HTET, also known as the Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test, is a state-level exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for Primary Teachers, Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) in schools affiliated with the Haryana Government. The online application process for the HTET 2026 Exam has started at the official website www.bseh.org.in, along with a detailed notification pdf. Read the complete article carefully for details regarding the exam. 

HTET 2026 Notification Out

The HTET 2026 Notification PDF/ Information Bulletin has been released at the official website at www.bseh.org.in, including the details such as eligibility, exam pattern, application dates and other details regarding the HTET exam. Candidates can also download the notification directly from the link attached here. 

HTET 2026 Notification Official PDF - Click to Download

HTET 2026 Exam Summary

The candidates who qualify for the Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test receive the HTET certificate, and it will be valid for a lifetime. The candidates who qualify for HTET will get recruited as teachers by the Haryana Government as Level 1 and 3 teachers in government schools at the state level. 

HTET Exam 2026- Summary
OrganisationBoard of School Education, Haryana
Exam NameHaryana Teachers Eligibility Test- January 2026
Exam LevelState Level
PurposeEligibility Test for Primary Teacher, PGT, TGT
Registration Dates 24th December 2025 to 4th January 2026
FrequencyTwice in a year
Mode of ExaminationOffline
Medium of ExamBilingual (English & Hindi)
Certificate ValidityLifetime
Official websitewww.bseh.org.in

HTET 2026 Important Dates

Interested candidates who holds required eligibility for Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test (HTET) 2026 can submit their HTET Application Form 2026 till 4th January 2026 through the official website www.bseh.org.in. It is expected that the HTET 2026 exam will be held on 17th and 18th January 2026. Check important dates from the table below. 

Events Dates
HTET Notification 2026 Release Date24th December 2025
HTET Online Form 2026 Starts24th December 2025
Last Date to Apply Online4th January 2026
Correction Date4th to 5th January 2026
HTET Admit Card 2026--
HTET Jan Exam Date 202617th and 18th January 2026 (tentative)

HTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates must apply after reading the eligibility criteria to appear in Level-I, Level-II and Level-III of the HTET 2026 exam: Here are the broad pointers:

HTET Education Qualification 

To appear in the HTET PGT exam, a candidate must have a BEd or equivalent degree with at least 50% marks. For TGT, a B.Ed degree and graduation in the subject applied for are required for TGT posts and for PRT posts, candidates must pass the senior secondary class with at least 50% marks or should have appeared in the final year of the two-year DElEd course. Candidates are advised to check their Education Qualifications before filling out the online application to avoid any confusion related to the education qualifications required for different posts. The education qualification for HTET 2026 is given as follows:

LevelExamEligibility
Level-IPRT Teacher
  1. 10+2 Intermediate With 50% Marks and Passed/ Appearing 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education/ Special Education/ B.E.Ed
  2. 10+2 Intermediate With 45% Marks And Passed/ Appearing 2 Year Diploma in Elementary Education/ Special Education/ B.E.Ed
  3. Bachelor Degree in Any Stream and Passed/ Appearing 2 Year Diploma in Elementary Education / Special Education/ B.E.E
Level-II TGT Teacher Class VI to VIII
  1. Bachelor Degree in Any Stream With 50% Marks and 2 Year Diploma in Elementary Education
  2. Bachelor Degree with 50% Marks and B Ed/ Special B Ed Degree
  3. 10+2 With 50% Marks and 4 years BA B Ed/ B.Com B Ed Degree
Level-III PGT TeacherMaster Degree in Concerned Subject with 50% marks and B Ed Degree

HTET Age Limit

Candidates between the ages of 18 to 38 years can apply for the HTET 2026 exam. Eligible candidates need to meet all the eligibility criteria to fill out the online application form successfully. If a candidate fills in false information in the online application form, the candidature of the candidate might be cancelled at any stage. 

HTET Application Form 2026 Link

The online registration process for Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test (HTET) 2026 has started on 24th December 2025 at the official website of the Board of School Education, Haryana, along with the release of the Notification PDF. A candidate should apply through a single Registration for One Level or Multiple Levels. Click on the below apply online link below and start submitting your application without delay to avoid last-minute technical glitches. 

HTET Application Form 2026 Link (Active) - Click to Apply

Steps to Apply Online for HTET Exam 2026

  • Visit the official website of the Board of School Education, Haryana at https://bseh.org.in/.
  • It will redirect you to a new page. Click on “Click Here for New Registration” or “Already Registered” under Apply Online for HTET 2025.
  • Read all the instructions for steps to apply & upload documents, tick the confirmation box, and click on “Proceed for Registration”.
  • Click on the New Registration/Login appearing in the Quick Links section.
  • After registration, candidates need to fill in their personal details, including address, domicile information, category, and bank account details.
  • Candidates must first register on the official portal by providing basic details such as their name, father’s name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
  • Upon successful registration, an Application ID will be generated, which should be carefully noted and preserved for future reference.
  • Next, they must select the applicable level for which they are applying and enter their academic and professional qualification details as required.
  • The HTET 2024 Application Form appears on the screen, fill in the details accurately and check the details before submission.
  • Pay the application fee according to your category.
  • Download the receipt of the application form for the further recruitment process.

HTET 2026 Application Fee

HTET 2026 online application fee can be paid in the mode of online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card. The candidates have to pay an application fee according to their category. Check out the detailed Application Fee for HTET 2026 given below in the table: 

CategoryLevel-1Level-2Level-3
SC & PH of Haryana DomicileRs. 500/-Rs. 900/-Rs.1200/-
Unreserved CategoryRs. 1000/-Rs. 1800/-Rs.2400/-
All Candidates outside Haryana (Including SC & PH)Rs. 1000/-Rs.1800/-Rs.2400/-

HTET 2026 Exam Pattern

The HTET exam pattern varies according to the level of the post. There are a total of 150 questions that will be asked in all three levels. The duration to complete the exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Here are the key points of the exam pattern:

  1. The exam will be conducted in offline mode
  2. Multiple-choice type questions will be asked
  3. One mark will be awarded for each correct answer
  4. The exam paper will be bilingual, both in Hindi and English.

HTET 2026 Exam Pattern for Primary Teacher Level 1

Primary Teacher (Level 1) is for those candidates who have opted to teach students from class 1 to class 5. Here is the exam pattern of HTET 2026 Primary Teacher given below in the table:

SectionsNo. of QuestionsMarks
Quantitative Aptitude10 10
Reasoning Ability10 10
General Awareness10 10
Child Development and Pedagogy30 30
Hindi15 15
English15 15
Mathematics30 30
Environmental studies30 30
Total150 questions150

HTET 2026 Exam Pattern for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) Level 2

Trained Graduate Teacher (Level 2) Exam pattern is designed for those candidates who have opted to teach students from class 6th to class 8th. Here is the exam pattern of HTET 2026 Trained Graduate Teacher (Level 2) given below in the table:

Name of SectionNo. of QuestionsMarks
Quantitative Aptitude10 10
Reasoning Ability10 10
General Awareness10 10
Child Development and Pedagogy30 30
Hindi and15 15
English15 15
Subject opted by candidates60 60
Total150 150

HTET 2026 Exam Pattern for Post-Graduate Teacher(PGT) Level 3

To teach classes 9th to 12th in schools under the Haryana Government, candidates must appear for the Post-Graduate Teacher (Level 3). The exam pattern of PGT posts of HTET 2026 is given below in the table: 

SectionsNo. of QuestionsMarks
Quantitative Aptitude10 10
Reasoning Ability10 10
General Awareness10 10
Child Development and Pedagogy30 30
Hindi15 15
English15 15
Subject opted by candidates60 60
Total150 150

HTET 2026 Syllabus

Candidates preparing for Haryana TET 2026 must go through the entire syllabus and prepare a road map for the exam. The number of subject candidates must appear for varies depending on the choice of level opted by them. The HTET Syllabus plays an important role in helping the candidate to clear the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test to begin their teaching career in Haryana State. 

Click for Detailed HTET Syllabus 2026

HTET Previous Year Question Papers PDF - Click to Check

HTET 2026 Admit Card 

The Board of School Education of Haryana will conduct the Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test 2026, for which the admit card is now available on the official website. The admit card will be available to download till the date of the examination. The Board of School Education of Haryana has issued the HTET Admit Card to every candidate who has successfully submitted the online application form of HTET 2026. 

HTET 2026 Cut-off

The cut-off is the minimum qualifying marks obtained by the candidate to pass any exam. Candidates who qualify for this cut-off will be issued an HTET Certificate. The category-wise cut-off of HTET is given below in the table: 

CategoryTotal MarksCut off percentageCut-Off marks out of 150
Unreserved Candidates15060%90
SC and Physically Challenged candidates of Haryana15055%83
SC and Physically Challenged/Differently abled candidates of other Indian States15060%90

HTET Certificate 2026

Qualified candidates in the Haryana Teaching Eligibility Test (HTET) 2026 will be issued the HTET Certificate 2026, whose validity is lifetime. Those whose marks are more than the minimum qualifying marks will be able to download the HTET certificate PDF from Digilocker online. Post getting the certificate, the candidates will be eligible to apply for different teaching posts released by the authorities. The following information will be mentioned in the HTET Certificate.

HTET Cut Off - Click to Check

FAQs

The HTET 2026 Notification PDF has been released on 24th December 2025 at the official website www.bseh.org.in.

Ans. The HTET 2026 Certificate Validity has been extended for lifetime.

Ans. HTET 2026 Exam will be conducted in offline mode.

Ans. No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in HTET 2026 Exam.

The full form of HTET is Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test.

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