CBSE CTET September 2026: Apply Online for Primary & Junior Level
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi has released the official notification / information bulletin for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 (22nd Edition). Eligible candidates who want to become teachers in Central Government Schools (KVS, NVS, etc.) and State Schools can apply online from 11 May 2026 to 10 June 2026. Please read the complete CTET Sept 2026 Information Bulletin for detailed eligibility criteria, language options, syllabus, and examination schedule.
CBSE CTET Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- For Paper-I (Primary Stage: Classes I to V): Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) / 4-year B.El.Ed / Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- For Paper-II (Elementary Stage: Classes VI to VIII): Candidates must possess a Graduation Degree and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year/2-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) / B.Ed (Special Education).
- Note: Candidates are advised to read the full Information Bulletin for exact criteria as per NCTE guidelines.
CTET Exam Schedule (06 September 2026)
| Paper | Shift | Exam Timing | Duration |
|---|
| PAPER – II | Morning | 09:30 AM to 12:00 Noon | 2.5 Hours |
| PAPER – I | Evening | 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM | 2.5 Hours |
Selection Process & Validity
- Step 1: Offline/Online Written Examination: Candidates have to appear for an objective-type Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) test. Paper-I is for those who intend to be a teacher for classes I to V, and Paper-II is for classes VI to VIII.
- Step 2: Minimum Qualifying Marks: A person who scores 60% or more in the TET exam will be considered as TET pass (Relaxations applicable for reserved categories like SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled as per extant rules).
- CTET Certificate Validity: The Validity Period of the CTET qualifying certificate for appointment will be for a lifetime for all categories.
