HPBOSE EMRSST Exam 2026 Notification
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has officially released the notification for the Eklavya Model Residential School Selection Test (EMRSST) 2026. This selection test is for admission to Class VI in Eklavya Model Residential Schools located throughout Himachal Pradesh.
HPBOSE EMRSST 2026 Important Dates
The board has rescheduled the examination to an earlier date. Please note the following key dates for the application cycle:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 22nd January, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15th February, 2026 |
| Correction Window | 16th to 18th February, 2026 |
| Admit Card Download | 4 days before the exam |
| Date of EMRSST 2026 Test | 29th March, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
The selection test is conducted primarily for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students. Academic Qualification: Candidates must be appearing in, have appeared in, or have passed Class V (fifth) in December 2025 or March 2026. Students who passed Class 5th during the 2025-26 academic session are eligible. Special Categories: In addition to ST students, children from other categories may be eligible subject to prescribed norms if they have lost parents due to: LWE/Insurgency/COVID-19 Widows Divyang (Persons with Disabilities) parents Land donors or orphans
How to Apply for EMRSST 2026
- Applications must be submitted strictly through the online mode via the official HPBOSE website. Official Website: Visit www.hpbose.org.
- No Application Fee: There is no fee charged for the submission of the online application form.
- Online Corrections: If you make a mistake, you can correct all fields except for Category/Subcategory between February 16th and 18th, 2026. No corrections will be permitted after this window.
- Rejection Warning: Applications submitted through any mode other than online, or those that are incomplete, will be summarily rejected without notice.
Important Link:-
- Notification:- CLICK HERE
