CTET September 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for Paper I & II, Exam on 6 September

CTET September 2026 Notification Out – Online Application Starts From 11 May

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the public notice for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 examination. Interested and eligible candidates will be able to submit their online applications through the official CTET portal from 11 May 2026.

The CTET September 2026 examination for Paper-I and Paper-II is scheduled to be held on 06 September 2026 across 132 cities in India in 27 different languages.

If the number of candidates increases significantly, the examination may also be conducted on 05 September 2026 (Saturday).

CTET September 2026 – Overview

Important Dates of CTET September 2026

CTET September 2026 Application Fee

Note: Additional GST and bank charges may be applicable.

Mode of Fee Payment

Candidates can pay the CTET examination fee through:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Net Banking

CTET 2026 Examination Details

CBSE will conduct the CTET examination for both:

1. Paper-I
2. Paper-II

The examination will be organized in 27 languages across 132 cities throughout the country.

CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

CTET Paper-I Eligibility Criteria (Classes I to V)

A candidate must fulfill any one of the following conditions:

Option 1

1. Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks, and
2. Passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).

Option 2

1. Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks, and
2. Passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education according to NCTE regulations.

Option 3

1. Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks, and
2. Passed or appearing in final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).

Option 4

1. Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks, and
2. Passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).

Option 5

1. Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

CTET Paper-II Eligibility Criteria (Classes VI to VIII)

A candidate must fulfill any one of the following conditions:

Option 1

1. Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

Option 2

1. Graduation with at least 50% marks, and
2. Passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).

Option 3

1. Graduation with at least 45% marks, and
2. Passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) according to NCTE regulations.

Option 4

1. Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks, and
2. Passed or appearing in final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).

Option 5

1. Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks, and
2. Passed or appearing in final year of 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.

Option 6

1. Graduation with at least 50% marks, and
2. Passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed (Special Education).

Relaxation in Marks

Relaxation in qualifying marks for reserved category candidates such as SC/ST/OBC/Differently Abled candidates will be provided according to the rules of the Central Government.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates must note the following important points before applying:

1. The application process will be completely online.
2. Candidates will not be able to choose their examination city during application submission.
3. Examination cities will be allotted randomly by CBSE.
4. Examination cities will be allotted randomly by CBSE.
5. Requests for changing examination centres or cities will not be accepted.
6. Candidates must upload correct documents and details while filling out the form.
7. Corrections in submitted applications will only be allowed during the correction window.
8. Candidates are advised to carefully read the Information Bulletin before submitting the application form.

Documents Required for CTET Online Application

Candidates may need the following documents while applying online:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Educational qualification certificates
• Valid mobile number
• Valid email ID
• Identity proof

How to Apply for CTET September 2026

Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online:

1. Visit the official CTET website given in the link of the table below
2. Click on the “CTET September 2026 Online Application” link.
3. Complete the registration process
4. Fill in all required personal and educational details carefully
5. Fill in all required personal and educational details carefully
6. Pay the application fee through online mode.
7. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

Important Links to Apply

CTET 2026 Admit Card

CBSE will release the CTET September 2026 admit card two days before the examination date on the official website. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards using their login credentials.

CTET September 2026 Result

The CTET September 2026 result is expected to be declared by the end of October 2026. Candidates can check their results online through the official CTET portal.

Important Points to Remember

• Last date to submit the online application form is 10 June 2026.
• Application correction facility will remain open from 15 June to 18 June 2026 only.
• No correction will be allowed after the correction period.
• Candidates should regularly visit the official website for latest updates and announcements.
• Applications submitted through offline mode will not be accepted.
• Candidates appearing in the final year of teacher training courses are also eligible to apply.
• Candidates should carefully verify their eligibility before submitting the online application form.
• Final eligibility will be verified by the concerned recruiting authority after CTET qualification.