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The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has opened registration for the HP Teacher Eligibility Test November 2026. It covers TGT, JBT, Punjabi, Urdu and Special Educator papers. The online form is available from 11/09/2026 to 03/10/2026 without a late fee. Candidates should check the paper-wise eligibility, fee, schedule and passing marks before applying.
Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE)
HP TET November 2026 Online Form
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 11/09/2026 |
| Last Date To Apply Without Late Fee | 03/10/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date Of Fee Payment | 03/10/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Form Submission With Late Fee | 04/10/2026 to 08/10/2026 |
| Online Correction Window | 09/10/2026 to 12/10/2026 |
| Category Correction At Board Office | Up to 15/10/2026 |
| Admit Card Date | 4 Days Before The Paper |
| Exam Dates | 22/11/2026, 29/11/2026 and 06/12/2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General And Its Sub-Categories (Except PHH) | ₹1,200/- |
| OBC / SC / ST / PHH | ₹700/- |
| Late Fee | ₹600/- Extra |
Note: Pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.
HP TET November 2026 Exam Schedule
| Paper | Exam Date | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGT Arts | 22/11/2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| JBT | 22/11/2026 | 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| TGT Non-Medical / Special Educator (Class VI to XII) | 29/11/2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| TGT Sanskrit / Special Educator (Pre-Primary to Class V) | 29/11/2026 | 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| TGT Medical / Punjabi / Urdu | 06/12/2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| TGT Hindi | 06/12/2026 | 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
HP TET November 2026 Age Limit
Upper Age Limit: Not Applicable
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | Not Specified |
| Maximum Age | No Upper Age Limit |
HP TET November 2026 Exam Information
Exam Type: Teacher Eligibility Test
This test checks a candidate’s eligibility for teaching jobs in Himachal Pradesh. It is not a direct vacancy notice, so the prospectus does not provide any post count.
HP TET November 2026 Eligibility Details
| Paper | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| TGT Arts | B.A. / B.Com or suitable Post Graduation with 50% marks and B.Ed.; or Post Graduation with 55% marks and integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.; or 10+2 with 50% marks and B.El.Ed. / B.A.Ed. / B.A.B.Ed. B.Ed. Special Education and eligible final-year options are also accepted. |
| TGT Non-Medical | B.Sc. Non-Medical or related M.Sc. with 50% marks and B.Ed.; or Post Graduation with 55% marks and integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.; or 10+2 Non-Medical with 50% marks and the required four-year teacher education course. |
| TGT Medical | B.Sc. Medical or related M.Sc. with 50% marks and B.Ed.; or Post Graduation with 55% marks and integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.; or 10+2 Medical with 50% marks and the required four-year teacher education course. |
| TGT Sanskrit | Shastri, Graduation with Sanskrit, M.A. Sanskrit or Acharya with 50% marks and B.Ed.; or 10+2 with 50% marks and a four-year course having Sanskrit. Other accepted routes include Special Education and integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. |
| TGT Hindi | Graduation with Hindi or M.A. Hindi with 50% marks and B.Ed.; or 10+2 with 50% marks and a four-year teacher education course having Hindi. Special Education and integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. options are also valid. |
| JBT | 10+2 with 50% marks and two-year JBT / D.El.Ed.; or 10+2 with 45% marks under NCTE 2002 rules; or 10+2 with 50% marks and B.El.Ed. / Special Education Diploma. Graduation with JBT / D.El.Ed. is also accepted. |
| Punjabi Language Teacher | B.A. with Punjabi and D.El.Ed.; or B.A. Punjabi with 50% marks and B.Ed.; or Giani with B.A. and B.Ed.; or M.A. Punjabi with 50% marks and B.Ed. |
| Urdu Language Teacher | B.A. with Urdu and D.El.Ed.; or B.A. Urdu with the required marks and B.Ed.; or B.T. with B.A. and B.Ed.; or M.A. Urdu with 50% marks and B.Ed. Approved equivalent Urdu qualifications are also valid. |
| Special Educator: Pre-Primary to Class V | 10+2 with 50% marks or Graduation, plus RCI-approved D.Ed. Special Education / D.El.Ed. A valid RCI and CRR number and six-month cross-disability training are required. |
| Special Educator: Class VI to XII | Graduation with 50% marks, plus B.Ed. Special Education or another accepted RCI qualification. A valid RCI and CRR number and six-month cross-disability training are required. |
General Eligibility Notes
- Eligible SC, ST, OBC and PHH candidates of Himachal Pradesh get up to 5% relaxation in marks.
- The graduation percentage rule does not apply if admission to B.Ed. or B.El.Ed. was taken before 29/07/2011.
- Final-year candidates of an approved NCTE or RCI teacher education course can also submit the form.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download HP TET November 2026 Prospectus | Click Here |
| HPBOSE Official Website | Click Here |
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HP TET November 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Main Exam Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Test Method | Offline OMR Sheet |
| Number Of Questions | 150 MCQs |
| Maximum Marks | 150 Marks |
| Time Allowed | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Marks For Each Correct Answer | 1 Mark |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Paper Language | Hindi and English, except language papers |
| Certificate Period | Valid For Lifetime |
Qualifying Marks
| Candidate Category | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| General | 60% — 90 marks out of 150 |
| SC / ST / OBC / PHH | 55% — 82 marks out of 150 |
Paper-Wise Subjects
| Paper | Question Distribution |
|---|---|
| TGT Arts | Pedagogy 30, General Awareness and EVS 30, English 30, Social Studies 60 |
| TGT Non-Medical | Pedagogy 30, General Awareness and EVS 30, Mathematics 30, Physics and Chemistry 60 |
| TGT Medical | Pedagogy 30, General Awareness and EVS 30, Botany and Zoology 60, Chemistry 30 |
| TGT Sanskrit | Shastri-level Sanskrit 120, General Awareness and EVS 30 |
| TGT Hindi | Graduation-level Hindi 120, General Awareness and EVS 30 |
| JBT | Child Development 30, English 30, Hindi 30, Mathematics 30, Social Science and EVS 30 |
| Punjabi / Urdu | Graduation-level language 120, General Awareness and EVS 30 |
| Special Educator | Special Education subjects 120, General Awareness or General Studies 30 |
HP TET November 2026: Important Questions & Answer
What is the closing date for HPBOSE HP TET November 2026?
The normal application period ends on 03 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. A candidate can still apply from 04 to 08 October by paying the regular fee and an additional late charge of ₹600.
What are the exam dates for HPBOSE HP TET November 2026?
Different papers are planned for 22 November, 29 November and 06 December 2026. Candidates should use the schedule table to find the correct date and shift for their selected paper.
Does HPBOSE HP TET November 2026 have an upper age limit?
The prospectus does not set any upper age limit for appearing in this test. Age conditions will apply later according to the rules of the teaching vacancy for which the candidate applies.
How much is the HPBOSE HP TET November 2026 fee?
General candidates and their sub-categories, except PHH, need to pay ₹1,200. The fee for OBC, SC, ST and PHH candidates is ₹700. Late forms require an extra payment of ₹600.
Who can apply for HPBOSE HP TET November 2026?
Eligibility changes by paper. Most TGT papers need a relevant Graduation or Post Graduation degree with B.Ed. JBT and Special Educator papers have separate teacher-training conditions shown in the eligibility table.
Is there negative marking in HPBOSE HP TET November 2026?
No marks are deducted for a wrong answer. The paper contains 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks, and the total time given to complete it is 150 minutes.
When can candidates download the HPBOSE HP TET November 2026 admit card?
The Board will provide the admit card four days before each paper. Candidates must download it online and carefully check the test name, reporting time, examination centre and personal details.