descriptionOverview & Important Gazette Circular Highlights
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially published the recruitment notification for announced vacancies under advertisement reference CBSE/CTET/2026/Notice. Candidates can submit their application form from 2026-05-11 to 2026-09-01. Read below for eligibility conditions, category-wise fee details, step-by-step application instructions, and 100% verified direct official links.
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Important Dates / महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
Notice Released
Online Apply Start
Last Date to Apply
Closed
Last Date for Fee
Correction Window
Closed on 10 September 2026
Exam Date
12 and 13 December 2026
Admit Card Available
2 to 3 days prior to exam date
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Application Fee / आवेदन शुल्क
General / OBC / EWS
Single Paper (I or II): Rs. 1000/- | Both Papers (I & II): Rs. 1200/-
SC / ST Candidates
Single Paper: Rs. 500/- | Both Papers: Rs. 600/-
Female (All Categories)
As per category norms (Gen/OBC: Rs. 1000/1200; SC/ST/PwD: Rs. 500/600)
Payment Mode
Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI
⚠️ Note: Application fee is non-refundable once submitted. Please verify eligibility before payment.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits / पात्रता एवं आयु सीमा
🎓 Educational Qualification
Paper-I: Senior Secondary with 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. Paper-II: Graduation with 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of B.Ed/D.El.Ed.
📝 How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide / आवेदन कैसे करें
Log on to the CTET official website at ctet.nic.in.
Click on the registration link and complete initial profile generation.
Choose whether applying for Paper-I (Classes 1-5), Paper-II (Classes 6-8), or Both Papers.
Upload scanned images of latest photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format.
Pay the examination fee online through the payment gateway.
Download and print the final Confirmation Page for records.
⚠️ Candidate Advisory: Do NOT share your login credentials, OTP, or registration password with any third-party cyber cafes or unverified agents. Always submit the form directly from the official portal.
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Verified Direct Official Links / महत्वपूर्ण आधिकारिक लिंक्स
Authentic government servers for CTET 2026 • No third-party ad redirect traps
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Apply Online (Official Server 1 - Main Portal)Direct Candidate Login & One Time Registration (OTR)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions — CTET 2026 (अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल)
What is the exam date for CTET 2026?
As per official notification from CBSE, the 22nd edition of the CTET exam is scheduled to be held on 12 and 13 December 2026.
What is the validity period of the CTET eligibility certificate?
The validity period of the CTET qualifying certificate for appointment is for LIFETIME for all categories, with no cap on the number of attempts a candidate can take.
Is there any negative marking in the CTET examination?
No. There is no negative marking in either Paper-I or Paper-II of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test.
Can B.Ed degree holders apply for CTET Paper-I (Primary Teacher)?
As per the ruling of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and NCTE gazette regulations, candidates with B.Ed qualification are eligible only for Paper-II (Classes 6 to 8), while D.El.Ed candidates are eligible for Paper-I.