CTET September 2026: The CTET exam will be conducted in two levels, i.e. Level-I for Class 1-5 (Primary Teacher), and Level-II for Class 5-8 (Trained Graduate Teacher). The Education Diploma (NTT/ D.Ed/ D.El.Ed) and Education Degree (B.Ed/ B.El.Ed) holders can apply for the CTET Exam February 2026 to become eligible for the future Govt. Teaching Jobs.
The CTET 2026 Notification has been released on 08 May 2026. All the details of the CTET 2026 exam, like Notification PDF, Apply Online Link, Application Fee, Exam Date, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, etc., are given here.
CTET September 2026 Notice Overview
| Exam Authority | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| CTET Validity | Lifetime |
| CTET Levels | PRT (Level-I), TGT (Level-II) |
| Notification Date | 24 October 2025 |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
| Category | CTET September 2026 Notification |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
CTET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 08 May 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 10 June 2026 |
| Re Open Apply Start Date | 25 August 2026 |
| Re Open Apply Last Date | 01 September |
| Exam Date | (Postponed) |
CTET 2026 Application Fee (Online)
| Category | Only Paper-I | Both Paper-I & II |
|---|---|---|
| Gen/ OBC (NCL) | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 1200/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 600/- |
CTET 2026 Qualification
Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for the CTET February 2026 Examination.
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Primary Teacher (PRT) Level-I | 12th Pass + Diploma in Education (D.Ed.)/ JBT |
| Secondary Teacher (TGT) Level-II | Graduate + Degree in Education (B.Ed/ B.El.Ed) |
How to apply for CTET September 2026
Follow these steps to apply for CTET 2026 Exam:
- Visit the CTET’s official website ctet.nic.in
- Click on the registration link of CTET 2026
- Complete the registration process
- Login using the credentials used in registration process
- Duly fill up the CTET 2026 Online Form
- Pay the required application fee and submit the Application form
- Take a printout of the CTET Application Form 2026
CTET 2026 Important Links
| CTET Apply Reopen Notice | Re Open Notice |
| CTET 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| CTET 2026 Apply Online Form | Apply Online |
| CTET Official Website | CTET |