The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is set to begin the registration process for the School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 from October 1, 2026. Candidates interested in becoming eligible for school librarian posts in Bihar can submit their applications through the designated portal, sletregistration.cbrt.co.in.

The online application window will remain open until October 21, 2026. BSEB has not yet announced the exact examination date or application fee. Candidates should regularly check the official portal for further updates regarding the test schedule and application process.
Candidates should keep the following dates in mind while planning their applications:
| Event | Date |
| Registration starts | October 1, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | October 21, 2026 |
| Examination date | To be announced |
| Application fee | To be announced |
| Mode of application | Online |
The School Librarian Eligibility Test is intended for candidates seeking eligibility for school librarian positions in Bihar. The number of vacancies to be filled through subsequent recruitment has not been specified in the available examination details.
To appear for the examination, candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational and residency requirements. Applicants should be residents of Bihar and must have completed a graduation degree with at least 45% marks from a recognised university.
In addition, candidates are required to hold a Bachelor's degree in Library Science, such as B.Lib or B.Lib.I.Sc., from a recognised university. A relaxation of five percentage points in the graduation marks requirement is available for eligible categories.
The minimum age prescribed for applicants is 21 years. The examination notification also provides for a 10-year relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates should check the detailed notification for the applicable age cut-off and category-specific provisions.
The School Librarian Eligibility Test will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The question paper will contain 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks.
Candidates will get 150 minutes, or two hours and 30 minutes, to complete the examination. The paper will assess candidates primarily on Library Science and General Knowledge.
| Examination Feature | Details |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Question type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total questions | 150 |
| Total marks | 150 |
| Duration | 150 Minutes |
| Negative marking | No |
The Library Science section will cover topics based on the prescribed bachelor's-level Library Science syllabus.
BSEB has prescribed different minimum qualifying standards for candidates belonging to different categories.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
| General | 50% |
| BC | 45.5% |
| EBC | 42.5% |
| SC/ST | 40% |
| PwD | 40% |
| Women | 40% |
Candidates who obtain the required qualifying percentage will be considered eligible for the subsequent recruitment process, subject to the rules applicable to school librarian appointments.
Once registration opens, candidates can complete the application through the designated online portal. The process will require applicants to register, provide personal and educational information, upload the required documents and complete the submission procedure.
Before submitting the form, candidates should carefully check all details and ensure that the information matches their certificates and official records. A copy of the completed application should also be retained for future reference.
The Bihar Librarian Exam 2026 registration will begin on October 1 and close on October 21, 2026. Candidates should monitor the official BSEB and registration portals for the examination date, application fee and any additional instructions.