Bihar STET 2026 Notification: Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (Advt No. P.R. 183/2026)

Educational & Professional Qualification Paper Minimum Requirement (general subjects) Paper-I (Secondary) Graduation with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject/subject group from a recognized university, along with a B.Ed. (or equivalent) from an NCTE-recognized institution. Relaxed norms (45% + B.Ed.) apply where prescribed under NCTE Regulations 2002/2007. Paper-II (Higher Secondary) Post-graduation with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject from a recognized university, along with a B.Ed. (or equivalent) from an NCTE-recognized institution. Relaxed norms (45% + B.Ed., or 55% + integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.) apply as prescribed. Separate detailed qualification norms (Parishisht-1 for Paper-I and Parishisht-2 for Paper-II) apply for Physical Education, Music, Fine Arts, Dance, and Special School Teacher categories, including sports-quota and NCC-linked pathways. Candidates should verify the exact clause applicable to their subject in the official notification. Citizenship The candidate must be a citizen of India. Important: Any dispute regarding recognition of a qualification/institution, or equivalence of a degree, will be decided by the Department in consultation with the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), and that decision will be final.

Category Maximum Age (as on 01.08.2026) Unreserved (Male) 37 years Unreserved (Female) 40 years Backward Class (Male/Female) 40 years Extremely Backward Class (Male/Female) 40 years SC (Male/Female) 42 years ST (Male/Female) 42 years Minimum age (all candidates): 21 years as on 01.08.2026. Age Relaxation Category Relaxation Divyang (Persons with Disability) 10 years, as per General Administration Department resolution dated 22.01.2021 Ex-servicemen Actual service period + 3 years, as per GAD circular dated 02.04.2013 (age at application must not exceed 57 years) Important: No relaxation in maximum age limit is available to any category for candidates who were already trained/appointed prior to earlier STET cycles (2019, 2024, 2025).