The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is scheduled to release the Bihar STET 2026 Dummy Admit Card on September 25, 2026, following the conclusion of online registrations on September 22, 2026. Candidates who applied for Secondary Teacher (Paper-I) or Senior Secondary Teacher (Paper-II) eligibility must log in to the official portal to review their application details. This provisional verification phase allows applicants to identify and rectify clerical errors in their profile details prior to the generation of official examination hall tickets.
The Recruitment Board has issued Bihar STET Dummy Admit Card 2026. Candidates can apply online until 22 September 2026. Total Vacancies: 9 Posts. Application Fee for General candidates is ₹ 960/-. Eligibility age criteria: 18 to 35 Years. Direct server links to apply, view merit list, and download syllabus PDF are available in the Direct Useful Links table below.
Exam Day Instructions & Entry Rules
1. Center gates close strictly 30 minutes before exam commencement. Late entry is never entertained.
2. The photograph on the admit card must clearly match your physical appearance; bring identical passport photos.
3. Aadhaar card printout should show full Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY); otherwise bring PAN or Voter ID as secondary proof.
4. Ensure passport photos strictly match official specs using our free Photo Resizer Tool, or check future recruitment eligibility with our Age Calculator.
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date 17 August 2026
- Online Apply Last Date 22 September 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment 22 September 2026
- Dummy Admit Card 25 September 2026 Available Soon
- Exam Date Notify Later
- Admit Card Before Exam
- Result Date Will Be Updated Here Soon
Application Fee & Payment
- General/ EWS/ BC/ EBC ₹ 960/- (Exempted)
- Other State (All Category) ₹ 960/- (Exempted)
- SC/ ST/ PWD ₹ 760/- (Exempted)
- General/ EWS/ BC/ EBC ₹ 1440/- (Exempted)
- Other State (All Category) ₹ 1440/- (Exempted)
- SC/ ST/ PWD ₹ 1140/- (Exempted)
Age Limit & Eligibility
- Age Calculated As On As on 01 August 2026
- Upper Age Relaxation As Per Government Norms
Total Vacancy Overview
Salary, Pay Scale & 7th CPC Allowances
Selected candidates for Bihar STET Dummy Admit Card 2026 receive remuneration as per the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix.
- Pay Matrix: As Per 7th Central / State Pay Commission Rules
- Basic Pay: Check official notification for exact basic scale
- Metro (X-City) In-Hand: Standard Government Pay with DA (50%), HRA & TA
- State/Town (Y/Z City): Standard Government Pay with DA (50%), HRA & TA
- Allowances Included: Dearness Allowance (DA 50%), HRA (9%-27%), Transport Allowance (TA), NPS Contribution & Medical
| Post Name / Cadre | Department | Total Posts | Educational Qualification Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bihar STET | General / Respective Cadre | For Secondary Teacher (Class 9–10, Paper-I), candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in the subject with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. degree. For Senior Secondary Teacher (Class 11–12, Paper-II), you need a Postgraduate degree in the subject with Second Division along with a B.Ed. degree (not required for Computer Science). Candidates belonging to SC/ST/EBC/BC/Divyang categories get 5% relaxation in marks. |
| Candidate Category | Permissible Age Relaxation | Mandatory Document / Verification Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer) | 3 Years | Must produce valid OBC-NCL certificate issued in prescribed format |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 Years | Applicable for all central and state reservations |
| PwBD / Divyangjan (General / Unreserved) | 10 Years | Minimum 40% permanent benchmark disability certificate needed |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years | Cumulative relaxation (10 yrs PwD + 3 yrs OBC) |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years | Cumulative relaxation (10 yrs PwD + 5 yrs SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 Years + Service Rendered | Deduction of military service from actual age |
| Stage / Paper | Subjects & Question Distribution | Total Marks / Questions | Duration & Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (Primary Level - Class 1 to 5) | Child Development & Pedagogy (30), Language I Hindi (30), Language II English/Urdu/Sanskrit (30), Mathematics (30), Environmental Studies (30) | 150 Questions / 150 Marks | 150 Minutes (2.5 Hours) No Negative Marking |
| Paper-II (Upper Primary - Class 6 to 8) | Child Pedagogy (30), Language I (30), Language II (30), Science & Mathematics OR Social Studies (60) | 150 Questions / 150 Marks | 150 Minutes (2.5 Hours) No Negative Marking |
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Download Admit Card
- Visit the Official Examination Portal: Navigate to the authorized portal of the conducting examination board.
- Access Admit Card Section: Click on the 'Download Admit Card / Hall Ticket' link on the home page notification marquee.
- Select Examination Link: Click on the active link for Bihar STET Dummy Admit Card 2026.
- Log In with Credentials: Enter your Registration ID / Application Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) or Password, along with the displayed Captcha code.
- Verify Exam Center & Shift Timings: Check your allotted examination date, shift, reporting time, and exact test venue address.
- Print Admit Card: Download and print 2 colored or clear black-and-white copies on A4 paper. Ensure the barcode and photograph are sharp and legible.
- Check Exam Day Instructions: Carefully read instructions regarding mandatory original Government Photo ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID) and passport photographs required at the test centre.
Mandatory Checklist: What to Carry to the Examination Center
| Apply Online Link | Apply Online |
| Bihar STET Official Website (Link 1) | Visit Website |
| Bihar STET Official Website (Link 2) | Visit Website |
| Official Portal / Organization Website | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (Candidate FAQs)
Bihar STET Dummy Admit Card 2026 — Comprehensive Guide & Key Details
Cadre Scope, Departmental Role & Notification Background
The Bihar Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test (STET) serves as the baseline eligibility benchmark conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) to credential educators for Secondary (Classes 9–10) and Senior Secondary (Classes 11–12) cadres across state government schools. Following the application window operating from August 17 to September 22, 2026, BSEB institutes the dummy admit card protocol. This provisional document acts as an open audit window, enabling registered candidates to verify raw data fields—including subject preferences, category allocations, personal identification details, and disability status—against official database entries before final exam scheduling.
Examination Scheme, Cutoff Benchmarks & Selection Criteria
The recruitment assessment tests domain competency and pedagogical aptitude via two distinct qualification papers. Paper-I caters to Secondary Teacher recruitment, requiring a relevant Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% aggregate marks alongside a B.Ed. qualification. Paper-II targets Senior Secondary teaching cadres, mandating a Master’s Degree in the specialized subject (Second Division minimum) and a B.Ed. credential (exempted for Computer Science disciplines). Candidates belonging to SC, ST, EBC, BC, and Divyang categories receive a 5% mark relaxation in essential eligibility thresholds. The examination is evaluated against standardized qualifying cutoffs: 50% for Unreserved, 45.5% for BC, 42.5% for EBC, and 40% for SC, ST, PWD, and Women candidates.
Candidate Action Plan & Verification Guidelines
Upon activation on September 25, 2026, candidates must access the BSEB portal using their registered Mobile Number and Password to download the Bihar STET Dummy Admit Card. Applicants must rigorously cross-check critical parameters, specifically their full name spelling, father's name, category tag (verifying BC/EBC/EWS alignment with current financial year records), gender, and chosen Paper/Subject combination. In the event of demographic or technical discrepancies, candidates must utilize the online correction link provided within the candidate portal before the designated deadline. Neglecting this review will result in identical errors mirroring onto the final hall ticket, potentially risking disqualification at the document verification stage.