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CTET September 2026 — CBSE Official

CTET 2026
Complete Guide

Exam on 6th September, 2026by CBSE. Free study material, official syllabus PDF, mock tests & notification updates — all in one place.

90/150

Pass Mark

150 MCQ

Questions

150 Min

Duration

Exam Countdown — September 6, 2026
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Important Dates

Official dates as per CTET September 2026 Information Bulletin — CBSE

EventDateStatus
Online Application Start11 May 2026Active
Last Date for Application10 June 2026 (11:59 PM)Upcoming
Last Date for Fee Payment10 June 2026 (11:59 PM)Upcoming
Online Correction WindowTo be notified on ctet.nic.inUpcoming
Admit Card DownloadTo be notified on ctet.nic.inUpcoming
Exam Date — Paper II (Morning)6 Sept 2026, 09:30 AM – 12:00 PMUpcoming
Exam Date — Paper I (Evening)6 Sept 2026, 02:30 PM – 05:00 PMUpcoming
Answer Key DisplayTo be notifiedUpcoming
Result DeclarationTo be notifiedUpcoming
Importance of CTET 2026

Why CTET 2026 is Your Gateway to Central Government Teaching Jobs

सीटीईटी 2026 केंद्रीय सरकारी शिक्षक बनने का सबसे बड़ा अवसर क्यों है?

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 conducted by CBSE is the most prestigious national-level teaching eligibility exam in India. Clearing CTET is mandatory for appointment as a teacher in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Central Tibetan Schools, and all schools under UT administrations including Delhi. CTET certificate is now valid for Lifetime (आजीवन) with unlimited re-attempts allowed to improve scores.

केंद्रीय शिक्षक पात्रता परीक्षा (सीटीईटी) 2026, CBSE द्वारा आयोजित भारत की सबसे प्रतिष्ठित राष्ट्रीय स्तर की शिक्षक पात्रता परीक्षा है। केंद्रीय विद्यालय (KVS), नवोदय विद्यालय (NVS), और दिल्ली सहित सभी केंद्रशासित प्रदेशों के स्कूलों में शिक्षक बनने के लिए CTET पास करना अनिवार्य है। CTET प्रमाणपत्र अब आजीवन वैध है और स्कोर सुधारने के लिए असीमित प्रयास किए जा सकते हैं।

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Eligibility Criteria

Official eligibility for Paper 1 — CTET September 2026, as per NCTE Notification

Minimum Qualification

The candidate must possess any ONE of the following teaching qualifications as notified by NCTE:

  • Senior Secondary (Intermediate/12th) with at least 50% marks AND passed/appearing in 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
  • Senior Secondary (Intermediate/12th) with at least 45% marks AND passed/appearing in 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) as per NCTE 2002 Norms.
  • Senior Secondary (Intermediate/12th) with at least 50% marks AND passed/appearing in 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
  • Senior Secondary (Intermediate/12th) with at least 50% marks AND passed/appearing in 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
  • Graduation AND passed/appearing in 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
Certificate Validity: CTET certificate is valid for Lifetime (आजीवन) — issued via DigiLocker.
Qualifying Marks: 90/150 (General/OBC) | 82/150 (SC/ST/PwD) — 5% relaxation for reserved

Source: CTET September 2026 Information Bulletin — CBSE, New Delhi

Exam Pattern

OMR-based offline test — Bilingual (Hindi/English) — No negative marking

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Child Development & Pedagogy3030150 min total
Language I (Compulsory)3030150 min total
Language II (Compulsory)3030150 min total
Mathematics3030150 min total
Environmental Studies3030150 min total
Total1501502.5 Hours

Paper I (Morning Shift)

For Classes I to V teachers — 09:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Paper II (Evening Shift)

For Classes VI to VIII teachers — 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM

✓ No negative marking  |  ✓ OMR-based offline exam  |  ✓ 150 minutes duration  |  ✓ 27 languages available

Application & Fee Details

How to apply for CTET September 2026

CategoryPaper I or IIBoth Papers
General / OBC (NCL)₹1,000/-₹1,200/-
SC / ST / PwD₹500/-₹600/-

GST extra. Payment via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking only.

Steps to Apply:

  1. 1Visit ctet.nic.in → Click 'Apply Online'
  2. 2Fill Authentication Form (Name, DOB, Gender)
  3. 3Complete Application → Note Registration Number
  4. 4Upload Photo (JPG, 10-100KB) & Signature (JPG, 3-30KB)
  5. 5Pay fee online (Debit/Credit Card / Net Banking)
  6. 6Print Confirmation Page for records
Apply on ctet.nic.in

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CTET September 2026 की परीक्षा 6 सितम्बर 2026 (रविवार) को निर्धारित है। Paper II सुबह 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM और Paper I शाम 02:30 PM – 05:00 PM में होगा। यदि उम्मीदवारों की संख्या अधिक रही तो 5 सितम्बर (शनिवार) को भी परीक्षा हो सकती है।