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CTET 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online, Exam Date, Eligibility
Updated On: 19 May 2026
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the CTET 2026 Notification officially. Candidates who want to become teachers for Classes 1 to 8 can apply online for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET).
CTET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 11 May 2026 |
| Application Start | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date | 10 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 6 September 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | One Paper | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / PWD | ₹500 | ₹600 |
Eligibility Criteria
For Paper 1 (Class 1–5):
- 12th Pass with minimum 50% marks
- D.El.Ed / BTC / JBT Passed or Appearing
For Paper 2 (Class 6–8):
- Graduation Passed
- B.Ed / D.El.Ed qualification required
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Language 2 | 30 | 30 |
| Math / Science / SST | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Final Certificate
Required Documents
- Aadhar Card
- Passport Size Photo
- Signature
- Educational Certificates
- Category Certificate
How To Apply Online?
- Visit the official CTET website
- Click on Apply Online
- Fill registration form carefully
- Upload photo & signature
- Pay application fee
- Submit final form
- Print application form
Important Note:
CTET is only an eligibility test. After qualifying CTET, candidates can apply for teacher recruitment in Central and State schools.
CTET is only an eligibility test. After qualifying CTET, candidates can apply for teacher recruitment in Central and State schools.