Bihar STET 2025 apply online application form notificaiton is out. Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the official notification for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025. The test will be conducted in CBT mode for Paper-I (Classes 9–10) and Paper-II (Classes 11–12) across subject groups notified by BSEB/NCTE. The question paper is objective, carries 150 marks with no negative marking, and uses normalization for multi-shift exams. Online applications are invited between 11 September 2025 (afternoon) and 19 September 2025 at the official portals. Eligibility includes subject-wise academic qualifications plus professional qualifications (e.g., B.Ed.) as per NCTE norms. Category-wise age limits are fixed as on 01 August 2025. Candidates should read the subject-wise criteria and instructions carefully before applying.
| Bihar STET 2025 – Short Highlight (CBT) | |
Bihar STET 2025 Online ApplicationPaper-I (Secondary) & Paper-II (Higher Secondary) | |
Important Dates
- Online application window: 11 September 2025 (afternoon)
- Last Date: 19 September 2025
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Exam Date : 04 – 25 October 2025
- Result Date : 01 November 2025
- Notification date (BSEB office memo): 09 September 2025
Application Fee
- UR/EWS/BC/EBC: ₹960 (one paper) | ₹1440 (both papers)
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹760 (one paper) | ₹1140 (both papers)
| Bihar STET 2025: Age Limit (as on 01 Aug 2025) | Total Post |
|---|---|
| N/A Eligibility Test |
| Paper | Essential Qualification (short) |
|---|---|
| Paper-I (Classes 9–10) | Graduation in concerned subject + B.Ed as per NCTE; subject groups include Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Maithili, Sanskrit, Arabi, Farsi, Bhojpuri, English, Math, Science, Social Science, Physical Education, Music/Arts, Special School Teacher etc. (see notification for full list & codes). |
| Paper-II (Classes 11–12) | Post-graduation in concerned subject + B.Ed as per NCTE (specific rules for Commerce, Computer Science, Agriculture, Music etc.). Refer subject table and notes. |
Exam Pattern (CBT)
- Objective MCQs, 150 marks, duration 2 hours 30 minutes. Weightage: Subject = 100, Teaching Art & Other Competencies = 50.
- No negative marking.
- Normalization will be applied across shifts; merit decided on normalized score.
Selection Process
- CBT as per Paper-I / Paper-II
- Normalization for multi-shift exams
- Certificate issuance to qualified candidates
Pay Scale
Eligibility test only – Not applicable.
- Go to https://secondary.biharboardonline.com or https://biharboardonline.com → “Online Apply : STET EXAM, 2025”.
- Complete Registration → Form → Fee Payment (Debit/Credit/Net-banking).
- Upload recent photo (80–200 KB, 3.5cm×4.5cm) & signature (50–200 KB).
- Preview → Submit → Save/print application; keep SMS/email credentials safe.
- Helpdesk: +91-7353921118, stethelpdesk2025@gmail.com.
 Useful Important Links | |
| Apply Online (Official) | Link Active Soon |
| Official Website | biharboardonline.com |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download |
Bihar STET 2025 – FAQs
Q1. What is Bihar STET 2025 and who conducts it?
Ans: Bihar STET 2025 is the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) to determine eligibility for teaching Classes 9–10 (Paper-I) and Classes 11–12 (Paper-II) in Bihar.
Q2. What are the eligibility requirements for Paper-I and Paper-II?
Ans: For Paper-I, a Graduation in the concerned subject plus a professional qualification (e.g., B.Ed) as per NCTE norms. For Paper-II, a Post-graduation in the concerned subject plus B.Ed (subject-wise rules apply). Candidates must satisfy the subject-wise criteria given in the notification.
Q3. What is the exam pattern and marking scheme?
Ans: The test is a CBT with objective questions for 150 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes. Broadly, Subject section = 100 marks and Teaching Art/Other Competencies = 50 marks. There is no negative marking. Normalization will be applied across shifts.
Q4. What are the application dates and how do I apply?
Ans: Apply online from 11 September 2025 (afternoon) to 19 September 2025 at secondary.biharboardonline.com or biharboardonline.com. Complete Registration → Application Form → Fee Payment → Upload photo & signature → Final Submit → Save printout.
Q5. What is the application fee?
Ans: UR/EWS/BC/EBC: ₹960 (one paper), ₹1440 (both papers). SC/ST/PwD: ₹760 (one paper), ₹1140 (both papers). Fees are paid online.
Q6. What is the age limit for Bihar STET 2025?
Ans: Age as on 01 August 2025: UR (Male) 37 years, UR (Female) 40 years, BC/EBC (All) 40 years, SC/ST (All) 42 years. PWD get an additional 10 years’ relaxation; Ex-servicemen as per rules.
