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Bihar LET Notification 2026 Out for 5800 Librarian Posts, Apply Begins on 1 October

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) released the Bihar Librarian Eligibility Test (LET) 2026 Notification on 28 September 2026 for candidates aspiring to become School Librarians in Bihar. The official notification is for the Vidyalaya Pustakalayadhyaksh Patrata Pariksha 2026, and the online application process will begin on 1 October 2026 and continue till 21 October 2026. The eligibility test is scheduled from 19 November to 10 December 2026.

The Bihar Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The question paper will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks. There will be 100-mark questions from library science and 50-mark questions from general knowledge. There is no provision for negative marking in the examination.

Bihar LET Notification 2026 Out

The Bihar Librarian Eligibility Test is an eligibility examination. Candidates who qualify the examination will receive an eligibility certificate and can participate in the subsequent recruitment process. The official notification pdf can be downloaded from the direct link shared below.

Bihar Librarian Notification 2026: Overview

Candidates who qualify for the Bihar LET 2026 will be issued an eligibility certificate. The eligibility certificate will be required for participating in the subsequent School Librarian recruitment process.

Bihar Librarian Notification 2026: Overview
Exam Name Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test (LET) 2026
पुस्तकालयाध्यक्ष पात्रता परीक्षा-2026
Conducting Body Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
Post School Librarian
Total Vacancies 5,800
Notification Status Released
Application Mode Online
Application Start Date 1 to 21 October 2026
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions 150
Total Marks 150
Duration 150 Minutes (2 Hours 30 Minutes)
Library Science 100 Marks
General Knowledge 50 Marks
Negative Marking No
Application Fee Rs. 960/- / Rs. 760/-
Official Website www.sletregistration.cbrt.co.in

Bihar LET 2026 Important Dates

Candidates must keep track of all important dates related to the Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026. The online application window will remain open from 1 October to 21 October 2026.

Events Dates
Bihar LET Notification 2026 28 September 2026
Online Application Begins 1 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 21 October 2026
Bihar LET 2026 Exam 19 November to 10 December 2026
Result To be announced
Eligibility Certificate After declaration of result

Bihar Librarian Vacancy 2026

The Bihar LET 2026 recruitment process is being conducted for School Librarian posts in Bihar. A total of 5,800 Librarian vacancies are being considered under the recruitment process.

Post Name Number of Vacancies
School Librarian 5,800
Total 5,800

Bihar LET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational qualification, age limit and other conditions before applying for the Bihar Librarian Eligibility Test 2026.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Library Science from a recognised university.

Candidates must have a minimum of 45% marks in the prescribed qualification. A relaxation of 5% marks in the minimum qualifying marks is applicable to candidates belonging to SC, ST, EBC, BC, PwD, women and Economically Weaker Section categories, as specified in the notification.

Domicile and Citizenship

The applicant should be a citizen of India and a resident of Bihar as prescribed in the eligibility conditions.

Candidates should ensure that they possess the required documents supporting their eligibility before filling out the online application form.

Bihar LET Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)

The minimum age required to appear for Bihar LET 2026 is 21 years as on 1 August 2026.

The maximum age limit varies according to the candidate’s category. The category-wise maximum age limit mentioned in the notification is given below.

Category Maximum Age as on 01.08.2026
Unreserved Male 37 Years
Unreserved Female 40 Years
Backward Class (Male/Female) 40 Years
Extremely Backward Class (Male/Female) 40 Years
Scheduled Caste (Male/Female) 42 Years
Scheduled Tribe (Male/Female) 42 Years

Candidates belonging to PwD and other eligible categories will receive age relaxation as per the applicable Bihar Government rules.

Bihar LET 2026 Exam Pattern

The Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 will be conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The question paper will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.

There will be a total of 150 questions carrying 150 marks. Each question will carry 1 mark and there will be no negative marking for incorrect answers. Candidates will get 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) to complete the examination.

Subjects Questions/Marks
Library Science 100
General Knowledge 50
Total 150

Is There Negative Marking in Bihar LET 2026?

No, there is no negative marking in the Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026.

Bihar LET 2026 Qualifying Marks

Candidates are required to obtain the minimum qualifying marks prescribed for their category. The category-wise qualifying percentage is given below.

Category Minimum Qualifying Marks
General 50%
Backward Class 45.5%
Extremely Backward Class 42.5%
SC/ST 40%
PwD 40%
Female 40%

Bihar LET Apply Online 2026

The online application process for Bihar LET 2026 will begin on 1 October 2026. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility conditions can submit their application form through the official application portal.

Bihar LET Apply Online 2026 Link: To be activated on 1 October 2026

Official Application Portal: sletregistration.cbrt.co.in

Candidates should keep their active mobile number and email ID ready before beginning the registration process.

Bihar LET Application Fee 2026

Candidates have to pay the prescribed examination fee while submitting the Bihar LET 2026 application form.

Category Examination Fee
General / BC / EBC Rs. 960/-
SC / ST / PwD Rs. 760/-

Bihar LET 2026 Selection Process

The Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the School Librarian recruitment process.

The selection process can be understood through the following stages:

Online Application → Bihar LET 2026 → Result → Eligibility Certificate → Librarian Recruitment Process

Candidates who qualify the Bihar LET 2026 will be issued an eligibility certificate. Qualifying the eligibility test alone does not mean that a candidate will be directly appointed as a School Librarian. Candidates will have to participate in the subsequent recruitment process as per the applicable recruitment rules.

Bihar LET 2026 Eligibility Certificate

All candidates who qualify the Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 will be issued an Eligibility Certificate. The certificate will establish that the candidate has successfully qualified the prescribed eligibility test and can be used for the subsequent School Librarian recruitment process as per the applicable rules.

FAQs

Is Bihar LET Notification 2026 released?

Yes, the notification for the Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 has been released.

When will Bihar LET 2026 applications begin?

The online application process will begin on 1 October 2026.

What are the qualifying marks for Bihar LET 2026?

The minimum qualifying marks are 50% for General, 45.5% for BC, 42.5% for EBC, and 40% for SC/ST, PwD and female candidates.

Does qualifying Bihar LET guarantee a Librarian job?

No. Bihar LET is an eligibility examination. Candidates who qualify will receive the eligibility certificate and can participate in the subsequent School Librarian recruitment process according to the applicable rules.

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