The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the notification for the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025. The application window for the eligibility exam will open on September 11, 2025, on the official websites.
Prospective candidates can submit their applications through secondary.biharboardonline.com or biharboardonline.com until the deadline of September 19, 2025. This examination is a mandatory gateway for educators seeking to apply for teaching positions through the BPSC TRE-4 (Fourth Stage Teacher Recruitment).
The Bihar Board has released the schedule for the examination process. The STET 2025 is slated to be conducted in a window between October 4 and October 25, 2025. The results for the same are expected to be declared promptly on November 1, 2025.
Key Highlights of Bihar STET 2025
- Dual Paper Structure: The exam will be conducted in two papers:
- Paper-1 (Secondary): For teachers of classes 9 and 10, based on the secondary-level syllabus.
- Paper-2 (Higher Secondary): For teachers of classes 11 and 12, based on the higher secondary-level syllabus.
- Lifetime Validity: Successful candidates in either Paper-1 or Paper-2 will be awarded a STET pass certificate, which will have lifetime validity, eliminating the need for periodic re-testing.
- Wide Range of Subjects: The exam covers an extensive list of disciplines. Paper-1 includes subjects like Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and various regional languages like Bhojpuri and Maithili. Paper-2 offers even more specialized subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Commerce, Psychology, and Agriculture, among others.
- Age Limit and Relaxation: The upper age limit for applicants is 37 years as of the specified date. The board provides age relaxation of 3 years for female, Backward Class (BC), and Most Backward Class (MBC) candidates, and 5 years for candidates from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories.
For Paper-1 (Secondary): Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject(s) along with a B.Ed. degree. Specific subject-group combinations are detailed in the official notification (e.g., for Social Science, a combination of History/Geography with Economics/Political Science is required).
For Paper-2 (Higher Secondary): A Master's Degree with 50% marks in the relevant subject and a B.Ed. is generally required. For Commerce and Computer Science, specific degree combinations like M.Com, B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, or MCA are prescribed.
Computer Science Eligibility: The notification provides clear eligibility paths for Computer Science, accepting degrees like B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT), MCA, or a Master's degree coupled with an 'A' Level from DOEACC.
The entire application process is online, centralized on the official Bihar Board websites to ensure ease of access for candidates across the state and beyond.
Clearing the STET is the essential first step for candidates aiming to secure a teaching position in Bihar's secondary and higher secondary schools through the upcoming BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment.
Aspiring teachers are advised to carefully read the official advertisement available on the Bihar Board's website to understand all nuances related to subject-wise eligibility, syllabus, and application procedure. They should also keep all necessary documents, including educational certificates, category certificates, and photograph signatures, ready before the application portal opens on September 11, 2025.
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