Post Date: May 11, 2026 5:30 pm

CTET September 2026 notification out. CBSE released Information Bulletin on 11 May 2026. Apply online from 11 May to 10 June 2026. Exam date 06 September 2026 (Sunday). Two Papers – Paper I (Class 1-5), Paper II (Class 6-8). No Age Limit. Check details below. More on Admission Notifications page.

CTET September 2026 Online Form (Teacher Eligibility Test)

Central Teacher Eligibility Test September 2026 : Short Details of Notification

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CTET September 2026 Important Dates

  • Notification Release Date : 11 May 2026
  • Online Apply Start Date : 11 May 2026
  • Online Apply Last Date : 10 June 2026 (Before 11:59 PM)
  • Last Date For Fee Payment : 10 June 2026 (Before 11:59 PM)
  • Form Correction Window : 15 – 18 June 2026
  • Admit Card Available : Two Days Before Exam
  • Exam Date : 06 September 2026 (Sunday)
  • Backup Exam Date : 05 September 2026 (Saturday) If Candidate Count High
  • Result Date : End Of October 2026 (Tentative)

For all admit card releases, bookmark our Admit Card page.

CTET September 2026 Application Fee

  • For Paper I OR Paper II Only :
    • General / OBC(NCL) : ₹ 1000/-
    • SC / ST / Differently Abled : ₹ 500/-
  • For Both Papers (I & II) :
    • General / OBC(NCL) : ₹ 1200/-
    • SC / ST / Differently Abled : ₹ 600/-
  • GST Extra As Per Bank Rules.
  • Fee Payment Mode (Online Only) :
    • Debit Card
    • Credit Card
    • Net Banking
  • Fee Once Paid Not Refundable.

CTET September 2026 Age Limit

  • Minimum Age : No Limit
  • Maximum Age : No Upper Age Limit
  • Eligibility Based On Qualification, Not Age.
  • Refer Official Notification For Full Rules.

CTET September 2026 Paper Overview & Validity

  • CTET Is Teacher Eligibility Test, Not Recruitment.
  • Two Papers : Paper I (Class 1-5), Paper II (Class 6-8).
  • Qualifying Marks : 60% (TET Pass).
  • Certificate Validity : Lifetime (NCTE Rule).
  • 5% Marks Relaxation : SC / ST / OBC / Differently Abled.
CTET September 2026 Paper Details & Eligibility Criteria
Paper Class Level Eligibility
Paper I Class 1 To 5 (Primary Stage) Senior Secondary (10+2) Passed With 50% Marks. Plus 2-Year D.El.Ed / 4-Year B.El.Ed / B.Ed / Diploma In Education (Special Education) As Per NCTE Norms.
Paper II Class 6 To 8 (Elementary Stage) Graduation Passed With 50% Marks. Plus B.Ed / B.El.Ed / D.El.Ed Final Year As Per NCTE Norms. Candidates Wanting Both Levels Must Apply For Both Papers.
Note : 5% Marks Relaxation In Qualifying Exam For SC / ST / OBC / Differently Abled Candidates. Refer NCTE Notification For Complete Eligibility List.
CTET September 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper Subjects Marks / Duration
Paper I
(Class 1-5)
  • Child Development & Pedagogy : 30 MCQs
  • Language I : 30 MCQs
  • Language II : 30 MCQs
  • Mathematics : 30 MCQs
  • Environmental Studies (EVS) : 30 MCQs
150 MCQs / 150 Marks
Duration : 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Paper II
(Class 6-8)
  • Child Development & Pedagogy : 30 MCQs
  • Language I : 30 MCQs
  • Language II : 30 MCQs
  • Maths & Science (For Maths/Science Teacher) : 60 MCQs OR
  • Social Studies / Social Science : 60 MCQs
150 MCQs / 150 Marks
Duration : 2 Hours 30 Minutes
  • All Questions : Multiple Choice (MCQ) Type.
  • Each Question : 1 Mark.
  • No Negative Marking.
  • Qualifying Marks : 60% (TET Pass Certificate Issued).
  • Question Paper : Bilingual (Hindi / English).
  • Language II Must Be Different From Language I.
  • Mode : Offline OMR Based.

For full subject syllabus, refer our Syllabus page.

How To Fill CTET September 2026 Online Form
  • Eligible Candidates Apply Online For CTET September 2026 On Or Before 10 June 2026.
  • Visit Official Website ctet.nic.in Or Use Apply Online Link From Important Links Section.
  • Click On Apply Online Tab And Start New Candidate Registration.
  • Fill Authentication Form : State, ID Type, Name, Date Of Birth, Gender As Per 10th Certificate.
  • Note Down Generated Registration / Application Number.
  • Fill Complete Application Form : Personal, Educational, Paper Choice (I / II / Both), Language I & II.
  • Upload Scanned Photo (10-100 KB) And Signature (3-30 KB) In JPG / JPEG Format.
  • Pay Application Fee Online (Debit / Credit Card / Net Banking).
  • Verify All Entered Details Before Final Submission.
  • Download And Print Confirmation Page For Future Reference.
  • For Latest Sarkari Result Updates, Admit Card, Answer Key, Syllabus, and Recruitment Notifications, Visit Sarkari Result Portals. Your Trusted Sarkari Result Portal in India.
  • Important Note : छात्रों से अनुरोध है कि फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification ध्यान से पढ़ें। अंतिम तिथि, आयु सीमा, और शैक्षिक योग्यता की पुष्टि अधिकारिक सूचना से ही करें।
CTET September 2026 Mode Of Selection
  • Stage 1 : Offline OMR Based Written Exam (Paper I / Paper II / Both)
  • Stage 2 : OMR Answer Key Release On ctet.nic.in
  • Stage 3 : Result Declaration By End Of October 2026 (Tentative)
  • Stage 4 : CTET Certificate Issued In DigiLocker (Lifetime Validity)
  • Stage 5 : Apply For Teaching Posts In CBSE / KVS / NVS / Central Govt Schools

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CTET September 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Question: What is CTET September 2026 and who conducts it?
  • Answer: Teacher Eligibility Test by CBSE for teaching posts Class 1 to 8. Exam on 06 September 2026.
  • Question: When is the last date for CTET September 2026 Online Form?
  • Answer: Last date is 10 June 2026 (Before 11:59 PM). Correction window 15 – 18 June 2026.
  • Question: What is the application fee for CTET September 2026?
  • Answer: Single Paper : ₹1000 (Gen/OBC) / ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD). Both Papers : ₹1200 (Gen/OBC) / ₹600 (SC/ST/PwD).
  • Question: What is the qualifying marks?
  • Answer: 60% required to be considered TET Pass. 5% relaxation for SC / ST / OBC / Differently Abled.
  • Question: What is validity of CTET certificate?
  • Answer: Lifetime validity per NCTE rule. No restriction on number of attempts.