Patna, 19 September 2025 — The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially released the Bihar STET 2025 notification, inviting online applications for the State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) aimed at recruiting eligible candidates for teaching posts in secondary and higher secondary schools across the state.
The application window opened on 19 September 2025 and will remain active until 27 September 2025. Interested candidates can register and submit their applications via the official portal — bsebstet.com or secondary.biharboardonline.com.
– Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject with 50% marks and B.Ed- OR Master’s degree with B.Ed- OR BA B.Ed/BSc B.Ed integrated four-year course
Paper 2 (Classes 11–12)
– Master’s degree in relevant subject with 50% marks and B.Ed- OR Master’s with 45% marks (as per NCTE norms) and B.Ed- OR Master’s with 55% marks and 3-year B.Ed-M.Ed integrated course
Age Limit
Category
Maximum Age Limit
General (Male)
37 years
General (Female)
40 years
OBC (Male/Female)
40 years
SC/ST (Male/Female)
42 years
Application Fee Structure
Category
One Paper
Both Papers
General/OBC
₹960
₹1440
SC/ST/PwD
Concession applicable (exact amount to be confirmed via portal)
Note: Applicants must upload scanned copies of their passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
Exam Pattern: Bihar STET 2025
Particulars
Paper 1 (Class 9–10)
Paper 2 (Class 11–12)
Total Questions
150
150
Total Marks
150
150
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
2 hours 30 minutes
Sections
– Subject-specific- Teaching Aptitude
– Subject-specific- Teaching Aptitude
Marking Scheme
+1 per correct answerNo negative marking
+1 per correct answerNo negative marking
Admit Card, Answer Key, and Result
Admit Card: To be released in October 2025. Must be downloaded from the official website using login credentials.
Answer Key: Will be available shortly after the exam. Helps candidates assess their performance before results.
Result: Expected in November 2025, along with the release of the official scorecard.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Category
Minimum Qualifying Percentage
General
50%
OBC
45.5%
EBC
42.5%
SC/ST/PwD/Women
40%
STET Certificate Validity
Candidates who qualify the exam will be awarded a Bihar STET certificate valid for lifetime. This certificate is a mandatory qualification for teaching positions in government and government-aided schools across Bihar.
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