CTET September 2026 Notification Out β Apply Online for Central Teacher Eligibility Test
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π Quick Overview Box
CTET September 2026 Notification Out
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | CBSE |
| Exam Name | CTET September 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Start Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 06 September 2026 |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |

π Important Dates
CTET September 2026 Notification Out. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the CTET September 2026 Notification for candidates who want to become teachers in central government schools.
π Important Schedule
CTET September 2026 Notification Out
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 June 2026 |
| Last Date Fee Payment | 10 June 2026 |
| CTET Exam Date | 06 September 2026 |
π In case of a large number of candidates, the examination may also be conducted on 05 September 2026.
π« About CTET 2026
CTET September 2026 Notification Out. CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is one of the most important national-level eligibility exams for aspiring teachers in India.
The exam is conducted by:
β
CBSE
β
Under Ministry of Education
β
For Classes I to VIII teachers
Qualifying CTET helps candidates become eligible for:
- Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS)
- Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS)
- Central Government Schools
- CBSE Affiliated Schools
π― Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed by NCTE.
π Minimum educational qualifications are based on:
- D.Ed
- B.Ed
- Diploma in Elementary Education
- Teacher education qualifications
CBSE advised candidates to verify eligibility through NCTE guidelines.
π CTET Papers Details
CTET consists of:
- Paper I
- Paper II
π Paper I
For candidates who want to teach:
π Classes I to V
Subjects:
- Child Development & Pedagogy
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies
- Language I
- Language II
Total:
β
150 Questions
β
150 Marks
π Paper II
For candidates who want to teach:
π Classes VI to VIII
Subjects:
- Child Development & Pedagogy
- Mathematics & Science
OR - Social Studies/Social Science
- Language I
- Language II
Total:
β
150 Questions
β
150 Marks
β° Exam Timing
| Paper | Timing |
|---|---|
| Paper II | 09:30 AM β 12:00 Noon |
| Paper I | 02:30 PM β 05:00 PM |
π Languages Available
CTET will be conducted in multiple languages including:
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
- Tamil
- Kannada
- Bengali
- Urdu
- Sanskrit
and many more.
π° Application Fee
CTET September 2026 Notification Out
| Category | Only Paper I / II | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | βΉ1000 | βΉ1200 |
| SC/ST/PwD | βΉ500 | βΉ600 |
π GST charges extra.
π Selection Process
CTET is:
β
Eligibility Test Only
There is:
β No interview
β No recruitment directly
Candidates who qualify CTET become eligible for teacher recruitment.
π Qualifying Marks
Candidates scoring:
β
60% or more
will be considered:
π CTET Qualified
π CTET Certificate Validity
π CTET certificate validity:
β
Lifetime
There is:
β
No limit on attempts
π» How to Apply Online
Follow these steps:
Step 1:
Visit official website:
π ctet.nic.in
Step 2:
Click:
π βApply Onlineβ
Step 3:
Fill:
- Personal details
- Qualification details
- Paper preference
Step 4:
Upload:
- Photograph
- Signature
Step 5:
Pay application fee online.
Step 6:
Download confirmation page.
π Exam Centres
CBSE will allot exam cities randomly.
π Candidates cannot request:
- Exam city change
- Exam date change
π Documents Required
Candidates may require for CTET September 2026 Notification Out.
- Aadhaar Card
- Educational certificates
- Scanned photo
- Signature
- Category certificate (if applicable)
π₯ WHY THIS EXAM IS IMPORTANT
CTET is one of the biggest teacher eligibility exams in India.
Key Benefits:
β
Eligible for central govt schools
β
Lifetime validity
β
National-level teacher eligibility
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Required for KVS & NVS jobs
β
Better teaching career opportunities
π CTET qualification improves teacher recruitment chances significantly.
β FAQs (15 Questions)
1. What is CTET?
Central Teacher Eligibility Test.
2. Who conducts CTET?
CBSE.
3. Application start date?
11 May 2026.
4. Last date to apply?
10 June 2026.
5. Exam date?
06 September 2026.
6. Is CTET online or offline?
Offline OMR based.
7. Total marks?
150 marks.
8. Negative marking?
No.
9. CTET validity?
Lifetime.
10. Is CTET mandatory for teachers?
Yes for many schools.
11. Official website?
ctet.nic.in
12. Fee for General category?
βΉ1000.
13. Fee for SC/ST?
βΉ500.
14. Can candidates apply for both papers?
Yes.
15. Is CTET a recruitment exam?
No, eligibility exam only.
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