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CTET 2026 Notification: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 for candidates who want to become teachers in Classes I to VIII. CTET is a compulsory qualification for teaching jobs in central government schools such as KVS, NVS, and other schools affiliated with CBSE.
The official CTET 2026 notification will soon be available on the website www.ctet.nic.in. The examination will be held in offline mode through an OMR-based question paper. Once the application window opens, eligible candidates can fill out the online form. CTET is conducted twice every year, and this notification is expected for the January 2026 session.
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CTET 2026 Notification Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 hours per paper |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
| Official Website | www.ctet.nic.in |
Important Dates for CTET 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 27 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 December 2025 |
| CTET Exam Date | 08 February 2026 |
CTET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | One Paper | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 | ₹600 |
CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
For Primary Teacher (Classes I to V) – Level I
- 12th pass
- Plus 2-year Diploma in Education (D.Ed) / JBT
For Upper Primary Teacher (Classes VI to VIII) – Level II
- Graduation
- Plus B.Ed or B.El.Ed degree
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper I – For Classes I to V (Primary Level)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II – For Classes VI to VIII (Elementary Level)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science | 60 | 60 |
| Social Studies / Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Note:
- No negative marking
- Minimum qualifying marks: 60 percent (90 out of 150)
- Relaxation is available for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates
How to Apply Online for CTET 2026
- Visit the official website www.ctet.nic.in
- Click on the Apply Online link under the CTET January 2026 section
- Register using your mobile number and email ID
- Fill in the application form carefully
- Upload all required documents
- Pay the required application fee
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference
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CTET 2026 Important Links
| CTET Exam Date Notice | Notice |
| CTET 2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Official Notification PDF | Notification |
| CTET Official Website | CTET |
