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CTET September 2026 – Central Teacher Eligibility Test (Complete Information)

Brief Information

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 on 06th September 2026 (Sunday). Candidates aspiring to become teachers for classes I to V (Paper I) or classes VI to VIII (Paper II) can apply online from 11 May 2026 to 10 June 2026. The CTET certificate is valid for lifetime, and there is no limit on attempts. All essential details including eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, fee, and important links are provided below.

Overview

Organization	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi
Exam Name	Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) – September 2026
Post Name	Teacher for Classes I-V (Primary) & VI-VIII (Upper Primary)
Qualification	As per NCTE norms (Min. 10+2 / Graduation / B.Ed. / D.El.Ed. etc.)
Age Limit	No upper age limit for CTET (as per CBSE guidelines)
Apply Start Date	11 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	10 June 2026 (upto 11:59 PM)
Last Date Fee Payment	10 June 2026 (upto 11:59 PM)
Exam Date	06 September 2026 (Sunday) – Additional date 05 Sep if needed
Result Date	By end of October 2026 (Tentative)
Application Mode	Online only
Official Website	https://ctet.nic.in | https://www.cbse.gov.in
Join on WhatsApp	WhatsApp Channel WhatsApp Group

Age Limit

No upper age limit for appearing in CTET. Candidates of all age groups can apply as per NCTE eligibility criteria.

Qualification (Minimum Educational Qualifications)

For Classes I-V (Paper I): Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) / 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) / 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) / Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed. (as per NCTE norms).

For Classes VI-VIII (Paper II): Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in 1-year B.Ed. / Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in 4-year B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed. / D.El.Ed with Graduation (as per NCTE).

Relaxation: 5% relaxation in qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC/Differently-abled persons.

Important Dates

Notification Date	April/May 2026
Apply Start	11 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	10 June 2026 (upto 11:59 PM)
Last Date to Pay Fees Online	10 June 2026 (upto 11:59 PM)
Correction Date	15 June 2026 to 18 June 2026
Admit Card Release Date	Two days before exam (04 or 05 September 2026)
Exam Date	06 September 2026 (Sunday) – Also possible on 05 Sep if candidates increase
Result Declaration	By end of October 2026 (Tentative)

CTET Paper & Subject Details

S.No.	Paper	Target Classes	Subjects	Total MCQs (Marks)
1	Paper I	Classes I to V (Primary Stage)	Child Development & Pedagogy, Mathematics, EVS, Language I, Language II	150 MCQs (150 Marks)
2	Paper II (Maths & Science)	Classes VI to VIII (Upper Primary)	Child Development & Pedagogy, Mathematics & Science, Language I, Language II	150 MCQs (150 Marks)
3	Paper II (Social Science)	Classes VI to VIII (Upper Primary)	Child Development & Pedagogy, Social Studies/Social Science, Language I, Language II	150 MCQs (150 Marks)
4	Both Papers	Classes I to VIII	Appear in Paper I + Paper II (any subject option)	300 MCQs (300 Marks)

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Selection Process

1. Online Computer Based Test (CBT) / Offline OMR based examination (as decided by CBSE)
2. Score 60% or above to qualify (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Differently-abled)
3. Certificate issued via DigiLocker – valid for lifetime
4. No interview – CTET score is an eligibility criterion for recruitment by various states/boards

Paper	Sections (All Compulsory)	No. of Questions	Marks
Paper I	Child Development & Pedagogy, Mathematics, EVS, Language I, Language II	30 each (150 total)	150
Paper II (Maths/Science)	Child Development & Pedagogy, Maths & Science, Language I, Language II	30+60+30+30 = 150	150
Paper II (Social Science)	Child Development & Pedagogy, Social Science, Language I, Language II	30+60+30+30 = 150	150

Application Fee (Excluding GST)

Category	Only Paper I or II	Both Papers
General / OBC (NCL)	₹1000/-	₹1200/-
SC / ST / Differently Abled	₹500/-	₹600/-

Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking only. Fee non-refundable.

Apply Process (Online Steps)

1. Visit official CTET website: https://ctet.nic.in or https://www.cbse.gov.in
2. Click “Apply Online” – complete registration & generate password.
3. Fill online application form (name, father/mother name as per Class X certificate).
4. Upload scanned photograph (10-100 KB, 3.5x4.5 cm) and signature (3-30 KB, 3.5x1.5 cm) in JPG/JPEG.
5. Pay examination fee online via Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking.
6. Print Confirmation Page for future reference (do not send to CBSE).

Important Links

Official Notification	Download CTET Sep 2026 Information Bulletin (PDF)
Apply Online	Click Here to Apply Online (CTET Official Website)
Social	WhatsApp Channel WhatsApp Group
Messaging	Telegram Group YouTube Channel
Social	Facebook Page Instagram Page X (Twitter) Account

Note: Always verify details in the official notification before applying.