The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 Examination on its official website. Candidates who want to appear in the CTET September 2026 Exam can now submit their online application form. The application process started on 11 May 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online till 10 June 2026. Interested applicants are advised to check the eligibility criteria, application fee, exam date, and other important details before filling out the form.
Exam Date- The Central Board of Secondary Education will conduct the 22nd Edition of Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on 06th September, 2026 (Sunday) (Paper- I and Paper-II).
CTET September 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Apply Start Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10 June 2026 |
| Correction Window | 15 – 18 June 2026 |
| CTET Exam Date | 06 September 2026 |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
CTET September 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10 June 2026 |
| Application Correction Dates | 15 – 18 June 2026 |
| CTET September 2026 Exam Date | 06 September 2026 |
CTET September 2026 Application Fee
For Paper-I Only
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1000/- |
| SC / ST / PWD | ₹500/- |
For Both Papers (Paper-I & Paper-II)
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1200/- |
| SC / ST / PWD | ₹600/- |
Payment Mode
Candidates can pay the application fee through online mode using:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
CTET September 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Level-1 (Class 1 to 5)
Candidates must have passed 12th examination along with any one of the following teaching qualifications:
- D.El.Ed
- JBT
- B.El.Ed
- B.Ed
Level-2 (Class 6 to 8)
Candidates must possess a Graduation Degree along with:
- B.Ed Qualification
or - B.El.Ed Qualification
CTET September 2026 Exam Pattern
The CTET exam will be conducted in offline mode (OMR Based). Candidates can apply for:
- Paper-I for Classes 1 to 5 Teachers
- Paper-II for Classes 6 to 8 Teachers
- Both Papers for eligibility in both levels
Each paper will contain objective-type multiple-choice questions.
Required Documents for CTET Online Form 2026
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying online:
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Educational Certificates
- Identity Proof
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Mobile Number & Email ID
How to Apply for CTET September Online Form 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the CTET application process:
- Visit the official CTET website.
- Click on the “CTET September 2026 Online Form” link.
- Complete the registration process.
- Fill in personal and educational details carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the final submitted form for future use.
CTET September 2026 Admit Card
The CTET September 2026 Admit Card is expected to be released a few days before the examination date. Candidates will be able to download the hall ticket using their registration number and date of birth from the official website.
Important Links
| Apply Online for CTET September 2026 | Click Here |
| CTET September 2026 Notification PDF | Click Here |
| CTET Official Website | Visit Here |
