The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) administers the Bihar Library Eligibility Test (BLET) 2026. Important details are as follows:

– **Application Dates:** The online application window opened on October 1, 2026, and closed on October 21, 2026. (Note: The application deadline of October 21, 2026, has passed). The fee payment deadline was also October 21, 2026.
– **Exam & Result Dates:** The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled between November 19 and December 10, 2026. Admit cards are issued prior to the exam, and result dates will be updated separately.
– **Application Fees:** ₹960 for General, BC, and EBC candidates; ₹760 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, payable online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card/Mobile Wallet.
– **Age Limit (as of August 1, 2026):** The minimum age is 21 years. Maximum age limits vary by category: 37 years for General (Male); 40 years for General (Female), BC, and EBC (Male & Female); and 42 years for SC/ST (Male & Female).
– **Eligibility:** Applicants must be Indian citizens and residents of Bihar. They require a Graduation degree (or equivalent degrees such as Aalim or Shastri) with at least 45% marks, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Library Science from a recognized university. A 5% relaxation in minimum graduation marks applies to eligible reserved categories, women, and EWS residents of Bihar. Candidates may also qualify via prescribed rules under the Bihar School Librarian Rules, 2025.
– **How to Apply:** Interested eligible candidates were required to submit their applications online via the official BSEB website before the October 21, 2026 deadline.