CTET 2026 Notification Out – Exam Date, Eligibility, Apply Online

CTET 2026 Notification has officially been released by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi. If you are aspiring to become a teacher in Central Government Schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), then the CTET 2026 Exam is your gateway to fulfilling that dream.

This Fast Job blog post covers everything you need to know about CTET 2026 — from the exam date, application form, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and more.

CTET 2026- Overview

Latest Update: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET 2026) will be conducted on 8th February 2026 (Sunday) in offline (pen and paper) mode across multiple exam centers in India. Candidates who are interested in appearing for the exam can visit the official website — https://ctet.nic.in — to apply online and check the full notification.

CTET 2026 Application Fee

Candidates need to pay the application fee while submitting the CTET 2026 Application Form. Below is the category-wise fee structure:

Payment can be made via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.

CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria differ for candidates applying for Paper I (Classes I–V) and Paper II (Classes VI–VIII).

For Classes I–V (Paper I):

• Passed Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and completed or appearing in the 2-year D.El.Ed.
• OR passed Senior Secondary with 50% marks and in the final year of 4-year B.El.Ed.
• OR passed 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).

For Classes VI–VIII (Paper II):

• Graduate with 50% marks and completed or appearing in B.Ed.
• OR Senior Secondary with 50% marks and in the final year of 4-year B.El.Ed. or B.A./B.Sc.Ed.

CTET 2026 Important Dates

CTET 2026 Exam Pattern

The CTET exam is divided into two papers:

• Paper I – for teaching Classes I–V
• Paper II – for teaching Classes VI–VIII

Both papers consist of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and carry 150 marks in total. There is no negative marking.

CTET Syllabus 2026

Paper I (Classes I–V)

• Child Development and Pedagogy – 30 Marks
• Mathematics – 30 Marks
• Environmental Studies – 30 Marks
• Language I – 30 Marks
• Language II – 30 Marks
  ➡️ Total: 150 Marks

Paper II (Classes VI–VIII)

• Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 Marks
• Mathematics and Science (for Science teachers) – 60 Marks
• Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Science teachers) – 60 Marks
• Language I & II – 60 Marks
  ➡️ Total: 150 Marks

CTET 2026 Exam Centers

The CTET 2026 Exam will be conducted in multiple cities across India, including:
Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bhopal, Jaipur, Lucknow, Guwahati, Patna, Chandigarh, and many more.

Candidates can choose their preferred exam city while filling out the CTET 2026 Application Form.
The exact exam center will be mentioned in the CTET Admit Card 2026.

CTET 2026 Certificate Validity

The CTET Certificate 2026 is valid for a lifetime, as per CBSE’s latest update.
Earlier, it was valid only for 7 years. This means candidates can use their CTET qualification indefinitely for applying to teaching positions.

CTET 2026 Qualifying Marks

CTET 2026 Selection Process

1. Written Examination (Paper I / II or both)
2. Score Qualification: Candidates must score 60% or above (55% for reserved categories).
3. Certificate Issuance: Lifetime-valid CTET certificate issued by CBSE.

How to Apply for CTET Online Form 2026

Follow these simple steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official website — https://ctet.nic.in
2. Click on “Apply for CTET 2026”.
3. Fill in your personal, academic, and communication details.
4. Upload the required documents and photo/signature.
5. Pay the application fee and submit the form.
6. Download and print your confirmation page for reference.

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