Bihar STET 2026: Application Extension and Fee Deadline Status

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Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) - Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test 2026

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Bihar STET 2026: Application Extension & Fee Deadline Status

Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) online registration status and verification advisory.

Sarkari Chatra Editorial Desk — Verified Status: 22 September 2026

Deadline Verification Advisory: Reports indicate that the extended online application and fee payment facility for Bihar STET 2026 closes today, 22 September 2026. Prospective teachers for Class 9–10 (Paper I) and Class 11–12 (Paper II) must verify the portal status on secondary.biharboardonline.com.

Bihar STET 2026 Examination Overview

ParameterDetails
Exam Conducting BodyBihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
Test NameSecondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET 2026)
Exam PapersPaper-I (Secondary) & Paper-II (Higher Secondary)
Reported Closing Date22 September 2026 (Verify Portal Cutoff)
Official BSEB Portalsecondary.biharboardonline.com

Key Eligibility & Nature of Test

  • Eligibility Certification Only: Bihar STET is not an appointment recruitment. It serves as mandatory qualifying eligibility for candidates applying to BPSC School Teacher Competitive Examinations.
  • Paper I (Class 9–10): Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject with at least 50% marks and B.Ed. from a recognized institution.
  • Paper II (Class 11–12): Master’s degree in designated subject with at least 50% marks and B.Ed. qualification.
  • Passing Marks: General: 50%, BC: 45.5%, EBC: 42.5%, SC/ST/PwD/Women: 40%.
  1. Visit the official portal at secondary.biharboardonline.com.
  2. Locate the Important Links section for Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026.
  3. Check the latest extension notice and live registration status.
  4. Ensure candidate registration, paper selection, and application fee remittance are successfully completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bihar STET a teacher recruitment form or an eligibility test?

Bihar STET is an eligibility test (mapped under Admission) conducted by BSEB to certify candidates for Secondary and Higher Secondary teaching appointments in Bihar schools. It is not direct recruitment.

Has BSEB officially confirmed 22 September as the closing deadline?

Secondary reports state that the application and payment window ends on 22 September 2026. Candidates must cross-check the live registration portal to confirm if any further extension notification is issued.

What is the qualifying validity of the STET certificate?

As per current Bihar Government policy, qualifying STET certificates carry lifetime validity for subsequent teacher recruitment drives (such as BPSC TRE).

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