The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has officially released the comprehensive notification for the Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HPTET 2026). Aspiring educators aiming to secure teaching positions across the state can find all essential information regarding registration procedures, important timelines, eligibility standards, application fees, exam formats, and testing centers in this detailed guide. Review the official HP TET Notification 2026 (Official PDF)- Click to Download for complete information.
Overview of HP TET 2026
Administered twice a year at the state level by the HPBOSE, the Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test determines candidates' eligibility for teaching posts. Qualifying this examination grants a lifetime valid certificate across all categories, with no restrictions on the maximum number of attempts allowed. Review the core highlights below:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) |
| Exam Name | Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HPTET 2026) |
| Level of Exam | State |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 30th April to 15th May 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 Years or Above |
| Language of Paper | English and Hindi |
| Exam Purpose | For accessing the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers |
| Official Website | www.hpbose.org |
HP TET 2026 Important Dates
Tracking the timeline ensures candidates do not miss crucial submission phases or correction windows. The complete sequence of events for HP TET 2026 is outlined below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| HP TET 2026 Notification pdf | 30th April 2026 |
| HP TET Application Form Start Date | 30th April 2026 |
| HP TET Application Form End Date | 15th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 15th May 2026 |
| Submission of application fee with late fee (with a Late Fee of Rs. 600) | 16th to 18th May 2026 |
| Date of Online Correction | 19th and 20th May 2026 |
| HP TET Admit Card 2026 | 5th June 2026 (HP TET Admit Card 2026) |
| Exam Dates | 7th to 21st June 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Candidates must meet the age limit requirement of 18 years or above (with no upper age limit bar) along with specific educational qualifications depending on the teaching post they are applying for.
HP TET Educational Qualification Highlights
- HP TET Punjabi: B.A. with Punjabi as elective and 2 years D.El.Ed / 1 year B.Ed / B.Ed Special Education, OR M.A. (Punjabi) with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed.
- HP TET Shastri: Shastri with at least 50% marks from a recognized institution/University.
- HP TET Urdu: B.A. with Urdu as elective and 2 years D.El.Ed / 1 year B.Ed / B.Ed Special Education, OR M.A. (Urdu) with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed.
- HP TET Language Teacher: B.A. with Hindi elective and 2 years D.El.Ed, OR BA with at least 50% marks with Hindi elective and 1 year B.Ed, OR M.A. (Hindi) with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed.
- HP TET TGT (Non-Medical): B.Sc (NM) with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed, OR Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4 years B.El.Ed / 4 years B.Sc.(NM)Ed, OR B.Sc (NM) with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed (Special Education).
- HP TET TGT (Medical): B.Sc.(Medical) with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed, OR Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4 years B.El.Ed / 4 years B.Sc.(Medical)Ed.
- HP TET J.B.T. TET: 10+2 with 50% marks and 2 years JBT certificate, OR Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 2 years D.El.Ed, OR Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-years B.El.Ed / 2-years D.El.Ed (Special Education), OR Graduation and 2 years D.El.Ed.
- HP TET TGT (Arts): B.A./B.Com. with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed, OR Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4 years B.El.Ed / 4 years B.A.Ed, OR B.A./B.Com. with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed (Special Education).
| Posts | Qualification |
|---|---|
| HP TET Punjabi | (a) B.A. with Punjabi as an elective subject and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education /1 year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.)/Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) Special Education. (b) M.A. (Punjabi) with at least 50% marks from a recognized University and 1 year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) |
| HP TET Shastri | Shastri with at least 50% marks from an institution/University recognized by H.P. Government. |
| HP TET Urdu | (a) B.A. with Urdu as an elective subject and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education /1 year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.)/Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) Special Education. (b) M.A. (Urdu) with at least 50% marks from a recognized University and 1 year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) |
| HP TET Language Teacher | (a) B.A. with Hindi as an elective subject and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education (b) BA with at least 50% marks with Hindi as an elective subject and 1 year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) (c) M.A. (Hindi) with at least 50% marks from a recognized University and 1 year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) |
| HP TET TGT(Non-Medical) | (a) B.Sc (NM) with at least 50% marks and 1 year Bachelor in Education(B.Ed.) (b) Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 years Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.E1.Ed.) / 4 years B.Sc.(NM)Ed (c) B.Sc (NM) with at least 50% marks and 1 year Bachelor in Education(B.Ed.) (Special Education). |
| HP TET TGT (Medical) | (a) B.Sc.(Medical) with at least 50% marks and 1 year Bachelor in Education(B.Ed.) (b) Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 years Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.E1.Ed.) /4 years B.Sc.(Medical)Ed. |
| HP TET J.B.T. TET | (a) 10+2 with 50% marks from a recognized Board/University and should possess a two years JBT certificate course from a recognized institute. (b)Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and two years Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). (c) Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-years Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.E1.Ed)/ 2-years Diploma in Elementary Education (Special Education) (d) Graduation and two years Diploma in Elementary Education |
| HP TET TGT (Arts) | (a) B.A./B.Com. with at least 50% marks and 1 year Bachelor in Education(B.Ed.). (b)Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 years Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.E1.Ed.)/4 years B.A.Ed. (c)B.A./13.Com. with at least 50% marks and 1 year Bachelor in Education(B.Ed.) (Special Education). |
Application Fee Structure
The application fee varies depending on the candidate's category:
- General and Subcategories (except PHH): Rs. 1200/-
- SC/ST/OBC/PH: Rs. 700/-
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and Subcategories (except PHH) | Rs. 1200/- |
| SC/ST/OBC/ PH | Rs. 700/- |
Steps to Apply Online for HP TET 2026
Follow these structured steps to complete your online application successfully:
- Visit the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) at www.hpbose.org.
- Click on the New Registration link and fill out the Online Application Form by entering all required details to generate a unique Application number.
- Sign In by entering the Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Upload scanned images of the Photograph and Signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the examination fee through online payment mode only.
- After the Final Submission of the Online Application Form, download and take a printout of the Application Form, and retain it for future reference.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus Overview
The HP TET exam is administered offline. It consists of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for a total of 150 marks (1 mark per question). The duration of the examination is 150 minutes, and there is no negative marking. Bilingual papers are provided in both English and Hindi. For comprehensive topic breakdowns, check the HP TET Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern- Click to Check.
HP TET TGT (Arts) Exam Pattern 2026
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Psychology and Development, Pedagogy, Teaching-Learning processes | 30 | 30 |
| English Literature & Grammar | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environment Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
HP TET TGT (Non-Medical & Medical) Exam Pattern 2026
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Psychology and Development, Pedagogy, Teaching-Learning processes | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Botany, Zoology | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environment Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
HP TET Shastri Teacher Exam Pattern 2026
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environment Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Shastri Degree Course | 120 | 120 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
HP TET Language Teacher Exam Pattern 2026
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environment Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu Course of Graduation level | 120 | 120 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
HP TET Junior Basic Training Exam Pattern 2026
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Psychology and Development, Pedagogy, Teaching-Learning processes | 30 | 30 |
| Hindi Literature & Grammar | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| English Literature & Grammar | 30 | 30 |
| Social Science, Environmental Studies, and General Awareness & Current Affairs including Himachal Pradesh | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Syllabus Breakdown
Prepare effectively by utilizing HPTET Previous Year Question Papers PDF - Click to Check alongside the core syllabus topics listed in the tables below:
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Child Development | โข Multi-Dimensional Intelligence โข Language & Thought โข Assessment of readiness levels of learners โข Learning and critical thinking in the classroom โข Gender as a social construct & gender roles โข Concept of development and learning โข Concepts of child-centric progressive education โข Social World & Children โข Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence |
| Learning and Pedagogy | โข Child as a โscientific investigatorโ โข Cognition & Emotions โข Motivation and learning โข Personal & environmental factors contributing to learning โข Thinking & Learning in Children โข Basic processes of teaching and learning โข Child as a problem solver |
| Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds including children with special needs | โข Addressing Specially abled Learners โข Addressing the needs of children with impairment and learning difficulties |
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | โข Environmental Studies & Environmental Education โข Learning Principles โข Experimentation/Practical Work โข Discussion โข Activities โข Teaching material/Aids Problems โข Family and Friends โข Work and Play โข Plants โข Food โข Shelter โข Water โข Travel โข Things We Make and Do โข Concept and scope of EVS |
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | โข Place of Mathematics in Curriculum โข Language of Mathematics โข Community Mathematics โข Problems with Maths Teaching โข Numbers โข Shapes & Spatial Understanding โข Solids around Us โข Addition and Subtraction โข Nature of Mathematics/Logical thinking โข childrenโs thinking and reasoning patterns |
| HP TET Hindi Syllabus | HP TET English Syllabus |
|---|---|
| โข เคเค เคญเคพเคทเคพ เคธเฅเคเคจเฅ เคฎเฅเค เคตเฅเคฏเคพเคเคฐเคฃ เคเฅ เคญเฅเคฎเคฟเคเคพ โข เคญเคพเคทเคพ เคถเคฟเคเฅเคทเคฃ เคเฅ เคเฅเคจเฅเคคเคฟเคฏเคพเค โข เคญเคพเคทเคพ เคเฅ เคธเคฎเค เคเคพ เคฎเฅเคฒเฅเคฏเคพเคเคเคจ โข เคถเคฟเคเฅเคทเคฃ-เค เคงเคฟเคเคฎ เคธเคพเคฎเคเฅเคฐเฅ โข เคเคฆเฅเคฏ โข เคธเฅเคจเคจเฅ เคเคฐ เคฌเฅเคฒเคจเฅ เคเฅ เคญเฅเคฎเคฟเคเคพ โข เคถเฅเคฐเคตเคฃ เคเคฐ เคฎเฅเคเคฟเคเฅ เคเฅ เคญเฅเคฎเคฟเคเคพ |
โข Challenges of teaching language โข Evaluating language comprehension โข Teaching-learning materials โข Two unseen passages with questions โข Role of listening and speaking โข Function of language โข Role of grammar in learning a language |
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Social Studies | โข Classroom Processes & Activities โข Critical thinking โข Problems of teaching Social Science โข History โข Geography โข Social & Political Life โข Concept of Social Science/Social Studies |
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | โข Physics. โข Indian Parliament. โข Basic GK. โข Chemistry. โข Geography. โข Environment. โข Indian Economy. โข Inventions in the World. โข Basic Computer. โข Famous Books & Authors. โข HP History. โข HP Culture. โข Sports. โข Zoology. โข Famous Days & Dates. โข Botany. โข Indian Politics. |
Qualifying Marks and Cut Off
Candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying percentage to successfully pass the examination:
| Category | Qualifying Percentage | Qualifying Marks (out of 150) |
|---|---|---|
| Reserved Category | 55% | 82.5 |
| General | 60% | 90 |
Results are typically declared tentatively within 4 weeks from the examination date. You can check your score status via HP TET Result 2026 Out- Click to Check.
HP TET Exam Centres
The exam is conducted across various subdivisions in Himachal Pradesh. Refer to the designated test centers below:
| Centre Code | Sub-division | Centre Code | Sub-division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bilaspur | 37 | Mandi |
| 2 | Ghumarwin | 38 | Padhar |
| 3 | Bharmour | 39 | Sarkaghat |
| 4 | Chamba | 40 | Sunder Nagar |
| 5 | Chowari | 41 | Chopal |
| 6 | Dalhousie | 42 | Dodra-Kewar |
| 7 | Killar (Pangi) | 43 | Rampur Bushehar |
| 8 | Tissa | 44 | Rohru |
| 9 | Salooni | 45 | Shimla (Rural) |
| 10 | Barsar | 46 | Shimla (Urban) |
| 11 | Bhoranj | 47 | Theog |
| 12 | Hamirpur | 48 | Nahan |
| 13 | Nadaun | 49 | Paonta Sahib |
| 14 | Sujanpur | 50 | Rajgarh |
| 15 | Baijnath | 51 | Sangrah |
| 16 | Dehra | 52 | Shillai |
| 17 | Dharamshala | 53 | Arki |
| 18 | Jaisinghpur | 54 | Kandaghat |
| 19 | Jwalamukhi | 55 | Nalagarh |
| 20 | Jawali | 56 | Solan |
| 21 | Kangra | 57 | Amb |
| 22 | Nurpur | 58 | Bangana |
| 23 | Palampur | 59 | Haroli |
| 24 | Kalpa at Reckong Peo | 60 | Una |
| 25 | Nichar at Bhawanagar | 61 | Dharampur |
| 26 | Pooh (ADM) | 62 | Fathepur |
| 27 | Anni | 63 | Shahpur |
| 28 | Banjar | 64 | Indora |
| 29 | Kullu | 65 | Kumarsain |
| 30 | Manali | 66 | Jhandutta |
| 31 | Kaza | 67 | Swarghat |
| 32 | Keylong | 68 | Balh |
| 33 | Udaipur | 69 | Janjheli |
| 34 | Gohar | 70 | Nagrota Bagwan |
| 35 | Joginder Nagar | 71 | Dheera |
| 36 | Karsog | - | - |
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