HTET Exam Overview 2026

HTET stands for The Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test. It is organized by the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) from time to time, for enrollment into the following categories of school teachers: Primary (PRT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT). Till 2009, the examination was known as the State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET). In 2011, under the RTE Act, 2009, and following the issuance of notification by the NCTE, it was renamed HTET.

The examination includes three categories:

• Level I: For Classes I to V (PRT)
• Level II: For Classes VI to VIII (TGT)
• Level III: For postgraduate teaching (PGT)

The HTET qualifying certificate is valid for seven years from the date of passing the examination. There is no limit on the number of times a candidate may attempt the test, and candidates who have already received the HTET/STET qualification may resit the test to improve their score.

The Board of School Education has released the official notification for HTET 2026 on its official website - bseh.org.in. The application window is open from 30 October 2026 to 10 November 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply between the given date and time.

HTET 2026 Highlights 

HTET 2026 Important Dates

The Board of School Education has released the official notification for HTET 2026 on its official website - bseh.org.in. The application window is open from 30 October 2026 to 10 November 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply between the given date and time.