CTET September 2026 Notification: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the public notice for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026. The examination was initially scheduled for 06 September 2026 for both Paper I and Paper II. The CTET September 2026 Notification was released on 11 May 2026, and the online application process was originally open from 11 May to 10 June 2026. The correction window was available from 15 to 18 June 2026. However, the CTET September 2026 written examination has been postponed. Following the postponement, CBSE has reopened the online application window from 25 August to 1 September 2026, allowing eligible candidates another opportunity to apply.
The CTET is conducted for candidates seeking eligibility to teach Classes 1 to 5 (Paper I) and Classes 6 to 8 (Paper II) in central government schools and other participating institutions. The examination will be conducted in 27 languages across 132 cities in India. Candidates interested in appearing for the CTET September 2026 examination should complete their applications within the revised deadline.
Apply Form Re-Open: 25 August to 01 September 2026
Edit Application Form Date: 07 September 2026
Written Examination Date: To be released
CTET September 2026 Application Fee
For Single Paper (Paper I or Paper II)
General / OBC (NCL): ₹1000/-
SC / ST / PH: ₹500/-
For Both Papers (Paper I & II)
General / OBC (NCL): ₹1200/-
SC / ST / PH: ₹600/-
Payment Mode: Online
CTET September 2026 Age Limit
The age limit for CTET September 2026 will be applicable as per CBSE rules. There is no minimum or maximum age limit for applying to the CTET examination.
CTET September 2026 Educational Qualification
Level
Qualification
Level-1 (Class 1 to 5)
Passed 12th with D.Ed / JBT
Level-2 (Class 6 to 8)
Graduation Degree with B.Ed / B.El.Ed.
CTET September 2026 Exam Pattern
Level-I (PRT) Exam Pattern:
Subject
Questions
Marks
Duration
Child Development and Pedagogy
30
30
02:30 Hours
Language I
30
30
Language II
30
30
Mathematics
30
30
Environmental Studies (EVS)
30
30
Total
150
150
2:30 Hour
Level-II (TGT) Exam Pattern:
Subject
Questions
Marks
Duration
Child Development and Pedagogy
30
30
02:30 Hours
Language I
30
30
Language II
30
30
Math, Science OR Social Science / Social Studies
60
60
Total
150
150
2:30 Hour
How to Apply for CTET September 2026
Candidates can follow the steps given below to apply online for CTET September 2026:
Visit the official CTET website.
Click on the “Apply Online” link.
Fill out the online application form carefully with the required details.
Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee through online mode.
Submit the application form and download the confirmation page.
Take a printout of the confirmation page for future use.
CTET September 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
