Bihar LET Notification 2026 Out, Apply Online From October 1

The Bihar School Examination Committee (BSEB) has announced the School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026, also known as the Vidyalaya Pustakalayadhyaksh Patrata Pariksha 2026. The examination has been announced through Advertisement No. PR 221/2026.

The Bihar LET 2026 is an eligibility examination for eligible Bihar residents holding a Bachelor's degree in Library Science. The test will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode and will carry a total of 150 marks.

The online application window will open on October 1, 2026, and candidates can submit their applications and examination fee up to October 21, 2026. The notice does not announce any vacancies, as the examination is meant to provide an eligibility certificate to qualifying candidates.

Bihar LET 2026 Overview

The key details of the Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 are provided below.

The test is governed by the Bihar School Librarian (Appointment, Transfer, Disciplinary Action and Service Conditions) Rules, 2025, along with directions issued by the Education Department, Government of Bihar.

Bihar LET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the prescribed eligibility requirements to appear for the School Librarian Eligibility Test.

Candidates must be Indian citizens and residents of Bihar. They should also possess a Bachelor's degree in Library Science from a recognised university with at least 45% marks or an equivalent grade, as prescribed under the Bihar School Librarian Rules, 2025.

A 5% relaxation in the minimum marks is available to reserved or special categories as mentioned in the notice.

The minimum age required is 21 years as on August 1, 2026.

Bihar LET 2026 Age Limit

The upper age limit varies according to the candidate's category and gender.

Bihar LET Age Relaxation

Persons with Disabilities are eligible for 10 years of relaxation in the upper age limit as per General Administration Department Resolution No. 962 dated January 22, 2021.

For ex-servicemen, the relaxation is 3 years plus the length of service rendered in the defence services, provided that the candidate's actual age at the time of application does not exceed 57 years.

The notice also contains additional age-relaxation provisions, including provisions for existing government employees under the 2025 Rules.

Bihar LET 2026 Exam Pattern

The Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test will be conducted as a single-stage CBT. There will be no interview.

The examination consists of two sections, with Library Science carrying the larger share of the total marks.

All questions will be objective-type multiple-choice questions. Each question carries 1 mark, and there is no negative marking.

The examination duration is 150 minutes, or 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Bihar LET 2026 Qualifying Marks

Candidates need to secure the prescribed minimum qualifying percentage in the examination. The qualifying marks are applied to the normalised score.

Since the CBT may be conducted in multiple sessions, BSEB will use a normalisation process to account for differences in question difficulty across sessions. The qualifying marks will be applied to the normalised score rather than the raw score.

Candidates who qualify the Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 will receive an eligibility certificate.

Bihar LET 2026 Application Process

Eligible candidates can complete their Bihar LET application through the online registration portal. The application process involves registration, form submission, document uploading and fee payment.

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the Bihar LET registration portal at sletregistration.cbrt.co.in.

2. Open the registration page and enter the required details.

3. Generate the OTP and receive the User ID and Password on the registered mobile number or email ID.

4. Log in using the provided credentials.

5. Enter the required personal and educational information.

6. Upload the recent colour photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.

7. Upload the required certificates and documents.

8. Use the Preview option to carefully check the complete application.

9. Pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

10. Submit the completed application.

11. Keep a printout of the confirmed application form and payment receipt for future reference.

Bihar LET 2026 Application Fee

The examination fee differs according to the candidate category.

Only online applications are accepted. Applications containing incomplete or incorrect information, as well as applications submitted without the examination fee, will be rejected. Candidates will not be allowed to raise a correction claim after the final submission of the form.

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