Chandigarh: The Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE) has released the admit cards for the 2026 Screening Test for the deployment of teachers and school heads in Government Model Sanskriti, PM Shri, Chief Minister Excellence and Elementary English Schools. Candidates appearing for the examination can download their hall tickets using their Employee ID and registered mobile number. The screening examination is scheduled to be conducted on August 22, 2026, from 2 PM to 3:30 PM. Around 21,096 candidates are expected to appear for the examination at 69 centres across the state. The examination will be conducted in offline OMR-based mode. Candidates should download their admit cards in advance and carefully check the examination centre, reporting instructions and other details mentioned on the hall ticket.
HBSE School Selection Exam 2026: Key Details
- Exam: Screening Test for deployment in GMS, PMS, CMEEE and Elementary English Schools
- Conducting body: Haryana Board of School Education
- Admit card release: August 18, 2026
- Exam date: August 22, 2026
- Exam timing: 2 PM to 3:30 PM
- Mode: Offline, OMR-based
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Candidates: Around 21,096
- Examination centres: 69
How to Download HBSE Admit Card 2026?
Candidates can download their admit cards by visiting the official HBSE examination portal and accessing the link for the Screening Test for Deployment in GMS/PMS/CMEEE Schools Examination August 2026. After opening the admit card link, candidates need to enter their Employee ID and registered mobile number. The hall ticket will then appear on the screen, following which candidates can download and print it. Candidates should verify their personal details and examination centre information after downloading the admit card. Any discrepancy should be brought to the notice of the Board at the earliest.
HBSE Screening Test 2026: Exam Pattern
The screening test will be conducted through an OMR-based pen-and-paper examination. The question paper will contain multiple-choice questions. Each question will carry one mark, and there will be no negative marking for incorrect answers. The total examination duration will be 90 minutes. Candidates should therefore revise objective-type questions and pay particular attention to correctly marking their responses on the OMR sheet.
Scribe Facility and Extra Time
HBSE has also issued provisions for eligible candidates requiring a scribe. Blind, visually impaired and disabled candidates who are unable to write independently and wish to use a scribe will be required to produce the prescribed medical documentation confirming 40% or more disability. Candidates opting for a scribe must also carry the required documents relating to the scribe, including educational qualification proof, date of birth proof, photographs and valid identity and address documents. Eligible candidates will receive 30 minutes of additional examination time, irrespective of whether they use a scribe. Candidates requiring a scribe have been advised to complete the approval process with the examination centre superintendent as per the Board's instructions.
What Should Candidates Carry?
Candidates should check the instructions printed on their admit cards and carry all mandatory documents to the examination centre. These may include:
- Printed copy of the HBSE admit card
- Valid photo identity proof
- Required supporting documents, wherever applicable
- Scribe-related documents for eligible candidates
- Other documents specifically mentioned in the examination instructions
Candidates should also avoid carrying prohibited items to the examination centre.
Candidates Advised to Reach Centre on Time
With the examination scheduled for August 22, candidates should download their admit cards well before the examination date and plan their travel accordingly. Before appearing for the test, candidates should verify the exam date, timing and centre address mentioned on the hall ticket. They should also read all examination instructions carefully and follow the OMR marking guidelines during the test. Candidates facing any issue related to the admit card or examination can contact HBSE through its official helpline 01664-254305 or email assplexam@bseh.org.in. The HBSE Screening Test 2026 will determine the selection of teachers and school heads for deployment in Government Model Sanskriti, PM Shri, Chief Minister Excellence and Elementary English Schools. Candidates appearing for the examination should download their admit cards at the earliest and complete their final preparation before the August 22 test.
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