HTAT Exam Paper 2026 Easy Download PDF Answer Key (Exam Date 01-11-2026)

The State Examination Board (SEB), Gujarat has officially released the Gujarat HTAT Special Competitive Examination 2026 Notification for eligible teachers seeking promotion to the post of Head Teacher (Class III) in government primary schools. This special competitive examination has been introduced under the newly notified Head Teacher (Class III) (Special Competitive Examination) Rules, 2026. The examination aims to select qualified and experienced teachers for promotion based on merit through a written examination.

HTAT Exam Paper 2026

According to the official notification, the online application process will begin on 18 September 2026 and remain open until 22 September 2026. Candidates can submit the examination fee online up to 23 September 2026, while the HTAT Special Competitive Examination 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 01 November 2026. Eligible teachers are advised to complete the application process before the last date to avoid any technical issues.

Examination Details

• Total Questions: 150
• Total Marks: 150
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Duration: 135 Minutes
• Negative Marking: No Negative Marking
• Medium of Examination: Gujarati, English or Hindi (as specified in the question paper)

The examination is divided into two sections:

Part-I (General Studies)

• 50 Questions
• 50 Marks
• Duration: 45 Minutes

Part-II (Subject Related)

• 100 Questions
• 100 Marks
• Duration: 90 Minutes

HTAT Exam Paper 2026 Syllabus

The official syllabus has been published along with the notification.

Part-I General Studies

Candidates should prepare the following topics:

• Geography of India and Gujarat
• History of India with special reference to Gujarat
• General Mental Ability
• Fundamental Rights and Duties
• Directive Principles of State Policy
• General Science
• Environment
• Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
• Current Affairs (Regional, National & International)

Part-II Subject-Related Topics

Important topics include:

• Gujarat Primary Education Act, 1947
• Bombay Primary Education Rules, 1949
• Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
• Right to Education Rules, 2012
• Other education-related laws and departmental provisions prescribed in the official syllabus.

Qualifying Marks

To qualify in the examination, candidates must secure:

• General Category: Minimum 40%
• SC/ST Candidates: Minimum 35%

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