Bihar BSEB School Librarian Exam 2026: Apply Online
Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Announces School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026. This test is for candidates who wish to become school librarians in Bihar. Applications will be accepted online.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 01.10.2026 (Afternoon) |
| Online Application End Date | 21.10.2026 |
Vacancy Details
This recruitment is for the School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026. Specific vacancy numbers for the posts are not mentioned in the notification, but the test is being conducted to determine eligibility.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a citizen of India and a resident of Bihar.
- Must possess the qualifications/eligibility determined by the Bihar School Librarian (Appointment, Transfer, Disciplinary Action and Service Conditions) Rules, 2025.
- Must have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 45% marks from a recognized university. A 5% relaxation in the minimum marks is given to candidates from Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Extremely Backward Class/Backward Class/Divyang/Women and Economically Weaker Sections. This relaxation is only for residents of Bihar.
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Library Science from a recognized university.
- Degrees like Alim from Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University, Patna/Bihar State Madrasa Education Board, and Shastri from Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University will be considered equivalent to the final Bachelor's degree.
Age Limit
The age limit for appearing in the School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 is as follows, as of 01.08.2026:
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: Varies by category as per Bihar government rules.
Category-wise Maximum Age Limit (as of 01.08.2026):
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (Male) | 37 years |
| Unreserved (Female) | 40 years |
| Backward Class (Male/Female) | 40 years |
| Extremely Backward Class (Male/Female) | 40 years |
| SC (Male/Female) | 42 years |
| ST (Male/Female) | 42 years |
Age Relaxation:
- 10 years relaxation in maximum age limit for Divyang candidates as per General Administration Department Resolution No. 962 dated 22.01.2021.
- Ex-Servicemen candidates will get a relaxation of 03 years plus the period of service in the defense services, provided their actual age does not exceed 57 years at the time of application.
- A 10-year relaxation in the maximum age limit is applicable as per Rule 4.1 (V) of the Bihar School Librarian (Appointment, Transfer, Disciplinary Action and Service Conditions) Rules, 2025.
Application Fee
The notification states that the application fee must be submitted along with the online application within the prescribed period. However, the specific amount of the application fee is not mentioned in the provided text.
Note: Candidates who do not submit the online application with the prescribed fee within the stipulated time will not be issued an admit card.
Salary / Pay Scale
The salary or pay scale for the School Librarian post is not specified in the official notification.
Selection Process
The School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT). The result will be published after applying a normalization method to ensure fairness among candidates who appear in different shifts or dates.
Passing Marks (Uteenank):
| Category | Passing Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 50% marks |
| Backward Class | 45.5% marks |
| Extremely Backward Class | 42.5% marks |
| SC / ST | 40% marks |
| Divyang | 40% marks |
| Women | 40% marks |
Normalization Method: The notification explains that a normalization method will be used to calculate the final score. This is done to account for differences in the difficulty level of question papers across different shifts. The passing marks will be determined based on this normalized score, not the raw score.
Exam Details
- The exam will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- Each question will carry 1 mark.
- There will be no negative marking.
- The question paper will have 100 marks from Library Science and 50 marks from General Knowledge, totaling 150 marks.
- The duration of the Computer Based Test (CBT) will be 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes).
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the BSEB website. The application process involves three steps:
- Registration: Fill in the required information on the registration page and click "Generate OTP". Complete registration by entering the OTP. A User ID and Password will be sent to the registered mobile number via SMS.
- Form Filling: Log in using the User ID and Password. Fill in personal and educational details.
- Payment: Make the application fee payment.
Candidates are advised to keep their active email ID and mobile number safe until the result is published. Before submitting the application, review all details carefully using the "Preview" button. Once submitted, no changes or requests for correction will be accepted.
Documents Required
While the notification does not list specific documents to be uploaded, candidates should be prepared to provide scanned copies of their photograph and signature. The photograph should be between 80 kb to 200 kb with dimensions of 3.5cm x 4.5cm, and the signature should be scanned.
Important Instructions
- Candidates must ensure they fill in the correct reservation category, as any error may affect their result.
- Applications submitted without the prescribed fee within the due date will not be accepted.
- No modifications will be allowed in the details provided in the online application form after the admit card is issued.
- In case of any discrepancy in the notification, the decision of the Examination Controller (Miscellaneous) of the Education Department will be final.
FAQs
- What is the Bihar BSEB School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026?
- It is a test conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of School Librarian.
- What are the important dates for applying?
- Online applications are open from 01.10.2026 to 21.10.2026.
- What is the minimum educational qualification required?
- A Bachelor's degree with at least 45% marks and a Bachelor's degree in Library Science from a recognized university are required.
- Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?
- Yes, age relaxation is provided for SC, ST, Backward Class, Extremely Backward Class, women, Divyang, and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per government rules.
- Will there be negative marking in the exam?
- No, there will be no negative marking in the exam.
- How will the result be calculated?
- The result will be calculated using a normalization method to ensure fairness across different exam shifts.
Official Notification & Apply Online
For more details and to apply, please refer to the links below:
Official Website → Click Here
Notification PDF → Click Here
Job Summary
| Board | BSEB Vacancy 2026 - School Librarian PostsBSEB School Librarian Vacancy 2026 |
| State | Bihar |
| Qualification | Not Mentioned |
| Salary | 21 October 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 21 Oct 2026 |
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