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.








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