CTET February 2026 Notification Released: Apply Online, Exam Date & Eligibility

CTET 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online Start,

 

CTET 2026 Notification: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to conduct the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 for aspiring teachers across India. The exam serves as a mandatory qualification for candidates seeking teaching positions from Class I to Class VIII in central government schools such as KVS, NVS, and other CBSE-affiliated institutions.

The official notification for CTET 2026 released on the official website – www.ctet.nic.in. The exam will be conducted in offline mode (pen and paper-based). Interested candidates will be able to apply online once the application window opens.

CTET 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026
Conducting Authority	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Mode of Examination	Offline (OMR-based)
Duration	2.5 Hours per Paper
Validity of Certificate	Lifetime
Official Website	www.ctet.nic.in

CTET 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Apply Start Date	27 November 2025
Apply Last Date	18 December 2025
Exam Date	08 February 2026

CTET 2026 Application Fee

Category	For One Paper	For Both Papers
General/OBC (NCL)	₹1000/-	₹1200/-
SC/ST/PwD	₹500/-	₹600/-

CTET 2026 Qualification

Post Name	Qualification
Primary Teacher (PRT) Level-I	12th Pass + Diploma in Education (D.Ed)/ JBT
Secondary Teacher (TGT) Level-II	Graduate + Degree in Education (B.Ed/ B.El.Ed)

CTET 2026 Exam Pattern

Paper I – For Classes I to V (Primary Teacher)

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 Teacher)

Subject	Questions	Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language I	30	30
Language II	30	30
Mathematics & Science OR	60	60
Social Studies/Social Science	60	60
Total	150	150

Note: There is no negative marking. Minimum qualifying marks are 60% (90/150). Relaxations are provided for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories.

How to Apply for CTET 2026

1.     Visit the official CTET website: www.ctet.nic.in

2.     Click on “Apply Online” under the CTET February 2026 section.

3.     Register with your email ID and mobile number.

4.     Fill the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.

5.     Submit the form and take a printout for reference.

CTET 2026 Important Links

CTET Exam Date Notice	Notice
CTET 2026 Apply Online	Apply Online
Official Notification PDF	Notification
CTET Official Website	CTET