Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna has released the detailed notification for the Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test (SLET / LET) 2026. This examination is conducted for candidates aspiring to become school librarians in Bihar. Online applications for BSEB LET 2026 will start from 01 October 2026 and the last date to apply and pay the fee is 21 October 2026. Admit card, exam date, answer key and result will be notified later. The age of candidates will be calculated as on 01 August 2026. Maximum age limit is 37 years for General Male, 40 years for General Female / BC / EBC candidates and 42 years for SC / ST candidates, with relaxation as per government rules for reserved categories, PwD and ex-servicemen. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Library Science with at least 45% marks from a recognized university (5% relaxation for reserved categories). The exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode with 150 multiple choice questions of 1 mark each (100 marks for Library Science and 50 marks for General Knowledge), total duration 150 minutes and no negative marking. Qualifying marks are 50% for General, 45.5% for BC, 42.5% for EBC and 40% for SC/ST/PwD/Women. Application fee is ₹960 for General/BC/EBC and ₹760 for ST/SC/PH payable through online modes. Candidates should keep ready documents such as photograph, signature, Aadhaar, educational certificates, caste/EWS/PwD certificates and domicile if required. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official registration portal.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start | 01 October 2026 |
| Form Apply Last Date | 21 October 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 21 October 2026 |
| Download Admit Card | Notify Later |
| Exam Date | Notify Later |
| Answer Key | Notify Later |
| Result Declared | Notify Later |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / BC / EBC | ₹960 |
| ST / SC / PH | ₹760 |
Candidates can pay the application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or other available online payment modes.
Age Limit
Age will be calculated as on 01 August 2026.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General Male | 37 Years |
| General Female / BC Male / EBC Male / Female | 40 Years |
| ST Male / SC Male / Female | 42 Years |
Age relaxation for reserved and special categories will be applicable as per rules. Additional age relaxation is available for PwD candidates and ex-servicemen as per government norms.
Eligibility Criteria
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science with minimum 45% marks from a recognized university |
| Relaxation | 5% relaxation in minimum marks for SC, ST, EBC, BC, PwD, Women and EWS candidates |
| Important Note | Only general graduation is not sufficient; Bachelor’s degree in Library Science is mandatory |
Selection Process
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 (1 mark each) |
| Library Science | 100 Marks |
| General Knowledge | 50 Marks |
| Duration | 150 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | No |
Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50% | 75 |
| BC | 45.5% | 68.25 |
| EBC | 42.5% | 63.75 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Divyang / Women | 40% | 60 |
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Forgot Password | Click Here |
| Download Notice | Click Here |
| Short Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q: When will the application for BSEB School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 start?
A: As per the notification, online application will start from 01 October 2026.
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: The last date for online application is 21 October 2026.
Q: In which mode will the examination be conducted?
A: The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
Q: What is the total marks of the examination?
A: The examination will be of total 150 marks.
Q: How much time will be given for the examination?
A: Candidates will get 150 minutes i.e. 2 hours 30 minutes.
Q: Is there negative marking in the examination?
A: No, there is no negative marking.
Q: Who can apply for BSEB Librarian Eligibility Test?
A: Candidates who have a Bachelor’s degree in Library Science from a recognized university as per the prescribed course are eligible. Final eligibility should be checked from the official notification.
Q: How much age relaxation is given in the age limit?
A: Special age relaxation of 10 years is mentioned for candidates of all categories.
Q: Where to apply online?
A: Online application can be done on the website sletregistration.cbrt.co.in.
Q: How to prepare for the examination?
A: Strengthen the concepts of Library Science along with MCQ practice, previous year questions and mock tests.