Overview
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) – February 2026. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online as per the details below. 0
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary / Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| CTET Paper I (Primary Teacher Eligibility Test) | Not mentioned in the notification | Not applicable |
| CTET Paper II (Upper Primary Teacher Eligibility Test) | Not mentioned in the notification | Not applicable |
| Total | Not mentioned | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Education: As per NCTE norms for teachers of Classes I–V (Paper I) and Classes VI–VIII (Paper II). Refer to NCTE website for detailed qualification requirements. 1
Age Limit: Not mentioned in the notification.
Experience: Not mentioned in the notification.
Application Process
- Visit the official website — CTET Official Website.
- Click on “Apply Online” and complete registration.
- Upload required documents (photo & signature).
- Pay the examination fee online.
- Download and save the confirmation page.
Application Fee:
- General / OBC (NCL): ₹1000 (Paper I or II), ₹1200 (Both Papers)
- SC / ST / Differently Abled: ₹500 (Paper I or II), ₹600 (Both Papers)
- Mode of Payment: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Paper I & Paper II)
- No negative marking; all questions are MCQs
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 27 November 2025 |
| Application Start | 27 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 December 2025 (Before 11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 18 December 2025 (Before 11:59 PM) |
| Examination Date | 08 February 2026 (Sunday) |
Official Notification
Download Official Notification (PDF)
Sources
Disclaimer: Candidates should verify all details from the official notification before applying.