Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) ne CTET September 2026 ka official notification 11 May 2026 ko jari kar diya hai. Yeh Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) ka 22nd edition hai. Paper I aur Paper II ke liye online applications 11 May 2026 se 10 June 2026 tak ctet.nic.in par accept ki ja rahi hain. CTET September 2026 exam 06 September 2026 (Sunday) ko offline pen-and-paper mode mein 27 languages mein aur 132 cities mein conduct hogi. CTET qualify karne wale candidates ko lifetime valid CTET eligibility certificate milega jo KVS, NVS, Army Schools aur anya Central Government schools mein Class 1 se 8 tak padhane ke liye mandatory hai.
Khaas Baat: CTET certificate ab lifetime valid hai — pehle 7 saal ki validity thi. Ek baar qualify karne par bar-bar exam nahi dena hoga.
Last Date Alert: Online apply karne ki last date 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM) hai. Application correction window 15 June se 18 June 2026 tak khulegi.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / Official Portal | ctet.nic.in |
| Official Notification PDF | ctet.nic.in (Notification Section) |
| CBSE Official Website | cbse.gov.in |
| CTET Helpline | 011-22240112 | ctet.cbse@nic.in |
CTET September 2026 – Overview
| Vivran | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) – 22nd Edition |
| Session | September 2026 |
| Papers | Paper I (Class 1–5) & Paper II (Class 6–8) |
| Apply Start Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window | 15 June – 18 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 06 September 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper / OMR Sheet) |
| Exam Cities | 132 Cities across India |
| Languages | 27 Languages |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime Valid |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
Important Dates – CTET September 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Jari | 11 May 2026 |
| Online Apply Start | 11 May 2026 |
| Apply & Fee Payment Last Date | 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 15 June – 18 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Exam se 2–4 din pehle |
| CTET Exam Date | 06 September 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Date (Agar candidates zyada hue) | 05 September 2026 (Saturday) bhi ho sakti hai |
| Answer Key Release | Exam ke baad |
| Result / Certificate | October 2026 (expected) |
Exam city ka choice nahi hoga — CBSE randomly city allot karegi. City change request accepted nahi hogi.
Application Fee – CTET September 2026
| Category | Sirf Paper I ya II | Dono Papers (I + II) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 | ₹600 |
Fee payment Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking ya E-Challan se ki ja sakti hai. Fee paid hone ke baad wapas nahi hogi. Fee submit hone ke baad candidate ki details edit nahi ho sakti.
Age Limit
CTET ke liye koi minimum ya maximum age limit nahi hai. Jo bhi candidate educational qualification poori karta ho, woh apply kar sakta hai.
Eligibility / Educational Qualification
Paper I – Class 1 se 5 tak Padhane ke liye (Primary Teacher / PRT)
- Senior Secondary (12th) mein kam se kam 50% marks aur 2 saal ka Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) — ya —
- Senior Secondary mein 45% marks aur NCTE 2002 norms ke anusar D.El.Ed — ya —
- Senior Secondary mein 50% marks aur 4 saal ka Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) — ya —
- Senior Secondary mein 50% marks aur 2 saal ka Special Education Diploma — ya —
- Graduation + B.Ed (jinke paas B.Ed hai woh bhi Paper I ke liye eligible hain — NCTE rules ke anusar)
Paper II – Class 6 se 8 tak Padhane ke liye (Upper Primary Teacher / TGT)
- Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) aur 2 saal ka Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) — ya —
- Graduation mein kam se kam 50% marks aur B.Ed (1 ya 2 saal) — ya —
- Graduation mein 45% marks aur B.Ed (NCTE norms ke anusar) — ya —
- Senior Secondary mein 50% marks aur 4 saal ka B.A./B.Sc.Ed ya B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed — ya —
- Graduation mein 50% marks aur 1 saal ka B.Ed (Special Education)
Jo candidates dono papers mein appear karna chahte hain — Paper I aur Paper II dono ke liye alag-alag eligibility conditions hain. Dono papers ke liye dono conditions poori karni hongi.
CTET September 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper I – Primary Level (Class 1–5)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II – Upper Primary Level (Class 6–8)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science (Maths/Science teacher ke liye) | 60 | 60 |
| Social Studies / Social Science (SST teacher ke liye) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Koi Negative Marking Nahi: Galat answer par koi marks nahi katenge. Har sahi answer ke liye 1 mark milega. Exam duration: 2.5 ghante (150 minutes). Sabhi questions MCQ (4 options) format mein honge.
Qualifying Marks – CTET September 2026
| Category | Qualifying Marks | Minimum Score (150 mein se) |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 60% | 90 marks |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwD | 55% | 82–83 marks (approx.) |
Qualifying marks cut-off hai — merit list nahi banayi jaati. Sirf pass/fail hota hai. Qualify karne wale sabhi candidates ko CTET Eligibility Certificate milta hai.
CTET September 2026 Syllabus – Subject-Wise Highlights
- Child Development & Pedagogy (Dono Papers): Child development theories, learning & cognition, inclusive education, assessment & evaluation, special needs children
- Language I & II: Reading comprehension, grammar, language pedagogy, literature-based questions
- Mathematics (Paper I): Number system, geometry, shapes, basic algebra, data handling, pedagogy of mathematics
- Environmental Studies (Paper I): Food, shelter, water, travel, animals, plants, family — NCERT based
- Mathematics & Science (Paper II): Class 6–8 NCERT Math + Science topics — Number theory, algebra, geometry, light, electricity, natural phenomena, pedagogy
- Social Studies / Social Science (Paper II): History, geography, political science, economics (NCERT Class 6–8), pedagogy of social science
CTET syllabus NCERT curriculum par based hai. Official syllabus PDF ctet.nic.in se download karein.
CTET September 2026 ke Fayde – Kahan Kaam Aata Hai
- Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) — Class 1–8 teaching jobs ke liye mandatory
- Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) — TGT aur PRT recruitment mein mandatory
- Army Schools, DSSSB, Sainik Schools — CTET qualify karna compulsory
- CBSE-affiliated Central Government schools — teacher recruitment mein zaroori
- Kai State Government schools bhi CTET certificate accept karti hain
- Certificate lifetime valid — ek baar qualify karo, baar-baar valid rahega
Required Documents
- Class 10 Mark Sheet / Certificate (Date of Birth proof ke liye)
- Class 12 (Senior Secondary) Mark Sheet / Certificate
- Graduation Degree Certificate — Paper II ke liye
- B.Ed / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed ya anya teaching qualification certificate
- Caste Certificate — SC / ST / OBC candidates ke liye
- PwD Certificate — agar applicable ho
- Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN Card)
- Recent passport-size photograph (scanned)
- Scanned signature
- Active Email ID aur Mobile Number (OTP ke liye)
CTET September 2026 Apply Online – Step by Step
- Official website ctet.nic.in par jaayein.
- Homepage par “Apply Online” link par click karein.
- Pehli baar register karein — naam, email, mobile number se new account banayein.
- Login karke application form open karein aur personal, educational details sahi bharein.
- Paper I, Paper II ya dono papers mein se kya choose karna hai select karein.
- Scanned photograph aur signature required format mein upload karein.
- Application fee — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking ya E-Challan se pay karein.
- Form preview karein aur final submit karein.
- Application confirmation page download ya print karein — registration number note karein.
- Galti hone par 15–18 June 2026 ke beech correction window mein sudhar karein.
Important Instructions
- Apply karne se pehle official notification PDF ctet.nic.in se download karke zaroor padh lein.
- Exam city ka choice nahi milega — CBSE randomly allot karegi. City change nahi hogi.
- Fee submit hone ke baad candidate ki basic details edit nahi ho sakti — sahi information bharein.
- Dono papers ke liye apply karna chahte hain toh form mein clearly select karein.
- 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM) ke baad koi application accept nahi hogi.
- Admit card exam se sirf 2–4 din pehle jari hogi — ctet.nic.in par niyamit check karte rahein.
- Exam mein koi negative marking nahi hai — sabhi questions attempt karein.
- CTET certificate qualify karne ke baad DigiLocker par available hoga.
Frequently Asked Questions – CTET September 2026
CTET September 2026 Apply Online ki last date kya hai?
Online apply karne ki last date 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM) hai. Fee payment bhi usi din tak karni hogi. Application correction 15 se 18 June 2026 tak ho sakti hai.
CTET September 2026 exam kab hogi?
CTET September 2026 exam 06 September 2026 (Sunday) ko hogi. Agar candidates ki sankhya zyada ho gayi to 05 September 2026 (Saturday) ko bhi exam conduct ho sakti hai.
CTET 2026 ke liye application fee kitni hai?
General/OBC candidates ke liye ek paper ka ₹1,000 aur dono papers ka ₹1,200. SC/ST/PwD ke liye ek paper ka ₹500 aur dono papers ka ₹600.
CTET September 2026 mein age limit kya hai?
CTET ke liye koi age limit nahi hai — minimum ya maximum dono nahi. Sirf educational qualification poori honi chahiye.
CTET Paper I aur Paper II mein kya fark hai?
Paper I un candidates ke liye hai jo Class 1–5 (Primary Level) padhana chahte hain. Paper II un candidates ke liye hai jo Class 6–8 (Upper Primary Level) padhana chahte hain. Jo Class 1–8 dono padhana chahte hain, unhe dono papers dene honge.
CTET September 2026 mein qualifying marks kitne hain?
General candidates ke liye 150 mein se 90 marks (60%) chahiye. SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates ke liye 82-83 marks (55%) chahiye. CTET mein merit list nahi banti — sirf qualify/fail hota hai.
Kya CTET mein negative marking hoti hai?
Nahi, CTET mein koi negative marking nahi hai. Har sahi answer ke liye 1 mark milega. Galat ya blank answer ke liye koi marks nahi katenge — isliye sabhi questions attempt karein.
CTET certificate kitne saal tak valid hai?
CTET certificate ab lifetime valid hai — koi expiry nahi. Pehle 7 saal ki validity thi lekin NCTE ke naye rules ke baad yeh lifetime ke liye valid ho gayi hai.
CTET qualify karne ke baad kahan apply kar sakte hain?
CTET qualify karne ke baad KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya), NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya), Army Schools, DSSSB, Sainik Schools aur anya CBSE-affiliated Central Government schools mein Class 1–8 teaching recruitment ke liye apply kar sakte hain.
CTET September 2026 exam kitne cities mein hogi?
CTET September 2026 exam 132 cities mein conduct hogi, 27 languages mein. Exam city CBSE randomly allot karegi — candidate ko city choose karne ka option nahi milega.
CTET September 2026 ke liye qualification kya chahiye?
Paper I ke liye Senior Secondary (12th) 50% marks aur D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / B.Ed zaroori hai. Paper II ke liye Graduation aur B.Ed ya D.El.Ed chahiye. Age limit koi nahi hai.
CTET September 2026 ka admit card kab aayega?
CTET admit card exam se 2 se 4 din pehle ctet.nic.in par jari kiya jayega. Login credentials se download kar sakte hain. DigiLocker par bhi available hoga.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / Official Portal | ctet.nic.in |
| Official Notification PDF | ctet.nic.in (Notification Section) |
| CBSE Official Website | cbse.gov.in |
| CTET Helpline | 011-22240112 | ctet.cbse@nic.in |
| UPTET 2026 — Puri Jankari | JobFormResult par padhen |
| UPTET Admit Card 2026 | JobFormResult par padhen |
| UP Police Constable Admit Card | JobFormResult par padhen |
| UPSSSC PET 2026 | JobFormResult par padhen |
| UP Scholarship Status | JobFormResult par padhen |