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CTET September Notification 2026 Out, Check Exam Dates & Application Details

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Jun 15, 2026

  • June 15, 2026: CBSE has started CTET September 2026 application correction process, enabling candidates to edit errors in their submitted forms. The correction window will remain active till June 18, 2026. Download Notice PDF
  • May 11, 2026: Central Board of Secondary Education has released CTET September 2026 Notification on May 11, 2026, for Paper I and Paper II examinations scheduled on September 6, 2026. Download PDF
  • May 07, 2026: Central Board of Secondary Education has released CTET February 2026 Certificate and Marksheet on DigiLocker for qualified candidates. Download Here
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Central Board of Secondary Education has released the official notification for CTET September 2026 Exam on May 11, 2026. As per the notice, CTET 2026 exam for both Paper I and Paper II will be conducted on September 6, 2026, in two shifts. Paper II will be held in the morning shift from 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon, while Paper I will be conducted in the evening shift from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM. The online application process has started from May 11, 2026, and will continue till June 10, 2026, through the official CTET website. Candidates aspiring to become teachers for Classes 1 to 8 can apply online within the prescribed dates. The exam will be conducted across 132 cities in India in 27 different languages for the convenience of candidates.

Download CTET September 2026 Notice PDF

What is CTET Exam?

Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level eligibility exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India. It is designed to assess the teaching aptitude and essential skills required for teaching positions in Classes 1 to 8. CTET consists of two papers-Paper I for primary level (Classes 1-5) and Paper II for upper primary level (Classes 6–8). Qualifying CTET makes candidates eligible to apply for teaching jobs in central government schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and many private schools.

CTET 2026 Highlights

You can check out CTET 2026 exam highlights in the table provided below:

Particulars Details
CTET Full Form Central Teacher Eligibility Test
Conducting Body Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Level National
Exam Frequency Twice a year
Mode of Exam Offline - Pen and Paper Based
Exam Duration 150 minutes
Language/Medium of Exam English and Hindi
CTET Website ctet.nic.in

CTET Exam Dates 2026

Events Dates (Tentative)
CTET Application Form Start Date May 11, 2026
CTET Last Date to Apply June 10, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
Application Fee Submission Last Date June 10, 2026  (up to 11:59 PM)
CTET 2026 Application Form Correction Date June 15 to June 18, 2026
CTET 2026 Admit Card 2 days before the exam
CTET 2026 Exam Date September 6, 2026 (Sunday)
CTET 2026 Result October, 2026 (Tentative)

CTET 2026 Notification

Central Board of Secondary Education has officially released CTET September 2026 Notification on its CTET website. The notification contains complete details regarding eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, important dates, application process, and guidelines for candidates appearing in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It also provides information about required documents, examination instructions, and other important requirements that candidates must carefully review before submitting the online application form.

Download CTET 2026 Detailed Notification PDF 

CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026

CTET 2026 eligibility criteria, including an age limit, educational qualification, and Nationality. Here, you can check your eligibility:

Nationality Criteria for CTET 2026

Check out CTET Nationality requirement below:

  • Citizen of India
  • Candidates who belong to Nepal
  • A subject from Bhutan.
  • A Tibetan who traveled to permanently settle in India before January 1, 1962.
  • Candidates of Indian origin who migrated from certain countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, Vietnam, and Burma.

Age Limit for CTET

The Teacher Eligibility Test specifies that the minimum age to apply for the exam is 18, per CTET age limitation. However, there is no upper age limit for taking the exam. According to government regulations, candidates from reserved categories will be eligible for an age relaxation.

Educational Qualification set by CBSE for Paper 1 & Paper 2

The detailed educational qualification is as follows:

CTET 2026 Paper 1 Eligibility Criteria

To become a Teacher in elementary schools for Classes 1 to 5, you can check out CTET Paper 1 eligibility below in the table:

Paper Educational Qualifications
CTET Paper 1 Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the first year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the first year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), by the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002.
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in the first year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the first year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
Graduation with at least 50% marks and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).

CTET 2026 Paper 2 Eligibility Criteria

You can check out CTET Paper 2 educational qualification requirement below in the table:

Paper Educational Qualifications
CTET Paper 2 Eligibility Criteria Graduation and passing or appearing in the first year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
Graduation with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in a 1-year Bachelor's in Education (B.Ed).
Graduation with at least 45% marks and passing or appearing in 1-year Bachelor's in Education (B.Ed) by the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard.
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the first year of a 4-year Bachelor's in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the first year of a 4-year B.A./B. Sc. Ed or B.A.Ed./B. Sc. Ed.
Graduation with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in the 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).

CTET Application Process 2026

CTET 2026 Application Process has started after the release of the notification on May 11, 2026. Candidates must carefully fill CTET online application form and provide all the required documents. The steps to apply online for CTET 2026 are given below:

  1. Visit the Official Website: Go to CTET official website.
  2. Register Online: Create a new account by registering with your basic details, like name, email, and contact number.
  3. Fill the Application Form: Complete the online application form by entering accurate personal, educational, and communication details.
  4. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, such as your photograph and signature, as per the prescribed format.
  5. Pay the Application Fee: Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods. The fee varies depending on whether you're applying for one or both papers.
  6. Review and Submit: Double-check all entered details, ensure correctness, and submit the application form.
  7. Confirmation: After submission, take a printout of the application confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.

CTET 2026 Category-Wise Application Fee Breakdown

The detailed application fee for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 exam is as follows:

Category Only Paper- 1 or 2  Both Paper- 1 & 2 
General/OBC (NCL) INR 1,000/- INR 1,200/-
SC/ST/Differently Abled Person INR 500/- INR 600/-

GST as applicable will be charged extra by the Bank.

CTET 2026 Admit Card

CTET admit card 2026 will be available for download at the official website. You can download CTET 2026 admit card by following these steps-

  • Go to the official website – ctet.nic.in.
  • Select the link- ‘Download Admit Card- CTET September 2026’.
  • Enter the application number, birth date, and security pin.
  • Click the “Submit” button.
  • Download CTET September 2026 admit card.

Download CTET 2026 September Admit Card (Link Active Soon)

CTET City Intimation Slip 2026 

CTET 2026 city intimation slip will be released for the candidates. You can check your exam city by the following steps-

  • Go to the official website – ctet.nic.in.
  • Look for the "City Intimation Slip for CTET September 2026" link on the homepage.
  • Log in with your registration number and password or date of birth.
  • Once logged in, download and save the slip for future reference.

Download CTET 2026 City Intimation Slip (Link Active Soon)

CTET 2026 Exam Pattern

CTET Exam Pattern 2026 is divided into two parts- Paper 1 and Paper 2. If you wish to become a Teacher for Classes 1-V, then you will have to appear for CTET Paper 1 only. However, if you wish to become a Teacher for Classes VI-VIII, then you will have to appear for CTET Paper 2 only. You need to clear both papers if you aspire to teach Classes I-VIII. Candidates can refer to CTET Exam Pattern given below:

Particulars CTET Paper 1 CTET Paper 2
Number of subjects 5 4
Subject name
  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language-I
  • Language-II
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Studies
  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language-I
  • Language-II
  • Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science
Exam duration 2.5 hours (150 minutes) 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
No. of questions 150 150
Type of questions MCQs MCQs
Total marks 150 150
Marking scheme +1 for a correct answer and 0 for an incorrect answer +1 for a correct answer and 0 for an incorrect answer
Language of paper English and Hindi English and Hindi

CTET Syllabus 2026 

CTET 2026 syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is mentioned below:

CTET Paper 1 Syllabus 2026

The syllabus of Paper 1 of CTET exam has the following Topics:

CTET Child Development and Pedagogy Syllabus

The syllabus for the Child Development and Pedagogy of CTET exam is as follows:

  • Child Development Concept
  • Concept of Inclusive Education
  • Learning & Pedagogy

CTET Language-I Syllabus

There are 30 questions on it. One mark is awarded for each right response. The syllabus for the Language-I of CTET exam is as follows:

  • Language Comprehension
  • Pedagogy of Language Development

CTET Language-II Syllabus

The syllabus for Language–II of CTET exam is as follows:

  • Language Comprehension
  • Pedagogy of Language Development

CTET Mathematics Syllabus

The syllabus for the Mathematics of CTET exam is as follows:

  • Geometry
  • Shapes & Spatial Understanding
  • Solids around Us
  • Numbers
  • Addition and Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division
  • Measurement
  • Weight
  • Time
  • Volume
  • Data Handling
  • Patterns
  • Money

CTET Syllabus for Environmental Studies

The syllabus for the Environmental Studies of CTET exam is as follows:

  • Family and Friends
  • Relationships
  • Work and Play
  • Animals
  • Plants
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Water
  • Travel
  • Things We Make and Do

CTET Paper 2 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus for Paper 2 of CTET exam is as follows:

CTET Child Development and Pedagogy Syllabus

The syllabus for the Child Development and Pedagogy of CTET exam is as follows:

  • Child Development (Elementary School Child)
  • Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs
  • Learning and Pedagogy

CTET Language-I Syllabus

The syllabus for the Language-I of CTET exam is as follows:

  • Language Comprehension
  • Pedagogy of Language Development

CTET Language-II Syllabus

The syllabus for the Language II of CTET exam is as follows:

  • Language Comprehension
  • Pedagogy of Language Development

CTET Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science Syllabus

The syllabus for the Mathematics and Science or Social Studies of CTET exam is as follows:

  • Number System
  • Knowing our Numbers
  • Playing with Numbers
  • Whole Numbers
  • Negative Numbers and Integers
  • Fractions
  • Algebra
  • Introduction to Algebra
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Geometry
  • Basic geometrical ideas (2-D)
  • Understanding Elementary Shapes (2-D and 3-D)
  • Symmetry: (reflection)
  • Construction (using Straight edge Scale, protractor, compasses)
  • Mensuration
  • Data handling

Check CTET 2026 Preparation Tips Here

CTET Exam Centre 2026 

CTET 2026 Exam Centre are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis, subject to capacity availability in the city of the exam. The list of CTET 2026 Exam Centers is as follows:

City Code State City
101 Andaman & Nicobar Port Blair
102 Andhra Pradesh Guntur
103 Andhra Pradesh Tirupati
104 Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada
105 Andhra Pradesh Visakhapatnam
106 Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar
107 Assam Dibrugarh
108 Assam Guwahati
109 Assam Silchar
110 Bihar Begusarai
111 Bihar Bhagalpur
112 Bihar Bhojpur (Ara)
113 Bihar Darbhanga
114 Bihar Gaya
115 Bihar Gopalganj
116 Bihar Madhubani
117 Bihar Muzaffarpur
118 Bihar Nalanda
119 Bihar Patna
120 Bihar Purnia
121 Bihar Rohtas
122 Bihar Saharsa
123 Bihar Samastipur
124 Bihar Saran
125 Bihar Vaishali (Hajipur)
126 Chandigarh Chandigarh
127 Chhattisgarh Bhilai/Durg
128 Chhattisgarh Bilaspur
129 Chhattisgarh Raipur
130 Dadra & Nagar Haveli Dadra & Nagar Haveli
131 Daman & Diu Daman
132 Delhi Delhi
137 Goa Panaji
138 Gujarat Ahmedabad
139 Gujarat Rajkot
140 Gujarat Surat
141 Gujarat Vadodara
142 Haryana Ambala
143 Haryana Faridabad
144 Haryana Gurugram
145 Haryana Hissar
146 Haryana Karnal
147 Haryana Kurukshetra
148 Himachal Pradesh Hamirpur
149 Himachal Pradesh Kangra
150 Himachal Pradesh Shimla
151 Jammu & Kashmir Jammu
152 Jammu & Kashmir Srinagar
153 Jharkhand Bokaro
154 Jharkhand Dhanbad
155 Jharkhand Hazaribagh
156 Jharkhand Jamshedpur
157 Jharkhand Ranchi
158 Karnataka Bengaluru
159 Karnataka Hubli
160 Kerala Ernakulam
161 Kerala Kozhikode
162 Kerala Thiruvananthapuram
163 Ladakh Kargil
164 Ladakh Leh
165 Lakshadweep Kavarati
166 Madhya Pradesh Bhopal
167 Madhya Pradesh Gwalior
168 Madhya Pradesh Indore
169 Madhya Pradesh Jabalpur
170 Maharashtra Amravati
171 Maharashtra Aurangabad
172 Maharashtra Mumbai
173 Maharashtra Nagpur
174 Maharashtra Nashik
175 Maharashtra Pune
176 Maharashtra Solapur
177 Manipur Imphal
178 Meghalaya Shillong
179 Mizoram Aizawl
180 Nagaland Kohima
181 Odisha Bhubaneswar
182 Odisha Sambalpur
183 Puducherry Puducherry
184 Punjab Amritsar
185 Punjab Bhatinda
186 Punjab Jalandhar
187 Rajasthan Ajmer
188 Rajasthan Alwar
189 Rajasthan Bikaner
190 Rajasthan Jaipur
191 Rajasthan Jodhpur
192 Rajasthan Kota
193 Rajasthan Udaipur
194 Sikkim Gangtok
195 Tamil Nadu Chennai
196 Tamil Nadu Coimbatore
197 Tamil Nadu Madurai
198 Telangana Hyderabad
199 Telangana Warangal
200 Tripura Agartala
201 Uttar Pradesh Agra
202 Uttar Pradesh Aligarh
203 Uttar Pradesh Ambedkar Nagar
204 Uttar Pradesh Ayodhya(Faizabad)
205 Uttar Pradesh Bareilly
206 Uttar Pradesh Bijnor
207 Uttar Pradesh Deoria
208 Uttar Pradesh Etawah
209 Uttar Pradesh Ghaziabad
210 Uttar Pradesh Ghazipur
211 Uttar Pradesh Gonda
212 Uttar Pradesh Gorakhpur
213 Uttar Pradesh Jaunpur
214 Uttar Pradesh Jhansi
215 Uttar Pradesh Kanpur
216 Uttar Pradesh Lucknow
217 Uttar Pradesh Mainpuri
218 Uttar Pradesh Mathura
219 Uttar Pradesh Mau
220 Uttar Pradesh Meerut
221 Uttar Pradesh Moradabad
222 Uttar Pradesh Noida/Greater Noida
223 Uttar Pradesh Pratapgarh
224 Uttar Pradesh Prayagraj (Allahabad)
225 Uttar Pradesh Raebareli
226 Uttar Pradesh Saharanpur
227 Uttar Pradesh Shahjahanpur
228 Uttar Pradesh Sitapur
229 Uttar Pradesh Sultanpur
230 Uttar Pradesh Varanasi
231 Uttarakhand Dehradun
232 Uttarakhand Haldwani
233 Uttarakhand Haridwar
234 Uttarakhand Udham Singh Nagar
235 West Bengal Kolkata
236 West Bengal Siliguri

CTET 2026 Answer Key

CBSE rwill eleases the provisional answer key and CTET OMR sheet on its website. Candidates can also object to the answer key. Following are the steps to download CTET September 2026 Answer Key and raise an objection:

  • Visit the official website ctet.nic.in
  • Find the link to the “Provisional Answer Key 2026”
  • Log in with your roll number and date of birth
  • Download CTET 2026 Answer Key, check your responses, and raise objections if needed

CTET OMR Sheet PDF: Accessing response sheets

CBSE will release a notice regarding CTET Calculation and OMR sheet. Candidates wishing to obtain their OMR sheet must pay a fee of INR 500/- and submit a request to CBSE.

CTET 2026 Result

CBSE will declare the result for Central Teacher Eligibility Test for September 2026 exam soon on its official website. Candidates can check their CTET Result 2026 by logging in with their roll numbers.

CTET 2026 Cutoff Marks

CBSE has decided the minimum qualifying marks for the General and SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories. Minimum qualifying marks are CTET Cutoff marks. You can check out the qualifying marks and qualifying percentage below in the table:

CTET Minimum Qualifying Marks for OBC/SC/ST categories

Category Qualifying Marks Qualifying Percentage
General 90 60
SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD 82 55

Essential Study Materials for CTET Preparation

You can check out the list of recommended CTET exam preparation books with their publishers below:

Books Publishers
Child Development and Pedagogy Arihant Publication
Success Master CTET Paper 1 Arihant Publication
CTET & TETs Bhasha Hindi Arihant Publication
CTET and TETs English Language and Pedagogy Arihant Publication
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive exam s, Edition 7 R S Aggarwal
Environmental Studies (EVS) Exam Goalpost for CTET & TETs Wiley Publication
Child Development and Pedagogy for CTET & TETs Arihant Publication
CTET & TETs Bhasha Hindi Arihant Publication
CTET and TETs English Language and Pedagogy Arihant Publication
Success Master CTET (Social Science /Studies) Arihant Publication

CTET 2026 Strategies and Tips

Candidates can check CTET Exam Preparation Tips below:

  • First, check out CTET Exam Pattern and syllabus. Keep the syllabus with you during preparation hours so that you do not start any random topic and study as per the syllabus only.
  • Check out the nature and standard of questions as mentioned in the official notification.
  • The language subject is compulsory, and more the scoring section, you must select a familiar language.
  • You must Solve CTET Previous Year Papers to get an idea of the type of questions asked in the exam.
  • Attempt CTET Mock Tests to practice time management.

CTET Previous Year Papers

Candidates can attempt the previous year's CTET papers for practice. Below is the table.

Year CTET Previous Year Paper PDF
2024 Download PDF
2023 Download PDF
2022 Download PDF
2021 Download PDF

CTET Certificate Validity

Earlier, CTET certificate was valid for 7 years from the date of issue. On June 03, 2021, Ministry of Education approved the validity of CTET Certificate from 7 years to a lifetime with effect from 2011. The Ministry has asked the respective State/UT to revalidate/issue the certificates to those whose 7 years of certificate validity has expired or elapsed.

CTET Salary 2026

CTET Salary is given to Teachers appointed with CTET scores, which vary depending on their position and qualifications. You can expect a pay scale of CTET-qualified teachers between INR 9,300/- to INR 34,800/-. The in-hand salary can go up to INR 48,000/- per month.

CTET 2026 Career Opportunities

If you pass CTET test, you can have a good Teaching career. Check out the following highlights to know about careers after CTET:

  • KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, etc., are all central government schools.
  • Union Territories' administrative jurisdiction over schools.
  • Some Private schools accept CTET certification.
  • Schools owned by municipal and state governments.

CTET FAQs

Ques. Can I apply for both Paper I and Paper II?

Ans. Yes, candidates can apply for both Paper I and Paper II if they wish to teach both primary and upper primary levels. The application fee will be higher in this case.

Ques. Is CTET required for private schools?

Ans. While CTET is mandatory for teaching posts in Central Government schools like KVS, NVS, and others, it is not compulsory for private schools. However, many private schools prefer CTET-qualified candidates.

Ques. Can I correct my CTET application form after submission?

Ans. No, once CTET application form is submitted, candidates cannot make any changes. However, CBSE may provide a correction window, which will be announced on the official website.

Ques. Will CTET 2026 exam be held online or offline?

Ans. CTET is typically conducted as a pen-and-paper-based exam (offline mode). The question paper consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Ques. Will there be any interviews after CTET exam?

Ans. CTET is only an eligibility test. After qualifying, the recruitment process for teaching positions in various schools may include interviews, depending on the specific school’s recruitment procedure.

Ques. How do I prepare for CTET exam?

Ans. To prepare for CTET, candidates should study the syllabus thoroughly, practice the previous year’s question papers, and take mock tests. It is also essential to stay updated with any changes in the syllabus or exam pattern.

Ques. What is the validity of CTET certificate?

Ans. CTET certificate is valid for lifetime from the date of the result declaration. Candidates can apply for teaching positions in Central Government schools within this validity period

Ques. Is Social Science compulsory for CTET Paper 2?

Ans. No, Social Science is not compulsory for CTET Paper 2 unless you want to become a Social Science teacher. If you want to become a Mathematics or Science teacher, you can opt for either of those subjects instead of Social Science.

Ques. What ID proofs are accepted with CTET admit card 2026?

Ans. Along with CTET admit card 2026, candidates must carry a valid photo ID such as Aadhaar card, voter ID, PAN card, passport, or driving license for verification at the exam centre.

Ques. Can I edit/correct my CTET application form if I made a mistake?

Ans. You can make corrections in your CTET application form by visiting the website - ctet.nic.in. You need to enter login credentials to the login page, and then you can edit the application form.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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