Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti — Education Department, Government of Bihar
The Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti has issued an official recruitment notification for Secondary and Higher Secondary Teacher (Eligibility), announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Bihar. The online application window opens on 17 August 2026 and closes on 31 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Graduation/Post-Graduation with 50% marks and B.Ed. and be within the prescribed age limit of 21 to 37 years (Relaxation up to 42 years for reserved categories), with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Computer Based Test (CBT). For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
The Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti has released the official notification (Advt No. P.R. 183/2026) for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026. This certification is mandatory for candidates aspiring to teach at the Secondary and Higher Secondary levels in Bihar government schools.
| Paper | Educational Requirement |
|---|---|
| Paper-I (Secondary) | Graduation with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. degree from an NCTE-recognized institution. |
| Paper-II (Higher Secondary) | Post-graduation with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. degree from an NCTE-recognized institution. |
Relaxed norms (45% marks) are applicable as per NCTE 2002/2007 regulations. Candidates must be citizens of India to apply.
The minimum age for all applicants is 21 years as of 1 August 2026. The maximum age limits are as follows:
The Bihar STET is conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT). Each paper consists of 150 objective-type questions to be completed in 2 hours and 30 minutes. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
A normalization method is applied to scores across shifts to ensure fairness in the final results.
Yes, as per the Departmental Order dated 22 June 2021, the STET qualifying certificate holds lifetime validity.
Yes, but out-of-state candidates will be treated as General category applicants and are not eligible for reservation benefits.
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