CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) 2026
Conducted by: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Last Date to Apply: 10 June 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
10 June 2026
Closed
Salary
₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 (depends on school)
Age limit
No upper age limit
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹1200 (both papers), SC/ST/PwD: ₹600
About This Exam
CTET is mandatory for teaching posts in KVS, NVS, and other central government schools. Valid for lifetime. Notification out 11 May 2026.
Conducting Body
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Total Vacancies
Eligibility test (no fixed vacancies)
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Released
11 May 2026
Application End Date
10 June 2026
Exam Date
06 September 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Graduation + B.Ed/D.El.Ed for Paper-I (Class 1-5), Graduation + B.Ed for Paper-II (Class 6-8)
Age limit
No upper age limit
18-65 years
No upper age limit for the test
Educational Qualification
Graduation with B.Ed or D.El.Ed
Number of Attempts
No limit
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹1200 (both papers), SC/ST/PwD: ₹600
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
Qualify CTET → Apply for teaching posts in KVS/NVS/Central Schools
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 (depends on school)
Range: ₹35,400 - ₹1,51,100
Pay Level 6-8 (depends on post)
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Medical, Summer/Winter Vacation, Children Education Allowance
Job Role & Responsibilities
Eligibility for PRT (Paper-I) and TGT (Paper-II) in central government schools
Career Growth & Promotions
PRT → TGT → PGT → Vice Principal → Principal.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹1200 (both papers), SC/ST/PwD: ₹600
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