CTET September 2026 Notification, Apply Online @ctet.nic.in
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026. This marks the 22nd Edition of the national-level examination, which is designed to evaluate candidates for elementary and primary school teacher eligibility. The offline written examination is scheduled to be conducted on 06th September 2026 (Sunday) across 132 designated exam cities nationwide. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their registrations through the official portal at ctet.nic.in.
Interested candidates are advised to read the complete notification and eligibility details carefully before starting their online application.
- Application Start Date: 11-05-2026
- Application Last Date: 10-06-2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 10-06-2026
- Online Correction Window: 15-06-2026 to 18-06-2026
- Admit Card Availability: 04-09-2026
- Date of Examination: 06-09-2026 (Sunday)
- Result Declaration: By the end of October 2026
| Category | Only Paper I or II | Both Paper I & II |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 1200/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 600/- |
- Fee Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking facilities.
- Minimum Age Requirement: 18 Years
- Maximum Age Limit: No Upper Age Limit
- Candidates of any age meeting the educational criteria can apply.
The 22nd Edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test will be conducted in 132 selected cities across India.
Paper I (Minimum Qualification for Classes I to V - Primary Stage)
| Code | Minimum Educational Qualification Requirements |
|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. |
| 2 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, in accordance with the NCTE Regulations, 2002. |
| 3 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). |
| 4 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)*. |
| 5 | Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from an NCTE recognized institution (must undergo a 6-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education within 2 years of appointment). |
| 6 | Post-Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade and passed or appearing in final year of three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. |
Paper II (Minimum Qualification for Classes VI to VIII - Elementary Stage)
| Code | Minimum Educational Qualification Requirements |
|---|---|
| 1 | Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). |
| 2 | At least 50% marks either in Graduation or in Post-Graduation and passed or appearing in final year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed). |
| 3 | Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in final year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE Regulations issued from time to time in this regard. |
| 4 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). |
| 5 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. |
| 6 | Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year B.Ed. (Special Education)*. |
| 7 | Any candidate having qualified B.Ed. Programme recognized by the NCTE is eligible to appear in TET/CTET. A person who is pursuing any of the teacher education courses (recognized by the NCTE or the RCI) specified in the NCTE Notification is also qualified. |
| 8 | Post-Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade and passed or appearing in the final year of a three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. program. |
All questions in CTET will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with each carrying one mark, and there will be no negative marking. The test consists of two papers:
- Paper I: For candidates who intend to teach classes I to V (Primary Stage).
- Paper II: For candidates who intend to teach classes VI to VIII (Elementary Stage).
- Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes) for each paper.
- Go to the official CTET website: ctet.nic.in.
- Click on the registration link labeled "Apply Online for CTET September 2026".
- Fill out the Online Application Form with personal, contact, and educational qualifications.
- Upload scanned copies of your latest photograph and signature in the prescribed formats.
- Pay the examination fee online using a credit/debit card or net banking.
- Download the Confirmation Page for future reference and print a physical copy.
CTET September 2026 Official Links
1. What are the key application registration dates for CTET September 2026?
The online registrations commence on 11th May 2026 and close on 10th June 2026.
2. When is the CTET September 2026 Exam scheduled to be held?
The offline written exam is scheduled to take place on 06th September 2026 (Sunday).
3. Is there any negative marking in the CTET 2026 examination?
No, there is no provision for negative marking in either Paper I or Paper II of the CTET exam.
4. What is the fee structure if I choose to apply for both Paper I and Paper II?
General and OBC category candidates must pay Rs. 1200/- to write both papers, while candidates under SC/ST/PwBD categories need to pay Rs. 600/-.
5. What is the upper age limit to apply for the CTET exam?
There is no upper age limit set for candidates applying to the CTET eligibility test, provided they meet the minimum educational eligibility criteria.
