HP TET November 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has released the official notification for the Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET) November 2026. The examination is being conducted under Advertisement Number HPBOSE/TET/2026. The notification covers various categories, including TGT Arts, TGT Medical, TGT Non-Medical, TGT Hindi, TGT Sanskrit, JBT, Punjabi, Urdu and Special Educator TET.
The official prospectus for HP TET November 2026 was released on September 11, 2026. The online application process also started on the same day. Candidates could submit their applications without a late fee until October 3, 2026. Those who missed the deadline can apply with the prescribed late fee, subject to the schedule mentioned by HPBOSE.
HP TET is a state-level eligibility examination for candidates who wish to become teachers in schools in Himachal Pradesh. Candidates who qualify the TET become eligible for consideration for teaching positions as per the applicable recruitment rules. The TET qualifying certificate is valid for a lifetime.
Candidates should carefully check the eligibility requirements, subject-wise qualifications and other conditions before submitting the application form.
HP TET November 2026 Notification Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) |
| Department | Department of School Education, Himachal Pradesh |
| Examination Name | Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET) |
| Advertisement Number | HPBOSE/TET/2026 |
| Vacancy | Eligibility Test |
| Notification Date | September 11, 2026 |
| Category | HP TET November 2026 Notification PDF |
| Official Website | hpbose.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | September 11, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | September 11, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Without Late Fee | October 3, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Last Date to Apply With Late Fee of Rs. 600 | October 8, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Online Correction Period | October 9 to October 12, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Examination Dates | November 22 to December 6, 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | Rs. 1,200 |
| OBC / SC / ST / PHH | Rs. 700 |
| Late Fee | Additional Rs. 600 |
| Payment Mode | Online |
Age Limit and Eligibility
There is no upper age limit for appearing in the HP TET November 2026 examination. The cutoff date for determining age-related eligibility is October 3, 2026. Age relaxation, wherever applicable, will be provided according to the rules.
Candidates should meet the prescribed educational qualifications for the TET category they are applying for.
| Post / TET Category | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| TGT Arts / Non-Medical / Medical | Graduation or PG with 50% marks and B.Ed. or 4-year B.El.Ed./B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed. |
| TGT Sanskrit / Hindi | Graduation/Shastri or PG in the relevant subject with 50% marks and B.Ed. |
| JBT | 10+2 with 50% marks and 2-year JBT/D.El.Ed. or 4-year B.El.Ed. |
| Punjabi / Urdu Language Teacher | BA with the relevant elective subject or MA with 50% marks and B.Ed./D.El.Ed. |
| Special Educator (Pre-Primary to Class V) | 10+2/Graduation with 50% marks and D.Ed./D.El.Ed. in Special Education |
| Special Educator (Class VI to XII) | Graduation with 50% marks and B.Ed. in Special Education |
Candidates are advised to check the official prospectus for the detailed category-wise eligibility requirements before applying.
HP TET November 2026 Examination Schedule
HPBOSE will conduct the TET examination on different dates for various teaching categories.
| TET Category | Examination Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TGT Arts TET | November 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| JBT TET | November 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| TGT Non-Medical TET & Special Educator (Class VI-XII) | November 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| TGT Sanskrit TET & Special Educator (Pre-Primary-V) | November 29, 2026 | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| TGT Medical TET, Punjabi TET & Urdu TET | December 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| TGT Hindi TET | December 6, 2026 | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
HP TET November 2026 Selection Process
HP TET is an eligibility examination rather than a direct recruitment examination. The examination will be conducted in offline mode using an OMR-based multiple-choice question format.
The main stages include:
- Offline written examination
- Declaration of TET result
- Verification of documents by the concerned appointing authority at the time of recruitment
Qualifying the HP TET does not by itself guarantee appointment to a teaching post. Candidates must meet the recruitment requirements applicable to the post and department.
How to Apply for HP TET November 2026
Candidates can apply for HP TET November 2026 through the official HPBOSE website. The application process involves the following steps:
- Visit the official HPBOSE website at hpbose.org.
- Open the “CET/Vacancy” section on the website.
- Select the link for “HP TET November-2026”.
- Complete the registration process by entering the required personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents, including the recent photograph and signature in the prescribed JPG format.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment options such as Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.
- Check all the details carefully before submitting the application form.
- Submit the application and save the confirmation page.
- Take a printout of the completed application form for future reference.
HP TET November 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
FAQs for HP TET November 2026
- Q1. What is HP TET November 2026?
- HP TET November 2026 is the Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE). The examination is held for candidates who want to become eligible for teaching positions in Himachal Pradesh. It covers categories such as TGT, JBT, language teachers and Special Educators.
- Q2. When will the HP TET November 2026 application process start?
- The online application process for HP TET November 2026 started on September 11, 2026.
- Q3. What is the last date to apply for HP TET November 2026?
- Candidates could submit their applications without a late fee until October 3, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Applications could also be submitted with a late fee of Rs. 600 from October 4 to October 8, 2026.
- Q4. What is the educational qualification required for HP TET November 2026?
- The required educational qualification depends on the TET category. Candidates must fulfil the prescribed subject-wise qualifications for the category they are applying for, such as TGT, JBT, Hindi, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Urdu or Special Educator.
- Q5. Is there any age limit for HP TET November 2026?
- There is no upper age limit for appearing in the HP TET examination. However, the age and other eligibility conditions for actual appointment to a teaching post are determined separately according to the rules of the concerned recruiting or appointing authority.