Bihar STET 2025 Notification Released
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the commencement of the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025. This examination serves as a crucial step for individuals aiming to become educators in secondary and higher secondary institutions throughout Bihar.
Application Timeline
The online application window for Bihar STET 2025 will open on September 8, 2025, and will close on September 16, 2025. The computer-based test (CBT) is set to take place from October 4 to October 25, 2025.
Lifetime Validity of STET Certificate
This year's STET offers a significant advantage: candidates who pass will receive a lifetime validity certificate. This certificate will qualify them for the BPSC TRE-4 teacher recruitment drive scheduled for December 2025, benefiting numerous teaching aspirants across the state.
Important Dates
- Start of Online Application: September 8, 2025
- Last Date for Application: September 16, 2025
- Exam Dates: October 4 – October 25, 2025
- Result Declaration: November 1, 2025 (tentative)
The early result announcement aims to facilitate timely participation in the BPSC TRE-4 recruitment process.
Application Process for Bihar STET 2025
Candidates interested in applying can follow these steps:
Applicants should prepare essential documents, including educational certificates, passport-sized photographs, and scanned signatures, before starting the registration.
Exam Structure for Bihar STET 2025
The examination will consist of two papers:
- Paper 1: For candidates aiming to teach Classes 9 and 10.
- Paper 2: For candidates aiming to teach Classes 11 and 12.
Each paper will feature 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs):
- 100 questions from the selected subject
- 50 questions on teaching aptitude and general knowledge
Each question is worth one mark, and there will be no negative marking. The total duration for the exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Eligibility Criteria and Age Relaxation
BSEB has updated the eligibility criteria to widen the applicant pool:
- General category: Minimum 50% marks required
- OBC: Minimum 45.5% marks required
- EBC: Minimum 42.5% marks required
- SC, ST, Women, and PwD candidates: Minimum 40% marks required
Additionally, the upper age limit has been relaxed:
- General candidates: 5 years relaxation
- PwD candidates: 10 years relaxation
This inclusive approach is anticipated to attract more applications, especially from women, backward classes, and differently-abled individuals.
Significance of Bihar STET 2025
The Bihar STET 2025 is more than just an eligibility test; it represents a pathway for many candidates to secure a stable teaching position. With the lifetime certificate validity and its connection to the upcoming BPSC TRE-4 recruitment, this year's exam holds substantial importance.
Candidates are encouraged to complete their registration well ahead of the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical difficulties. Strategic preparation for the computer-based test, focusing on both subject knowledge and teaching aptitude, will be crucial for success.
