CBSE CTET Notification 2026 – Apply Online for CTET February 2026 –
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has release the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), February 2026 on its official website.
The CTET 2026 examination will be conducted on 08 February 2026 across all over india 132 cities in the country and will be held in 20 different languages. Candidates who wish to build their career as a school teacher must appear and qualify in the CTET examination.
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CTET 2026 – Important Information–
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Conducting Board | CBSE |
| Exam Date | 08 February 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
| Exam Centres in Assam | Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 December 2025 |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
Who Can Apply for CTET?
Candidates who want to work as:
- Primary Teacher (Class I–V)
- Upper Primary Teacher (Class VI–VIII)
Educational Qualification (Briefly)
For Classes I–V
- 12th pass with D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed
- OR Graduation with B.Ed
Candidates applying for CTET Primary Level (Class I to V) must have any one of the following qualifications:
- Passed Senior Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks and completed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- Passed Senior Secondary (10+2) with 45% marks and completed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), as per NCTE regulations.
- Passed Senior Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks and completed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- Passed Senior Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks and completed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed degree from an NCTE-recognized institution.
Candidates appointed through this qualification must complete a 6-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by NCTE within 2 years of appointment.
For Classes VI–VIII
- Graduation with D.El.Ed
- OR Graduation with B.Ed
- OR 12th pass with B.A/B.Sc.Ed
Candidates applying for CTET Upper Primary Level (Class VI to VIII) must have any one of the following qualifications:
- Graduation and completed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and completed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
- Graduation with at least 45% marks and completed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed, as per NCTE norms.
- Senior Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks and completed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- Senior Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks and completed or appearing in the final year of 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and completed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed (Special Education).
- Candidates who have qualified B.Ed from an NCTE-recognized institution are also eligible to apply for CTET/TET. Candidates pursuing NCTE or RCI recognized teacher education courses are also allowed to appear as per existing guidelines.
CTET 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | One Paper | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 | ₹600 |
Payment Mode: Online only
How to Apply for CTET 2026?
- Visit CTET official website
- Click on Online Application Form
- Fill required details
- Upload photo & signature
- Pay application fee
- Submit form and take printout
Important Dates – CTET 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 27 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 December 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be updated |
| CTET Exam Date | 08 February 2026 |
CTET Exam Pattern Details –
- Objective type questions (MCQ)
- No negative marking
- Two papers: Paper I & Paper II
- Duration: 2.5 hours for each paper
Important Links – CTET 2026–
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| Previous Question Papers | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of CTET February 2026–
From which date can candidates apply online for CBSE CTET 2026?
Candidates can start submitting the online application for CTET 2026 from 27 November 2025.
What is the closing date for online application of CTET 2026?
The last date to apply online for CBSE CTET 2026 is 18 December 2025.
What is the application fee for CTET 2026?
The application fee is ₹1000 for one paper and ₹1200 for both papers.
