๐ข CBSE๐ป ๐ September 6, 2026๐ B.Ed / D.El.Ed
About CTET September 2026
The CTET exam provides a platform for candidates to demonstrate their teaching skills and knowledge. Candidates who clear the exam can apply for teaching positions in various Central Government Schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other schools affiliated with the CBSE. The exam is a crucial step towards a rewarding career in teaching, and candidates who succeed can look forward to a bright future. The CTET exam is a highly respected exam, and it is recognized by various state governments and private schools as a benchmark for teaching eligibility.
๐ Exam Highlights
Exam Conducting Body
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Total Vacancies
Not specified
Exam Mode
Offline (Pen and Paper)
Exam Date
September 2026 (tentative)
๐ Important Dates
Notification Release
15 Jun 2026
Application Start
20 Jun 2026
Exam Date
20 Sep 2026
โ Eligibility Criteria
๐ Nationality
Indian Citizen
๐ Educational Qualification
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree or a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or a Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) degree
Category / Post
Min Age
Max Age
UR/General
18 yrs
32 yrs
OBC
18 yrs
35 yrs
SC/ST
18 yrs
37 yrs
PwD
18 yrs
42 yrs
โน๏ธ Relaxation in age limit for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per government rules
๐ Exam Pattern
Stage/Tier
Mode
Subjects
Qs
Marks
Duration
Negative
Paper-I
Offline (Pen and Paper)
Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (English), Language II (Hindi), Mathematics, Environmental Studies
150
150
90 min
No negative marking
Paper-II
Offline (Pen and Paper)
Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (English), Language II (Hindi), Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teachers) or Social Studies (for Social Studies teachers)
150
150
90 min
No negative marking
๐ฅ Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancies
Pay Scale
Primary Teacher (Classes I-V)
Not specified
Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400)
Upper Primary Teacher (Classes VI-VIII)
Not specified
Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 - Rs. 1,42,400)
๐ Selection Process
1
Paper-I: For classes I-V
2
Paper-II: For classes VI-VIII
3
Document Verification
๐ How to Apply
1
Visit the official website of CTET (ctet.nic.in)
2
Click on the 'Apply Online' link
3
Fill Part-I: Basic registration and upload required documents
The exam is tentatively scheduled for September 2026.
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree or a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or a Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) degree
The exam consists of two papers: Paper-I for classes I-V and Paper-II for classes VI-VIII. Each paper has 150 questions and is conducted for 90 minutes.
The application fee for CTET is Rs. 1,000 for General/OBC candidates and Rs. 500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
