The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) — February 2026. The CTET is a national-level examination that assesses the eligibility of candidates aspiring to become teachers for Primary (Class I-V) and Upper Primary (Class VI-VIII) levels in schools. Applicants must review all the details in the official information brochure before applying
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) — February 2026 – Start
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) — February 2026 : Short Details
Important Dates
Application Fee
Online Apply Start : 27/11/2025
Online Apply Last Date : 18/12/2025
Last Date For Fee Payment : 18/12/2025
Exam Date : 08/02/2026
Admit Card : Before Exam
Answer Key:After exam
Result Date : Will Be Updated Here Soon
For General/ EWS/ OBC : ₹ 1000/-
For SC / ST: ₹ 500/-
For Both paper primery junior
For General / OBC / EWS: ₹1200
For SC / ST / PH : ₹600
Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking
IMPS
Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) — February 2026 : Eligibility Details
. CTET Primary Level (Classes I–V)
Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (as per NCTE norms.
Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in 4-year B.El.Ed.
Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
CTET Junior Level (Classes VI–VIII)
Graduation and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
Graduation or Post-Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in B.Ed.
Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed/appearing in B.Ed (as per NCTE norms).
Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in 4-year B.El.Ed or B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in B.Ed (Special Education).
Any candidate who has qualified a B.Ed program recognized by the NCTE
Post-Graduation with minimum 55% and passed/appearing in a 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed.
How To Fill Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) — February 2026
Visit the official CTET website (ctet.nic.in).
Register using your basic information.
Complete the application form with academic and personal details.
Upload scanned copies of your photo and signature
Pay the required fee online.
Review all entries & submit your application
Take a printout of the final form for your records
Note – छात्रो से ये अनुरोध किया जाता है की वो अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढे उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरे । (Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification)
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) — February 2026 Important Question
Is CTET mandatory for government teaching jobs? Yes, CTET is mandatory for teaching jobs in Central Government Schools such as KVS, NVS, and other CTET-recognized institutions. Some state and private schools also accept CTET qualification.
What is the validity of the CTET certificate? The CTET eligibility certificate is valid for a lifetime.
Can I appear for CTET multiple times? Yes, there is no limit on the number of attempts for CTET. Candidates can appear multiple times to improve their score.
What is the exam duration of CTET? Each paper (Paper I or Paper II) is conducted for 2 hours 30 minutes.
