Bihar Sakshamta Pariksha Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility

CBT of 2 hours 30 minutes, 150 multiple-choice questions, one mark each, no negative marking.

Pass marks: 40% general, 36.5% BC, 34% EBC, 32% for SC, ST, disabled and women.

The syllabus is the one BPSC set for TRE 1, 2 and 3 for the same class and subject. Class 6 to 8 teachers chose from 6 subjects, Class 9 and 10 teachers from 20, and Class 11 and 12 teachers from 31.

• Teachers (including physical education teachers) and librarians appointed by a local body and working in a state primary, middle, secondary or higher secondary school
• Those who did not take, or did not pass, rounds one to four
• Those who had paid for round four but whose form the district programme officer did not approve could apply again without a fee

The fee was ₹1,100 for every category. After submitting, each form went to the district programme officer (establishment) for checking and a digital signature.

Scores are on the score card link of bsebsakshamta.com. Those who pass get a pass certificate.

• BSEB Sakshamta portal
• Fifth round notification (PDF, Hindi)
• Extension to 24 Jan 2026 (PDF)
• Biometric matching notice (PDF)

Can a fresh candidate take the Sakshamta Pariksha?

No. It is only for local body teachers already in service.

Is there negative marking?

No.

Will there be a sixth round?

BSEB described the fifth as the last chance.

What was the fee?

₹1,100.