| CTET September Form 2026 : If you aspire to become a teacher for Primary or Middle (Upper Primary) classes—specifically Grades 1 to 5 or 6 to 8—the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) invites online applications for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 on its official website. The 22nd edition of the CTET examination is scheduled to be held on September 6, 2026 (Sunday), across 132 cities nationwide. All eligible candidates may apply online for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 between May 11, 2026, and June 10, 2026, via the official CTET website, ctet.nic.in. The link is provided below. |
All Interested candidates read the full notification carefully, before applying online.
CTET September Form 2026
CTET September Important Dates
Online Start Date – 11- 05- 2026
Online Last Date – 10- 06- 2026
Fee Payment Last Date – 10- 06- 2026
Form Correction Date – 15 to 18- 06- 2026
Admit Card : Two Days before the day of examination
Exam Date : 06- 09- 2026
CTET Application Fee
For Paper – I
For General/ OBC : ₹1000/-
For SC / ST /PWD : ₹500/-
For Boths Paper
For General/ OBC : ₹1200/-
For SC / ST /PWD : ₹600/-
Payment Method (Online): You can make payment through the following modes:
Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking,UPI.
Note:- The full form of CTET is the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It is a national-level examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). This examination is intended for candidates who aspire to become teachers at the primary level (Grades 1 to 5) and the upper primary level—also referred to as the middle level—(Grades 6 to 8). Passing the CTET is a mandatory requirement for securing a teaching position in schools.
Two Levels (Papers) of the CTET Examination
The CTET examination is primarily divided into two parts. Candidates may opt to appear for either one or both papers, depending on their eligibility.
Paper I – This examination is for candidates aspiring to become teachers for Grades 1 to 5 (Primary Level).
Paper II – This examination is for candidates aspiring to become teachers for Grades 6 to 8 (Upper Primary/Junior Level).
- Candidates planning to apply for the CTET September 2026 examination should note that no specific age limit has been prescribed for the CTET September application form.
CTET September Form 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Education Qualification
| Paper / Class | Qualification |
| Paper 1 (Class 1 to 5) Primary Teacher |
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| Paper 2 (Class 6 to 8) Upper Primary Teacher |
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CTET September Form 2026 Exam Pattern
Note:- All questions in the CTET will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), comprising four options, out of which one will be the most appropriate answer. Each question will carry one mark, and there will be no negative marking.
I would like to inform you all that The CTET will consist of two papers.
Paper I – is intended for those who wish to become teachers for Classes I to V.
Paper II – is intended for those who wish to become teachers for Classes VI to VIII.
- Candidates who wish to become teachers for both levels (Classes I to V and Classes VI to VIII) must appear for both papers (Paper I and Paper II).
Paper I Exam Pattern (for Classes I to V) – Primary Teacher
| Subject | Question | Marks | Duration |
| Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Mathematics (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Environmental Studies (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II Exam Pattern (for Classes VI to VIII) – Upper Primary Teacher
| Subject | Question | Marks | Duration |
| Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher) | 60 | 60 | |
| Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher) | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET September Form 2026 Documents
If you wish to apply for the CTET September 2026 examination, you must possess all these documents. Only then will your application be processed correctly.
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate
- All educational documents (Marksheets and certificates)
- Class 10 Marksheets and certificates
- Class 12 Marksheets and certificates
- Graduation Marksheets and certificates, as well as professional qualifications such as D.El.Ed, B.Ed, or B.El.Ed (for entering marks, years of passing, and institution PIN codes)
- Signature
- Passport-sized photograph
- Email ID
- Mobile number, etc.
CTET September Form 2026 Selection Process
If you wish to apply for the CTET September 2026 examination, a selection process will follow the exam. This process is outlined as follows:
- Written Exam
CTET Written Exam Details
Please note that the details regarding the written examination are as follows:
- Medium: Offline Pen-and-Paper Test (OMR-based)
- Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes) per paper
- Total Questions: 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 150 marks per paper
- Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer
- Negative Marking: No negative marking
How To Apply CTET September Form 2026
If you wish to apply for the CTET September 2026 examination, you must be familiar with the application procedure; otherwise, your application may be rejected. Therefore, by following the steps outlined below, you can easily complete your application for CTET September 2026.
- To apply, first visit the homepage of the official website: https://ctet.nic.in/.
- Once on the homepage, navigate to the ‘Candidate Activity’ section and click on the ‘Online Apply For CTET 2026’ option.
- Now, carefully read all the instructions and click on the ‘Continue’ option.
- A registration form will appear before you; fill in all the required details, click on the ‘Submit’ option, and retrieve your login credentials.
- Next, log in using the login credentials you have received.
- After logging in, the application form will open up; proceed to fill in all the requested information.
- Once you have filled in the details, scan and upload all the documents required in the application form.
- After scanning and uploading the documents, pay the application fee online.
- Finally, click on the ‘Submit’ option to download the application slip and take a printout of it.
- Note:- Candidates are advised to carefully review all the details they have filled in their application before submitting it and proceeding with the payment.
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