The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBoSE) has released the official notification for HP TET November 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online for various teaching categories including TGT (Arts, Medical, Non-Medical, Hindi, Sanskrit), JBT, Punjabi, Urdu, and Special Educator TET posts. 

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HP TET November 2026 – Overview 

• Organisation: Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education 

• Exam Name: HP Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) November 2026 

• Posts Covered: TGT (Arts, Medical, Non-Medical, Hindi, Sanskrit), JBT, Punjabi, Urdu, Special Educator (Pre-Primary to Class V & Class VI to XII) 

• Vacancies: Not Mentioned 

• Qualification: Senior Secondary/Graduation/Post-Graduation with B.Ed./D.El.Ed./JBT (as per post requirements, minimum 50% marks; relaxation for reserved categories) 

• Job Location: Himachal Pradesh 

• Application Mode: Online 

• Last Date to Apply: 03 October 2026 

• Official Website: HPBoSE 

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HP TET November 2026 – Vacancies Detail 

Below are the post‑wise eligibility criteria for all categories under HP TET November 2026. The notification does not mention the exact number of vacancies, but qualifications, age limits, and pay scale guidelines are provided. 

TGT (Arts) TET 

• Qualification: B.A./B.Com/Post Graduation with 50% marks + B.Ed./B.El.Ed./Special Education (as per norms). 

• Age Limit: No upper age limit. 

• Pay Scale: Not mentioned. 

TGT (Non-Medical) TET 

• Qualification: B.Sc. (Non-Medical)/M.Sc. with 50% marks + B.Ed./B.El.Ed./Special Education. 

• Age Limit: No upper age limit. 

• Pay Scale: Not mentioned. 

TGT (Medical) TET 

• Qualification: B.Sc. (Medical)/M.Sc. with 50% marks + B.Ed./B.El.Ed./Special Education. 

• Age Limit: No upper age limit. 

• Pay Scale: Not mentioned. 

TGT (Hindi) TET 

• Qualification: Graduation/Post Graduation in Hindi with 50% marks + B.Ed./B.El.Ed./Special Education. 

• Age Limit: No upper age limit. 

• Pay Scale: Not mentioned. 

TGT (Sanskrit) TET 

• Qualification: Shastri/Graduation/Post Graduation in Sanskrit/Acharya with 50% marks + B.Ed./B.El.Ed./Special Education. 

• Age Limit: No upper age limit. 

• Pay Scale: Not mentioned. 

JBT TET 

• Qualification: Senior Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks + JBT/D.El.Ed./B.El.Ed./Special Education OR Graduation/Post Graduation with integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. 

• Age Limit: No upper age limit. 

• Pay Scale: Not mentioned. 

Punjabi Language Teacher TET 

• Qualification: B.A./M.A. in Punjabi with 50% marks + B.Ed./D.El.Ed./Special Education (as per norms). 

• Age Limit: No upper age limit. 

• Pay Scale: Not mentioned. 

Urdu Language Teacher TET 

• Qualification: B.A./M.A. in Urdu with 50% marks + B.Ed./D.El.Ed./Special Education (Adeeb‑Kamil/Moallim‑e Urdu accepted equivalents). 

• Age Limit: No upper age limit. 

• Pay Scale: Not mentioned. 

Special Educator TET (Pre‑Primary to Class V) 

• Qualification: 10+2/Graduation with D.Ed./D.El.Ed. in Special Education (RCI approved) + 6‑month inclusive education training. 

• Age Limit: No upper age limit. 

• Pay Scale: Not mentioned. 

Special Educator TET (Class VI to XII) 

• Qualification: Graduation with 50% marks + B.Ed. (Special Education) or equivalent RCI qualification + 6‑month inclusive education training. 

• Age Limit: No upper age limit. 

• Pay Scale: Not mentioned. 

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HP TET November 2026 – Selection Procedure 

The selection process for HP TET November 2026 is straightforward and based on a written examination. Below is the summarized procedure: 

• Written Examination: 

• Objective‑type MCQs (150 questions, 1 mark each). 

• Duration: 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes). 

• Paper will be bilingual (English & Hindi), except language papers. 

• No negative marking for wrong answers. 

• Answer sheets evaluated using computerized OMR system. 

• Qualifying Marks: 

• General Category: 60% (90/150). 

• SC/ST/OBC/PHH: 55% (82/150). 

• Other Key Points: 

• No merit list will be prepared by HPBoSE. 

• HP TET certificate validity: Lifetime. 

• Unlimited attempts allowed; candidates can re‑appear to improve scores. 

• Final eligibility verification will be done by the recruiting agency/appointing authority at the time of appointment. 

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Application Fee 

• General & Sub-Categories (except PHH): ₹1200 

• SC/ST/OBC/PHH: ₹700 

• Late Fee (04–08 Oct 2026): ₹600 (additional) 

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Important Dates 

• Start of Online Application: 11 September 2026 

• Last Date (without late fee): 03 October 2026 

• With Late Fee: 04 – 08 October 2026 

• Correction Window: 09 – 12 October 2026 

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HP TET November 2026 – How to Apply 

Candidates must follow the official instructions carefully to complete the application process. Below is the simplified step‑by‑step procedure: 

01 

Visit official website 

Go to the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education portal at www.hpbose.org. 

02 

Select HP TET link 

Click on ‘CET/Vacancy’ and choose ‘HP TET November‑2026’ option. 

03 

Enter Aadhaar and subject 

Provide your 12‑digit Aadhaar number and select the subject category for TET. 

04 

Fill personal details 

Enter name, parents’ names, DOB, category, gender, contact info, and address as per matriculation records. 

05 

Upload photo and signature 

Upload scanned images in JPG format — photo (≤20 KB, 3.5×4.5 cm) and signature (≤15 KB, 3.5×1.5 cm). 

06 

Pay examination fee 

Make payment online via Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card through the payment gateway. 

07 

Submit and print confirmation 

Submit the declaration, note the generated Application Number, and print the confirmation page for future reference. 

08 

Apply separately if needed 

For multiple teaching subjects/categories, submit separate applications and fees for each.  

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Important Links 

• Apply Online [Click here] 

• Download Notification [Click here] 

• Official Website [Click here] 

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HP TET November 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 

What is HP TET November 2026? 

HP TET (Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) is conducted by HPBoSE to determine eligibility for teaching posts like TGT, JBT, Language Teachers, and Special Educators in Himachal Pradesh schools. 

Who can apply for HP TET 2026? 

Candidates with Senior Secondary/Graduation/Post‑Graduation along with B.Ed./D.El.Ed./JBT (as per post requirements) and minimum 50% marks are eligible. Relaxation is available for reserved categories. 

Is there any age limit for HP TET? 

No. There is no upper age limit for appearing in HP TET. Age criteria will be checked later by the appointing authority during recruitment. 

What is the exam pattern? 

• 150 MCQs (1 mark each). 

• Duration: 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes). 

• Bilingual (English & Hindi), except language papers. 

• No negative marking. 

• Qualifying marks: 60% (General), 55% (SC/ST/OBC/PHH). 

How long is the HP TET certificate valid? 

The HP TET qualifying certificate is valid for lifetime across all categories. 

How many attempts are allowed? 

Unlimited. Candidates can re‑appear to improve their score. 

What is the application fee? 

• General: ₹1200 

• SC/ST/OBC/PHH: ₹700 

• Late Fee (04–08 Oct 2026): Additional ₹600 

What are the important dates? 

• Application Start: 11 September 2026 

• Last Date (without late fee): 03 October 2026 

• With Late Fee: 04 – 08 October 2026 

• Correction Window: 09 – 12 October 2026