CTET September 2026 Apply Online - Central Teacher Eligibility Test
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 notification is out for aspiring teachers across India. Candidates seeking to join teaching jobs for classes 1 to 8 can now apply online through the official portal. The application process started from 11 May 2026 and the last date to submit the form is 10 June 2026. CTET is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and serves as a mandatory eligibility test for recruitment in central government schools, state government schools, and private schools.
At Sarkari Saral(Sarkari Saral Portal), we provide all the latest updates, important dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and how-to-apply guidelines for CTET 2026. Ensure you submit your application on time and prepare well for the examination scheduled for 06 September 2026.
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
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Fee can be paid via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan. |
CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Post | Eligibility |
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| CTET Level 1 (Class 1 to 5) | Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or equivalent qualifications as per NCTE norms. |
| CTET Level 2 (Class 6 to 8) | Bachelor’s Degree and passed/appearing in 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or B.Ed. with required percentage as per official notification. |
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Level 1 Exam Pattern
| Subjects | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Duration | 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes) | |
Level 2 Exam Pattern
| Subjects | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| A. Mathematics & Science | 60 | 60 |
| B. Social Studies & Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Duration | 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes) | |
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Merit List Preparation
- Document Verification
How to Apply for CTET September 2026?
- Visit the official website ctet.nic.in or use the direct apply link below.
- Download and read the official notification carefully.
- Fill the online application form with correct details.
- Upload required documents and photographs.
- Pay the application fee as per your category.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| Download Short Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Homepage | Click Here |
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