CTET September 2026 Notification: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notification for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 examination. According to the notification, the CTET September 2026 Exam will be held on 06 September 2026 for both Paper I and Paper II.
The online application process has started from 11 May 2026 on the official CTET website. Candidates can submit their application forms from 11 May to 10 June 2026.
Candidates who wish 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 given dates. The CTET September 2026 examination will be conducted in 27 languages across 132 cities in India.
CTET September 2026 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 11/05/2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 10/06/2026, 11:59 PM
- Fee Payment Last Date: 10/06/2026, 11:59 PM
- Application Correction Window: 15 to 18 June 2026
- Admit Card Release: 2 Days Before the Exam
- Written Examination Date: 06/09/2026
- Result Declaration: By the End of October 2026 (Tentative)
CTET September 2026 Application Fee
- For Single Paper (Paper I or Paper II)
- General / OBC (NCL): â‚ą1000/-
- SC / ST / PH: â‚ą500/-
- For Both Papers (Paper I & II)
- General / OBC (NCL): â‚ą1200/-
- SC / ST / PH: â‚ą600/-
- Payment Mode: Online
CTET September 2026 Age Limit
- The age limit for CTET September 2026 will be applicable as per CBSE rules. There is no minimum or maximum age limit for applying to the CTET examination.
CTET September 2026 Educational Qualification
| Level | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Level-1 (Class 1 to 5) | Passed 12th with D.Ed / JBT |
| Level-2 (Class 6 to 8) | Graduation Degree with B.Ed / B.El.Ed. |
CTET September 2026 Exam Pattern
- Level-I (PRT) Exam Pattern:
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 02:30 Hours |
| Language I | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2:30 Hour |
- Level-II (TGT) Exam Pattern:
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 02:30 Hours |
| Language I | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II | 30 | 30 | |
| Math, Science OR Social Science / Social Studies | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2:30 Hour |
How to Apply for CTET September 2026
Candidates can follow the steps given below to apply online for CTET September 2026:
- Visit the official CTET website.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link.
- Fill out the online application form carefully with the required details.
- Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through online mode.
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page.
- Take a printout of the confirmation page for future use.
CTET September 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
| Short Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs for CTET September 2026
- Question: When will the online application process for CTET September 2026 begin?
- Answer: The online application process will start from 11 May 2026.
- Question: What is the last date to apply online for CTET September 2026?
- Answer: The last date to submit the online application form is 10 June 2026.
- Question: What is the age limit for CTET September Online Form 2026?
- Answer: There is no age limit for CTET September 2026 as per the official notification.
- Question: What is the eligibility criteria for CTET September 2026?
- Answer: Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed under CTET rules for the respective paper.
- Question: What is the official website of CTET?
- Answer: The official website of CTET is ctet.nic.in.