Bihar School Examination Committee (BSEB) — Education Department, Government of Bihar
The Bihar School Examination Committee (BSEB) has issued an official recruitment notification for School Librarian Eligibility Test, announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Bihar. The online application window opens on 01 October 2026 and closes on 21 October 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Bachelor's degree in Library Science from a recognised university with at least 45% marks or equivalent grade, as per Bihar School Librarian Rules, 2025. A 5% relaxation in minimum marks is mentioned for reserved/special categories. and be within the prescribed age limit of Minimum 21 years and maximum 37 years for Unreserved Male, 40 years for Unreserved Female/BC/EBC, and 42 years for SC/ST, as on 01 Aug 2026., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) with normalization across multiple sessions. No interview.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Fee Payment Deadline | 21 Oct 2026 |
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The Bihar School Examination Committee (BSEB), in coordination with the Education Department, Government of Bihar, has officially released the notification for the School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 under Advertisement Number PR 221/2026. This state-level qualifying examination serves as the mandatory benchmark to establish eligibility for appointment as School Librarians across secondary and higher secondary schools in Bihar.
Candidates aspiring to build a career in the state's educational ecosystem can submit their applications online starting 01 October 2026 through 21 October 2026. Since this is an eligibility examination rather than a direct vacancy recruitment drive, qualifying candidates will be awarded an official eligibility certificate. Candidates looking to build an academic career in the state can also explore all latest Bihar Government Jobs to track related teaching and non-teaching opportunities.
To register for the examination, applicants must satisfy the academic qualifications formulated under the Bihar School Librarian Rules, 2025. Candidates must possess a valid degree from a recognized university before the closing date of the application window.
Applicants who hold a graduate degree in professional library science and are seeking state employment can also check more Graduate jobs in Bihar to discover relevant government sector openings.
The crucial date for calculating the age limit is 01 August 2026. Candidates must be at least 21 years of age on this cutoff date to be deemed eligible for registration.
| Category / Demographic | Minimum Age | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved Male | 21 Years | 37 Years |
| Unreserved Female | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| Backward Class (BC) & Extremely Backward Class (EBC) - Male & Female | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) - Male & Female | 21 Years | 42 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) | 21 Years | Up to 10 Years relaxation over category upper limit |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 21 Years | 3 Years plus length of defence service (Max age 57 Years) |
Because the School Librarian Eligibility Test functions strictly as a qualifying examination to confer eligibility certification, no pay scale, Grade Pay, or monthly salary is attached to this notification. Remuneration, service terms, and pay levels will be governed by subsequent recruitment requisitions announced by the Education Department or recruiting agencies upon final appointment to school cadre vacancies.
The selection process comprises a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a scientific score normalization process across test sessions. There is no interview stage in this selection framework. Candidates who attain or exceed the category-specific qualifying score will be awarded the eligibility certificate.
Candidates must score the minimum prescribed percentage in the normalized CBT score to be declared qualified:
Candidates monitoring test frameworks administered by the examination board can review the Bihar STET 2026 Dummy Admit Card Release Notice recruitment details to understand BSEB testing conventions and portal processes.
The examination fee must be paid strictly through online payment gateways including Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Applications without confirmed fee payments before the cutoff will be rejected automatically.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General / Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | ₹960 |
| Backward Class (BC) / Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | ₹960 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | ₹760 |
| Divyang (PwD) Candidates | ₹760 |
Candidates must complete their online registration, document uploads, and fee payments within the scheduled window:
Registrations are accepted exclusively through the designated online portal. Candidates can follow these operational steps to submit their applications smoothly:
Applicants must keep clear, scanned digital copies of the following original certificates ready before starting the online form submission:
Applications submitted through postal delivery, email, or unverified third-party websites will be summarily rejected. Ensure that your name, parentage, and date of birth match your 10th-grade certificate verbatim, as no correction window is guaranteed following final submission.
Retain multiple printouts of your completed application form and fee acknowledgment slip, as these documents are mandatory for verification during certificate distribution. Use an active mobile phone number and personal email ID that will remain accessible throughout the testing and result declaration cycle.
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