Bihar Librarian Eligibility Test 2026: BSEB Announces Notification for SLET

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the notification for the School Librarian Eligibility Test (SLET) 2026. The official application process is scheduled to begin on October 1, 2026, and will conclude on October 21, 2026. Candidates can apply through the designated portal at sletregistration.cbrt.co.in.

Important Clarification on Recruitment

It is essential to note that this announcement is not a direct recruitment advertisement. Instead, it is a state eligibility test. Clearing this test qualifies candidates to apply for school librarian positions when subsequent recruitment notifications are issued. While various media reports suggest approximately 5,800 vacancies, the official notification does not state a final vacancy count. District-wise and category-wise breakdowns will be announced in future recruitment drives.

Eligibility Criteria and Age Limits

Applicants must be Indian citizens and residents of Bihar.

• Educational Qualification: Candidates require a Bachelor's degree in Library Science from a recognized university with a minimum of 45% marks. Reserved category, female, and disabled candidates receive a 5% relaxation, bringing the minimum required marks to 40% for eligible local residents.
• Age Limit: The minimum age is set at 21 years as of August 1, 2026. Maximum age caps vary by category: 37 years for general male candidates, 40 years for general female, BC, and EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC and ST candidates. An additional 10-year relaxation is indicated under specific rules.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The examination will be computer-based, featuring 150 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 150 marks. Candidates will be allotted 150 minutes (2.5 hours) to complete the test.

• Library Science: Carries 100 marks based on graduation-level curriculum.
• General Knowledge: Carries 50 marks.
• Marking Scheme: Each question carries 1 mark with no negative marking for incorrect answers.
• Qualifying Marks: General category candidates must score at least 50%, while SC, ST, disabled, and female candidates need 40% to pass. Normalization procedures may apply if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts.

Application Fee and Verification

Application fees are reported as Rs. 960 for General, EWS, BC, and EBC candidates, and Rs. 760 for SC, ST, and disabled candidates, payable online via net banking or cards. Applicants should independently verify all guidelines, updates, and official fee structures directly on the official BSEB portal before submitting their forms.