The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially commenced the online application process for the fifth phase of the Sakshamta Pariksha (Competency Examination) for the year 2026. This crucial test is designed for educators serving in schools managed by local bodies across the state.
Eligibility and Application Details
The registration window opened on December 31, 2025, through the dedicated official portal, bsebsakshamta.com. This phase is open to teachers currently appointed and serving in government schools under local bodies, provided they fulfill the educational and appointment criteria specified in the official notification.
Notably, the board has extended this opportunity to teachers who either could not clear or did not appear in the earlier phases of the Sakshamta examination. However, retired teachers or those no longer in active service are not eligible to apply for this competency test.
Key Dates and Exam Pattern
While the online application process began on the last day of 2025, the final date for submission is set for January 2026. The examination will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) format. Other critical dates are as follows:
- Notification Release: December 31, 2025
- Online Application Starts: December 31, 2025
- Last Date to Apply & Fee Payment: January 2026
- Admit Card Release: To be announced before the exam
- Exam Date, Answer Key, and Result: To be notified later
Application Fee and Process
The application fee for the BSEB Sakshamta Pariksha Phase 5 is uniform across all candidate categories. Every applicant, irrespective of belonging to General, BC, EBC, EWS, SC, ST, or PwD groups, must pay Rs 1100. The payment can be made securely using online methods such as debit cards, credit cards, net banking, and other digital options.
Prospective candidates must follow a clear step-by-step process on the bsebsakshamta.com website:
- Visit the official portal and thoroughly read the notification.
- Click on the "Apply Online" link.
- Fill in the required details in the application form accurately.
- Upload the necessary documents as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee using the available online payment gateways.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future records.
It is imperative for applicants to keep their registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the entire process until the final result is declared. All crucial communications, including the release of admit cards, will be based on the contact information provided during the online application.
