The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the CTET September 2026 Notification for candidates preparing for teacher recruitment examinations across India. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is one of the most important eligibility examinations for candidates who want to become teachers in government and private schools for Classes 1 to 8. According to the official notice, the online application process has started from 11 May 2026 and interested candidates can apply online before the last date through the official website. The CTET September 2026 examination will be conducted on 06 September 2026 across various examination centers in India. Candidates are advised to carefully check all important details including eligibility criteria, age limit, exam pattern, syllabus, important dates, required documents, and application fee before submitting the online application form. Complete step-by-step details along with direct important links are available below.

  • CTET September 2026 Overview
  • Important Dates
  • Application Fee
  • Age Limit
  • Education Qualification
  • Vacancy Details
  • Selection Process
  • Exam Pattern & Syllabus
  • Required Documents
  • How To Apply Online
  • Important Links
  • FAQ Section
Organization NameCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam NameCentral Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
SessionSeptember 2026
Apply ModeOnline
Apply Start Date11 May 2026
Last Date10 June 2026
Exam Date06 September 2026
Official Websitectet.nic.in
Notification Release Date08 May 2026
Application Start Date11 May 2026
Last Date To Apply10 June 2026
Fee Payment Last Date10 June 2026
Correction Window15 June To 18 June 2026
Admit CardBefore Exam
Exam Date06 September 2026
Result DateOctober 2026
CategoryPaper I / IIBoth Papers
General / OBC₹1000₹1200
SC / ST / PH₹500₹600
  • Minimum Age : No Minimum Limit
  • Maximum Age : No Maximum Limit
  • Candidates must fulfill educational eligibility criteria.

Candidates applying for CTET Paper I should have passed Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks along with D.El.Ed or equivalent qualification. Candidates applying for Paper II should possess Graduation along with B.Ed or equivalent teacher training qualification from a recognized institution or university. Final year appearing candidates can also apply according to official rules mentioned in the notification PDF.

CTET is an eligibility examination and there are no fixed vacancies mentioned in the official notification. Candidates who qualify the CTET examination become eligible to apply for upcoming teacher recruitment vacancies in central and state government schools including KVS, NVS, Army Public Schools, DSSSB, and other teaching recruitment examinations conducted across India.

  • Written Examination
  • Result Declaration
  • CTET Eligibility Certificate

The CTET examination consists of two papers. Paper I is conducted for candidates who want to become teachers for Classes I to V, while Paper II is conducted for candidates interested in teaching Classes VI to VIII. Each paper includes 150 multiple choice questions carrying one mark each. There is no negative marking in the CTET examination. Subjects included in the examination are Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Science, and Social Studies depending upon the selected paper.

  • Passport Size Photograph
  • Signature
  • 10th Marksheet
  • 12th Marksheet
  • Graduation Certificate
  • B.Ed / D.El.Ed Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (If Required)
  • Mobile Number & Email ID
  1. Visit the official CTET website.
  2. Click on the CTET September 2026 Apply Online link.
  3. Complete the registration process.
  4. Fill personal and educational details carefully.
  5. Upload required documents.
  6. Pay application fee online.
  7. Submit the application form.
  8. Take printout for future use.

Important Links

Apply OnlineClick Here
Download Notification PDFClick Here
Official WebsiteClick Here
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is CTET September 2026 and who can apply for this examination?

CTET September 2026 is a national level teacher eligibility examination conducted by CBSE for candidates who want to become teachers for primary and upper primary classes in schools across India. Candidates possessing D.El.Ed, B.Ed, or equivalent educational qualifications can apply online according to the eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification.

How can candidates apply online and download the CTET 2026 notification PDF?


Candidates can apply online through the official CTET website by completing registration, filling the application form, uploading documents, and paying the application fee online. The official notification PDF and direct application links are available in the IMPORTANT LINKS section provided in this article.

 

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