Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 Notification Released
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Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 Notification Released : The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) notification has been released. Application forms for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) will be available from November 27, 2025, to December 18, 2025.
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 27 November 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 18 December 2025 |
| Exam Date | 08 February 2026 |
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 Schedule and Mode of Examination
- Date of Examination : 08.02.2026
| Paper Code | Shift | Timing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-II | Morning | 09:30 AM To 12:00 Noon | 2:30 HOURS |
| Paper-I | Evening | 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM | 2:30 HOURS |
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Only Paper- I or II | Both Paper-I & II |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC(NCL) | Rs.1000/- | Rs.1200/- |
| SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person | Rs.500/- | Rs.600/- |
GST as applicable will be charged extra by the Bank
Mode of Payment: By Online-mode (Payment by Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking).
Click on the link below to download the official notification for more information regarding the application fee.
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 17 Years |
| Maximum Age | No Upper Age Limit |
Age relaxation : Click on the link below to download the official notification for more information regarding the age relaxation.
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 Educational Qualification
The minimum qualifications for appearing in the CTET are as notified by NCTE. The candidates are advised to visit the website of NCTE https://ncte.gov.in to ascertain their eligibility.
| Course | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Primary Teacher (Level-1) | 12th Pass + Diploma in Education (D.Ed)/ JBT |
| Secondary Teacher (Level-2) | Graduate + Degree in Education (B.Ed/ B.El.Ed) |
The minimum qualifications for the teaching staff should be in accordance with the following:
(i) National Council for Teacher Education (Determination of Minimum Qualifications for Persons to be recruited as Education Teachers and Physical Education Teachers in Pre-Primary, Primary, Upper Primary, Secondary, Senior Secondary or Intermediate Schools or Colleges) Regulations as amended and notified from time to time.
(ii) Minimum qualifications laid down in the Recruitment Rules for the teachers by the Appropriate Government where the school is situated or the Recruitment Rules for the teachers of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan or Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.
(iii) The candidate should satisfy his/her eligibility before applying and shall be personally responsible in case he/she is not eligible to apply as per the given eligibility criteria. It is to be noted that if a candidate has been allowed to appear in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test it does not imply that the candidate’s eligibility has been verified. It does not vest any right with the candidate for appointment. The eligibility shall be finally verified, by the concerned recruiting agency / appointing authority.
Note: As notified by NCTE, relaxation up to 5% in the qualifying marks in the minimum Educational Qualification for eligibility shall be allowed to the candidates belonging to reserved categories, such as SC/ST/ OBC/Differently-abled.
For more information regarding educational qualification, click on the link given below and download the official notification.
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 Required Documents
- Passport Size Photo
- Signature
- Aadhaar Card
- Class 10th or 12th Marksheet
- Mobile Number
- Email I’d
- Any other document of which the candidate is a beneficiary.
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Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 Important Links
All the candidates can download the official notification by clicking on the link given below.
| Heading | Links |
|---|---|
| Form Start Date | 27 November 2025 |
| Last Date | 18 December 2025 |
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Official Notification PDF 2026 | Download |
| CTET Paper 1st BSTC Syllabus 2026 PDF | Download |
| CTET Paper 2nd BEd Syllabus 2026 PDF | Download |
| WhatsApp Group | Join Now |
| Telegram Group | Join Now |
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