The Bihar School Examination Board has opened online applications for the Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test (LET) 2026. Through this eligibility test, 5,800 School Librarian posts in government schools across Bihar will be filled.
Candidates who qualify the LET 2026 will receive an eligibility certificate. That certificate will then be required for the subsequent School Librarian recruitment process. If you hold a degree in Library Science, this is a rare, large-scale opportunity.
Bihar Librarian LET 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Exam name | Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test (LET) 2026 |
| Conducting body | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) |
| Post name | School Librarian |
| Total posts | 5,800 |
| Job location | Government schools across Bihar |
| Application mode | Online |
| Official portal | Apply Online for Bihar LET 2026 |
Important Dates
- Online application starts: 1 October 2026
- Last date to apply: 21 October 2026 (up to 11:55 PM)
- Fee payment last date: 21 October 2026
- Admit card: to be announced
- Exam date (tentative): 19 November – 10 December 2026
With only two days left in the application window, candidates should not wait for the last day. Late submissions on the final day often fail due to heavy portal traffic.
Application Fee
- General, BC, EBC (including other-state candidates): ₹960
- SC, ST, PwD: ₹760
- Payment mode: online — debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI
The fee is non-refundable. Double-check the category you select before paying, because the board does not allow changes after submission.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational qualification: a graduation degree in Library Science with at least 45% marks
- Relaxation in marks and reservation benefits for reserved categories apply as per the official notification
- Age: the candidate must be at least 21 years old (upper age limit and relaxations — check the official notification)
Go through the official notification once before applying. Eligibility is checked strictly, and any mismatch found later can lead to cancellation of the candidature.
Exam Pattern
The LET 2026 will be held as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with a single paper.
| Section | Marks |
| Library Science | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 50 |
| Total | 150 |
- Total questions: 150
- Total marks: 150
- Duration: 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes)
- Negative marking: none
The syllabus follows the Library Science bachelor’s degree curriculum. With no negative marking, attempting all 150 questions is the sensible strategy.
How to Apply Online
- Open the official BSEB LET application portal (Apply Online for Bihar LET 2026).
- Complete the one-time registration with your name, mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications and communication address carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- Save the registration number and take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Bihar Librarian LET 2026?
A: The last date to submit the online application is 21 October 2026, up to 11:55 PM.
Q2. How many posts are there under Bihar Librarian Recruitment 2026?
A: A total of 5,800 School Librarian posts in Bihar government schools will be filled through the LET 2026.
Q3. What is the application fee for Bihar LET 2026?
A: General, BC and EBC candidates pay ₹960, while SC, ST and PwD candidates pay ₹760. The fee is paid online.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the Bihar Librarian LET 2026 exam?
A: No. The 150-mark CBT paper carries no negative marking.
