CTET 2026 Notification Out; The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to determine candidates’ eligibility for teaching posts in Classes 1 to 8 in schools across India. The CTET Notification for the 2026 September session was released on 11th May 2026, and candidates must submit their applications from 11th May to 10th June 2026 at www.ctet.nic.in.
CTET 2026 Notification Out
The Notification (Information Bulletin) for the CTET September 2026 cycle has been released at the official website www.ctet.nic.in, along with information, including the application process, eligibility criteria, dates, exam structure, syllabus, etc. Candidates can download the notification from the official website of CBSE, or the direct link is also attached here.
CTET Exam 2026-Summary
| Exam Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 11th May to 10th June 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| Language of Paper | English and Hindi |
| Attempt Limit | Unlimited |
| Certificate validity | Lifetime |
| No. of Test Cities | 136 cities across India |
| Age Limit | There is no upper age limit, minimum age is 18 years. |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 011-22235774 |
| Official Website | www.ctet.nic.in |
CTET 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| CTET Notification 2026 | 11th May 2026 |
| CTET Online Form 2026 Starts | 11th May 2026 |
| Last Date to fill Online Application | 10th June 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date for submission of fee | 10th June 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Application Correction Window | 15th to 18th June 2026 |
| CTET Admit Card 2026 | 4th September 2026 |
| CTET Exam Date 2026 | 6th September 2026 |
CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The Eligibility Criteria are different for selecting candidates for the post of teacher for Classes 1 to 5 and Classes 6 to 8. Let’s have a look at the Educational qualifications required by the candidates for both these sections:
Educational Qualification for Classes 1-5
A candidate who has completed their Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with a minimum of 50% marks and cleared or appeared in the final year exam of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration) OR
A candidate who has completed Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam, securing a minimum of 45% marks and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration), according to the NCTE Regulations 2002. OR
A candidate who has completed Senior Secondary or its equivalent test with a minimum of 50% marks and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of Bachelor of Elementary Education (4 years duration). OR
A candidate who has completed Senior Secondary or its equivalent test with a minimum of 50% marks and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of Diploma in Education (2 years duration). OR
A candidate who has a Bachelor’s degree and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration).
Educational Qualification for Classes 6-8
A candidate who holds a Graduation degree and has passed or is appearing in the final year examination of a Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration). OR
A candidate who has completed his/her Graduation degree with 50% marks and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of Bachelor in Education. OR
A candidate who has completed his/her Graduation degree with 40% marks and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of Bachelor in Education, according to NCTE regulations. OR
A candidate who has completed Senior Secondary or its equivalent test with a minimum of 50% marks and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of 4 years duration Bachelor of Elementary Education. OR
A candidate who has completed Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with 50% marks and cleared or appearing in the final year exam of B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed or B.A/B.Sc.Ed. OR
A candidate who has a Graduation degree with 50% marks and has cleared or appeared in a B.Ed program of 1-year duration.
CTET Exam 2026 Application Fee
A candidate belonging to either the General or OBC category is required to pay Rs. 1000/- (if applying for either Paper I or Paper II) and Rs. 1200/- (if applying for both papers). The same amount is reduced to Rs. 600/- (if applying for either Paper I or Paper II) and Rs. 600/- (if applying for both papers) for candidates belonging to the SC/ST category.
Fee Details for CTET Exam are as follows:
| CTET 2026 Application Fee | ||
| Category | Only Paper I or II | Both Paper I & II |
| General/OBC | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 1200/- |
| SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 600/- |
Note- GST as applicable will be charged extra by the Bank.
CTET 2026 Selection Process
Candidates appearing for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) will be shortlisted on the basis of their score in the CTET Exam. CTET is an eligibility test only, which means that papers qualifying for CTET do not guarantee jobs to the aspirants. They have to apply for recruitment at different schools based on the available vacancies, which require CTET Certification, for which the candidates must score more or equal to 60% marks in order to get selected.
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
CTET 2026 Exam will be conducted in two phases:
- Paper I
- Paper-II
Paper I is conducted for candidates who have been looking forward to becoming teachers for Classes 1 to 5 and Paper II is conducted for candidates who aspire to become teachers for Class 6 to 8. Candidates also have the option to apply for both Paper-I and Paper II. Questions asked in both Paper I and Paper II are Objective Multiple Choice Questions. A candidate is required to score a minimum of 60% to qualify CTET Exam. One major thing to note is that the CTET score is now valid for a lifetime as announced by CBSE.
How to Apply Online for CBSE CTET 2026?
The well-explained step-by-step guide to fill out the CBSE CTET September 2026 Notification application form has been explained below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) i.e., ctet.nic.in.
Step 2: Look for “Apply for CTET September Notification 2026” and select “New Registration”.
Step 3: Fill in all the requested basic details to generate your respective application number and password.
Step 4: For CBSE CTET application form, log in using your credentials.
Step 5: Carefully enter your respective personal and academic information along with exam preference details.
Step 6: Upload all documents, such as your recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature, in the prescribed format.
Step 7: Pay the CTET 2026 application fee through net banking, a credit/debit card, or UPI.
Step 8: At the end make sure to download and save the confirmation page and application summary for further use.
Important Links
| CTET 2026 Notification | NOTIFICATION |
| CTET 2026 Online Form | APPLY ONLINE |