Organization: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna
Post Exam Name: Bihar Sakshamta Pariksha (Competency Test) Phase 4 & 5 Examination 2025
Advt No.: Press Release No. PR 155/2025
Total Posts: Not Declared
Official Website: secondary.biharboardonline.com, bsebsakshamta.com
Purpose of Exam:
Conducted under Rule-4 of the Bihar School Special Teacher (Amendment) Rules, 2024, this exam evaluates the competency of Niyojit Shikshak (contractual teachers) working in Bihar’s primary, middle, secondary, and higher secondary schools. Passing this test is mandatory for continued employment and future regularization or promotion.
Important Dates:
- Notification Released: 12 July 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 12 July 2025 (afternoon)
- Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 19 July 2025
- Phase 4 Exam:
- Phase 5 Exam Date:
- Phase 5 Result Expected:
- Admit Card: Available online before exam
Application Fee:
- All Categories: ₹1100/-
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)
- Fee is non-refundable
Eligibility Criteria:
- Only working teachers or librarians in Bihar government schools appointed by local bodies (urban/rural) are eligible.
- Applicable for Primary, Middle, Secondary, Higher Secondary levels, including Physical Education Teachers.
- Teachers who did not qualify in Phase 1, 2, or 3, or were absent, may apply.
- Applicants from Phase 2 with rejected applications need not pay again for Phase 4.
- Final opportunity to apply in Phase 4 & 5. Only failed candidates may re-appear in future on payment.
- Retired/disengaged teachers are not eligible.
Exam Name by Level:
| School Level | Exam Name (Notification) |
|---|---|
| Primary | सक्षमता परीक्षा – प्राथमिक स्तर |
| Middle | सक्षमता परीक्षा – मध्य विद्यालय स्तर |
| Secondary | सक्षमता परीक्षा – माध्यमिक स्तर |
| Higher Sec. | सक्षमता परीक्षा – उच्च माध्यमिक स्तर |
| Physical Ed. | सक्षमता परीक्षा – शारीरिक शिक्षा |
Exam Pattern:
- Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test – CBT)
- Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes)
- Total Questions: 150 MCQs
- Total Marks: 150
- Negative Marking: No
- Languages: Hindi & English bilingual
Section-wise Breakdown:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Language (English + Hindi/Urdu/Bengali) | 30 | 30 |
| Part 2: General Studies (GK, Reasoning, Maths) | 40 | 40 |
| Part 3: Subject-Specific | 80 | 80 |
Subjects & Codes (Class-wise):
Primary (Class 1–5):
- General Subject includes Maths, Science, EVS
- Language: English + Hindi/Urdu/Bengali
Middle School (6–8):
- Hindi (401), English (402), Sanskrit (403), Urdu (404)
- Mathematics & Science (405), Social Science (406)
Primary Physical Education:
- Physical Education (304)
Secondary School (9–10):
- Subjects include Hindi (101), English (109), Mathematics (110), Science (111), Social Science (112), Library Science (117), Commerce (120), etc.
Higher Secondary (11–12):
- Subjects include Physics (214), Chemistry (215), Botany (217), Political Science (219), Computer Science (226), Accountancy (230), and more.
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Uteernaank):
| Category | Marks Required |
|---|---|
| General | 40% |
| BC | 36.5% |
| EBC | 34% |
| SC/ST | 32% |
| PwD | 32% |
| Women (all) | 32% |
How to Apply:
- Visit secondary.biharboardonline.com
- Click “Online Apply Sakshamta Examination – 4 & 5”
- Registration: Enter details → Generate OTP → Receive User ID & Password
- Fill Form: Log in → Enter academic/employment/personal details
- Upload Documents: Self-attested scanned copies
- Pay Fee: Online (Debit/Credit/UPI/Net Banking)
- Submit Form: Download & print for records
Document Upload (Self-attested):
- 10th, 12th, Graduation & PG Marksheets & Certificates
- B.Ed/D.El.Ed/B.Lib Certificates
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card
- TET/CTET/STET Certificate
- Niyojan Ikai Appointment Letter
Photo & Signature Guidelines:
- Photo: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, White/light background, 80–200 KB, face & eyes clearly visible
- Signature: 50–200 KB, avoid CAPITAL LETTERS
Admit Card & Post-Application Verification:
- Issued online before exam
- Must be verified and signed by District Program Officer (Establishment)
- Admit card verification based on December 2024 salary slip, Aadhaar, and appointment letter
- After exam, original admit card must be submitted to DPO
- DPO uploads the signed admit card and retains the original copy
Post Exam & Counseling Process:
- Qualified candidates must attend counseling
- Biometric verification and certificate checking done
- Sakshamta Certificate issued by BSEB
- Required for future promotion and regularization
Important Instructions:
- Only apply if appointed by competent local body
- Incomplete or fee-unpaid forms will be rejected
- No correction allowed post submission
- Download form and fill it offline before online entry
- EWS candidates must choose ‘General’ category, not EBC
- Court case or appeal pending applicants will not be accepted
- Candidates using cyber cafés must verify data themselves
Practice Facilities:
- Online CBT practice available at:
- ICT Labs in Schools (After 5 PM)
- DIET Centers / Teacher Training Institutes (7:30 PM–9:30 PM)
- Private computer labs
Helpline for Queries:
- Phone: 022-61306278
- Email: [email protected]
Useful Links: