December 30, 2025: The Board of School Education, Haryana (BSEH) has released the HTET 2026 notification, marking the official start of the registration process for the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test. HTET 2026 is the mandatory qualifying exam for candidates aiming to become teachers in government schools across the state, covering Primary, Upper Primary and Senior Secondary levels. The announcement opens a key opportunity for aspiring educators, as qualifying the HTET exam is essential to secure eligibility certificates required for recruitment as Primary Teachers (PRT – Classes 1–5), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT – Classes 6–8) and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT – Classes 9–12) in Haryana schools.
HTET 2026 Registration and Important Dates
The HTET 2026 notification has gone live on the official BSEH portal, and the online registration process is underway. Candidates must complete their applications to be eligible for the upcoming exam cycle. The crucial timelines include:
Notification released: December 2025 (official announcement live)
Application start date: December 2025 (registration open)
Last date to apply: 4 January 2026 (tentative application deadline)
Exam dates (proposed): 17 January and 18 January 2026 for levels 1, 2 and 3 (tentative)
Candidates are advised to complete the form well before the deadline and ensure all required details and documents are correctly uploaded during registration.
HTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria and Levels Explained
HTET evaluates candidates across three distinct levels corresponding to different teaching roles in Haryana government schools:
Level I (PRT): For candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1–5; requires Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and D.El.Ed or equivalent.
Level II (TGT): For Classes 6–8; requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and B.Ed or equivalent.
Level III (PGT): For Classes 9–12; requires a Postgraduate degree with B.Ed in the relevant subject.
There is no upper age limit for candidates appearing in HTET, making it widely accessible to eligible aspirants across age groups.
How to Apply for HTET 2026?
Interested candidates should follow these steps to complete their HTET 2026 registration:
Visit the official BSEH website (bseh.org.in).
Navigate to the HTET 2026 registration link once activated.
Fill in the personal and educational details as required.
Upload scanned copies of photographs, signature and supporting documents.
Pay the application fee via the prescribed online mode.
Submit the form and print a copy of the confirmation page for records.
Completing these steps accurately ensures candidates are successfully registered for HTET 2026.
Significance of HTET 2026 for Aspiring Teachers
Qualifying the HTET is a mandatory requirement for recruitment into various teaching posts in Haryana government schools. It serves as a benchmark for evaluating the competency and suitability of candidates for teaching positions and is recognised by the state education department for appointment processes. With the HTET 2026 notification released and registrations underway, aspirants preparing to pursue a career in teaching are now positioned to complete their applications and begin exam preparation to secure eligibility certificates required for future recruitment cycles.
