The Central Board of Secondary Education [CBSE] has released the CTET September 2026 announcement for the vacancy of teachers of 1st class to 8th class. Interested candidates may apply for the CTET September Online Form 2026 on the official website between May 11 and June 10TH 2026. On September 6th of this year the exam will be held offline at different locations around India. Depending on their eligibility and educational background the candidates may apply for Paper I or Paper II or both. Before applying all the applicants should carefully check important details such as eligibility criteria – exam pattern – application fee – admit card information and certificate validity as the CTET certificate is valid for a lifetime and widely accepted for teacher recruitment in the whole country.
CTET Overview:
| Points | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | CBSE |
| Examination | CTET September 2026 |
| Article Category | NOTIFICATIONS |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Level of Exam | National Level Eligibility Test |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
| Official Website | https://ctet.nic.in/ |
Key Events of CTET:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Activation | May 11 2026 |
| Deadline to Apply Online | June 10 2026 |
| Deadline for Fee Payment | June 10 2026 |
| Correction Window | June 15 – 18 2026 |
| CTET Exam | September 6 2026 |
| Admit Card Publication | Before Examination |
| Result | will Be Announced soon |
Application charges:
| Category | Paper-I or Paper-II | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| OBC/General | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| PwD/SC/ST | ₹500 | ₹600 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Level-I [Class 1 to 5]: Candidates must have passed the 12th-grade board exam. They also need to obtain a BA in Elementary Education [B.El] along with Junior Basic Training [JBT] and an Elementary Education Diploma [D.El.Ed]. Candidates are also required to satisfy all the guidelines and eligibility conditions as prescribed by the CBSE for CTET September 2026 exam.
Level-II [Class 6 to 8] : Candidates who are applying for this level must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Along with graduation the candidates should have completed B.Ed or B.El.Ed courses from a recognised institution. They must also fulfil all given teacher education eligibility requirements that are set by the concerned authorities.
Age Restriction:
There is neither a minimum nor a maximum age limit set for appearing in the CTET September 2026 examination.
Exam Pattern:
| Paper | Level | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Class 1 – 5 | 150 | 150 | 2 Hrs and 30 Min |
| Paper-II | Class 6 – 8 | 150 | 150 | 2 Hrs and 30 Min |
Subjects in CTET:
Paper-I Subjects:- Paper-I includes subjects like :- Child Development and Pedagogy – Language I – Language II – Mathematics – Environmental Studies
Paper-II Subjects:- Paper- II includes subjects like Child Development and Pedagogy – Language I – Language II – Mathematics and Social Sciences.
Steps to Apply for CTET Online Form:
- Visit the official website of CTET at https://ctet.nic.in/ and open the link named as “CTET September 2026 Online Form”.
- Fill out the form with your personal information and also upload your photograph along with your signature and required documents.
- Select Paper-I or Paper-II or Both Papers and then Pay the application charges through online mode.
- For further use download the confirmation page after submitting the online application.
Frequently Asked Question:
Q1 – When is the September 2026 CTET application deadline for students?
Ans – Students should be aware that the online application form must be submitted by June 10 2026.
Q2 – When is the CTET exam in September 2026 scheduled for the students who had applied for it?
Ans – Candidates should know that the date of the CTET September 2026 exam is September 6 2020.
Q3 – Is it possible for the interested candidates to apply for both Paper-I and Paper-II?
Ans – Yes- all those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for both papers together.
Important Links:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| CTET Portal | https://ctet.nic.in/ |








