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Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 Notification

G Team Govtjobupdates 10 Sep 2026  ·  1 min read

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to release the notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026. Online registration for CTET has re-started from 25 August 2026 to 01 September 2026.

Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026

Important Dates

The following are the important dates for the CTET September 2026 examination.

  • Notification Date: 11 May 2026
  • Application Start Date: 25 August 2026
  • Apply Online Last Date: 01 September 2026
  • Fee Payment Date: 01 September 2026
  • Admit Card: 04 October 2026
  • Exam Date: 09 October 2026
  • Result Date: Notify Later

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Application Fee

The application fee for CTET September 2026 varies based on the category and the number of papers applied for.

  • Only Paper 1 or 2 - Gen/OBC/EWS: ₹1000/-
  • Only Paper 1 or 2 - SC/ST/PH: ₹500/-
  • Both Papers 1 & 2 - Gen/OBC/EWS: ₹1200/-
  • Both Papers 1 & 2 - SC/ST/PH: ₹600/-

Age Limit

The age limit for candidates applying for CTET September 2026 is as follows.

  • Minimum Age: 17 Years
  • Maximum Age: No Upper Age Limit

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for CTET Level 1 and Level 2 are specified below.

  • CTET Level 1: Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
  • CTET Level 2: Bachelor's Degree and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for CTET September 2026 is detailed below.

  • Level 1 Subjects: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies.
  • Level 1 Total Questions: 150, Total Marks: 150, Duration: 2.5 Hours
  • Level 2 Subjects: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics & Science, Social Studies & Social Science.
  • Level 2 Total Questions: 150, Total Marks: 150, Duration: 2.5 Hours

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Selection Process

The selection process for CTET September 2026 includes the following stages.

  • Written Exam
  • Merit List
  • Document Verification

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