Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026: Application Deadline Approaching Fast

PATNA — The window for aspiring candidates to submit applications for the Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 is officially slated to close on October 31, according to the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB). Eligible individuals are urged to complete their registration procedures through the official portal before the deadline elapses, as the board has reiterated that late submissions will not be accommodated under any circumstances.

The administrative process requires applicants to successfully complete their online forms and clear the requisite examination fees digitally through the designated platform.

Examination Schedule and Structure

Following the conclusion of the application phase, the board has indicated that the Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 will likely commence on November 22, 2026.

The computer-based test is structured to evaluate candidates across two main domains over a duration of 150 minutes (2.5 hours):

- Total Marks: 150 - General Knowledge: 50 marks - Library Science: 100 marks

The examination will consist entirely of multiple-choice questions, with each correct answer carrying one mark. In a relief for examinees, the board confirmed that there will be no negative marking for incorrect responses.

Eligibility Criteria and Relaxations

To qualify for the examination, applicants must fulfill specific educational prerequisites set forth by the BSEB:

- A minimum of 45% aggregate marks in graduation is mandatory. - A recognized Bachelor's degree in Library Science is compulsory.

The board has also implemented relaxation policies to encourage broader participation. Candidates belonging to the SC, ST, EBC, BC, Divyang, Women, and EWS categories are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the minimum prescribed graduation marks. Additionally, a uniform age relaxation of 10 years has been sanctioned across all categories.