CTET 2026 Notification: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online for Primary Teacher (Class 1–5) and Elementary Teacher (Class 6–8) until the last date of registration. The exam will be conducted in offline (pen-paper) mode across various exam centers in India.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Posts | Primary Teacher (PRT), Elementary Teacher (TGT) |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Primary Teacher (Class 1–5) | 12th + D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / 12th with 50% + B.Ed |
| Elementary Teacher (Class 6–8) | Graduation + D.El.Ed / B.Ed / B.El.Ed / BA/B.Sc.Ed |
| Category | Fee (Single Paper) | Fee (Both Papers) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / PWD | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | For Primary Teacher (Class 1–5) |
| Paper 2 | For Elementary Teacher (Class 6–8) |
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Math & Science OR Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 27 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 December 2025 |
| Exam Date | 08 February 2026 |
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Exam Date Notice | Download PDF |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
A1: The CTET 2026 online application process will begin on 27 November 2025.
A2: Candidates must have 12th + D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed or 12th + B.Ed as per NCTE guidelines.
A3: Both papers have 150 questions for 150 marks (MCQs). No negative marking is applicable.
A4: Yes, candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
A5: The CTET certificate is valid for a lifetime as per the latest government rules.
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