STET aspirants from across Bihar staged a protest in Patna, urging the state government to conduct the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) before proceeding with the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) phase 4. The protest took place at key locations in the city and saw participation from a large number of candidates who are waiting for the STET exam notification.
The protesters raised slogans and held placards demanding that the STET exam be prioritized before any new phase of teacher recruitment begins. They expressed frustration over the prolonged delay in the STET schedule and claimed that the government has failed to provide clarity on the examination date.
The candidates argued that without qualifying STET, many eligible and aspiring teachers will be left out of the TRE 4 recruitment process. They urged the Bihar Education Department to respect the sequence of exams and ensure that the STET is conducted first, so all deserving candidates can appear in TRE 4 on an equal footing.
Many aspirants shared their concerns regarding the uncertainty surrounding the examination process. Some claimed that they have been preparing for the STET for several months but are now at risk of being excluded from the recruitment due to administrative delays. The aspirants emphasized that STET is a qualifying exam and should be conducted well in advance of any recruitment drive.
The protestors also appealed to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the Education Minister to take note of their demands and intervene in the matter. They called for a transparent and timely examination process, stating that thousands of teaching aspirants are currently in limbo due to the lack of official announcements.
Student leaders and representatives from various coaching centres also participated in the protest. They supported the demand for conducting STET first and criticized the state government's silence on the issue. According to them, the delay in conducting the eligibility test is unfair to a large number of candidates who have completed their BEd and other teacher training qualifications.
Several protestors said that they would continue their agitation until the government issues a clear notification regarding the STET exam. They also warned of intensifying the protests if their concerns are not addressed promptly.
As of now, the Bihar School Examination Board has not released any official statement regarding the revised dates for STET or the timeline for TRE 4. Aspirants are hopeful that the government will consider their demand and announce a fair schedule that does not compromise the chances of qualified candidates.
The protest highlights growing discontent among youth preparing for teaching jobs in Bihar and reflects broader concerns about delays and inefficiencies in the examination and recruitment systems.
