Bihar STET Notification 2025: All You Need to Know
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially released the Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test (STET) 2025 notification. This is your go-to guide for important dates, eligibility criteria, exam structure, and more.
Notification & Application Timeline
- Notification Released: 10 September 2025
- Online Application Period:
- CareerPower: 11 to 19 September 2025
- Other reports also mention 8 to 16 September 2025
— Given the multiple sources, it’s safest to prepare to apply from 11 September, if not earlier.
Exam Dates
- Scheduled between 4 October and 25 October 2025
- Online application window may align with early reports 9 days long, possibly from 8 to 16 September
Eligibility & Age Criteria (as of 1 August 2025)
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General (Male) | 37 years |
| General (Female), OBC | 40 years |
| SC/ST (Male/Female) | 42 years |
| PwD (according to one source) | Up to 47 years |
Education-wise:
- Paper I (Classes 9–10): Bachelor’s in the relevant subject + B.Ed (2-year) or integrated B.Ed degree
- Paper II (Classes 11–12): Master’s in the subject (with ≥50% in UGC-recognized institutions) + B.Ed or integrated degree
Application Fee Structure
| Category | Paper I (or II) | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹960 | ₹1,440 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹760 | ₹1,140 |
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Papers: Two (Paper I for classes 9–10; Paper II for 11–12)
- Questions: All objective–multiple choice, no negative marking
- Pattern per Paper:
- 150 questions, 150 marks—2.5 hours duration
- Qualifying Marks:
- General: 50%
- OBC: ~42.5%
- SC/ST/PwD/Women: 40%
Certificate Validity
Qualified candidates will receive a lifetime-valid digital STET certificate, essential for teacher recruitment in Bihar’s secondary and senior secondary schools .
Steps to Apply
- Visit Link Update
- Register using your mobile number and email (OTP verification)
- Log in and fill in personal & educational details
- Upload scanned photo and signature (check exact specs)
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and download the confirmation for future reference
Why STET Matters — And What’s Next
- STET clears the way for ambitious teaching aspirants in Bihar to be eligible for recruitment drives, including TRE-4
- Prior to the notification, protests erupted, with demands for STET before TRE-4 due to eligibility concerns for recent B.Ed/DElEd graduates
- STET will indeed precede TRE-4 (scheduled mid-December 2025), and results are expected by early November
- The Bihar government has also announced an 84.4% reservation for locals in upcoming teaching positions—another important policy update for aspirants to note
TL;DR Snapshot
- Notification Date: 10 Sep 2025
- Apply: From 11 Sep (likely till 19 Sep)
- Exam Window: 4–25 Oct 2025
- Eligibility: Subject-specific graduate/postgrad + B.Ed
- Fees: ₹960–₹1,440 (General), ₹760–₹1,140 (SC/ST/PwD)
- Pattern: Two objective papers, no negative marking, 150 marks each
- Validity: Lifetime certificate