The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the CTET Notification 2026 for the February session on its official website @ctet.nic.in.
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) will be held on 8th February 2026 across 132 cities in 20 languages. Candidates aspiring to build a career in school-level teaching must qualify CTET to be eligible for recruitment.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from the link provided below.
(TOC) Table of Content
- CTET Notification 2026 Overview
- CTET 2026 Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Application Fee
- How to Apply
- Important Dates
- Important Web Links
CTET Notification 2026 – Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Board | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Exam Edition | 21st Edition |
| Name of the Exam | CTET December 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18/12/2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Date | 8th February 2026 |
| Minimum Qualification | 12th Pass |
| Official Website | @ctet.nic.in |
CTET Notification 2026 Details
- Name of Exam: Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
- Edition: 21st Edition
- Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi (CBSE)
- Type of Exam: OMR-based Written Examination
- Mode of Exam: Offline
- Exam Date: 8th February 2026 (Sunday)
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years
CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet educational qualifications based on the teaching level (Primary or Secondary).
Primary Level (Class I to V)
A candidate must have any one of the following qualifications:
- Senior Secondary (50% marks) + Final year in 2-year D.El.Ed
- Senior Secondary (50%) + Final year in 4-year B.El.Ed
- Senior Secondary (50%) + Final year in 2-year Diploma in Special Education
- Graduation + B.Ed (as per NCTE norms)
Secondary Level (Class VI to VIII)
A candidate must have any one of the following:
- Senior Secondary (50%) + Final year in 4-year B.El.Ed
- Graduation (50%) + B.Ed (1 year)
- Senior Secondary (50%) + Final year in 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed
- Graduation (50%) + B.Ed Special Education
- Candidates pursuing teacher education courses recognized by NCTE/RCI are also eligible.
CTET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | One Paper | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| OBC | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| SC | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| ST | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| PwD | ₹500 | ₹600 |
Payment Mode
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI
How to Apply for CTET 2026?
Follow the steps to fill out your CTET application form:
Step-by-Step Process
- Scroll down to the Important Web Links section.
- Click on Online Application Link.
- A new page will open — register using your basic details.
- Fill in personal & educational information.
- Upload photo, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the form & take a printout for future use.
CTET 2026 – Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 27/11/2025 |
| Starting Date to Apply Online | 27/11/2025 |
| Closing Date to Apply Online | 18/12/2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be updated |
| CTET Exam Date | 08/02/2026 |
| Result Date | To be updated |
Apply Online for CTET 2026
The online application process is active from 27th November 2025 to 18th December 2025.
Candidates should apply early to avoid last-minute issues.
Important Web Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| 🔗 Official Website | Click Here |
| 🔗 WhatsApp Group | Click Here |
| 🔗 More Job Updates | Click Here |
| 🔗 Full Notification PDF | Click Here |
| 🔗 Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| 🔗 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
