BSEB STET 2026: Download revised admit cards from Oct 24; exam on Nov 21

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) announced today, October 22, 2026, the postponement of the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 examination that was originally scheduled for November 4, 2026. The affected paper will now be conducted on November 21, 2026. This decision impacts candidates seeking teaching positions in government schools across Bihar.

The rescheduling was prompted by a conflict with the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) recruitment examinations, which were also slated for November 4, 2026. This move aims to prevent administrative issues and accommodate candidates who may be appearing for both state and national-level eligibility tests.

Revised Schedule and Admit Card Information

Candidates whose examination was initially scheduled for November 4, 2026, must download new admit cards. The revised admit cards will be available for download from the official website, stetregistration.cbrt.co.in, starting October 24, 2026. It is important for candidates to verify the updated exam date, shift timings, and reporting instructions on their new admit cards.

The overall STET 2026 examination period spans from October 25, 2026, to November 21, 2026. However, only the paper originally scheduled for November 4 has been moved. Examinations on all other dates within this period will proceed based on what the timetable released earlier. The first Bihar STET admit card 2026 was released on October 18, 2026.

STET 2026 Examination Structure

The STET examination is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and assesses candidates for eligibility for teaching positions in government schools in Bihar. Paper 1 is for Classes 9 and 10, while Paper 2 is for Classes 11 and 12. Each paper carries a total of 150 marks and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions, to be completed in 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes).

The exam is divided into two main sections: subject-specific content, which accounts for 100 marks, and teaching art and other competencies, which carries 50 marks. Candidates receive one mark for each correct answer, and there is no provision for negative marking under the STET 2026 marking scheme. The minimum age for candidates is 21 years as of August 1, 2026, with varying maximum age limits based on category.

Application Fees and Age Limits

The application process for STET 2026 commenced on August 17, 2026, with the last date to apply and pay the fee being September 22, 2026. The application fees varied based on the category of the candidate and whether they applied for one or both papers.

For General, EWS, BC, EBC, and Other State (All Category) candidates, the fee for Paper I or II was Rs. 960/-, and for both Paper I & II, it was Rs. 1440/-. SC, ST, and PWD candidates paid Rs. 760/- for Paper I or II, and Rs. 1140/- for both papers. Age limits were set as of August 1, 2026, with a minimum age of 21 years. The maximum age for General-Male candidates was 37 years, for General-Female/BC, EBC-Male & Female candidates it was 40 years, and for SC/ST-Male & Female candidates it was 42 years.

Further reading

• Bihar STET 2026 admit card released: download hall ticket by November 20
• Bihar STET 2026 admit card to be out tomorrow: download from October 18 afternoon
• Bihar STET 2026: Download admit card from Oct 18; exams start Oct 25
• CBSE Class 12 West Asia: Download admit cards from October 12. Exams Oct 23-28
• BSEB Simultala Class 6 Prelims: Download admit card Oct 9, 2026

Written by Nishit Kumar

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