Description
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the notification for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026. This national-level exam is conducted for candidates who want to become teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalaya and Navodaya Vidyalaya. Eligible candidates applied online and the examination was scheduled for 08 February 2026 across multiple cities in India.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 27 November 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 27 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 December 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 18 December 2025 |
| Correction Window | 23 – 26 December 2025 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| CTET Exam Date | 08 February 2026 (Sunday) |
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS
- ₹1000 for Single Paper
- ₹1200 for Both Papers
- SC / ST / PH
- ₹500 for Single Paper
- ₹600 for Both Papers
- Payment Method: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI through online payment gateway.
Post Details & Eligibility
| Exam Name | Paper | Age Limit | Minimum Education Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) | Paper-I (Class 1–5) | No Age Limit | Senior Secondary with D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / B.Ed or equivalent teaching qualification |
| Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) | Paper-II (Class 6–8) | No Age Limit | Graduation with B.Ed / B.El.Ed / D.El.Ed or equivalent |
Candidates can apply for Paper-I, Paper-II, or Both Papers depending on eligibility.
Category / Qualification Vacancy
CTET is a qualifying eligibility test, therefore no fixed vacancies are announced. Candidates who qualify CTET become eligible to apply for teaching jobs in Central Government Schools and other CBSE-affiliated institutions.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Paper-I (Primary Teacher – Class 1 to 5)
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 2.5 Hours
Subjects:
- Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 Marks
- Language I – 30 Marks
- Language II – 30 Marks
- Mathematics – 30 Marks
- Environmental Studies – 30 Marks
Paper-II (Upper Primary – Class 6 to 8)
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 2.5 Hours
Subjects:
- Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 Marks
- Language I – 30 Marks
- Language II – 30 Marks
- Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies – 60 Marks
Important Points
- No Negative Marking
- Exam conducted in Offline (Pen & Paper / OMR Mode).
Important Links
| Download Answer Key | Click HereLink Activate Soon |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Re-Exam Notice For Two Centre | Click Here |
| Check Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Check Schedule Notice | Click Here |
| Check Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Complete Submit Form (Re-Open) | Click Here |
| Check Submit Form Notice | Click Here |
| Online Correction | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| CTET February Notification | Click Here |
| CTET Official Website | Click Here |