Age Limit
21–42 Years
As on 01 Aug 2026
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BSEB
Bihar School Examination Board
BSEB Librarian Eligibility Test 2026
Bihar School Examination Board is conducting the School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 for eligible Bihar-resident candidates. Online applications are open from 1 October to 21 October 2026. The CBT carries 150 marks with no negative marking.
Age Limit
21–42 Years
As on 01 Aug 2026
Application Dates
1 Oct – 21 Oct 2026
Closes 11:59 PM IST
Job Location
BR
Application Mode
Online
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with at least 45% marks, plus a Bachelor's Degree in Library Science from a recognized University. A 5% relaxation in the minimum graduation marks is available to specified Bihar-resident reserved categories, PwD, women and EWS candidates.
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Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Conducting Body | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) |
Examination | School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 |
Purpose | Eligibility examination for School Librarian appointment eligibility under Bihar School Librarian service rules. |
Advertisement / Notice No. | Not clearly specified in the uploaded notice |
Application Mode | Online |
Application Portal | https://sletregistration.cbrt.co.in |
State | Bihar |
Current Status | Application Open |
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Online Application Start | 1 October 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 21 October 2026 |
Fee Payment Last Date | 21 October 2026 |
Correction | Candidates may correct application details before the final application deadline; no separate correction window is specified. |
Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General / BC / EBC | Rs. 960 |
SC / ST / PwD | Rs. 760 |
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
Citizenship / Residence | Candidate must be an Indian citizen and a resident of Bihar |
Graduation | Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with at least 45% marks. |
Marks Relaxation | 5 percentage-point relaxation in the minimum graduation marks for Bihar-resident SC, ST, EBC, BC, PwD, Women and EWS candidates. |
Library Science Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Library Science from a recognized University |
Equivalent Graduation | Alim degree from the specified Bihar institutions and Shastri degree from Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University are treated as equivalent to graduation as stated in the notice. |
Category | Maximum Age as on 01.08.2026 |
|---|---|
Minimum Age for all candidates | 21 years |
Unreserved Male | 37 years |
Unreserved Female | 40 years |
BC Male / Female | 40 years |
EBC Male / Female | 40 years |
SC Male / Female | 42 years |
ST Male / Female | 42 years |
Additional Relaxation | Rule |
|---|---|
PwD | 10 years in upper age limit |
Ex-Servicemen | 3 years plus the period of defence service, subject to actual age not exceeding 57 years at the time of application. |
Special Rule Relaxation | The notice also provides 10 years' upper-age relaxation under Rule 4-1(T) of the Bihar School Librarian Rules, 2025, where applicable. |
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
Total Questions / Marks | 150 / 150 |
Marks per Question | 1 mark |
Negative Marking | No negative marking |
Duration | 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) |
Normalization | Normalization will be applied where the CBT is conducted in multiple shifts / dates. |
Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
Library Science | 100 |
General Knowledge | 50 |
Total | 150 |
Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
General | 50% |
BC | 45.5% |
EBC | 42.5% |
SC / ST | 40% |
PwD | 40% |
Women | 40% |
Where normalization is applied, qualifying status will be determined on the normalized score rather than the raw score.
Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
Class 10 Certificate & Mark Sheet | For date of birth proof |
Class 12 Certificate & Mark Sheet | Required |
Graduation Certificate & Mark Sheet | Required |
Library Science Certificate / Degree | Required |
Residence Certificate | Issued by competent authority |
SC / ST Certificate | If applicable |
Updated Non-Creamy Layer Certificate | For BC / EBC claim, if applicable |
PwD Certificate | If applicable |
Ex-Serviceman Certificate | For applicable age relaxation |
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Visit https://sletregistration.cbrt.co.in. |
2 | Register using a working email ID and mobile number and verify OTP. |
3 | Log in using the generated User ID and Password. |
4 | Complete personal and educational details. |
5 | Upload recent colour photograph and signature in the prescribed size. |
6 | Upload self-attested required certificates / documents. |
7 | Pay the fee online by Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. |
8 | Preview and correct details before final submission / before the last date. |
9 | Submit and retain a hard copy of the application. |
Check | Details |
|---|---|
Application Window | 1 October to 21 October 2026 |
Current Status | Application Open |
Minimum Qualification | Graduation + Bachelor's Degree in Library Science |
Minimum Graduation Marks | 45% (5% relaxation for specified Bihar-resident categories) |
Minimum Age | 21 years |
Maximum Base Age | 37-42 years depending on category |
Exam Mode | CBT |
Total Marks | 150 |
Negative Marking | None |
Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
The last date to submit the online application and examination fee is 21 October 2026.
Candidates need a Bachelor's Degree with the prescribed minimum marks and a Bachelor's Degree in Library Science from a recognized University.
No. There is no negative marking in the examination.
The examination carries 150 marks: 100 marks from Library Science and 50 marks from General Knowledge.
The CBT duration is 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes).
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