The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to conduct the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 for Level 1 (Class 1 to 5) and Level 2 (Class 6 to 8). Eligible candidates can apply online through the official portal. Below is the complete, rewritten, and SEO-optimized information for CTET 2026, curated by result.testpe.in.

📌 CTET 2026 Overview

Exam Name: Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026
Conducting Authority: CBSE
Exam Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
Eligibility: As per NCTE norms
Official Website: ctet.nic.in

📅 Important Dates (Tentative)

Notification Release: 25 November 2025
Online Application Start: 27 November 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 18 December 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment: 18 December 2025
Correction Window: 23 December to 26 December 2025
Admit Card Release: February 2026
CTET Exam Date: 08 February 2026
Result Declaration: Notify Later

Candidates are advised to regularly check updates on result.testpe.in.

💰 Application Fee

For One Paper (Paper I or Paper II):

General / OBC / EWS: ₹1000/-
SC / ST / PH: ₹500/-

For Both Papers (Paper I & II):

General / OBC / EWS: ₹1200/-
SC / ST / PH: ₹600/-

Payment Mode:
Online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or Offline through E-Challan.

🎯 Age Limit (as on 2026)

Minimum Age: 17 Years
Maximum Age: No Upper Age Limit

🎓 CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026

CTET Level 1 (Class 1 to 5)

Candidates must fulfill any one of the following:

Senior Secondary with 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
Senior Secondary with 45% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed (NCTE norms)
Senior Secondary with 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed
Senior Secondary with 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Special Education

CTET Level 2 (Class 6 to 8)

Candidates must fulfill any one of the following:

Graduation + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
Graduation with 50% marks + 1-year B.Ed
Graduation with 45% marks + 1-year B.Ed (as per NCTE norms)
Senior Secondary with 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed
Senior Secondary with 50% marks + 4-year BA/BSc.Ed
Graduation with 50% marks + B.Ed (Special Education)

📝 CTET Exam Pattern 2026

Level 1 (Paper I)

Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 Questions
Language I – 30 Questions
Language II – 30 Questions
Mathematics – 30 Questions
Environmental Studies – 30 Questions
Total: 150 Questions | 150 Marks
Duration: 150 Minutes

Level 2 (Paper II)

Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 Questions
Language I – 30 Questions
Language II – 30 Questions
Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies – 60 Questions
Total: 150 Questions | 150 Marks
Duration: 150 Minutes

💼 CTET Salary Structure (Indicative)

Level 1 Teacher: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4200
Level 2 Teacher: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4600
Allowances: As per Government norms

⚖️ CTET 2026 Selection Process

Written Examination
Merit List
Document Verification

🧾 How to Apply for CTET February 2026

Read the official CTET 2026 notification carefully.
Visit the official application portal.
Click on Apply Online and complete registration.
Fill out the application form with correct details.
Upload required documents, photo & signature.
Pay the application fee.
Submit and print the application form for future use.

🔗 Important Links

Link Description	Link
Correction/ Edit Form	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here
Download Information Bulletin	Click Here
Download Exam Date Notice	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
Homepage	Click Here

CTET 2026 Notification – Apply Online for Level 1 & Level 2 @ ctet.nic.in