CTET September Online Form 2026 – Apply Online for Paper I & II
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the CTET September 2026 Notification for candidates aspiring to become teachers for Classes I to VIII. Interested candidates can now submit the online application form through the official CTET website.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 11 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 10 June 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 10 June 2026
- Correction Window: 15 June to 18 June 2026
- CTET Exam Date: 06 September 2026
- Additional exam date may be conducted on 05 September 2026 if applications are high.
Exam Details
- Exam Name: Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026
- Conducting Authority: CBSE
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR Based)
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Papers:
- Paper I: For Classes I to V
- Paper II: For Classes VI to VIII
Eligibility Criteria
For Paper I (Primary Stage)
Candidates should have:
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and
- Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) OR equivalent qualification.
For Paper II (Elementary Stage)
Candidates should possess:
- Graduation degree with B.Ed / D.El.Ed / equivalent teacher training qualification.
Application Fee
Only Paper I or Paper II
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹1000
- SC / ST / PwD: ₹500
Both Papers
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹1200
- SC / ST / PwD: ₹600
Exam Pattern
Each paper consists of:
- 150 Multiple Choice Questions
- Total 150 Marks
- No Negative Marking
- Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Key Highlights
- CTET September 2026 Notification Released
- Applications active till 10 June 2026
- Exam scheduled on 06 September 2026
- Valid CTET certificate required for central government teaching jobs
- Eligible for schools like KVS, NVS, and other CBSE-affiliated institutions
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