CTET September 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for Paper I & Paper II | Exam Insight

CTET September 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for Paper I & Paper II | Exam Insight

📚 CTET September 2026 Notification Out

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026.

Candidates interested in teaching positions for Primary Level (Classes I-V) and Junior Level (Classes VI-VIII) can apply online from 11 May 2026 to 10 June 2026.

CTET is one of India's most important teacher eligibility examinations and serves as a qualifying test for teaching positions in Central Government schools and many State Government and private schools.


📋 CTET September 2026 Overview

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameCentral Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
Conducting AuthorityCBSE
SessionSeptember 2026
Application ModeOnline
Exam ModeOffline (OMR Based)
Paper IClass I to V
Paper IIClass VI to VIII

📅 Important Dates

EventDate
Application Start Date11 May 2026
Last Date to Apply10 June 2026
Last Date Fee Payment10 June 2026
Correction Window15–18 June 2026
CTET Exam Date06 September 2026
Exam City SlipBefore Exam
Admit Card2 Days Before Exam
Answer KeyAfter Exam
ResultOctober 2026

💳 Application Fee

Single Paper (Paper I or Paper II)

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹1000
SC / ST / PwD₹500

Both Papers (Paper I + Paper II)

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹1200
SC / ST / PwD₹600

Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, E-Challan


👤 Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for appearing in CTET.

Candidates must fulfill the educational qualification criteria prescribed by CBSE.


🎓 CTET Primary Level (Class I to V) Eligibility

Candidates must satisfy any one of the following:

✅ Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education

✅ Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks and 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE norms

✅ Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-Year B.El.Ed

✅ Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 2-Year Diploma in Special Education


🎓 CTET Junior Level (Class VI to VIII) Eligibility

Candidates must satisfy any one of the following:

✅ Graduation and 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education

✅ Graduation/Post Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed

✅ Graduation with at least 45% marks and B.Ed as per NCTE norms

✅ Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-Year B.El.Ed

✅ Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed

✅ Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed (Special Education)

✅ Post Graduation with 55% marks and Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed


📚 CTET Paper I Syllabus (Classes I–V)

SubjectQuestionsMarks
Child Development & Pedagogy3030
Language I3030
Language II3030
Mathematics3030
Environmental Studies3030
Total150150

📚 CTET Paper II Syllabus (Classes VI–VIII)

SubjectQuestionsMarks
Child Development & Pedagogy3030
Language I3030
Language II3030
Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies6060
Total150150

📝 CTET Exam Pattern

ParticularsDetails
Total Questions150
Total Marks150
Duration2 Hours 30 Minutes
Negative MarkingNo
ModeOffline (OMR Based)

📝 How to Apply for CTET September 2026

Step 1

Visit the official CTET website.

Step 2

Complete registration.

Step 3

Fill personal and educational details.

Step 4

Upload photograph and signature.

Step 5

Pay the examination fee.

Step 6

Preview all details carefully.

Step 7

Submit the application form.

Step 8

Download and print the confirmation page.


📄 Documents Required

✅ Passport Size Photograph

✅ Signature

✅ Educational Certificates

✅ Aadhaar Card / Valid ID Proof

✅ Category Certificate (if applicable)

✅ Mobile Number & Email ID

Apply Link

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