Central Board of Secondary Education has released the notification for CTET February 2026, a qualifying exam for teachers in classes I-VIII as per NCTE guidelines. No fixed vacancies; open to candidates with minimum qualifications like D.El.Ed/B.Ed and relevant degrees, no age limit.
Last Date for Apply Online: 18/12/2025 upto 11:59 PM
Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 18/12/2025
Correction Date : To be announced
Exam Date : 08/02/2026
Admit Card Available : To be announced
Result Announced : To be announced
Application Fee
General / OBC : ₹1000/- (For Single Paper)
EWS : ₹1000/- (For Single Paper)
SC / ST : ₹500/- (For Single Paper)
For Both Papers: General/OBC/EWS: ₹1200/-, SC/ST/PwD: ₹600/-
Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit & Selection Process
Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum No Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
Selection Process: Written Examination (Paper I for Classes I-V, Paper II for Classes VI-VIII, or Both); Qualifying Marks: 60% for General, 55% for Reserved Categories; No Interview
CTET Paper Details- Total Papers - 2
Paper Name
Total
Eligibility/Details
Paper I (Primary Stage: Classes I-V)
1
Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
OR Senior Secondary with 45% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year D.El.Ed as per NCTE 2002 norms
OR Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
OR Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
OR Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
Relaxation up to 5% in qualifying marks for SC/ST/Differently Abled
No teaching experience required; Teacher training like B.Ed/D.El.Ed preferred for professional development
Paper II (Elementary Stage: Classes VI-VIII)
1
Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed)
OR Graduation with 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed as per NCTE norms
OR Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4-year B.El.Ed
OR Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed
OR Graduation with 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed (Special Education)
Relaxation up to 5% in qualifying marks for SC/ST/Differently Abled
No teaching experience required; Subject-wise knowledge in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Languages; Professional development through teacher training programs recommended
