Bihar STET 2026 Paper 1 & 2 Detailed Syllabus - Complete Guide

Bihar STET 2026 Paper 1 & Paper 2 Detailed Syllabus

Bihar STET (State Teacher Eligibility Test) Bihar mein government teacher banne ka gateway hai. BSEB (Bihar School Examination Board) ye exam conduct karta hai. Paper 1 Class 9-10 ke teachers ke liye hai aur Paper 2 Class 11-12 ke teachers ke liye.

Is page pe tumhe STET 2026 ka complete syllabus milega - Paper 1 aur Paper 2 dono ka, subject-wise detailed breakdown ke saath.

Quick Info

Detail	Information
Exam Name	Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026
Conducting Body	Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
Paper 1	For Class 9-10 Teacher (Secondary)
Paper 2	For Class 11-12 Teacher (Senior Secondary)
Total Marks	150 (each paper)
Total Questions	150 (each paper)
Duration	2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 minutes)
Type	Objective (MCQ)
Negative Marking	No
Qualifying Marks	General: 50%, OBC: 45%, SC/ST: 40%
Paper 1 Qualification	Graduation + B.Ed
Paper 2 Qualification	Post-Graduation (Master's Degree) + B.Ed
Official Website	biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in

Exam Pattern Overview

Paper 1 (Secondary Level: Class 9-10)

Section	Subject	Marks	Questions
I	Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
II	Language I (Hindi/Urdu/Bengali)	30	30
III	Language II (English/Hindi/Urdu)	30	30
IV	Subject-specific (Maths/Science/Social Science/Language)	60	60
Total	-	150	150

Paper 2 (Senior Secondary Level: Class 11-12)

Section	Subject	Marks	Questions
I	Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
II	Language I (Hindi/Urdu/Bengali)	30	30
III	Language II (English/Hindi/Urdu)	30	30
IV	Mathematics & Science OR Social Science	60	60
Total	-	150	150

Important Notes:

• Koi negative marking nahi hai
• 150 minutes mein 150 questions = 1 minute per question
• Qualifying marks: General 50% (75/150), OBC 45% (67-68/150), SC/ST 40% (60/150)
• Section IV mein subject-specific questions - jis subject ke teacher banna hai wo choose karo

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Paper 1 Detailed Syllabus (Class 9-10 Teachers)

Section I: Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Marks)

Child Development (15 Questions Expected)

Topic	Sub-topics
Growth & Development	Concept, principles, factors affecting development
Cognitive Development	Piaget ke stages (Sensorimotor, Pre-operational, Concrete, Formal)
Moral Development	Kohlberg ke stages (Pre-conventional, Conventional, Post-conventional)
Social Development	Socialization, agents, peer influence, Vygotsky (ZPD)
Emotional Development	Emotional intelligence, self-regulation, Howard Gardner (MI)
Language Development	Stages, Chomsky's LAD, bilingualism
Theories of Learning	Behaviorism (Pavlov, Skinner), Constructivism, Bruner
Intelligence	Types (IQ, EQ, MI), measurement, Gardner, Sternberg
Individual Differences	Heredity vs environment, personality

Pedagogy (15 Questions Expected)

Topic	Sub-topics
Teaching-Learning Process	Methods, approaches, activity-based learning
Inclusive Education	Disabilities (physical, learning), CWSN
Assessment & Evaluation	Formative, Summative, CCE, grading system
NCF 2005	Key recommendations, child-centered education
NEP 2020	5+3+3+4 structure, mother tongue, multidisciplinary approach
Motivation	Intrinsic, extrinsic, Maslow's hierarchy
Learning Difficulties	Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, ADHD - identification & support
Classroom Management	Techniques, discipline, positive environment
Gender & Caste Issues	Stereotypes, inclusive classroom, social justice
Right to Education	RTE Act 2009, key provisions

Section II: Language I - Hindi (30 Marks)

Topic	Expected Questions
Gadyansh (Prose Comprehension)	8-10
Padyansh (Poetry Comprehension)	5-6
Vyakaran (Grammar)	8-10 (Sandhi, Samas, Vilom, Paryayvachi, Muhavare, Vakya Shuddhi)
Language Pedagogy	8-10 (Hindi teaching methods, assessment, error analysis, multi-lingual classrooms)

Section III: Language II - English (30 Marks)

Topic	Expected Questions
Comprehension (Prose)	8-10
Comprehension (Poetry)	4-5
Grammar	8-10 (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Voice, Narration)
Language Pedagogy	8-10 (Teaching English as L2, Communicative approach, reading/writing skills, assessment)

Section IV: Subject-specific (60 Marks)

Mathematics Option (60 Marks)

Content (30 Questions - Class 9-10 Level):

Topic	Sub-topics
Number System	Real numbers, rational & irrational, surds
Algebra	Polynomials, linear equations, quadratic equations
Geometry	Triangles (congruence, similarity), circles, constructions
Coordinate Geometry	Distance formula, section formula, area of triangle
Trigonometry	Basic ratios, standard angles, identities, heights & distances
Mensuration	Area & perimeter 2D; volume & surface area 3D
Statistics & Probability	Mean, median, mode, probability basics
Commercial Mathematics	SI, CI, profit-loss, discount, tax

Pedagogy (30 Questions): Nature of Mathematics, activity-based teaching, problem-solving (Polya's approach), errors & misconceptions, formative assessment, NCF 2005 on Maths ("Mathematization of child's thinking"), ICT integration

Science Option (60 Marks)

Content (30 Questions - Class 9-10 Level):

Subject	Topics
Physics	Force & motion, light (reflection, refraction), sound, electricity & magnetism, heat
Chemistry	Matter, acids-bases-salts, chemical reactions, periodic table, carbon compounds
Biology	Cell structure, human body systems, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, ecology, diseases

Pedagogy (30 Questions): Science teaching methods, experiments, NCF recommendations, assessment

Social Science Option (60 Marks)

Content (30 Questions): History (Ancient to Modern India), Geography (Indian & Bihar), Political Science (Democracy, Constitution, Government), Economics (Indian Economy, Agriculture, Globalization, Consumer Rights)

Pedagogy (30 Questions): Discussion, project & field trip methods, CCE, NCF 2005, ICT resources

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Paper 2 Detailed Syllabus (Class 11-12 Teachers)

Section I: Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Marks)

Same as Paper 1 CDP but with additional senior secondary focus (16-18 age group):

Extra Topics	Details
Adolescent Development	Physical, emotional, social changes
Identity Crisis	Erikson's stages (Identity vs Role Confusion)
Peer Pressure	Impact, positive/negative influence
Career Guidance	Vocational guidance, aptitude tests
Higher Order Thinking	Bloom's Taxonomy (Remember → Create)

Section II & III: Languages (30 + 30 Marks)

Same structure as Paper 1 but Class 11-12 level content aur pedagogy.

Section IV: Mathematics & Science (60 Marks) - Option A

Mathematics (30 Marks - Class 11-12 Level)

Number System, Algebra (expressions, equations, polynomials), Geometry (lines, angles, triangles, circles), Mensuration (2D & 3D), Statistics & Probability, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Commercial Mathematics + Pedagogy (15 marks)

Science (30 Marks - Class 11-12 Level)

Subject	Topics
Physics	Force & motion, light, sound, electricity & magnetism, heat
Chemistry	Matter, acids-bases-salts, chemical reactions, periodic table, carbon compounds
Biology	Cell structure, human body systems, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, ecology, diseases
Environment	Ecosystems, food chain, pollution, conservation, biodiversity

• Pedagogy (15 marks)

Section IV: Social Science (60 Marks) - Option B

Subject	Marks	Topics
History	15	Ancient, Medieval, Modern India + World History (French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, World Wars)
Geography	15	Physical, Indian, Bihar & World Geography
Political Science	10	Democracy, Constitution, Government, Panchayati Raj
Economics	10	Indian Economy, Agriculture, Globalization, Consumer Rights
Pedagogy	10	Teaching methods (discussion, project, field trip), CCE, NCF 2005

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FAQs

Q: Paper 1 aur Paper 2 dono de sakte hain?

Haan, dono papers de sakte ho agar eligibility meet karte ho. Paper 1 ke liye Graduation + B.Ed chahiye, Paper 2 ke liye Post-Graduation + B.Ed chahiye. Dono papers alag din hote hain.

Q: STET pass karne ke baad direct job milti hai?

Nahi, STET eligibility certificate hai. Iske baad teacher niyojan (recruitment) ke liye separately apply karna padta hai. STET marks + academic marks se merit banti hai.

Q: Qualifying marks kitne hain?

General: 50% (75/150), OBC: 45% (67-68/150), SC/ST: 40% (60/150). Ye minimum marks hain - competition mein isse zyada chahiye actual selection ke liye.

Q: STET certificate ki validity kitni hai?

Usually 7 years ki validity hoti hai. Validity khatam hone ke baad dubara exam dena padta hai. Notification mein exact validity confirm hogi.

Q: Hindi medium se prepare karna sahi hai?

Bilkul sahi hai. STET ka paper bilingual hota hai (Hindi + English). Bihar mein Hindi medium teachers ki demand zyada hai. Apni comfortable language mein prepare karo.

Q: CDP section ke liye kya padhu?

Arihant ya Kiran ki CDP book sufficient hai. Uske saath NCF 2005 summary, NEP 2020 highlights, aur RTE Act key provisions padh lo. Piaget, Vygotsky, Bloom ke theories directly poochhe jaate hain.

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