BSEB School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026: Apply Online 1 to 21 October, Fee, Age, Exam Pattern

Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released Notice No. P.R. 221/2026 for the School Librarian Eligibility Test (Vidyalaya Pustakalayadhyaksh Patrata Pariksha) 2026. It is a computer based test of 150 marks for Library Science graduates who live in Bihar. Online forms will be accepted from 1 October 2026 (afternoon) to 21 October 2026 on https://sletregistration.cbrt.co.in. The fee is Rs 960 for General/BC/EBC and Rs 760 for SC/ST/PwD.

BSEB School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 – Highlights

About the Exam

The test is being held on the directions of the Director, Secondary Education, Education Department, Bihar (letter No. 09/B.V.P.S.-05/2025-533 dated 23.09.2025) and the Secretary, Education Department, Bihar (letter No. 03/M.Shi./A-319/2026-1634 dated 01.09.2026). All candidates who pass will get a pass certificate. The notice does not mention any number of vacancies, because this is an eligibility test and not a direct recruitment.

Who Can Apply

Indian citizens who live in Bihar and hold the qualification prescribed by the Bihar School Librarian (Appointment, Transfer, Disciplinary Action and Service Conditions) Rules, 2025 can appear in the test.

Educational Qualification

• Graduation degree from a recognized University with minimum 45% marks. SC/ST/EBC/BC/PwD/Women and EWS candidates get 5% relaxation in minimum marks (only for residents of Bihar).
• Alim degree from Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University, Patna / Bihar State Madrasa Education Board, and Shastri degree from Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University, will be treated as equal to graduation.
• Graduation degree in Library Science from a recognized University.

Age Limit

Minimum age is 21 years as on 01.08.2026. Maximum age by category (as per GAD Resolution No. 294 dated 07.11.2016):

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• 10 years relaxation in maximum age as per Rule 4.1 (V) of the Bihar School Librarian Rules, 2025.
• PwD candidates: 10 years relaxation (GAD Resolution No. 962 dated 22.01.2021).
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years plus the period of service in defence (GAD Circular No. 5374 dated 02.04.2013), provided the actual age at the time of applying is not more than 57 years.

Application Fee

Pay online by Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. No other mode is accepted.

Exam Pattern

• All questions are multiple choice. Each question carries 1 mark.
• No negative marking.
• Duration: 150 minutes (2:30 hours), Computer Based Test.
• Syllabus: the Library Science graduation syllabus followed in recognized universities of the state.

Passing Marks

Normalization

If the CBT is held in more than one shift, results will be prepared using normalization, because the difficulty of papers can differ between shifts. Pass or fail will be decided on the normalized score, not the raw score. For example, a General candidate with a raw score of 76 and a normalized score of 74.90 will fail, because the pass mark is 75 (50% of 150). There is no negative marking, but many wrong answers can pull down the normalized score.

Documents Required (upload self-attested copies)

• Matric (10th) certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
• Inter (12th) certificate and mark sheet
• Graduation certificate and mark sheet
• Library Science certificate
• Residential certificate from the competent authority
• Caste certificate (SC/ST)
• Latest non-creamy layer certificate (EBC/BC). For married women claiming reservation, the caste/NCL certificate must follow the GAD, Bihar rules.
• Valid disability certificate in the prescribed format (if claimed)
• Ex-Servicemen certificate (for age relaxation)
• Colour photo: 80 KB to 200 KB, size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, recent, white or light background, face and eyes clearly visible, no cap or dark glasses
• Signature: 50 KB to 200 KB (do not sign in CAPITAL letters)

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Visit https://sletregistration.cbrt.co.in. Keep your own working email ID and mobile number ready.
2. Registration: fill in the basic details, click “Generate OTP”, enter the OTP and finish registration. User ID and password will come by SMS.
3. Form filling: log in and fill in your personal and educational details. You can download the form from the portal, fill it with a pen first and then enter the details online. Do not send the paper form to the Board.
4. Upload your photo, signature and documents.
5. Click “Preview”, check everything, correct errors and click “Save”. Be careful not to choose EBC instead of EWS.
6. Pay the fee online and download a hard copy of the form.
7. Only one application per candidate. After the admit card is issued, no correction will be allowed.
8. Helpline: +918047282787, email: bseb.support@cbrt.co.in.

Why You Should Apply

Library Science graduates in Bihar need this eligibility certificate for school librarian posts under the Bihar School Librarian Rules, 2025. Everyone who crosses the passing marks gets a pass certificate.

Preparation Tips

• Library Science carries 100 of the 150 marks – revise classification, cataloguing, reference service, library management and ICT in libraries.
• For General Knowledge, cover Bihar GK, current affairs and basic Indian polity and history.
• Answer carefully – wrong answers can lower your normalized score even without negative marking.
• Check your residential and caste certificates are valid before applying.

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FAQs – BSEB School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026

Q1. When can I apply?

From 1 October 2026 (afternoon) to 21 October 2026, online only.

Q2. What qualification is needed?

Graduation with at least 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved categories and women of Bihar) and a graduation degree in Library Science.

Q3. What is the exam fee?

Rs 960 for General/BC/EBC and Rs 760 for SC/ST/PwD.

Q4. What is the age limit?

Minimum 21 years. Maximum 37 years (UR male), 40 years (UR female, BC, EBC) and 42 years (SC/ST) as on 01.08.2026, with further relaxations as per rules.

Q5. What is the exam pattern?

150 MCQs of 1 mark each (100 Library Science + 50 General Knowledge), 150 minutes, no negative marking.

Q6. What are the passing marks?

50% for General, 45.5% for BC, 42.5% for EBC, and 40% for SC/ST, PwD and women.

Q7. Can candidates from other states apply?

No. The applicant must be a resident of Bihar.