The Bihar SLET 2026 last date extension brings welcome news for library science graduates who missed the first window. The Bihar School Examination Board has pushed the closing date for its School Librarian Eligibility Test to 31-10-2026, so applications that were due to end on 21-10-2026 can still be filed. Anyone holding a library science degree and planning to work as a school librarian in Bihar should use this extra time rather than waiting for another extension.
| Conducting Body | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) |
|---|---|
| Examination | Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test (SLET / BLET) 2026 |
| Advertisement | PR 221/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Registration Portal | sletregistration.cbrt.co.in |
| Official Website | biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 27-09-2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 01-10-2026 |
| Original Last Date | 21-10-2026 |
| Extended Last Date to Apply | 31-10-2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31-10-2026 |
| Examination Window (reported) | 19-11-2026 to 10-12-2026 |
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in Library Science (B.Lib, B.Lib.I.Sc or BLIS) from a recognised university, with at least 45 percent marks in graduation. A relaxation of 5 percent in the graduation marks requirement applies to SC, ST, EBC, BC, PwD, women and EWS candidates as per the notification.
| Category | Age Limit (as on 01-08-2026) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age (all candidates) | 21 years |
| General (Male) | 21 to 37 years |
| General (Female) | 21 to 40 years |
| BC / EBC | 21 to 40 years |
| SC / ST | 21 to 42 years |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / BC / EBC | Rs. 960 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs. 760 |
The fee is payable online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI on the registration portal.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Library Science | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 50 |
| Total | 150 |
The examination is a computer-based test of 150 multiple-choice questions, each worth one mark, with 150 minutes to complete it. There is no negative marking. Qualifying candidates receive an eligibility certificate for use in the later school librarian recruitment.
The Bihar School Examination Board conducts school-level examinations and eligibility tests for the state, including the School Librarian Eligibility Test that certifies candidates for librarian roles in Bihar schools.
The Bihar School Examination Board has extended the last date for the School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 to 31-10-2026. Applications and fee payment can both be completed by that date on the official registration portal.
Yes. The original application window closed on 21-10-2026, and the board later pushed the deadline to 31-10-2026, giving applicants ten extra days.
Applicants need a bachelor's degree in Library Science, such as B.Lib, B.Lib.I.Sc or BLIS, from a recognised university, along with graduation marks of at least 45 percent, with a 5 percent relaxation for reserved categories.
The minimum age is 21 years as on 01-08-2026. The upper age limit is 37 years for General category male candidates, 40 years for General category female and BC/EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC and ST candidates.
The fee is Rs. 960 for General, BC and EBC candidates and Rs. 760 for SC, ST and PwD candidates, payable online.
The test is a computer-based examination of 150 questions for 150 marks, to be finished in 150 minutes. Library Science carries 100 marks and General Knowledge carries 50 marks, and there is no negative marking.
No. It is an eligibility test. Candidates who qualify receive an eligibility certificate, which they can use in the subsequent school librarian recruitment process.