Bihar STET Recruitment 2025 official notification has been issued by Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) on its official website secondary.biharboardonline.com for interested candidates. According to the BSEB Vacancy Notice 2025, a total of STET eligibility test seats are available for recruitment qualification, covering all subjects for Paper-I (Secondary) and Paper-II (Higher Secondary). Below, you can find the complete details regarding eligibility criteria, age limitation, application fees, and the step-by-step application process. Applicants are strongly advised to go through the eligibility requirements thoroughly before submitting the form, as any incorrect or incomplete submission may lead to rejection of the application.
STET 2025 is an eligibility test conducted by BSEB for Secondary (Paper-I) and Higher Secondary (Paper-II) subjects, enabling qualified candidates to apply in teacher recruitment as per state rules. Registration, application, and fee payment are strictly online within the notified dates only.
Bihar STET 2025 Notification
| Item |
Details |
| Advertisement No. |
PR 2.18/2025 |
| Organization |
Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) |
| Total Posts |
Notified as STET eligibility for all subjects in Paper-I and Paper-II (not vacancy-based) |
| Mode of Application |
Online (CBT based exam) |
| Start Date |
11.09.2025 (Afternoon) |
| End Date |
19.09.2025 |
| Job Location |
Bihar (for eligibility of school teacher recruitment) |
| Blog Type |
Apply Online, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Fees |
| Home Page link |
Click here to visit |
| Official Website |
secondary.biharboardonline.com & biharboardonline.com |
Total No. of Vacancies – Post Wise
| Paper |
Level |
Subjects Covered |
| Paper-I |
Secondary |
All subjects taught at secondary level including Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Science; also Physical Education, Music, Fine Arts, Dance, Special School Teacher |
| Paper-II |
Higher Secondary |
All subjects taught at higher secondary level including Languages, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Social Sciences, Commerce, Computer Science, Agriculture, Music |
Category Wise Vacancies
| Note |
Details |
| Seats |
Not applicable in STET eligibility notification; reservation applies later in recruitment by appointing authorities |
Eligibility Details – Post Wise (Educational Qualification)
| Paper |
Subject/Group |
Qualification |
| Paper-I (Secondary) |
Languages and General Subjects (Codes 101–112) |
Graduation or Postgraduation in specified subject with at least 50% marks and B.Ed from NCTE-recognized institute; or Graduation/Postgraduation with 45% and B.Ed as per NCTE 2002/2007; or 4-year integrated B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed in specified subject group from NCTE-recognized institute |
| Paper-I |
Physical Education (Code 113) |
Multiple routes including Bachelor in Physical Education with 50%/45% with sports participation; B.P.Ed 3-year; graduation with sports achievements; NCC ‘C’ certificate; deputed trained PE teacher with 3 years’ experience and B.P.Ed per 2009 norms; detailed alternatives provided in notification |
| Paper-I |
Music (Code 114) |
Bachelor’s degree in Music Education with minimum 50% or equivalent from recognized institution |
| Paper-I |
Fine Arts (Code 115) |
Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with minimum 50% or equivalent from recognized institution |
| Paper-I |
Dance (Code 116) |
Bachelor’s degree in Dance Education with minimum 50% or equivalent from recognized institution |
| Paper-I |
Special School Teacher |
Graduation with minimum 50% and B.Ed in Special Education (RCI recognized) with valid CRR number, or B.Ed plus RCI-recognized certificate/diploma equivalent to B.Ed in Special Education with valid CRR; plus 6-month cross-disability training (with conditional relaxation to complete within 2 years after appointment if not yet started by RCI) |
| Paper-I |
Subject Group Clarifications |
Math group: Mathematics with two of Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Chemistry/Statistics at graduation or BE with specialization in Math; Science group: Zoology, Botany, Chemistry or BE with science specialization; Social Science: two of History/Geography/Economics/Political Science with at least one of History or Geography; language subjects must be studied as Honours/Subsidiary at graduation for secondary teacher |
| Paper-II (Higher Secondary) |
Languages (Codes 201–212) |
Postgraduate in specified subject with at least 50% and B.Ed (NCTE), or 45% PG with B.Ed per NCTE 2002/2007 |
| Paper-II |
Math/Science/Social Science (Codes 213–224, 229) |
PG in specified subject with 50% and B.Ed; or 55% PG with 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed; subject equivalence groups listed in notification |
| Paper-II |
Commerce (225) |
M.Com with at least 50%; eligible to apply for EPS, Accountancy, and Business Studies along with pedagogical B.Ed as per general subjects |
| Paper-II |
Computer Science (226) |
Multiple routes: DOEACC ‘A’ + any PG; BE/BTech (CS/IT) or equivalent; BE/BTech any stream + PGD in Computer; PG in CS/MCA; BSc CS/BCA + any PG; PGDCS + any PG; DOEACC ‘B’ + any PG; DOEACC ‘C’ + any bachelor’s; MCA 3-year; B.Ed not mandatory for Computer Science |
| Paper-II |
Agriculture (227) |
Graduation in Agriculture/Horticulture with 50% plus PG in one of Agronomy/Plant Breeding & Genetics/Entomology/Plant Pathology/Seed Science & Technology/Soil Science/Horticulture |
| Paper-II |
Music (228) |
Postgraduate in Music Education with minimum 50% or equivalent from recognized institution |
Age Limitations – Post Wise
| Category |
Min Age (as on 01.08.2025) |
Max Age |
| All candidates |
21 years |
As per GAD Resolution No. 294 dated 07.11.2016: UR Male 37, UR Female 40, BC 40, EBC 40, SC 42, ST 42 |
| PwD |
— |
Additional 10 years relaxation as per GAD Resolution No. 962 dated 22.01.2021 |
| Ex-Servicemen |
— |
3 years plus length of defense service, capped so that actual age at application does not exceed 57 years |
| Note |
— |
No extra maximum age relaxation for any category in STET 2025 beyond the above; exam is held annually and prior years conducted |
Application Fees – Post Wise
| Category |
Fee (One Paper) |
Fee (Both Papers) |
| General/EWS/BC/EBC |
₹960 |
₹1440 |
| SC/ST/PwD |
₹760 |
₹1140 |
Fees must be paid online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI through the payment gateways on the portal; no other modes are accepted.
Salary Details – Post Wise (Pay Level + Approx Salary)
| Note |
Details |
| STET Nature |
Qualifying exam only; salary levels depend on subsequent teacher recruitment notifications by the competent appointing authority |
Important Dates
Applicants should complete registration, form fill, document upload, and fee payment within the window and track the portal for further updates.
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Start |
11.09.2025 (Afternoon) |
| Online Application End |
19.09.2025 |
| Exam Mode |
Computer Based Test (CBT), 150 minutes |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Details |
| CBT |
Objective type; 150 marks; no negative marking; normalization will be applied if multiple shifts |
| Qualifying Criteria |
Category-wise qualifying percentage: UR 50%, BC 45.5%, EBC 42.5%, SC/ST 40%, PwD 40%, Women 40% |
| Certificate |
STET pass certificate is lifetime valid as per order dated 22.06.2021 |
Step-by-Step Process to Apply
| Step |
What to Do |
| 1 |
Visit secondary.biharboardonline.com or biharboardonline.com and click “Online Apply: STET EXAM, 2025” |
| 2 |
Registration: Enter details, generate OTP, complete registration to receive User ID & Password via SMS |
| 3 |
Login: Fill personal and educational details; ensure accuracy |
| 4 |
Uploads: Color photo 80–200 KB (3.5cm x 4.5cm), signature 50–200 KB; white/light background; no caps/dark glasses |
| 5 |
Documents: Upload self-attested PDFs of 10th/12th/UG/PG/B.Ed/other qualifications, residence, caste/creamy layer, PwD, ex-servicemen proof as applicable |
| 6 |
Preview: Use Preview to verify entries; correct and Save before submission |
| 7 |
Fee Payment: Select gateway and pay via Debit/Credit/NetBanking/UPI |
| 8 |
Final Submit: Download and keep hard copy of submitted form; no edits after admit card issue |
Important Links
| Type of Link |
Link |
| Notification |
Click here to visit |
| Apply Online |
Click here to visit |
| Official Website |
secondary.biharboardonline.com |
| Home Page link |
Click here to visit |
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Component |
Details |
| Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Marks Distribution |
100 marks Subject Content + 50 marks Teaching Art & other competencies = 150 total |
| Negative Marking |
None |
| Duration |
150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) |
| Syllabus Basis |
Paper-I: State universities’ Bachelor level syllabus; Paper-II: State universities’ Bachelor (Honours) level syllabus for respective subjects |
Preparation Guide
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Understand the STET exam pattern: target 100 marks in subject content and 50 in pedagogy; allocate time accordingly in preparation plans.
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Align study with state university Bachelor/Honours syllabi for the chosen subject; map topics to likely MCQ coverage.
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Practice CBT-based mock tests to build speed and accuracy under a 150-minute window without negative marking.
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For Paper-I languages, ensure deep coverage of grammar, literature basics, and comprehension; for Math/Science/Social Science, revise graduation-level core concepts and applications.
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For pedagogy, study teaching methods, child development basics, classroom management, and assessment strategies as referenced in “Teaching Art & other competencies.”
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Maintain document readiness (photo/signature specs, certificates) to avoid last-minute application issues within 11.09.2025–19.09.2025.
Books & Resources for Preparation
| Area |
Suggested Approach |
| Subject Content |
Use graduation/PG textbooks aligned with Bihar state university syllabi to match Paper-I/II scope. |
| Pedagogy |
Refer to standard B.Ed pedagogy notes matching “Teaching Art & other competencies” component. |
| Practice |
Attempt previous patterns of STET-like objective questions and CBT mocks following 150-mark structure. |
Previous Year Cut-Offs & Difficulty Level
| Note |
Details |
| Official Benchmarks |
Qualifying percentages are fixed: UR 50%; BC 45.5%; EBC 42.5%; SC/ST/PwD/Women 40% (on normalized score) |
In-hand Salary & Perks
| Note |
Details |
| Post-STET |
Salary depends on subsequent teacher recruitment notifications; STET is only an eligibility certificate. |
Job Profile & Career Growth
| Stage |
Details |
| After STET |
Candidates use the lifetime-valid STET certificate to apply for Secondary/Higher Secondary teacher recruitments as per Bihar rules. |
Disclaimer: These details are added based on the official notification and references from other social sites. It is strongly advised to check the official advertisement carefully before applying for this job. This website is not responsible for any kind of loss or rejection.
