HTAT Recruitment 2026 notification released for 3,264 Head Teacher (Class-III) posts. Check eligibility, important dates, exam pattern, syllabus, and apply online.
HTAT Recruitment 2026
The State Examination Board (SEB), Gujarat, has officially released the HTAT Semi Direct Exam 2026 Notification for filling 3,264 Head Teacher (Class-III) promotion vacancies through the Special Competitive Examination (Semi Direct Exam). Eligible primary teachers can submit their online applications from 21 August 2026 through the official SEB portal.
HTAT Semi Direct Exam 2026 Notification
The examination is being conducted under the Head Teacher (Class-III) Special Competitive Examination Rules, 2026 issued by the Government of Gujarat. The recruitment process aims to fill vacant Head Teacher posts in District and Municipal Primary Education Committees across Gujarat.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Title | HTAT Recruitment 2026 |
| Exam Name | HTAT Semi Direct Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | State Examination Board (SEB), Gujarat |
| Post Name | Head Teacher (Class-III) |
| Exam Type | Special Competitive Examination (Semi Direct) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,264 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Gujarat |
| Official Website | sebexam.org |
Important Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 August 2026 |
| Examination Date (Tantitive) | 04 October 2026 |
HTAT Vacancy 2026
The notification announces a total of 3,264 vacancies under the Semi Direct promotion quota.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| District Primary Education Committees | 3,125 |
| Municipal Primary Education Committees | 138 |
| Grand Total | 3,264 |
HTAT Semi Direct Exam 2026 Eligibility
Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed under the Head Teacher (Class-III) Recruitment Rules. Only eligible teachers fulfilling the required service conditions, educational qualifications, and other criteria specified in the recruitment rules can apply for the examination. Read Official Notification for More Details.
Examination Fees
SC / ST Category Candidates Rs. 250/- and Other Category Rs. 350/- + Services Charge. Fees Not Refunded.
Exam Pattern
The examination will consist of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Exam Paper Gujarati Language.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Exam Duration | 135 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | No |
Paper Distribution
Part-I
- 50 Questions
- 50 Marks
Part-II
- 100 Questions
- 100 Marks
How To Apply
Eligible candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the official SEB Online application portal.
- Complete the online registration.
- Fill in all required personal and educational details.
- Upload photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
- Verify all entered information.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.