CBSE Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) - September - 2026

Short Info : CBSE has released notification for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) - September - 2026. Candidates can apply online from 11 May, 2206 to 10 June, 2026. Read the official notification for details regarding eligibility criteria, Exam information, selection process, age limit and other relevant information.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

11 May, 2206

Last Date For Applying Online

10 June, 2026

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

10 June, 2026

Dates for Making Correction in Filled Form

15-18 June, 2026

Exam Date

06 September, 2026

Admit Card for Exam

2 Days Before Exam

Application Fees Info

For Paper I or II - General / OBC-NCL Category Candidates

1000 Rs./-

For Paper I & II - General / OBC-NCL Category Candidates

1200 Rs./-

For Paper I or II - SC / ST / Differently Abled Category Candidates

500 Rs./-

For Paper I & II - SC / ST / Differently Abled Category Candidates

600 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

CBSE Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) - September - 2026 - Qualification Details
Level												Qualification
Level-1 (Class 1-5)												12th Passed, D.Ed / JBT.
Level-2 (Class 6-8)												Graduation Degree, B.Ed / B.El.Ed.

Level-I (PRT) Exam Pattern
Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30	02:30 Hours
Language I	30	30
Language II	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies (EVS)	30	30
Total	150	150	2:30 Hour

Level-II (TGT) Exam Pattern
Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30	02:30 Hours
Language I	30	30
Language II	30	30
Math, Science OR Social Science / Social Studies	60	60
Total	150	150	2:30 Hour
How to Apply
Visit the Official Website : Go to ctet.nic.in. Access Registration Link : Click on the "Apply for CTET Sep 2026" link. New Registration : Click on "New Registration" to fill in personal details, contact information, and address to get your credentials. Fill Application Form : Use the credentials to log in and fill out the detailed application form, including educational qualifications. Upload Documents : Upload scanned images of your latest photograph and signature, as specified in the information bulletin. Pay Examination Fee : Pay the fee online (net banking/credit card/debit card). Confirm and Submit : Review all details, submit the form, and download the confirmation page.
Selection Process
Registration : Apply online by filling in personal, educational, and examination center details. Document Upload : Upload a scanned recent photo and signature in the required format. Fee Payment : Pay the application fee, which ranges from ₹500 to ₹1200 depending on the number of papers and category. Admit Card : Download the admit card containing the exam date, shift, and center details. Examination : Appear for the computer-based test (or OMR-based) as per the schedule. Answer Key & OMR : Check the provisional answer keys and, if necessary, challenge them. Result & Certification : Final results are declared, and a qualifying certificate is issued to those who score above the minimum required marks.