BSEB STET Application 2025: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has opened the application window for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online via the official portal at bsebstet.org, or alternatively through secondary.biharboardonline.com and biharboardonline.com. Applicants should keep in mind that the deadline to apply is September 27, 2025. The STET 2025 will consist of two papers: Paper I for Secondary level and Paper II for Senior Secondary level.
For Bihar STET 2025, candidates aiming for secondary-level teaching roles must hold a BEd along with a graduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant subject, securing at least 50 per cent marks. Alternatively, individuals with integrated degrees such as BA-BEd or BSc-BEd are also eligible.
For higher secondary-level positions, applicants must possess a postgraduate degree and a BEd, both with a minimum of 50 per cent marks. The upper age limit for applying is 37 years, with relaxations provided—three years for women, Backward Classes (BC), and Most Backward Classes (MBC); five years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST); and ten years for candidates with disabilities (Divyang).
Application fees
For Bihar STET 2025, the application fee varies by category. Candidates from General, EWS, and BC categories are required to pay Rs 960 for either Paper I or Paper II, and Rs 1,440 for both papers. Those belonging to the SC and ST categories need to pay Rs 760 for a single paper and Rs 1,140 for both. The fee can be conveniently paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
How to apply
To apply for Bihar STET 2025, candidates need to follow a three-step process.
Step 1: Candidates must register on the official website by providing basic details like name, mobile number, and email address.
Step 2: An OTP will be generated to help create a user ID and password. Next, upon logging in, some fields will be auto-filled, and applicants must carefully complete the remaining sections with accurate educational and personal information.
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Step 3: A recent colour photograph with a white background must also be uploaded. In the final step, candidates are required to pay the application fee online based on their category and upload all necessary documents, including certificates and mark sheets for Class 10, Class 12, graduation, post-graduation, and BEd.
Step 4: Once the form is filled out, it should be previewed, saved, and printed for future reference. It’s important to securely store the user ID and password for subsequent use.
As part of the application process, candidates must upload self-attested copies of essential documents, including certificates and mark sheets for Class 10 (as proof of date of birth), Class 12, graduation, post-graduation, and BEd. Additionally, any other relevant educational qualifications, a residential certificate issued by the competent authority, and a caste certificate for SC/ST candidates must be submitted.
