HP TET November 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has officially released the notification for HP TET November 2026 on its website. This is great news for anyone hoping to become a teacher in Himachal Pradesh’s schools. The online application process began on 11 September 2026, and candidates can apply through hpbose.org. Here’s everything you need to know, all in one place — dates, fees, eligibility, exam pattern, and more.
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HP TET November 2026 – Overview
HP TET exists because of the Right to Education Act, 2009 — anyone who wants to teach in HP’s government or government-aided schools has to clear this test first. HPBOSE conducts it following NCTE’s guidelines.
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Join WhatsApp Channel| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | HP Board of School Education, Dharamshala |
| Exam Name | HP TET November 2026 |
| Total Categories | 10 (TGT Arts, TGT NM, TGT Medical, JBT, TGT Sanskrit, TGT Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, and two Special Educator papers) |
| Application Start Date | 11 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 October 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR based) |
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HP TET November 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 11-09-2026 |
| Last Date (Without Late Fee) | 03-10-2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Application With Late Fee (₹600 extra) | 04-10-2026 to 08-10-2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Online Correction Window (except Category/Sub-category) | 09-10-2026 to 12-10-2026 |
| Category/Sub-category Correction (offline, in person at Board office) | Till 15-10-2026 |
| Admit Card Download | 4 days before the exam |
| TET Exam Dates | 22-11-2026 to 06-12-2026 |
HP TET Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General & other sub-categories (except PHH) | ₹1,200 |
| OBC/ST/SC/PHH | ₹700 |
| Late Fee (if you miss the deadline) | ₹600 extra |
Fees can only be paid online (net banking/debit/credit card). Bank service charges, if any, are extra.
Exam Schedule
| Date | Morning Shift (10:00 AM–12:30 PM) | Afternoon Shift (2:00 PM–4:30 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| 22-11-2026 | TGT (Arts) | JBT |
| 29-11-2026 | TGT (Non-Medical) / Special Educator (VI–XII) | TGT (Sanskrit) / Special Educator (Pre-Primary–V) |
| 06-12-2026 | TGT (Medical) / Punjabi / Urdu | TGT (Hindi) |
Each paper runs for 2 hours 30 minutes.
HP TET Eligibility Criteria — Who Can Apply
Qualifications differ across categories. Here’s a quick snapshot:
| TET Paper | Broad Qualification Needed |
|---|---|
| JBT | 10+2/Senior Secondary (50% or 45%, as applicable) + 2-year JBT/D.El.Ed |
| TGT (Arts) | Graduation (B.A./B.Com) or PG + B.Ed (several alternate routes allowed) |
| TGT (Non-Medical) | B.Sc (Non-Medical) or M.Sc + B.Ed |
| TGT (Medical) | B.Sc (Medical) or M.Sc + B.Ed |
| TGT (Sanskrit) | Shastri/Graduation with Sanskrit + B.Ed |
| TGT (Hindi) | Graduation with Hindi elective or PG Hindi + B.Ed |
| Punjabi Teacher | B.A. with Punjabi elective + B.Ed/Diploma |
| Urdu Teacher | B.A. with Urdu elective + B.Ed/Diploma |
| Special Educator (Pre-Primary–V) | 10+2/Graduation + D.Ed/D.El.Ed in Special Education (RCI approved) |
| Special Educator (VI–XII) | Graduation + B.Ed (Special Education, RCI approved) |
SC/ST/OBC/PHH candidates get a 5% relaxation in both qualification and qualifying marks. Candidates in the final year of their teacher-training programme are also allowed to apply.
HP TET Exam Pattern
- 150 MCQs, 1 mark each.
- Duration: 150 minutes (2.5 hours).
- No negative marking.
- Paper is bilingual — English and Hindi (except for language papers).
| Category | Pass % | Pass Marks (out of 150) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 60% | 90 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PHH | 55% | 82 |
HP TET Selection Process
Selection is based purely on your written exam score — there’s no interview involved:
- Appear for the Written Exam (TET Paper).
- Result is declared once minimum qualifying marks are checked.
- If you pass, HPBOSE issues a TET Certificate (valid for a lifetime), which you can use later while applying for teaching posts.
HP TET Admit Card & Result
- Admit card is downloadable from the website 4 days before the exam — it won’t be sent by post or email.
- Carry your Admit Card along with Aadhaar/Photo ID to the exam.
- The provisional answer key will be published online, and you get 6 days to raise objections.
- Evaluation is done via OMR, so there’s no provision for re-checking or re-evaluation.
- Mark-sheets and certificates will be available on DigiLocker within 1 week of the result.
How to Apply for HP TET November 2026 ?
The process is fairly straightforward — just follow these steps:
- Go to hpbose.org and look for “CET/Vacancy” → “HP TET November-2026”.
- Enter your Aadhaar number and pick the subject/category you want to appear for.
- Select your qualification.
- Fill in your name and Father’s/Mother’s name exactly as on your Matriculation certificate, in CAPITAL LETTERS.
- Choose your Category (GEN/SC/ST/OBC) and Sub-category, if any — this can’t be changed later, so double-check before submitting.
- Enter your Date of Birth, mobile number, and an active email ID.
- Upload your Photograph (JPG, under 20 KB) and Signature (JPG, under 15 KB).
- Pay the fee through the payment gateway.
- Tick the declaration box and submit the form.
- Print the confirmation page and keep it safe — you don’t need to send it to the Board.
Remember: Your Application Number acts as your login ID, and your Date of Birth as the password.
Important Links
| Notification/Prospectus | Click Here |
| Apply Link | Apply Online |
| Official Website | HPBOSE |
HP TET November 2026 FAQs
Q. When did the HP TET November 2026 application process start? Ans: It started on 11 September 2026 and is open through the online mode on hpbose.org.
Q. What’s the last date to apply without a late fee? Ans: 03 October 2026 (till 11:59 PM). After that, you can still apply with a late fee till 08 October 2026.
Q. How much is the application fee? Ans: ₹1,200 for General category candidates, and ₹700 for OBC/SC/ST/PHH candidates. A ₹600 late fee applies if you miss the regular deadline.
Q. When will the exam be held? Ans: The exam will be conducted between 22 November and 6 December 2026, on different dates depending on the subject.
Q. How long is the TET certificate valid? Ans: It’s valid for a lifetime — there’s no expiry and no limit on the number of attempts.
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