Latest update (24 October 2026): The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) opened applications for the School Librarian Eligibility Test (SLET) 2026 on 1 October 2026. The notice (P.R. No. 221/2026) was published on 28 September 2026. The original last date was 21 October 2026. One source reports that BSEB extended the last date to 31 October 2026, but we could not confirm this from the BSEB site. Check the official site before you rely on either date. The exam date is not given in the notice. One site shows 19 November to 10 December 2026, which is unconfirmed.
Bihar SLET 2026 is an eligibility test for school librarian posts in Bihar. It is not a job vacancy. If you pass, you get an eligibility certificate that you may need for future librarian recruitment. The application last date was 21 October, and an extension to 31 October is reported. Check the portal today.
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notice published | 28 September 2026 | Confirmed (one site says 27 September) |
| Application and fee start | 1 October 2026 | Confirmed |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 21 October 2026 | Confirmed (original) |
| Extended last date | 31 October 2026 | Tentative. One source reports it. Verify on the BSEB site |
| Age cut-off date | 1 August 2026 | Confirmed (as reported) |
| Exam date | Not announced. One site shows 19 November to 10 December 2026 | Tentative |
| Admit card | Not announced | Tentative |
| Result | Not announced | Tentative |
Eligibility
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in Library Science (or Library and Information Science) from a recognised university, as reported. Check the notice for the exact degree and marks.
- Age (as on 1 August 2026): Reported as 21 years minimum, and a maximum of 37 (General), 40 or 42 depending on category. Confirm in the notice.
- Rules: The test is linked to the Bihar School Librarian Rules, 2025, as reported.
The notice has the final conditions. Check the official notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / BC / EBC | Rs 960 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs 760 |
These are the reported amounts. Confirm them in the notice before you pay.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Reported CBT pattern:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total questions | 150 |
| Sections | Library Science (100 questions) and General Knowledge (50 questions) |
| Time | 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) |
| Negative marking | None, as reported |
| Qualifying marks | About 50%, as reported |
If the CBT runs in more than one session, the results may be normalised. We could not confirm the full syllabus. Check the official notification for the syllabus and marking rules.
How to Apply
- Open the BSEB website, biharboardonline.org, and find the SLET 2026 notice.
- Go to the registration portal, sletregistration.cbrt.co.in.
- Register with your mobile number and email.
- Fill in your personal, education and category details.
- Upload your photo and signature in the size asked.
- Pay the fee online.
- Check all details. They are treated as final after you submit.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Use only the official link. Do not pay any agent.
Documents Required
- Photo and signature
- Aadhaar card or other photo ID
- 10th certificate (date of birth)
- Library Science degree and marksheets
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Bihar domicile certificate (if you claim a benefit)
Admit Card, Result and Next Steps
- BSEB will announce the exam date and admit card on its website. Neither is out yet.
- Passing gives you an eligibility certificate. It does not give a job.
- A separate recruitment notice is needed for librarian posts.
- Keep the SLET certificate safe for future applications.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Treating SLET as a job vacancy. It is an eligibility test.
- Missing the last date. Check whether the 31 October extension is on the portal.
- Applying with a degree that is not in Library Science.
- Entering wrong details. They are final after submission.
- Believing exam date posts from unofficial sites. The notice does not give a date.
- Using a fake website to pay the fee.
Preparation Tips
- Revise Library Science topics: classification, cataloguing, library management and information services.
- Learn the Bihar school library context and the School Librarian Rules.
- Study general knowledge and Bihar current affairs for the 50-question section.
- Practise 150-question mock tests in 150 minutes.
- Revise your weak sections in the last week.
FAQs
1. What is Bihar SLET 2026? It is the BSEB eligibility test for school librarians in Bihar.
2. Is it a recruitment? No. It is an eligibility test. No vacancies are announced.
3. What is the last date to apply? The original date was 21 October 2026. An extension to 31 October is reported. Check the portal.
4. What is the fee? Rs 960 for General/BC/EBC and Rs 760 for SC/ST/PwD, as reported.
5. What is the qualification? A degree in Library Science from a recognised university, as reported.
6. What is the exam pattern? A 150-question CBT of 150 minutes, with 100 Library Science and 50 General Knowledge questions, as reported.
7. Is there negative marking? Reported as none. Confirm in the notice.
8. When is the exam? The notice does not give a date. Wait for BSEB.
9. Where do I apply? On the BSEB SLET registration portal, via the official BSEB site.
10. What do I get if I pass? An eligibility certificate for school librarian recruitment.
Official Links
- BSEB: biharboardonline.org
- SLET registration portal: sletregistration.cbrt.co.in
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Final Words
Bihar SLET 2026 is the first step for Library Science graduates who want a school librarian career in Bihar. Check the portal for the last date today and apply early. We will update this page with the exam date and admit card.
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Disclaimer
Brinto.in is an independent website. It is not affiliated with BSEB, any board or any government body. Details can change. Always check the official notice before you apply.
Last updated: 24 October 2026. Sources: BSEB notice P.R. 221/2026. Cross-checked with news and exam websites.
