The Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE) will close the online application window for the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2026 today, January 05, 2026. Aspiring teachers have only a few final hours to submit their forms for the crucial state-level eligibility exam.
Prospective candidates must complete their registration through the official portals—bseh.org.in or htet.eapplynow.com—before the deadline. The board has also designated January 4 and 5, 2026, as the correction window for applicants to rectify any errors in their submitted forms.
Levels and Eligibility
The HTET 2026 serves as the gateway for teaching positions across Haryana's government schools. The exam is structured into three distinct levels:
- Level-1 (Primary Teacher - PRT): For Classes 1 to 5.
Eligibility: Minimum 50% marks in 12th grade with a Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd).
- Level-2 (Trained Graduate Teacher - TGT): For Classes 6 to 8.
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject accompanied by a B.Ed degree.
- Level-3 (Post Graduate Teacher - PGT): For Classes 9 to 12.
Eligibility: Post Graduate degree in the relevant subject along with a B.Ed.
The general age limit for applicants is between 18 and 38 years. Candidates are advised to review the official notification for detailed age relaxation rules.
Exam Pattern & Lifetime Validity of Certificate
The HTET 2026 will be conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode, featuring multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Both Hindi and English languages will be used in the question papers, and the test will follow a no-negative-marking scheme.
In a significant update for teaching careers, the HTET qualifying certificate will now be valid for a lifetime, removing the previous renewal requirement.
Application Fee Structure
Category-based application fees are as follows:
Haryana SC & PwD Candidates:
- One Level: Rs 500
- Two Levels: Rs 900
- All Three Levels: Rs 1200
All Other Haryana Candidates:
- One Level: Rs 1000
- Two Levels: Rs 1800
- All Three Levels: Rs 2400
Candidates from Outside Haryana:
- One Level: Rs 1000
- Two Levels: Rs 1800
- All Three Levels: Rs 2400
Payment can be made online via net banking, credit card, or debit card.
Steps to Apply for HTET 2026
Step 1. Go to the official website: htet.eapplynow.com.
Step 2. Locate and click on the ‘HTET 2026’ registration link on the homepage.
Step 3. Log in using your credentials (for returning users) or complete new registration.
Step 4. Carefully fill in all details in the online application form.
Step 5. Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, etc.) as per specifications.
Step 6. Proceed to pay the application fee through the available online payment gateway.
Step 7. Finally, download and print the confirmation page for your records.
With the registration phase concluding, eligible candidates who have applied are urged to focus on a structured preparation strategy. Success in HTET 2026 opens the door to rewarding teaching careers in Haryana's school system.
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