Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET)
| Conducted by | H.P. Board of School Education |
|---|---|
| Exam type | Written multiple-choice test, 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutesSource: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 12, p. 16 |
| Field | Teaching |
| Who can apply | Subject-wise: e.g. TGT (Arts) needs B.A./B.Com or a master's degree with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution (other routes: 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed, B.El.Ed, 4-year B.A.B.Ed, B.Ed Special Education, or pursuing B.Ed). Each category (TGT NM, Medical, JBT, Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Special Educator) has its own list in the prospectus.Source: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 10, from p. 10 |
| Age / class | There is no upper age limit to apply for the TET; age criteria are applied by the appointing authority at the time of appointment.Source: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 16, p. 18 |
| What it leads to | Eligibility for appointment as a teacher in schools of the H.P./State Government/local authority under the RTE Act; the eligibility is finally verified by the appointing authority.Source: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Sections 11 Note (3) and 15 |
| How to apply | Apply online on the board's website www.hpbose.org through the CET/Vacancy option and the link 'HP TET November-2026'; an application number is generated, photo and signature are uploaded, and the confirmation page printed. Separate application for each category.Source: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Sections 6-7 |
| Result / certificate | HP TET qualifying certificate is valid for life for all categories; there is no limit on the number of attempts and a qualified candidate may appear again to improve the score.Source: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 14, p. 18 |
| Recognition | Government |
| Level | State |
For every category the question paper has 150 multiple-choice questions of one mark each, to be done in 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes); four alternatives with one correct; no negative marking; answers on an OMR sheet; question booklet is bilingual English and Hindi except the language papers; the paper may be set in four series. Test categories: TGT (Arts), TGT (Non-Medical), TGT (Medical), TGT (Sanskrit), TGT (Hindi), JBT, Punjabi, Urdu, Special Educator TET (Pre-Primary to Class V) and Special Educator TET (Class VI to XII). A candidate for more than one category applies separately for each.
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Sections 10, 12 and 13
Test items on child psychology, development, pedagogy and teaching learning processes will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group 11 to 14 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of good facilitator of learning.
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 16General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environmental Studies
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 16English Literature & Grammar; questions based on the topics of the prescribed State syllabus for classes VI to VIII, difficulty and linkages up to 10+2 level of H.P. Board of School Education
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, pp. 16-17Social Studies; questions based on the topics of the prescribed State syllabus for classes VI to VIII, difficulty and linkages up to 10+2 level of H.P. Board of School Education
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, pp. 16-17Test items on child psychology, development, pedagogy and teaching learning processes will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group 11 to 14 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of good facilitator of learning.
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 16General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environmental Studies
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 16Mathematics; questions based on the topics of the prescribed State syllabus for classes VI to VIII, difficulty and linkages up to 10+2 level
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, pp. 16-17Physics and Chemistry; questions based on the topics of the prescribed State syllabus for classes VI to VIII, difficulty and linkages up to 10+2 level
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, pp. 16-17Test items on child psychology, development, pedagogy and teaching learning processes will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group 11 to 14 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of good facilitator of learning.
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 16General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environmental Studies
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 16Botany and Zoology; questions based on the topics of the prescribed State syllabus for classes VI to VIII, difficulty and linkages up to 10+2 level
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, pp. 16-17Chemistry; questions based on the topics of the prescribed State syllabus for classes VI to VIII, difficulty and linkages up to 10+2 level
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, pp. 16-17Based on Shastri degree course
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 17General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environmental Studies
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 17Hindi Course of Graduation level of HP University
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 17General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environmental Studies
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 17Child Development and Pedagogy, teaching learning processes; Test items on child psychology, development, pedagogy and teaching learning processes will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group 06 to 11 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of good facilitator of learning.
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 17English literature & grammar; based on the prescribed State syllabus for classes I to V, difficulty and linkages up to 10+2 level of HP Board of School Education
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 17Hindi literature & grammar; based on the prescribed State syllabus for classes I to V
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 17Mathematics; based on the prescribed State syllabus for classes I to V
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 17Social Sciences, Environmental Studies and General awareness & current affairs including Himachal Pradesh
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 17Punjabi course of Graduation level of Patiala University
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 17General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environmental Studies
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Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 17General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environmental Studies
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 17Understanding Disability
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, pp. 17-18Definition, Causes & Prevention, Types, Educational Implication, and Management
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, pp. 17-18Definition, Causes & Preventive measures, Types, Educational Implications, and Management
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, pp. 17-18Early Identification and Intervention
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, pp. 17-18Concept of developmental disabilities
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Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, pp. 17-18Assessment of students with ID
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, pp. 17-18Assessment of students with SLD
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, pp. 17-18Individualized Educational Programme and teaching strategies
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Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 18Identification of Disability and Assessment of Needs
Read from: Guidelines & Processing of Online Application Form for H.P. Teacher Eligibility Test - TET November-2026 (Prospectus), Section 13, p. 18General studies i.e. Himachal Pradesh current affairs & social, environmental studies, Hindi & English grammar, Math's etc.
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