degree.
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Paper 2 (Higher Secondary Level): Designed for candidates qualifying for Classes 11 and 12. Applicants must hold a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks, combined with a B.Ed. or recognized equivalent credential.
Application Fee Details
The application fee varies by category and whether a candidate opts for a single paper or both papers:
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General / BC / EWS / EBC Categories:
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Single Paper (Paper 1 or Paper 2): ₹960
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Both Papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2): ₹1,440
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SC / ST / PwD Candidates:
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Single Paper: ₹760
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Both Papers: ₹1,140
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Payments must be processed online through debit cards, credit cards, UPI, or net banking facilities available on the official portal.
Significance for State Teacher Recruitment
Qualifying the Bihar STET is an essential prerequisite for educators intending to participate in subsequent rounds of Bihar Public Service Commission Teacher Recruitment Examinations (BPSC TRE).
With the board expanding the application window, state education authorities anticipate an increased turnout, ensuring broader candidate eligibility ahead of forthcoming school teacher hiring drives across Bihar.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 30, 2026 11:33 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
