BSEB Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test STET 2025 notification for Paper I (Secondary) and Paper II (Senior Secondary) with online applications open from September 11 to September 19, 2025, and the exam set in multiple shifts from October 4 to 25, 2025; the test is CBT-based, 150 minutes, 150 MCQs, no negative marking, and qualifying marks vary by category, while age limits are 21 years minimum and category-wise maximums (37 for General Male, 40 for General Female/OBC/EBC, 42 for SC/ST), and the certificate validity is lifetime, with fees ₹960/₹760 for one paper and ₹1440/₹1140 for both papers as per category.
BSEB Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test STET 2025 Important Dates
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Notification Release Date
10 September 2025
Application Start Date
11 September 2025
Last Date For Registration
19 September 2025
Last Date For Fee Payment
19 September 2025
Admit Card Release Date
To be announced on official website
Exam Date
4 October 2025 to 25 October 2025 (multiple shifts)
Application Fee
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General / OBC / EWS (One Paper: I or II)
₹960
SC / ST / PH (One Paper: I or II)
₹760
General / OBC / EWS (Both Papers I & II)
₹1440
SC / ST / PH (Both Papers I & II)
₹1140
Payment Mode
Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Age Limit Details
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Minimum Age
21 years as on 01.08.2025
Maximum Age (General Male)
37 years
Maximum Age (General Female)
40 years
Maximum Age (OBC/EBC Male & Female)
40 years
Maximum Age (SC/ST Male & Female)
42 years
Age Relaxation
As per state rules, PwD +10 years; Ex-Servicemen as per norms
BSEB Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test STET 2025 Vacancy Details
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Total Posts
Notified via separate recruitment; STET is eligibility test (no posts)
Post Name
Secondary and Senior Secondary Teacher Eligibility (Paper I & II)
Advt No.
PR 2.18/2025
BSEB Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test STET 2025 Eligibility Details
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Paper I (Secondary)
Graduation in specified subject + B.Ed; or 4-year B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed; subject-wise rules apply
Paper II (Senior Secondary)
Post Graduation in the subject + B.Ed; or integrated B.Ed-M.Ed; CS exceptions as per notification
Certificate Validity
Lifetime
Note
Detailed subject-wise qualifications as per official notification; no negative marking in exam
Important Documents Required
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Identity & Address
Aadhaar/ID and domicile/residence certificate (if claiming state relaxations)
Educational Proofs
10th, 12th, Graduation, Post Graduation, B.Ed/Integrated B.Ed certificates and mark sheets
Category Certificates
SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH as applicable, valid and updated
Photo & Signature
Recent color photo and signature in prescribed size for upload
BSEB Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test STET 2025 Syllabus Overview
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Paper I Subject
100 MCQs from the chosen subject (Class 9–10 level)
Paper II Subject
100 MCQs from the chosen subject (Class 11–12 level)
Teaching & Other Skills
50 MCQs: Teaching aptitude, GK, Environment, Math aptitude, Reasoning
Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Pattern
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Question Type
Objective MCQs
Total Questions/Marks
150 questions, 150 marks
Duration
150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes)
Marking Scheme
+1 each, no negative marking; normalization applicable for multi-shifts
Section Split
100 subject + 50 teaching aptitude/other skills
BSEB Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test STET 2025 Selection Process
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Stage 1
Single CBT (Paper I or Paper II as applicable)
Stage 2
Qualifying as per category-wise qualifying marks
Certificate
Issued to qualified candidates; valid for lifetime
BSEB Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test STET 2025 Salary Details
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Note
STET is an eligibility test; salary applies when recruited by separate authorities
Typical Secondary Teacher (State recruitment)
As per relevant Bihar state pay matrix for appointed teachers
