BSEB School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 Registration Begins: Check Eligibility, Exam Pattern and Fee

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has started the registration process for the School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026. Candidates aspiring to qualify for school librarian positions in Bihar can now submit their applications through the designated portal, sletregistration.cbrt.co.in. The online application window opened on October 1, 2026, and will remain active until October 21, 2026.

The examination is being conducted as an eligibility test for candidates seeking school librarian eligibility in the state. The board has also specified the academic qualification, examination format, qualifying requirements and application fee for applicants.

BSEB School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026: Who Can Apply?

Candidates applying for the test are required to fulfil the prescribed educational and other eligibility conditions. Applicants should be residents of Bihar and must have the required graduation qualification along with a Bachelor's degree in Library Science from a recognised university, as prescribed by the board. The notification also provides relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks for eligible categories.

The minimum age prescribed for applicants is 21 years. BSEB has also announced a 10-year age relaxation for candidates across categories. Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the applicable age cut-off date and category-wise conditions.

BSEB SLET 2026 Exam Pattern

The Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The examination will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks, and candidates will have 150 minutes to complete the test.

The question paper will contain two sections:

Each question carries one mark and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The Library Science portion will form the larger component of the examination, while General Knowledge will account for the remaining 50 marks.

BSEB Librarian Eligibility Test 2026: Qualifying Marks

The notification specifies different minimum qualifying percentages for different categories. The qualifying threshold is 50% for General candidates, while the prescribed minimum is lower for BC, EBC, SC, ST, PwD and women candidates, as applicable.

Candidates should check the official notification for the exact category-wise qualifying requirement before beginning their examination preparation.

BSEB School Librarian Test 2026: Application Fee

The application fee is ₹960 for General, Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class candidates. Candidates belonging to SC and ST categories are required to pay ₹760, while PwD candidates are charged the same ₹760 fee. The examination fee has to be paid through the online application system.

How to Apply for BSEB School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026

Eligible candidates can complete the registration process online by following these steps:

1. Visit sletregistration.cbrt.co.in.

2. Open the registration link for the BSEB School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026.

3. Complete the initial registration using the required details.

4. Log in and fill out the application form.

5. Enter personal, educational and other required information.

6. Upload the prescribed documents, photograph and signature.

7. Pay the applicable examination fee online.

8. Review the application carefully before submitting it.

9. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

10. Keep a printed copy of the submitted application for future reference.

BSEB SLET 2026 Important Dates

BSEB has not yet announced the examination date. Candidates should regularly visit the official registration portal for updates regarding the admit card, examination schedule and other instructions.

The BSEB School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 gives eligible candidates an opportunity to obtain the prescribed eligibility certification for school librarian positions in Bihar. Applicants should complete the registration within the deadline and carefully verify their eligibility and application details before final submission.