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CBSE CTET September 2026 – Complete Details
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notification for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 for determining the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers for Class I to V (Primary Level – Paper I) and Class VI to VIII (Junior Level – Paper II) in Central Government Schools across India including Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV), Navodaya Vidyalaya (NV), Tibetan Schools, and other Central Government aided / unaided schools.
The online application process was open from 11 May 2026 to 10 June 2026. The Correction / Edit Application Window is now open from 15 to 18 June 2026 — this is the last opportunity for candidates to correct any mistakes in their application form. The CTET Exam Date is 06 September 2026, with Exam City Details available before the exam, Admit Card available 2 days before the exam, Answer Key available after the exam, and Result expected in October 2026.
CTET is a lifetime valid certification (as per CBSE norms) once qualified, making it one of the most important teacher eligibility examinations for candidates aspiring to teach in Central Government schools across India.
Important Note: This year the exam centers are limited in every city — candidates who want their nearest exam center / city must apply as soon as possible as exam city slots are limited.
📋 Exam Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | CBSE – Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 |
| Purpose | Teacher Eligibility for Class I-V & Class VI-VIII |
| Application Begin | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 June 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 10 June 2026 |
| Correction Window | 15 to 18 June 2026 |
| Exam City Available | Before Exam |
| Admit Card Available | 2 Days Before Exam |
| CTET Exam Date | 06 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Available | After Exam |
| Result Declared | October 2026 |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Single Paper (Paper I OR Paper II) | Both Papers (Paper I & Paper II) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1000/- | ₹1200/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹500/- | ₹600/- |
Fee payable through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking or E-Challan mode only.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
CTET Primary Level (Paper I – Class I to V) Eligibility:
| Code | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Code 01 | Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with minimum 50% marks + Passed or Appearing in 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) |
| Code 02 | Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with minimum 45% marks + Passed or Appearing in 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) as per NCTE Regulations 2002 |
| Code 03 | Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with minimum 50% marks + Passed or Appearing in 4-Year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) |
| Code 04 | Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with minimum 50% marks + Passed or Appearing in 2-Year Diploma in Education (Special Education) |
| Code 05 | Graduation + Passed or Appearing in 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) |
CTET Junior Level (Paper II – Class VI to VIII) Eligibility:
| Code | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Code 01 | Graduation + Passed or Appearing in final year of 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education |
| Code 02 | At least 50% marks in Graduation or Post-Graduation + Passed or Appearing in B.Ed |
| Code 03 | Graduation with 45% marks + Passed or Appearing in B.Ed as per NCTE Regulations |
| Code 04 | Senior Secondary with 50% marks + Passed or Appearing in 4-Year B.El.Ed |
| Code 05 | Senior Secondary with 50% marks + Passed or Appearing in 4-Year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed |
| Code 06 | Graduation with 50% marks + Passed or Appearing in B.Ed (Special Education) |
| Code 07 | Any candidate who has qualified B.Ed Programme recognized by NCTE is eligible |
| Code 08 | Post-Graduation with minimum 55% marks + Passed or Appearing in 3-Year Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed |
📝 CTET September 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper I – Primary Level (Class I to V):
| Subject | Questions | 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 |
Paper II – Junior Level (Class VI to VIII):
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science (for Maths & Science Teacher) OR Social Studies (for Social Studies Teacher) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR Based Paper)
- Duration: 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes) per paper
- Negative Marking: No Negative Marking
- Medium: Hindi & English (bilingual)
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 60% (90/150) for General; 55% (82/150) for SC/ST/OBC/PH
📋 CTET Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 90 out of 150 | 60% |
| SC / ST / OBC / PH | 82 out of 150 | 55% |
Candidates who qualify CTET receive a CTET Passing Certificate which is now valid for lifetime as per CBSE/NCTE norms (updated rules — verify from official notification).
🎯 How to Use CTET September 2026 Correction Window (15-18 June 2026)
If you have made any mistakes in your CTET September 2026 Application Form, you can correct them during the Correction Window: 15 to 18 June 2026:
- Visit the official CTET portal at examinationservices.nic.in (linked from ctet.nic.in)
- Click on “Correction in Particulars of Online Application” link
- Login using your Application Number and Password / Date of Birth
- The editable fields in your application form will appear
- Make the necessary corrections in:
- Personal Details (Name, DOB, Gender, Category)
- Educational Qualification details
- Subject / Medium choice
- Photo / Signature (if applicable)
- Exam City Preference
- Review all corrected details carefully
- Submit the correction form before 18 June 2026
- Take a printout of the corrected application form for your records
Note: The correction window is a one-time opportunity — corrections submitted will be final and no further changes will be allowed after 18 June 2026.
🎯 How to Apply Online for CTET September 2026 (For New Candidates)
- Visit the official CTET exam portal examinationservices.nic.in/ExamSysCTET
- Click on “New Registration” for CTET September 2026
- Fill in the Registration Form with Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number, and Email ID
- Note down the Application Number generated after registration
- Login using your Application Number and Password
- Fill in all required details — personal information, educational qualification, paper choice (Paper I / Paper II / Both), subject, medium, and exam city preference
- Upload Passport-size Photograph and Signature in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / E-Challan
- Review all details carefully before final submission
- Submit the application and take a printout of the final form
- Note: Exam city slots are limited — apply early to get your nearest city
📋 Documents Required for CTET 2026 Application
- Valid Email ID and Active Mobile Number
- Aadhaar Card Number (mandatory for registration)
- Scanned Passport-size Photograph (recent, white background, JPG, 10-50 KB)
- Scanned Signature (black ink on white paper, JPG, 3-30 KB)
- 10+2 / Senior Secondary Marksheet (for Paper I eligibility)
- Graduation Degree Certificate & Marksheet (for Paper II eligibility)
- D.El.Ed / B.Ed / B.El.Ed Certificate / Enrollment Proof (as applicable)
- Category Certificate — SC / ST / OBC (if applicable)
- PH / Disability Certificate (if applicable)