What is the HTET 2026 exam pattern?

HTET has three levels: Level 1 (PRT, Class 1–5), Level 2 (TGT, Class 6–8), Level 3 (PGT, Class 9–12). Each has 150 questions for 150 marks in 150 minutes. CDP (30Q), Hindi (15Q), English (15Q), General Studies (15Q), and Subject/Content (75Q). No negative marking.

What are the three HTET levels and their eligibility?

Level 1 (PRT): D.El.Ed or equivalent. Level 2 (TGT): Graduate in relevant subject + B.Ed. Level 3 (PGT): Postgraduate in relevant subject + B.Ed. Each level certifies eligibility for the respective teaching category in Haryana state schools.

How many Haryana teacher vacancies use HTET?

HSSB (Haryana School Staff Selection Board) uses HTET for teacher recruitment. Haryana PRT recruitment 2022 had 7,471 vacancies, TGT 2019–21 had 5,000+ vacancies, and PGT 2019 had 4,000+ vacancies across subjects. Total state teacher recruitment exceeds 10,000 in major cycles.

What is the HTET qualifying score?

HTET qualifying score is 60% (90/150) for general category, 55% for SC/ST of Haryana. Certificate is now valid for life (Haryana changed from 5 years in 2023). HTET is mandatory for all Haryana state school teacher recruitment including PRT, TGT, and PGT levels.

What salary does a Haryana PRT teacher earn?

Haryana PRT earns basic pay ₹26,350 (Haryana Pay Scale) + DA + HRA. Total in-hand is approximately ₹35,000–₹48,000 per month. Haryana TGT earns ₹44,900 basic pay with in-hand around ₹55,000–₹70,000 per month. Haryana offers competitive salaries versus other state teachers.

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HTET Preparation Guide

BSEH (Board of School Education Haryana)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for HTET 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks150

Duration150 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (OMR)

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

December 2026

EEligibility Criteria

D.El.Ed (Level 1) OR Graduate + B.Ed (Level 2) OR Postgraduate + B.Ed (Level 3); Haryana domicile preferred

ANumber of Attempts

No restriction; certificate valid for life

Study Plan by Subject

Child Development & Pedagogy

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Language I (Hindi)

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Language II (English)

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Subject/Content Knowledge

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Prepare all three levels simultaneously if planning to appear for multiple levels — CDP and Hindi/English sections are common

Study Haryana state history, culture, and government schemes as Haryana-specific questions appear in General Studies section

Focus on subject-specific content (75 marks) at appropriate level — primary level tests Class 1–8 NCERT, PGT tests graduation level

Solve HTET previous papers from 2019–2023 to understand Haryana Board's question style and difficulty level

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Child Development & Pedagogy	38	38	38 min
Language I (Hindi)	38	38	38 min
Language II (English)	38	38	38 min
Subject/Content Knowledge	38	38	38 min
Total	150	150	150 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

October 2026

Next Exam Date

December 2026

Conducted By

BSEH (Board of School Education Haryana)

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