Bihar STET Eligibility 2026: Check Age Limit & Qualifications

Q: Ques: What is the maximum age limit for general male candidates under Bihar STET Eligibility 2026?

Ans: For general (unreserved) category male candidates, the maximum age limit under Bihar STET Eligibility 2026 is 37 years.

Q: Ques: Is a B.Ed required for all subjects under Bihar STET 2026?

Ans: Not for all. Most subjects require B.Ed except for specific cases like Computer Science, where other qualifications such as B.Tech, M.Sc, MCA etc. may be acceptable without B.Ed.

Q: Ques: Is Nationality a requirement under Bihar STET 2026?

Ans: Yes. Candidates must be Indian citizens, and residence in Bihar is typically required or beneficial when applying under Bihar STET 2026.

Q: Ques: Is there any lower qualification (below Bachelor’s) accepted for any subject under Bihar STET 2026?

Ans: Generally not. Almost all subjects require at least a Bachelor’s degree with specified percentage marks. Diplomas or certificates alone are not sufficient except where specifically provided (e.g. in special cases or special education).

Q: Ques: Is there any validity period for the eligibility certificate issued after Bihar STET Eligibility 2026?

Ans: Yes. Once a candidate clears Bihar STET, they get a lifetime validity certificate which continues to attest eligibility to teach in Bihar for the relevant level (Secondary / Higher Secondary) per eligibility norms.

Anshika

Feb 5, 2026

Bihar STET Eligibility Criteria 2026 contains the fundamental requirements for candidates aspiring to teach at secondary and higher secondary levels. Applicants must be Indian citizens and at least 21 years of age to apply. In terms of qualifications, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with at least 50% marks, along with a B.Ed., is required. For specific technical subjects such as Computer Science, equivalent professional degrees like B.Tech, M.Sc, or MCA are considered. The above-mentioned criteria are essential for the candidates, as not fulfilling them will make them ineligible for Bihar STET 2026.

Bihar STET Age Limit 2026

The minimum age for being eligible to apply for Bihar STET 2026 is 21 years. The maximum age limit for candidates is based on different categories. The details are mentioned in the table below:

Category	Maximum Age (as of 01.08.2026)
Unreserved Male	37 years
Unreserved Female	40 years
Backward Class (BC)	40 years
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)	40 years
Scheduled Caste (SC)	42 years
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	42 years

Age Relaxation Rules:

Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Eligible for up to 10 years’ relaxation, but not exceeding 40 years as per the latest government resolution.
Ex-Servicemen: Allowed an extension of 3 years beyond the prescribed limit. The time served in defense services is also considered, but the total age must not be above 57 years.
Trained Candidates: As per 2024 rules, trained applicants from all categories are entitled to relaxation up to 40 years.

Bihar STET Educational Qualification 2026

Candidates applying for Bihar STET 2026 are required to meet specific educational qualifications for Paper 1 (Secondary) and Paper 2 (Higher Secondary). Bihar STET 2026 educational qualification requirements are mentioned in detail in the tables below:

Bihar STET Educational Qualification 2026 for Paper 1 (Secondary Level):

Subject Group	Subject	Qualification
General Subjects	Hindii	At least 50% marks in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized university. OR, Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent. At least 45% marks in Postgraduate (or its equivalent) in the subject or equivalent. Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree with a minimum of 45% marks in the subject from a recognized university or equivalent. Permission to start training under regulations 2002 and 2007 of the NCTE.
	Urdu
	Bengali
	Maithili
	Sanskrit
	Arabic
	Persian
	Bhojpuri
	English
	Maths
	Science
	Social Science
Physical Education		A Bachelor's degree in Physical Education with 50 percent marks in Physical Education as an optional subject, OR, A Bachelor's degree in Physical Education with 45 percent marks, OR, A Bachelor's degree with a 3-year duration in Physical Education i.e., B.P.Ed. course, OR, A Bachelor's degree with a first, second, or third-place ranking in inter-collegiate sports/games competitions, holder of an 'C' certificate of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), OR, Bachelor's degree with a one-year training program in subjects like Sports Science, Sports Management, Sports Coaching, Yoga, Olympic Education, Sports Journalism, etc.
Music		Minimum 50% marks in Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university or institution in Music education.
Fine Arts		Minimum 50% marks in Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university or institution in Fine Arts education.
Dance		Minimum 50% marks in Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution/university in Dance education.
Teachers in state, middle and high schools for students with special needs under inclusive education such as: Orthopedic impairment, Total blindness, Deafness, Low vision, Speech and Language Disability Intellectual disability, Autism spectrum disorder, Specific learning disability Multiple disabilities		A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50 percent marks and Bachelor's in Education (B.Ed.) in Special Education with a valid C.R.R. number from the Rehabilitation Council of India.

Bihar STET Educational Qualification 2026 for Paper 2 (Higher Secondary Level):

Subject Name	Qualification
Hindi	In the concerned subject, at least 50% marks in graduation/post-graduation from any recognized university and a B.Ed. degree from a recognized institution in education (B.Ed./B.Ed. Special). OR, Graduation with at least 45% marks (including its equivalent) from any recognized university,OR, At least 55% marks or equivalent grade in post-graduation with B.Ed. degree in the relevant subject and a three-year integrated B.Ed./M.Ed. (B.Ed.-M.Ed.) degree.
Urdu
English
Sanskrit
Bengali
Maithili
Magahi
Arabic
Persian
Bhojpuri
Pali
Prakrit
Mathematics
Physical Science
Life Science
Social Science
Computer Science
Music
Arts
Political Science
Psychology
Philosophy
Economics
Geography
Home Science
Environmental Science
Commerce	A minimum of 50% marks along with a degree from a recognized university in the subject of Commerce, or equivalent.
Computer	A minimum of 50% marks in the following subject group from a recognized university/institution in Computer Science. Master's degree or equivalent from a recognized university or institution in Computer Science. B.E. or B.Tech. (Computer Science / IT) or equivalent from a recognized university or institution recognized by the Government of India. M.Sc. or equivalent from a recognized university or institution in Computer Science or equivalent. Note: Qualification of B.Ed. is not mandatory for candidates with Computer Science subject.
Agriculture	A minimum of 50% marks along with a degree in Agriculture / Horticulture from a recognized university.
Music	A postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification in Music Education from a recognized university or a recognized board / institution with a minimum of 50% marks.

Bihar STET Eligibility Criteria 2026 requires candidates to be at least 21 years old, with maximum limits of 37 years for unreserved men, 40 years for women, BC and EBC, and 42 years for SC/ST. Educational qualifications demand 50% marks in relevant degrees, alongside a B.Ed for most subjects.

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Bihar STET Mock Test	Bihar STET Previous Year Papers	Bihar STET News

Bihar STET Eligibility 2026 FAQs

Ques: What is the maximum age limit for general male candidates under Bihar STET Eligibility 2026?

Ans: For general (unreserved) category male candidates, the maximum age limit under Bihar STET Eligibility 2026 is 37 years.

Ques: Is a B.Ed required for all subjects under Bihar STET 2026?

Ans: Not for all. Most subjects require B.Ed except for specific cases like Computer Science, where other qualifications such as B.Tech, M.Sc, MCA etc. may be acceptable without B.Ed.

Ques: Is Nationality a requirement under Bihar STET 2026?

Ans: Yes. Candidates must be Indian citizens, and residence in Bihar is typically required or beneficial when applying under Bihar STET 2026.

Ques: Is there any lower qualification (below Bachelor’s) accepted for any subject under Bihar STET 2026?

Ans: Generally not. Almost all subjects require at least a Bachelor’s degree with specified percentage marks. Diplomas or certificates alone are not sufficient except where specifically provided (e.g. in special cases or special education).

Ques: Is there any validity period for the eligibility certificate issued after Bihar STET Eligibility 2026?

Ans: Yes. Once a candidate clears Bihar STET, they get a lifetime validity certificate which continues to attest eligibility to teach in Bihar for the relevant level (Secondary / Higher Secondary) per eligibility norms.