Today, October 21st, marks the final day for aspiring librarians in Bihar to apply for the Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test (BSLET) 2026. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications online via the official website, .

This crucial examination, organized by the Bihar Board, will determine eligibility for direct recruitment to librarian positions in the state's higher and senior secondary schools. Notably, this eligibility test is being conducted after a gap of approximately 18 years, making it a significant opportunity for many.

The application process requires candidates to fill in their basic and academic details, upload necessary documents, and pay the prescribed application fee. It is essential to take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.

To be eligible for BSLET 2026, candidates must possess a Bachelor of Library Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.) or Master of Library Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.) degree from a recognized university, with a minimum of 45% marks. Reserved category candidates will receive a 5% relaxation in the minimum marks requirement.

The minimum age for applicants is 21 years. The maximum age limit for general male candidates is 37 years, with women and reserved category candidates receiving a 10-year relaxation in the upper age limit as per state government rules.

The BSLET 2026 will be a multiple-choice question (MCQ) exam, comprising 150 questions for a total of 150 marks, with a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. The paper is divided into two parts: 100 marks for Library Science and 50 marks for Teaching Art, General Knowledge, and Reasoning. Successful candidates will be eligible for direct recruitment as librarians in Bihar's higher and senior secondary schools.