The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notification for the 22nd Edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026. CTET is the minimum eligibility examination for candidates aspiring to become teachers for Classes I to VIII in Central Government schools, UT schools, and various private schools across India. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official CTET portal within the prescribed dates.
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| CTET September 2026 notification released by CBSE. Check eligibility, fees, exam date, and apply online for Paper I & II. |
| Examination Details |
| Exam Name |
Details |
| CTET Paper I |
For Classes I to V |
| CTET Paper II |
For Classes VI to VIII |
| Mode of Examination |
Offline (OMR Based) |
| Salary |
- CTET is an eligibility examination and does not provide direct recruitment or salary.
- Qualified candidates become eligible to apply for teaching posts in KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, UT schools, and other institutions accepting CTET scores.
- Salary will depend on the recruiting organization or school after appointment.
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| Qualification |
- Paper I (Classes I to V): Candidates must fulfill the minimum qualifications prescribed for Primary Teachers by NCTE.
- Paper II (Classes VI to VIII): Candidates must fulfill the minimum qualifications prescribed for Elementary Stage Teachers by NCTE.
- Relaxation of up to 5% in qualifying marks is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Differently Abled candidates.
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| Age Limit |
- No upper age limit has been prescribed for appearing in CTET.
- There is no restriction on the number of attempts to appear in the CTET examination.
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| Application Fee |
- General/OBC (NCL):
- Only Paper I or II: Rs. 1000/-
- Both Paper I & II: Rs. 1200/-
- SC/ST/Differently Abled Persons:
- Only Paper I or II: Rs. 500/-
- Both Paper I & II: Rs. 600/-
- GST charges will be applicable extra.
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| Selection Process |
- Offline Written Examination (OMR Based)
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Each paper carries 150 marks
- No Negative Marking
- Minimum 60% marks required to qualify
- CTET Certificate validity is for Lifetime
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| How to Apply? |
- Visit the official CTET website.
- Fill out the online application form carefully.
- Generate Registration Number.
- Upload photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form before the last date.
- Download and print the Confirmation Page for future reference.
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| Important Dates |
- Start of Online Application: 11 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 10 June 2026 (Before 11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 10 June 2026
- Correction Window: 15 June 2026 to 18 June 2026
- Examination Date: 06 September 2026
- Result Declaration: Tentatively by End of October 2026
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| Important Links |
| Detailed Advertisement |
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| Short Advertisement |
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| Apply Online |
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| Official Website |
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CTET September 2026 - FAQs
What is the validity period of the CTET certificate?
The CTET qualifying certificate is valid for a lifetime for all categories.
Is there negative marking in the CTET examination?
No. There is no negative marking in the CTET examination.
Can I change my allotted examination city?
No. Requests for changing the allotted examination city will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Can I appear multiple times to improve my CTET score?
Yes. There is no restriction on the number of attempts to appear in the CTET examination.
Does qualifying CTET guarantee a teaching job?
No. Qualifying CTET only makes candidates eligible to apply for teaching posts. It does not guarantee recruitment.
