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Patna Sees Fresh Protests as Bihar Teacher Aspirants Demand STET Before TRE-5

The delay has left many B.Ed graduates fearing they will be shut out of the next recruitment round.

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The demonstrators demanded that STET be held before the Teachers Recruitment Exam (TRE-5) as promised in the examination calendar. (AI generated image)
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Overview

  • Large groups gathered at Dak Bungalow crossing on Monday, where police said they used mild force after protesters tried to breach barricades and blocked traffic.
  • Patna (Central) SP Diksha confirmed efforts to disperse the crowd as demonstrators refused to vacate the road despite repeated warnings.
  • Aspirants argue the State Teacher Eligibility Test, meant to be held twice a year, has not been conducted for roughly 1.5 years, undermining fairness in hiring.
  • Media reports cited by Hindustan Times say the government plans the next STET in 2026 while moving ahead with TRE-5, a timetable candidates claim would exclude them.
  • This was the second major demonstration in about two weeks following an August 7 lathi-charge on STET protesters, with several detentions reported on Monday.