The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has finally released the big update that you all were waiting for. This is your chance to change your life and teach young minds.
Now, let us look at the basic details of this test. The government organizes this national exam twice every year. If you pass this exam, you can apply for teaching jobs in top central schools like KVS and NVS.
CTET 2026 Notification Out Overview
| Exam Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Mode of Application | Online Mode |
| Registration Dates | 11th May to 10th June 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Exam Duration | 150 Minutes |
| Language of Paper | English and Hindi |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 Years (No Upper Age Limit) |
| Official Website | www.ctet.nic.in |
CTET September 2026 Important Dates
You must mark your calendar because missing these dates will cost you a whole year. The online forms are open now. So, you should fill your form early to avoid last-minute rush on the website. After that, you can focus fully on your studies.
Complete Schedule
Here is the table with all the dates you need to remember:
| Events | Dates |
| CTET Notification 2026 | 11th May 2026 |
| CTET Online Form 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 |
Note: If too many students apply for the CTET September 2026 exam, the board might also conduct the exam on 5th September 2026.
Eligibility Criteria for CTET 2026 Exam
Before you fill out the application, you must check if you are eligible. There are two different papers. Paper 1 is for teaching lower classes, and Paper 2 is for higher classes.
Educational Qualification for Classes 1 to 5 (Paper 1)
- You must pass Senior Secondary (Class 12) with at least 50% marks and pass or appear in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- OR You must pass Class 12 with at least 45% marks and pass or appear in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education according to NCTE rules.
- OR You must pass Class 12 with at least 50% marks and pass or appear in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- OR You must pass Class 12 with at least 50% marks and pass or appear in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- OR You must have a Graduation degree and pass or appear in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
Educational Qualification for Classes 6 to 8 (Paper 2)
- You must have a Graduation degree and pass or appear in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- OR You must have a Graduation degree with at least 50% marks and pass or appear in the final year of a Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
- OR You must have a Graduation degree with at least 40% marks and pass or appear in the final year of a B.Ed according to NCTE rules.
- OR You must pass Class 12 with at least 50% marks and pass or appear in the final year of a 4-year B.El.Ed.
- OR You must pass Class 12 with at least 50% marks and pass or appear in the final year of a 4-year B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed.
- OR You must have a Graduation degree with at least 50% marks and pass or appear in a 1-year B.Ed program.
CTET 2026 Application Fee
To finish your registration, you must pay the exam fee. The fee changes depending on your caste category and the number of papers you choose.
Fee Table
Look at the fee details below:
| Category | Only Paper I or II | Both Paper I & II |
| General / OBC | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 1200/- |
| SC / ST / Differently Abled | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 600/- |
Finally, keep in mind that your bank might charge extra GST fees during the online transaction.
CTET 2026 Selection Process and Exam Pattern
We want to tell you clearly that passing this test does not mean you get a direct government job. This is only an eligibility test. After getting the certificate, you have to apply separately when schools release job vacancies. However, you need to score at least 60% marks in this exam to get the certificate.
Paper I Exam Pattern (For Classes 1 to 5)
There will be objective type questions only. There is no negative marking, so you can try all questions.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Language Codes for the Exam
You have to pick two languages from the official list. Here are the language options available for you:
| Code | Language | Code | Language | Code | Language | Code | Language |
| 01 | English | 06 | Gujarati | 11 | Marathi | 16 | Sanskrit |
| 02 | Hindi | 07 | Kannada | 12 | Mizo | 17 | Tamil |
| 03 | Assamese | 08 | Khasi | 13 | Nepali | 18 | Telugu |
| 04 | Bengali | 09 | Malayalam | 14 | Oriya | 19 | Tibetan |
| 05 | Garo | 10 | Manipuri | 15 | Punjabi | 20 | Urdu |
CTET 2026 Complete Syllabus
The syllabus is vast because it checks your teaching mind. It mostly focuses on how you handle children. In addition, you must study the topics thoroughly to clear the cut-off marks. Here is the topic list for both papers.
Topics for Paper I
- Child Development: Learning and thinking of kids aged 6 to 11 years.
- Language I & II: Paragraphs, communication, and language teaching methods.
- Mathematics: Numbers, addition, subtraction, shapes, and space.
- Environmental Studies: Food, family, shelter, water, and travel.
Topics for Paper II
- Child Development: Learning needs of older kids.
- Mathematics & Science: Number systems, algebra, geometry, materials, and nature.
- Social Studies: History, geography, and political life.
Certificate Validity and Teacher Salary
There is a piece of great news for all candidates! Once you pass this exam, your certificate is valid for your whole life. You do not need to give this exam again and again.
After that, when you get a job in central schools, you will receive a very good monthly salary. The basic pay scale stays between Rs. 9300 to Rs. 34800. After adding allowances like HRA and TA, your total monthly in-hand salary will range from Rs. 35000 to Rs. 50000.
Salary Chart
| Components | Primary Teacher | TGT | PGT |
| Gross Salary | Rs. 40240 | Rs. 49900 | Rs. 53550 |
| Net In-Hand Salary | Rs. 35000 – 37000 | Rs. 43000 – 46000 | Rs. 48000 – 50000 |
New Changes in CTET 2026 Questions
The board announced that the questions will now check your deep understanding. They want to test your problem-solving skills rather than just rote memory. They will add special questions to see how you plan your real classroom lessons. However, do not worry because CBSE will also release sample papers soon so you can practice easily.
CTET 2026 Exam Centres
You can select 4 cities as your choices when you fill the application form. The board will try to give you your first choice center. Here is the list of states and test cities:
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- Andaman & Nicobar Island: Port Blair.
- Andhra Pradesh: Guntur, Kurnool, Nellore, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Visakhapatnam.
- Assam: Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Silchar, Tezpur.
- Bihar: Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Purnea, Bhojpur.
- Chhattisgarh: Raipur, Bilaspur, Bhilai Nagar.
- Delhi: New Delhi.
- Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara.
- Haryana: Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Karnal.
- Himachal Pradesh: Shimla, Mandi, Hamirpur, Dharamshala.
- Jharkhand: Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro.
- Karnataka: Bengaluru, Hubballi, Mysuru, Mangaluru.
- Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kannur.
- Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Ujjain.
- Maharashtra: Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad.
- Odisha: Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur.
- Punjab: Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala.
- Rajasthan: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Bikaner.
- Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Trichy.
- Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Meerut.
- Uttarakhand: Dehradun, Haldwani, Haridwar, Roorkee.
- West Bengal: Kolkata, Siliguri, Howrah, Asansol, Durgapur.
CTET 2026 Notification out Important Links
| WhatsApp Group | Click Here |
| Offcial Website | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| CTET 2026 Bulletin | Click Here |
| Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Facebook Group | Click Here |
| Jobs Link | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. When did the CTET 2026 Notification come out?
The official news came out on 11th May 2026 for the September session.
2. What is the last date to apply for the CTET September 2026 exam?
You must submit your online application form on or before 10th June 2026.
3. For how many years is the CTET certificate valid now?
Your certificate is now valid for your entire lifetime. You do not have to worry about expiry anymore because the old 7-year rule is gone.
4. What is the minimum age to apply for this teaching exam?
You must be at least 18 years old to fill the application form. There is no upper age limit.
5. Can I edit my form after submission?
Yes, the board will open an online correction window from 15th June to 18th June 2026.
