The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026. This exam is a crucial eligibility requirement for aspiring teachers of Classes I to VIII in schools under the Central Government and CBSE‑affiliated institutions.
📌 Key Highlights
Application Dates: 11 May 2026 – 10 June 2026 (till 11:59 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date: 10 June 2026 (till 11:59 PM)
Exam Date: 6 September 2026 (Sunday)
Note: If candidates exceed capacity, exam may also be conducted on 5 September 2026 (Saturday).
Conducting Body: CBSE, New Delhi
Mode of Exam: Offline OMR based (MCQs)
📊 Exam Schedule
Date | Paper Code | Shift | Time |
06.09.2026 | Paper‑II | Morning | 09:30 AM – 12:00 Noon |
06.09.2026 | Paper‑I | Evening | 02:30 PM – 05:00 PM |
📊 Exam Fee
Category | Only Paper I or II | Both Papers I & II |
General/OBC (NCL) | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
SC/ST/Differently Abled | ₹500 | ₹600 |
👉 Fee payment only via Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking. GST extra as applicable.
📊 Structure of CTET
Paper I (Classes I–V)
Subject | MCQs | Marks |
Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Language I | 30 | 30 |
Language II | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II (Classes VI–VIII)
Subject | MCQs | Marks |
Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics & Science (for Math/Science teachers) | 60 | 60 |
Social Studies/Social Science (for SST teachers) | 60 | 60 |
Language I | 30 | 30 |
Language II | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
📊 Language Options
Language | Code | Language | Code | Language | Code | Language | Code |
English | 01 | Khasi | 08 | Punjabi | 15 | Dogri | 22 |
Hindi | 02 | Malayalam | 09 | Sanskrit | 16 | Kashmiri | 23 |
Assamese | 03 | Manipuri | 10 | Tamil | 17 | Konkani | 24 |
Bengali | 04 | Marathi | 11 | Telugu | 18 | Maithili | 25 |
Garo | 05 | Mizo | 12 | Tibetan | 19 | Santhali | 26 |
Gujarati | 06 | Nepali | 13 | Urdu | 20 | Sindhi | 27 |
Kannada | 07 | Odia | 14 | Bodo | 21 | – | – |
📌 Validity of CTET Certificate
Lifetime validity for all categories.
Unlimited attempts allowed.
Candidates can re‑appear to improve scores.
📥 Official Links
Download Official Notification (PDF): CTET September 2026 Notification
Apply Online: CTET Application Portal
🛠️ Helpful Tools for Candidates
Age Calculator: Check Age Eligibility
Date Calculator: Calculate Dates
Photo Resizer/Editor: Resize Photos for Application
✨ Final Note
The CTET September 2026 exam is scheduled for 6 September 2026 and is a mandatory qualification for teaching posts in CBSE‑affiliated and central government schools. With lifetime validity of the certificate, this is a crucial opportunity for aspiring teachers to secure eligibility for recruitment.
