The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the CTET 2026 notification for candidates aspiring to teach in central government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, and other CTET-accepting institutions. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level exam conducted for Paper 1 (Classes 1–5) and Paper 2 (Classes 6–8). Online applications are open from 11 May 2026 with a last date of 10 June 2026, and the exam is scheduled for 06 September 2026.
CTET September 2026 Notification
CTET September 2026 Notification Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation Name
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Name
CTET 2026
Post Name
Teacher Eligibility Test
Exam Level
National Level
Application Mode
Online
Exam Mode
Offline / Online (as per official notice)
Job Location
All India
Official Website
ctet.nic.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
11 May 2026
Apply Online Start Date
11 May 2026
Last Date to Apply
10 June 2026
Fee Payment Last Date
10 June 2026
Admit Card
Before Exam
Exam Date
06 September 2026
Result Date
After Exam
Application Fee
Category
Paper 1 or Paper 2
Both Papers
General / OBC
₹1000
₹1200
SC / ST / PwD
₹500
₹600
Mode of Payment: Online
Eligibility Details
Paper 1 — Class 1 to 5 (Primary Level Teacher)
Criteria
Requirement
Qualification
12th Pass with minimum required marks and D.El.Ed / BTC / JBT / B.El.Ed / Diploma in Elementary Education
Paper 2 — Class 6 to 8 (Upper Primary Level Teacher)
Criteria
Requirement
Qualification
Graduation Degree with B.Ed / D.El.Ed / B.Ed Special Education or equivalent qualification
Both Papers
Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria for both levels may apply for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 simultaneously.
Age Limit
There is no minimum or maximum age limit prescribed for the CTET examination.
Candidates only need to fulfil the required educational qualification as per the paper they are applying for.
Selection Process
Written Examination Document Verification Medical Test
Exam Pattern
Paper 1 — Class 1 to 5
Subject
Questions
Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy
30
30
Language I
30
30
Language II
30
30
Mathematics
30
30
Environmental Studies
30
30
Total 150 150
Paper 2 — Class 6 to 8
Subject
Questions
Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy
30
30
Language I
30
30
Language II
30
30
Mathematics & Science / Social Studies
60
60
Total 150 150
Exam Duration: 2 Hours 30 MinutesNegative Marking: None
How to Apply
Visit the official CTET website: ctet.nic.in Click on the “Apply Online” link for CTET September 2026Fill in personal details and educational qualifications in the application formUpload required documents including a recent passport-size photograph and signaturePay the application fee online before 10 June 2026 Submit the final application formDownload and print the submitted application form for future reference
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