CTET 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online Start,
CTET 2026 Notification:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to conduct the Central
Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 for aspiring teachers across India. The
exam serves as a mandatory qualification for candidates seeking teaching
positions from Class I to Class VIII in central government schools such as KVS,
NVS, and other CBSE-affiliated institutions.
The official notification for CTET 2026 released on the official
website – www.ctet.nic.in. The exam will be conducted in offline mode (pen and
paper-based). Interested candidates will be able to apply online once the
application window opens.
CTET 2026 Overview
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Exam Name |
Central Teacher Eligibility
Test (CTET) 2026 |
|
Conducting Authority |
Central Board of Secondary
Education (CBSE) |
|
Mode of Examination |
Offline (OMR-based) |
|
Duration |
2.5 Hours per Paper |
|
Validity of Certificate |
Lifetime |
|
Official Website |
www.ctet.nic.in |
CTET 2026 Important
Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Apply Start Date |
27 November 2025 |
|
Apply Last Date |
18 December 2025 |
|
Exam Date |
08 February 2026 |
CTET 2026 Application
Fee
|
Category |
For
One Paper |
For
Both Papers |
|
General/OBC (NCL) |
₹1000/- |
₹1200/- |
|
SC/ST/PwD |
₹500/- |
₹600/- |
CTET 2026
Qualification
|
Post
Name |
Qualification |
|
Primary Teacher (PRT) Level-I |
12th Pass + Diploma in
Education (D.Ed)/ JBT |
|
Secondary Teacher (TGT)
Level-II |
Graduate + Degree in Education
(B.Ed/ B.El.Ed) |
CTET 2026 Exam
Pattern
Paper I – For Classes I to
V (Primary Teacher)
|
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
|
Child Development and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
|
Language I |
30 |
30 |
|
Language II |
30 |
30 |
|
Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
|
Environmental Studies |
30 |
30 |
|
Total |
150 |
150 |
Paper II – For
Classes VI to VIII (Elementary Teacher)
|
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
|
Child Development and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
|
Language I |
30 |
30 |
|
Language II |
30 |
30 |
|
Mathematics & Science OR |
60 |
60 |
|
Social Studies/Social Science |
60 |
60 |
|
Total |
150 |
150 |
Note: There
is no negative marking. Minimum qualifying marks are 60% (90/150). Relaxations are provided
for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories.
How to Apply for CTET
2026
1. Visit
the official CTET website: www.ctet.nic.in
2. Click
on “Apply Online” under the CTET February 2026 section.
3. Register
with your email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill
the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.
5. Submit
the form and take a printout for reference.
CTET 2026 Important
Links
|
CTET Exam Date Notice |
|
|
CTET 2026 Apply Online |
|
|
Official Notification PDF |
|
|
CTET Official Website |
