Bihar STET 2025 Notification Released (Date Extended) – Exam Date, Eligibility & Application Link

Bihar STET 2025 Notification Released – Exam Date, Eligibility & Application Link.

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will conduct the Bihar Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test (STET) to evaluate candidates for teaching posts in secondary (Classes 9–10) and higher secondary (Classes 11–12) schools in Bihar, including government and government-aided institutions. According to the official notice, the last date to apply online for the Bihar STET Exam has been extended to 05th October 2025. Candidates should submit their applications before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Overview

Event	Important Dates
Conducting Board	Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
Exam Name	Bihar Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test (STET-2025)
Mode of Exam	Online
Registration Dates	19th sept to 5th Oct 2025
Last Date to Apply	5th October 2025 (Extended)
Level of Exam	State Level
Papers	Paper 1- Class 9 to 10 Paper 2- Class 11 to 12
Negative Marking	No
Job Location	Bihar
Official Website	www.secondary.biharboardonline.com

Application Fees

While submitting the Bihar STET 2025 online form, candidates must pay the required application fee through the online payment gateway. Those in the General or OBC category are required to pay Rs. 960/- for either Paper I or Paper II, and Rs. 1440/- if applying for both papers.

Category	Paper I	Paper II
General/ OBC	Rs. 960/-	Rs. 1440/-
SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person	Rs. 760/-	Rs. 1140/-

Age Limit (01/08/2025)

The prescribed age limit for the Bihar STET 2025 is 37 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates in the general category. The age limits for other categories under the Bihar STET Recruitment 2025 are provided in the table below.

• General (Male) – 37 years
• General (Female) – 40 years
• OBC (Male/Female) – 40 years
• SC (Male/Female) – 42 years
• ST (Male/Female) – 42 years

Bihar STET 2025 Educational Qualifications

Candidates are advised to verify their educational qualifications before filling out the Bihar STET 2025 online application to avoid any confusion regarding the eligibility requirements for Paper I and Paper II. The educational qualifications required for the exam are as follows:

Candidates applying online for Bihar STET 2025 Paper I must meet the specified educational qualifications. The subject-wise qualifications for Paper I are provided in the table below for reference.

• Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, English, Bengali, Maithili, Arabic, Persian, Bhojpuri:
  Bachelor’s degree with the respective subject and a 2-Year B.Ed. from a recognised institution, or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) like BA-B.Ed./B.Sc.-B.Ed.
• Mathematics:
  Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics and at least one of Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Statistics, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) with Mathematics.
• Science:
  Bachelor’s degree with Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) with Science.
• Social Science:
  Bachelor’s degree with at least two subjects from History, Geography, Political Science, or Economics (with History or Geography compulsory), along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP).
• Physical Education:
  10th pass with a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Physical Education, along with a 2-Year B.Ed. or equivalent.
• Fine Arts/Dance/Music:
  Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts/Dance/Music with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in the respective field.

We have tabulated below the educational qualifications required for Bihar STET 2025 Paper II.

• Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, English, Bengali, Maithili, Arabic, Persian, Bhojpuri:
  Master’s degree in the respective subject with at least 50% marks from a UGC-recognised university, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP).
• Mathematics:
  Master’s degree in Mathematics with at least 50% marks, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) with Mathematics.
• Physics:
  Master’s degree in Physics with at least 50% marks, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) with Physics.
• Chemistry:
  Master’s degree in Chemistry with at least 50% marks, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) with Chemistry.
• Biology:
  Master’s degree in Botany or Zoology with at least 50% marks, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) with Biology.
• History:
• Master’s degree in History with at least 50% marks, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) with History.
• Geography:
  Master’s degree in Geography with at least 50% marks, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) with Geography.
• Political Science:
  Master’s degree in Political Science with at least 50% marks, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) with Political Science.
• Economics:
  Master’s degree in Economics with at least 50% marks, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) with Economics.
• Sociology:
  Master’s degree in Sociology with at least 50% marks, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) with Sociology.
• Psychology:
  Master’s degree in Psychology with at least 50% marks, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) with Psychology.
• Philosophy:
  Master’s degree in Philosophy with at least 50% marks, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) with Philosophy.
• Home Science:
  Master’s degree in Home Science with at least 50% marks, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) with Home Science.
• Commerce:
  Master’s degree in Commerce with at least 50% marks, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) with Commerce.
• Computer Science:
  Master’s degree in Computer Science/Applications or MCA with at least 50% marks, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) with Computer Science.
• Fine Arts/Dance/Music:
  Master’s degree in Fine Arts/Dance/Music with at least 50% marks, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP)
• Physical Education:
  Master’s degree in Physical Education, along with Master’s degree in Physical Education, along with a 2-Year B.Ed., or a 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP)

Bihar STET 2025 Official Notification

The official Bihar STET Notification 2025 has been released with complete details. Candidates interested in the Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test can check their eligibility and other exam-related information in the advertisement PDF, which is available for download via the direct link provided.

Bihar STET 2025 Application Form

Eligible candidates can apply online for the Bihar STET 2025 exam through the official website www.secondary.biharboardonline.com. According to the official notice, the last date to submit the online application has been extended to 5th October 2025. Candidates are advised to complete their application before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Steps to Apply Online for Bihar STET 2025

Candidates can apply online for the Bihar Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test (STET 2025) by following these steps:

• Visit the official BSEB website: www.secondary.biharboardonline.com
• Click on Register New Portal and fill in the registration form with basic details, mobile number, and email ID
• An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number; enter the OTP to complete the registration process
• Use the User ID (mobile number) and Password to log in and complete the application form
• Fill in personal and educational details in the application form
• Upload a colour photograph (20 kb–100 kb, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) and signature (10 kb–50 kb)
• Click on Make Payment and pay the application fee through the online payment gateway
• Submit the form and take a printout of the Bihar STET 2025 application form for future reference

• Certificate and marksheet of Matric (10th) (This is also necessary for your date of birth)
• Certificate and marksheet of Intermediate (12th)
• Certificate and marksheet of Graduation
• Post-graduation Certificate and marksheet
• B.Ed. Certificate and marksheet
• Residential Certificate issued by a competent authority
• For candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe, a Caste Certificate issued by a competent authority
• For candidates belonging to the Extremely Backwards Class/Backwards Class, a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate issued by a competent authority

Bihar STET 2025 Exam Pattern

After completing the online application process, candidates can review the Bihar STET 2025 exam pattern. All questions in the exam will be objective type, and there will be no negative marking. The detailed exam pattern for Bihar STET 2025 is as follows:

Particulars	Paper 1	Paper 2
Mode of Exam	Online (Computer-Based Test)	Online (Computer-Based Test)
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total No. of Qus	150	150
Total Marks	150	150
Time Duration	2.5 hours (150 minutes)	2.5 hours (150 minutes)
Topics Asked in Exam	Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Maithili, Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, Bhojpuri, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Physical Education, Music, Fine Arts, Dance	Hindi, Urdu, English, Sanskrit, Bengali, Maithili, Magahi, Arabic, Persian, Bhojpuri, Pali, Prakrit, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Home Science, Botany, Commerce, Computer Science, Agriculture, Music
Marking Scheme	1 mark for each correct answer	1 mark for each correct answer
Negative Marking	No	No

Bihar STET 2025 Qualifying Marks

To qualify in the BSEB STET 2025 computer-based written exam, candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying percentage set by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB). General category candidates need to score at least 50%, while candidates from SC/ST/PwD/Women categories require a minimum of 40%. The category-wise minimum qualifying percentages are provided below.

• General – 50%
• BC – 45.5%
• OBC – 42.5%
• SC/ST/PwD/Women – 40%

Bihar STET Certificate 2025

Candidates who qualify in the Bihar STET 2025 exam will receive the Bihar STET Certificate 2025. This certificate is digital and valid for a lifetime. It confirms the candidate’s eligibility to teach classes 9–12 in government schools and is a mandatory document for applying to teaching positions under the Bihar Government.

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