CTET September 2026 Notification and Application Form: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the public notice for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 examination. As per the official notice, the CTET September 2026 Exam will be conducted on 06 September 2026 for both Paper I and Paper II. The online application process will begin from 11 May 2026 through the official CTET website. The CTET September 2026 Notification has been released on 11 May 2026, and the online applications are invited from 11 May to 10 June 2026.
Candidates who want to become teachers for Classes 1 to 5 and Classes 6 to 8 in central government schools and other participating institutions can apply online within the prescribed dates. The examination will be conducted in 27 languages across 132 cities in India.
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CTET September 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Edition | 22nd Edition |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Exam Date | 06 September 2026 |
| Papers | Paper I and Paper II |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 08 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window | 15 June to 18 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Two days before the examination |
| CTET Exam Date | 06 September 2026 |
| Result Declaration | By the end of October 2026 (Tentative) |
According to the official notice, if the number of candidates increases significantly, the examination may also be conducted on 05 September 2026.
CTET September 2026 Application Fee
The detailed fee structure has been taken from the previous detailed CTET information bulletin.
| Category | Only Paper I or II | Both Paper I & II |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 1200/- |
| SC / ST / Differently Abled Person | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 600/- |
GST charges will be extra as applicable by the bank. Fee payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
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CTET Eligibility
| 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 September 2026 Exam Pattern
The CTET examination will contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each question carries one mark and there will be no negative marking.
Paper I Exam Pattern (Classes I to V)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II Exam Pattern (Classes VI to VIII)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies/Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
The duration of each paper will be 2 hours and 30 minutes.
How to Apply for CTET September 2026
- Visit the official CTET website.
- Open the “Apply Online” link.
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
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Important Links
| CTET September 2026 Notice PDF | Short Notice |
| CTET September 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| CTET September 2026 Online Form (Soon) | Apply Online |
| CTET Official Website | CTET |

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