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CTET 2026 Official Notification Out: CBSE Teacher Eligibility Test Eligibility, Exam Schedule at ctet.nic.in
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Official Teacher Eligibility Notice: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has formally released the information bulletin and online registration schedule for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET 2026). Candidates qualifying CTET Paper-I (Classes I to V) and Paper-II (Classes VI to VIII) are eligible for teaching recruitment across Central Government schools including KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, and Army Public Schools.
Quick Overview
| Conducting Authority | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Level | National Level Teacher Eligibility Examination |
| Papers Offered | Paper-I (Primary Stage) & Paper-II (Elementary Stage) |
| Validity of Certificate | Lifetime Validity across all Indian States |
| Application Mode | Online via ctet.nic.in |
| Exam Mode | OMR Pen-Paper National Examination |
Important Dates & Schedule
| Event / Milestone | Official Schedule |
|---|---|
| Information Bulletin Release | September 2026 |
| Online Registration Window | Active Online |
| Last Date for Online Submission | 30 Days from Notice |
| Admit Card Release | 2 Days Prior to Exam |
| National Examination Date | December 2026 |
Vacancy Details & Post Breakdown
| Post Designation | Pay Matrix / Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (Classes I to V) | Primary Teacher (PRT) Eligibility | All Eligible Applicants |
| Paper-II (Classes VI to VIII) | Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) Eligibility | All Eligible Applicants |
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
| Paper-I Qualifications | Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or 4-year B.El.Ed. |
| Paper-II Qualifications | Graduation and 2-year D.El.Ed or Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1-year/2-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed). |
Pay Scale & Allowances
Qualified candidates become eligible to apply for 7th CPC Level-6 (Pay Scale Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) and Level-7 (Pay Scale Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400) regular teaching appointments in Central and State Government schools.
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
- Paper-I Examination (150 MCQs / 150 Marks): Child Development & Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Language I, Language II.
- Paper-II Examination (150 MCQs / 150 Marks): Child Development & Pedagogy, Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies/Social Science, Language I, Language II.
- Qualifying Benchmark: Candidates scoring 60% and above (90 out of 150 for General; 82 out of 150 for OBC/SC/ST) are awarded the CTET Certificate.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official CTET portal at
ctet.nic.in. - Click on “Apply for CTET 2026” and register with valid contact information.
- Complete online application details including examination center preferences.
- Upload clear scanned photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format.
- Pay the examination fee via Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
- Download and retain the confirmation page for document verification.
Official Links & Direct Actions
| Document / Action Link | Direct URL / Action |
|---|---|
| Official CTET Website | ctet.nic.in → |
| CBSE Official Central Portal | cbse.gov.in → |
| CTET Online Application Portal | Candidate Registration → |