Are you aspiring to become a Government Teacher? If yes, cracking CTET 2026 is your first and most crucial step. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) very soon.
Every year, lakhs of candidates appear for this exam, but only a few qualify due to a lack of proper strategy. Whether you want to become a Primary Teacher (Level 1) or a Junior Teacher (Level 2), qualifying for this exam is mandatory for jobs in KVS, NVS, and DSSSB.
In this detailed guide, we provide complete information regarding the Application Form, Exam Date, New Syllabus, and Qualifying Marks to help you clear the exam in your first attempt.
🔥 Article Highlights:
- CTET 2026 Notification & Direct Apply Link
- Latest Exam Pattern (Paper 1 & Paper 2)
- B.Ed vs BTC (Revised Eligibility Rules)
- Official Syllabus & Passing Marks
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) 2026
CTET 2026 February Notification, Apply Online
Important Dates (2026)
Notification
June 2026
Application Start
June 2026
Last Date Apply
July 2026
Pay Exam Fee
July 2026
Exam Date
August 2026*
Admit Card
Before Exam
Application Fee
For Single Paper (I or II)
Gen / OBC / EWS
₹1000/-
SC / ST / PH
₹500/-
For Both Papers (I & II)
Gen / OBC / EWS
₹1200/-
SC / ST / PH
₹600/-
Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking/Card)
CTET 2026 Age Limit Criteria
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
No Limit (Unlimited)
Number of Attempts
Unlimited
Age Relaxation
Not Applicable
Note: Education Qualification is mandatory.
CTET 2026 Vacancy & Eligibility Details
Post Name
Primary & Junior Teacher
Total Post
Not Applicable (Qualifying Exam)
Certificate Validity
Lifetime Valid
Primary Level (I-V)
Senior Secondary (12th) + D.El.Ed / JBT
Junior Level (VI-VIII)
Graduation + B.Ed
CTET 2026 Educational Qualification (Eligibility)
Level 1 (Class 1 to 5) – Primary
Minimum Qual.
12th (Intermediate) with 50% Marks
Teacher Training
Passed/Appearing in 2-Year Diploma (D.El.Ed / BTC / JBT)
Note
B.Ed Candidates are NOT Eligible for Level 1.
Level 2 (Class 6 to 8) – Junior
Minimum Qual.
Graduation Degree with 50% Marks
Teacher Training
Passed/Appearing in B.Ed OR 2-Year Diploma (D.El.Ed)
Good News: Final Year Appearing Candidates can also Apply.
CTET Level 1 Exam Pattern (Class 1-5)
⏱️ Time Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Subjects
Qs.
Marks
Child Development (CDP)
30
30
Language I (Compulsory)
30
30
Language II (Compulsory)
30
30
Mathematics
30
30
Environmental Studies (EVS)
30
30
Total
150
150
Note: No Negative Marking in this Exam.
CTET Level 2 Exam Pattern (Class 6-8)
⏱️ Time Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Subjects
Qs.
Marks
Child Development (CDP)
30
30
Language I (Compulsory)
30
30
Language II (Compulsory)
30
30
Choose Any One (Based on Graduation) 👇
Maths & Science
(For Science Teachers) 60 60
(For Science Teachers) 60 60
— OR —
Social Studies (SST)
(For Arts/Commerce Teachers) 60 60
(For Arts/Commerce Teachers) 60 60
Total
150
150
Note: No Negative Marking. Questions will be MCQ type.
Teacher Salary After CTET (7th Pay)
Note: Salary varies by State & Post (KVS/DSSSB/Govt).
Level 1: Primary Teacher (PRT)
Pay Level
Level 6
Basic Pay
₹35,400/-
Grade Pay
4200
Gross Salary
₹45,000 – ₹55,000/-
In-Hand Salary
₹42,000/- (Approx)
Level 2: Trained Graduate (TGT)
Pay Level
Level 7
Basic Pay
₹44,900/-
Grade Pay
4600
Gross Salary
₹55,000 – ₹65,000/-
In-Hand Salary
₹52,000/- (Approx)
Extra Perks
DA + HRA + Medical + Pension Scheme
CTET Selection Process & Cutoff Marks
1
Written Examination
Candidate must appear for Paper 1, Paper 2, or Both (Offline OMR Mode).
2
Answer Key & Challenge
CBSE releases provisional answer key. Candidates can challenge it.
Step 3: Minimum Qualifying Marks
Category
Passing Marks (Out of 150)
General (Unreserved)
60% (90 Marks)
OBC / SC / ST
55% (82 Marks)*
4
Certificate Awarded
Qualified candidates get a Lifetime Valid Certificate in DigiLocker.
How to Fill CTET 2026 Online Form
1
Visit Official Portal
Go to ctet.nic.in and click on “Apply for CTET Feb 2026” link.
2
New Registration
Click on “New Registration”. Read instructions and check the checkbox to proceed.
3
Fill Application Details
Enter Name, Father’s Name, DOB, and choose Exam Center carefully.
4
Upload Documents
Upload Scanned Photo & Signature in JPG format.
📌 Size Requirements:
• Photo: 10 KB to 200 KB
• Signature: 4 KB to 30 KB
• Photo: 10 KB to 200 KB
• Signature: 4 KB to 30 KB
5
Pay Examination Fee
Pay fee via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
6
Print Confirmation Page
Must download the Confirmation Page for future reference. Do not send it to CBSE.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Apply Online (Registration)
Click Here
Download Notification (PDF)
Download PDF
Download Syllabus
Click Here
Official Website
ctet.nic.in
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
CTET 2026 Notification kab aayega?
CTET 2026 ka official notification June 2026 (tentative) mein aane ki ummeed hai. Iske baad July/August 2026 mein exam conduct kiya jayega.
Kya CTET 2026 mein Negative Marking hogi?
Ji nahi (No). CTET exam mein koi negative marking nahi hoti. Aap sabhi 150 sawalon ke jawab bina dar ke de sakte hain.
CTET Certificate ki Validity kitni hoti hai?
CTET Certificate ab Lifetime (Zindagi bhar) ke liye valid hai. Aapko baar-baar exam dene ki zarurat nahi hai, jab tak aap apne marks badhana na chahein.
Kya B.Ed wale Paper 1 (Primary) de sakte hain?
Nahi. Supreme Court ke order ke anusar, B.Ed candidates ab Primary Level (Class 1 to 5) ke liye eligible nahi hain. Wo sirf Paper 2 (Class 6-8) de sakte hain.
CTET Pass karne ke liye kitne marks chahiye?
General category ke liye 90 Marks (60%) aur OBC/SC/ST/PH candidates ke liye 82 Marks (55%) lana anivarya hai.
Kya Final Year (Appearing) students apply kar sakte hain?
Ha (Yes). Agar aap B.Ed ya D.El.Ed ke final year mein hain ya admission le chuke hain, to aap CTET ke liye apply kar sakte hain.
CTET 2026 Exam Online hoga ya Offline?
Pichle trends ko dekhte hue, CTET 2026 ka exam Offline Mode (OMR Sheet) par hone ki sambhavna zyada hai.
CTET form bharne ki fees kitni hai?
General/OBC ke liye: ₹1000 (1 Paper) aur ₹1200 (Both Papers).
SC/ST/PH ke liye: ₹500 (1 Paper) aur ₹600 (Both Papers).
SC/ST/PH ke liye: ₹500 (1 Paper) aur ₹600 (Both Papers).
CTET ke liye Age Limit kya hai?
CTET ke liye kam se kam 18 saal ki umra honi chahiye. Adhiktam (Maximum) age ki koi seema nahi hai.
Kya CTET pass karne se seedhi Naukri milti hai?
Nahi, CTET sirf ek eligibility test hai. Ise pass karne ke baad aap KVS, NVS, DSSSB aur State Govt teacher bharti ke liye apply kar sakte hain.
💡 Final Words (Conclusion)
To dosto, CTET 2026 teaching field mein apna career banane ka sabse pehla aur zaroori kadam hai. Competition har saal badh raha hai, isliye notification ka intezaar na karein aur apni taiyari aaj se hi shuru karein.
Agar aapko form bharne mein koi dikkat aa rahi hai ya Syllabus ko lekar koi sawal hai, to neeche Comment Box mein zaroor likhein. Humari team aapki madad karegi.
Agar aapko form bharne mein koi dikkat aa rahi hai ya Syllabus ko lekar koi sawal hai, to neeche Comment Box mein zaroor likhein. Humari team aapki madad karegi.
