Bihar Board Opens Registration for 2026 School Librarian Test on Oct 1

Registration for the Bihar School Examination Board’s 2026 School Librarian Eligibility Test opens on 1 October and closes on 21 October. ## Registration Candidates must apply online at sletregistration.cbrt.co.in, the board’s dedicated portal. ## Eligibility Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in library science issued by a university approved by the state. The board also offers a ten‑year age relaxation to all categories. ## Exam Pattern The test will be held as a computer‑based exam with multiple‑choice questions, carrying 150 marks. Candidates have 150 minutes, or two and a half hours, to finish. No negative marking applies. ## Reactions Telangana education minister Vivek Venkataswamy used the announcement to stress the state’s broader education push. In a separate comment, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath urged students to read more books and not rely heavily on AI tools. ## Context The librarian exam is part of Bihar’s effort to professionalise school libraries, a step that aligns with nationwide moves to improve resource access in schools.