What is the minimum age to apply for HTET 2026?

You must be at least 18 years old as of the closing date of the application (4 January 2026 for the current cycle). The maximum age is 38 years for general category candidates, with relaxations for reserved categories as per Haryana government rules.

I am 40 years old. Can I still appear for HTET?

Only if you belong to a reserved category eligible for age relaxation. General category candidates above 38 years (as on the application closing date) are not eligible. However, if you qualified HTET in an earlier cycle and have a valid certificate, you may still apply for recruitment vacancies that have higher age limits (up to 42 years for general category in some recruitment rules). The HTET certificate itself remains valid for a lifetime.

I have a B.Ed but no D.El.Ed. Can I apply for Level 1 (PRT)?

No. Level 1 specifically requires a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). A standalone B.Ed qualifies you for TGT (Level 2) and PGT (Level 3), not PRT.

I am in the final year of my D.El.Ed/B.Ed. Am I eligible?

Yes, you can apply provisionally. However, you must complete your qualification and possess the degree certificate by the document verification deadline. If your results are not declared by that date, your candidature will be cancelled.

Is there any negative marking in HTET?

No. There is no negative marking. You can attempt all 150 questions without penalty.

How many times can I attempt HTET?

There is no restriction on the number of attempts. You can appear every year, as many times as you want, provided you meet the eligibility criteria each time.

I am from Uttar Pradesh. Can I apply for HTET?

Yes, candidates from other states can appear. However, you will be treated as a general category candidate regardless of your category in your home state. You must pay the full application fee (₹1,000 for one level), score 90 marks (60%) to qualify, and meet the 38-year upper age limit. You will not receive reservation benefits in the exam.

Does qualifying HTET guarantee a teaching job in Haryana?

No. HTET is an eligibility test. It certifies that you meet the minimum teaching standards. You must separately apply for recruitment vacancies advertised by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) or Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC), undergo their selection process, and meet the recruitment-specific eligibility criteria (which may include a higher age limit, subject-specific requirements, and interviews).

What is the validity of the HTET certificate?

The HTET certificate is valid for a lifetime. Once you qualify, you do not need to reappear. However, you may reappear to improve your score if you wish.

I have an OCI card. Am I eligible for HTET?

The HTET 2026 notification specifies that only Indian citizens are eligible. OCI/PIO cardholders are not explicitly included. Contact BSEH directly for clarification before applying, as eligibility rules may differ from other exams like NEET or JEE.

What happens if my teaching institute is not NCTE-recognised?

Your degree is invalid for HTET eligibility. NCTE recognition is mandatory. There are no exceptions. If you discover your institute lacks recognition, you cannot use that qualification for any TET in India.

What is the application fee for SC candidates from Haryana?

For one level, the fee is ₹500. For two levels, ₹900. For all three levels, ₹1,200. This concession is available only to SC and PH candidates with Haryana domicile.

I applied for the January 2026 exam but it was postponed. Do I need to apply again for the June exam?

No. Your application remains valid for the rescheduled June 2026 exam. BSEH will issue fresh admit cards. Check bseh.org.in for updates.

HTET: Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test Eligibility 2026: Age Limit, Educational Qualification & Number of Attempts

The HTET 2026 notification landed on 24 December 2025. You had barely twelve days to apply. The exam, after two postponements, is now locked for 13 and 14 June 2026. Over 2.33 lakh candidates have registered. If you are one of them - or planning to appear in the next cycle - your eligibility is not a formality. BSEH verifies it at multiple stages, and one mismatched document will cancel your candidature.

This is the definitive eligibility breakdown for the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test 2026, built entirely from the official notification and verified sources.

HTET 2026 at a Glance

The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) conducts HTET as a state-level qualifying exam. It certifies you to teach in Haryana government and aided schools. The exam is structured into three levels:

Level	Post	Classes You Can Teach
Level 1	PRT (Primary Teacher)	Classes 1 to 5
Level 2	TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher)	Classes 6 to 8
Level 3	PGT (Post Graduate Teacher)	Classes 9 to 12

You can apply for one, two, or all three levels in a single registration, provided you hold the required qualifications for each.

Key facts from the official notification:

Certificate validity: Lifetime - once you qualify, you never need to renew it.
Exam mode: Offline, OMR-based.
Total questions per paper: 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes.
Negative marking: None.
Qualifying marks: 90 out of 150 (60%) for General/EWS/OBC; 82-83 out of 150 (55%) for SC and PH candidates of Haryana domicile. SC/PH candidates from other states must score 90 marks (60%).
Official website: bseh.org.in

Age Limit - 18 to 38 Years, With Relaxations

The HTET 2026 notification specifies a clear age corridor:

Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum age: 38 years (for general category)

Age is calculated as per the closing date of the application (4 January 2026 for the current cycle). This is different from CTET, which has no upper age limit. BSEH has set the HTET upper age cap at 38 years.

Reserved categories receive age relaxation as per Haryana government rules. While the HTET bulletin itself may not list every relaxation, Haryana's standard recruitment norms typically allow:

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST of Haryana	5 years
BC (Backward Classes) of Haryana	5 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	5 years (plus additional 5 years if SC/ST/BC/EWS, subject to maximum 52 years)
Ex-servicemen	Military service period + 3 years
Widowed/divorced/separated women	5 years
Unmarried women	5 years

These relaxations apply cumulatively where multiple categories overlap, but the upper age limit for any candidate (except ex-servicemen) cannot exceed 52 years.

What this means: If you are a general category candidate born before 4 January 1988 (for the January 2026 closing date), you are not eligible. The recruitment age limit for actual teaching posts (up to 42 years, with relaxations) is a separate matter - qualifying HTET does not override recruitment age caps.

Educational Qualification - Level by Level

Each level has distinct educational requirements. All teaching qualifications (D.El.Ed, B.Ed, B.El.Ed) must be from an NCTE-recognised institution. For Special Education diplomas, RCI recognition is required.

Level 1 - PRT (Primary Teacher, Classes 1 to 5)

You must satisfy one of the following pathways and the Hindi/Sanskrit language requirement:

Pathway options:

Senior Secondary (class 12) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks and a 2-year D.El.Ed (as per NCTE 2002 regulations)
Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
Graduation and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year D.El.Ed

Mandatory language condition: You must have passed Matric with Hindi or Sanskrit, or Senior Secondary / Graduation / Post Graduation with Hindi as one of the subjects.

Category relaxation in qualifying marks: For SC, BC, and Differently Abled candidates of Haryana domicile, there is a 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks. This means if the general requirement is 50%, the relaxed threshold becomes 47.5% (i.e., 50 minus 5% of 50). Similarly, if the requirement is 45%, the relaxed threshold becomes 42.75%. This exact formula was clarified by the Supreme Court judgment dated 18.08.2011 and is incorporated in the HTET bulletin.

Level 2 - TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher, Classes 6 to 8)

Eligibility for Level 2 is subject-specific. You must hold a bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with the required percentage and a teaching qualification. The language condition (Hindi/Sanskrit at matric or higher) applies to all subjects.

Here is the complete subject-wise breakdown:

TGT Social Studies

Qualifying degrees: B.A. / B.Com

Pathways (any one):

B.A./B.Com + 2-year D.El.Ed
B.A./B.Com with at least 50% marks + 2-year B.Ed
B.A./B.Com with at least 45% marks + 2-year B.Ed
Senior Secondary (50% marks) + 4-year B.El.Ed
Senior Secondary (50% marks) + 4-year BA/B.Com Ed
B.A./B.Com with at least 50% marks + 1-year B.Ed (Special Education)

Subject combination rule: In your B.A./B.Com, you must have studied English and at least two of the following subjects, each with at least 50% marks in aggregate individually across all years: History, Political Science, Economics, Geography, Sociology, Psychology. Additionally, at least History or Geography must have been studied for all three years of graduation.

Teaching subject: Social Studies must be a teaching subject in your B.Ed/D.El.Ed programme.

TGT Science

Qualifying degree: B.Sc

Pathways (any one):

B.Sc + 2-year D.El.Ed
B.Sc with at least 50% marks + 2-year B.Ed
B.Sc with at least 45% marks + 2-year B.Ed
Senior Secondary (50% marks) + 4-year B.El.Ed
Senior Secondary (50% marks) + 4-year B.Sc Ed
B.Sc with at least 50% marks + 1-year B.Ed (Special Education)

Subject combination rule: Your B.Sc must include at least three subjects from: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics.

Teaching subject: Science must be a teaching subject in your professional qualification.

TGT Mathematics

Qualifying degree: B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com

Core requirement: At least 50% marks in Mathematics as an elective subject throughout graduation.

Pathways (any one):

Graduation (50% in Maths) + 2-year D.El.Ed
Graduation (50% in Maths) + 2-year B.Ed
Graduation (45% overall, 50% in Maths) + 2-year B.Ed
Senior Secondary (50% marks) + 4-year B.El.Ed / integrated BA/B.Sc/B.Com Ed.
Graduation (50% overall, 50% in Maths) + 2-year B.Ed (Special Education)

Teaching subject: Mathematics as a teaching subject in B.Ed.

TGT English

Core requirement: Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in English (as compulsory/elective/core/honours subject).

Pathways (any one):

Graduation (50% in English) + English as a teaching subject in BTC/JBT/D.Ed/D.El.Ed
Graduation (50% in English) + English as a teaching subject in B.Ed/B.Ed (Special Education)
4-year B.El.Ed with at least 50% marks in English
4-year integrated BA B.Ed with at least 50% marks in English

Language condition: Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matric or higher education.

TGT Hindi

Pathways (any one):

B.A. with at least 50% marks in Hindi (elective) + 2-year D.El.Ed
B.A. with at least 50% marks in Hindi (elective) + 2-year B.Ed
B.A. with at least 45% marks overall and 50% in Hindi (elective) + 2-year B.Ed
Senior Secondary (50% marks) + 4-year B.El.Ed / BA Ed.
B.A. with at least 50% marks in Hindi (elective) + 1-year B.Ed (Special Education)

Teaching subject: Hindi as a teaching subject in B.Ed.

Language condition: Matric with Hindi/Sanskrit or Class 12/BA/MA with Hindi.

TGT Sanskrit

Pathways (any one):

B.A. with at least 50% marks in Sanskrit (elective) + 2-year D.El.Ed/B.Ed
B.A. with at least 45% marks overall and 50% in Sanskrit + 2-year B.Ed
Senior Secondary (50% marks) + 4-year B.El.Ed/BA Ed.
B.A. with 50% in Sanskrit + 1-year B.Ed (Special Education)
Shastri with at least 50% marks from a recognised university + Shiksha Shastri/Language Teachers Course/Oriental Training in Sanskrit conducted by Haryana government or equivalent.

Teaching subject: Sanskrit as a teaching subject in B.Ed.

Language condition: Matric with Hindi/Sanskrit or higher education with Hindi.

TGT Punjabi

Pathways: Same structure as Hindi - graduation with 50% marks in Punjabi as elective + D.El.Ed/B.Ed, or Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.El.Ed/BA Ed. Punjabi must be a teaching subject in B.Ed.

Language condition: Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject at matric or higher.

TGT Urdu

Pathways: Graduation with 50% marks in Urdu as elective + D.El.Ed/B.Ed, or Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.El.Ed/BA Ed. Urdu must be a teaching subject in B.Ed. Hindi/Sanskrit condition applies.

TGT Physical Education

Qualification: Graduate with Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed) or Diploma in Physical Education (D.P.Ed) or equivalent from a recognised university.

Language condition: Matric with Hindi/Sanskrit or Class 12/BA/MA with Hindi.

TGT Home Science

Pathways: B.Sc Home Science + 2-year D.El.Ed; or B.Sc Home Science with 50% marks + 2-year B.Ed; or Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.El.Ed/BA/B.Sc Ed. Home Science must be a teaching subject in B.Ed. Hindi/Sanskrit condition applies.

TGT Art

Pathways: B.F.A./B.A. + 2-year D.El.Ed; or B.F.A./B.A. with 50% marks + 2-year B.Ed; or Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.El.Ed/BA Ed. In case of B.A., at least 50% marks in Fine Art as an elective subject. Fine Art must be a teaching subject in B.Ed. Hindi/Sanskrit condition applies.

TGT Music

Pathways: B.A. + 2-year D.El.Ed; or B.A. with 50% marks + 2-year B.Ed; or Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.El.Ed/BA Ed. In case of B.A. Music (vocal/instrumental), at least 50% marks in Music as an elective subject. Music must be a teaching subject in B.Ed. Hindi/Sanskrit condition applies.

Level 3 - PGT (Post Graduate Teacher, Classes 9 to 12)

For PGT, you must hold:

Postgraduate degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks from a recognised university
B.Ed degree from a recognised university
Matric with Hindi/Sanskrit or Senior Secondary/Graduation/Post Graduation with Hindi as one of the subjects
Consistent good academic record - defined as 50% marks after taking the average of any three examinations from 10th, 12th, Graduation, and Post-Graduation. However, you must have at least 50% marks in Post-Graduation (except for PGT Computer Science, where the requirement is 55% in Post-Graduation/Graduation).

Subject-specific PGT qualifications (key highlights):

PGT Subject	Postgraduate Degree Required
English, Hindi, Geography, Home Science, Sociology, Psychology, Punjabi, Urdu, History	M.A./M.Sc in the concerned subject with 50% marks
Political Science	M.A. Political Science or M.A. Public Administration with 50% marks
Sanskrit	M.A. Sanskrit or Acharya with 50% marks + Shiksha Shastri/Language Teacher Course/Oriental Training in Sanskrit or B.Ed
Biology	M.Sc Zoology/Botany/Bio-Sciences/Bio-Chemistry/Genetics/Micro-Biology/Plant Physiology/Bio-Technology/Life Sciences/Molecular Bio/Clinical Bio-Chemistry/Agricultural Bio-Technology/Bio-Informatics/Medical Bio-Technology/Environmental Sciences/Environmental Bio-Technology/Food Technology/Forensic Sciences/Microbial Bio-Technology/Genomics with 50% marks
Physics	M.Sc Physics/Applied Physics/Nuclear Physics/Electronics Science/Electronics with 50% marks
Chemistry	M.Sc Chemistry or Bio-Chemistry with 50% marks
Mathematics	M.A./M.Sc Mathematics/Applied Mathematics with Mathematics as a subject at graduation level, with 50% marks
Commerce	M.Com with Accounting/Cost Accounting/Financial Accounting as major subject, with 50% marks. M.Com in Applied/Business Economics is not eligible.
Economics	M.A. Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics with 50% marks
Computer Science	M.Sc Computer Science (regular 2-year)/MCA (regular 3-year)/BE/B.Tech Computer Science/Computer Engineering/IT (regular) with 55% aggregate marks
Physical Education	M.A. Physical Education or M.P.Ed with 50% marks + B.P.Ed/D.P.Ed or equivalent
Music	M.A. Music with 50% marks and B.Ed
Fine Arts	M.A. Fine Arts with 50% marks and B.Ed

5% relaxation: For SC and Differently Abled candidates of Haryana domicile, the minimum postgraduate marks are relaxed by 5% of the prescribed percentage. If the requirement is 50%, the relaxed mark is 47.5%; if 55%, it becomes 52.25%.

Number of Attempts - No Cap

There is no restriction on the number of HTET attempts. You can appear every cycle, as many times as you want, provided you meet the eligibility criteria each time. The certificate is valid for a lifetime, so you do not need to re-qualify unless you wish to improve your score.

Nationality - Indian Citizens Only

The HTET 2026 notification is unambiguous on this point: only Indian citizens are eligible. The detailed eligibility published by BSEH states that candidates must be Indian nationals. There is no mention of OCI, PIO, NRI, or foreign national eligibility in the 2026 bulletin. Candidates who are not Indian citizens should contact BSEH directly to clarify their status before assuming eligibility based on other exam rules.

Domicile and Reservation - Two Different Things

Appearing for the exam: Candidates from any state can apply. There is no domicile restriction for appearing in HTET 2026.

Reservation benefits: Reservation in qualifying marks and fee concessions are available only to candidates with Haryana domicile and valid category certificates. Candidates from other states, even if they belong to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD categories, are treated as general category for all purposes - application fee, qualifying marks, and age limit.

This means:

A candidate from Rajasthan in the SC category must pay the full fee (₹1,000 for one level), must score 90 marks (60%) to qualify, and must meet the general age limit (38 years).
A candidate from Haryana in the SC category pays a reduced fee (₹500 for one level), qualifies with 82-83 marks (55%), and gets age relaxation of 5 years.

Category certificate validity: For the current cycle, BC (non-creamy layer) and EWS certificates must be valid for the financial year 2025-26 (i.e., issued on or after 1 April 2025, and based on income of FY 2024-25). Older certificates will not be accepted. SC certificates must be in the format prescribed by Haryana government (DSC/OSC classification as per the notification dated 13.11.2024).

HTET 2026 Application Fee

The fee structure from the official notification:

Category	One Level	Two Levels	Three Levels
SC and PH candidates of Haryana domicile	₹500	₹900	₹1,200
All other candidates (including non-Haryana domicile SC & PH)	₹1,000	₹1,800	₹2,400

Payment is online only - debit card, credit card, net banking. Fees are non-refundable.

HTET vs CTET - A Quick Comparison

Parameter	HTET 2026	CTET
Conducting body	BSEH, Haryana	CBSE
Teaching jurisdiction	Haryana government and aided schools only	Central government schools (KVs, NVs); accepted by many states and private institutions
Age limit	18-38 years (with relaxations)	No upper age limit; minimum 18 years
Attempts	Unlimited	Unlimited
Certificate validity	Lifetime	Lifetime
Qualifying marks (General)	90/150 (60%)	90/150 (60%)
Qualifying marks (Reserved - Haryana domicile)	82-83/150 (55%)	82/150 (55%)
Domicile influence on exam	None (appearing)	None
Domicile influence on job	Critical	Not applicable
OCI/PIO eligibility	Not specified (Indian citizens only)	Eligible on par with Indian nationals

Documents Required for HTET Application

When the application window opens, have these scanned and ready. For the June 2026 cycle, the application window closed on 4 January 2026. For future cycles, use this checklist:

Scanned passport-size colour photograph (20-50 KB, JPG format, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, white background, face covering at least 60% of the frame)
Scanned signature (10-50 KB, JPG format)
Scanned left-hand thumb impression (10-30 KB, JPG format)
Class 10 mark sheet (for date of birth)
Class 12 mark sheet
Graduation mark sheets (all years)
Post-graduation mark sheets (if applying for Level 3)
D.El.Ed/B.Ed/B.El.Ed degree and mark sheets
Category certificate (SC/BC/EWS/PwD - issued by competent Haryana authority, valid for current financial year)
Haryana domicile certificate (if claiming reservation benefits)
Aadhaar card (not mandatory, but recommended as ID proof)
Valid email ID and mobile number (all communication happens through these)

Common Errors That Lead to Rejection

Error 1: Assuming B.Ed alone qualifies you for PRT. Level 1 specifically requires D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed. A standalone B.Ed without a diploma in elementary education does not meet the PRT eligibility criteria.

Error 2: Selecting the wrong subject for TGT. For TGT Social Studies, your graduation must include specific subject combinations (History/Geography for all three years, plus at least one more from Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Psychology). A candidate with B.A. in only History and Hindi is not eligible for TGT Social Studies. Check the exact subject requirements.

Error 3: Miscalculating percentages. Use your original mark sheets, not the provisional certificate. Calculate exactly as the board specifies. A 49.8% is not "close enough" - BSEH will disqualify you at verification.

Error 4: Submitting an expired category certificate. OBC non-creamy layer and EWS certificates must be issued in the current financial year and based on the previous year's income. For the 2026 cycle, certificates issued during 2024-25 will be rejected. The valid period is April 2025 to March 2026.

Error 5: Applying from outside Haryana but claiming reservation. Non-Haryana candidates cannot claim reservation in fees or qualifying marks. If you select a reserved category incorrectly, your application may be rejected or your candidature treated as general - and you may be asked to pay the fee difference.

Error 6: Uploading non-compliant photographs. Photo specifications for HTET are strict: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, white/light background, no glasses, 60% face coverage. Standard passport photos often get rejected. Print the spec sheet and show it to your photographer.

Step-by-Step Eligibility Verification (Do This Today)

Pull out your original mark sheets - Class 10, 12, graduation, post-graduation, and all teaching qualification documents.
Calculate exact percentages for the relevant qualifying examination using the formula specified in the HTET bulletin.
Check the subject combination for TGT/PGT. For TGT Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics, the subject requirements are rigid. Verify them against the tables above.
Confirm NCTE recognition of your teaching qualification. Search your institute on the NCTE website. If your programme is not recognised, you are ineligible - no exceptions.
Check your category certificate validity. If you are claiming reservation, ensure your certificate is valid for the current financial year and in the prescribed format.
Visit bseh.org.in and download the full information bulletin for the relevant cycle. Read it line by line. Do not rely on coaching ads or WhatsApp summaries.

What Happens After the Application Window

For the June 2026 cycle, the application window (December 2025 - January 2026) is long closed. If you applied, your next milestones are:

Admit card: Released approximately 7-10 days before the exam on bseh.org.in. Download and verify all details.
Exam: 13-14 June 2026. Level 3 (PGT) on 13 June; Level 2 (TGT) and Level 1 (PRT) on 14 June. Exact timings will be on the admit card.
Answer key: BSEH releases a provisional answer key with an objection window (typically ₹1,000 per objection, refunded if valid). A final answer key follows.
Result: Usually 1-2 months after the exam. Check bseh.org.in.
Certificate: Qualified candidates can download it from DigiLocker or receive it by post. It is valid for a lifetime.

A Second Chance in 2026

BSEH has confirmed that a second HTET session will be conducted in October-November 2026. If you missed the January application window or want to improve your score, you will get another opportunity within the same calendar year. The eligibility criteria are expected to remain consistent. Start preparing your documents now.

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HTET: Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test Eligibility Criteria 2026 — Age Limit, Qualification & Attempts

HTET 2026 at a Glance

Age Limit - 18 to 38 Years, With Relaxations

Educational Qualification - Level by Level

Level 1 - PRT (Primary Teacher, Classes 1 to 5)

Level 2 - TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher, Classes 6 to 8)

TGT Social Studies

TGT Science

TGT Mathematics

TGT English

TGT Hindi

TGT Sanskrit

TGT Punjabi

TGT Urdu

TGT Physical Education

TGT Home Science

TGT Art

TGT Music

Level 3 - PGT (Post Graduate Teacher, Classes 9 to 12)

Number of Attempts - No Cap

Nationality - Indian Citizens Only

Domicile and Reservation - Two Different Things

HTET 2026 Application Fee

HTET vs CTET - A Quick Comparison

Documents Required for HTET Application

Common Errors That Lead to Rejection

Step-by-Step Eligibility Verification (Do This Today)

What Happens After the Application Window

A Second Chance in 2026

Frequently Asked Questions