The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the exam schedule for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026. As the primary eligibility filter for securing teaching positions in central government schools (like KVS, NVS, and CTSA), this national-level exam attracts lakhs of B.Ed. and D.El.Ed. qualified aspirants. Following the closure of the online application portal and form correction windows, the board has confirmed that the offline written test will take place on September 6, 2026. In this comprehensive guide, we feature a precise breakdown of the CTET 2026 exam timing shifts, passing criteria marks, paper-wise structure outlines, and direct links to download the complete official syllabus PDFs. Read on to maximize your prep schedule and bookmark this portal for fast intimation slip tracking!
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Upcoming
National Bi-Annual
CTET September 2026: Official Exam Date Out, Full Syllabus, Paper 1 & 2 Pattern
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (September Session) 2026
✅ Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
👥 Eligibility Certificate Drive Posts 💰 Regular Central School Teacher structures once appointed via KVS/NVS tracks (Ranges from Level 6 to Level 8 matrix bands) 🎓 Senior Secondary (10+2) or Graduation along with professional qualifications like D.El.Ed, B.Ed, B.El.Ed, or equivalent NCTE certificates. 📅 Age: Minimum 17 Years 📍 All India (Valid across all central school branches)
Exam Overview
Exam Name
CTET 2026
Full Name
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (September Session) 2026
Conducting Body
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Level
National
Frequency
Bi-Annual
Total Posts
Eligibility Certificate Drive
Salary/Pay Scale
Regular Central School Teacher structures once appointed via KVS/NVS tracks (Ranges from Level 6 to Level 8 matrix bands)
Eligibility
Senior Secondary (10+2) or Graduation along with professional qualifications like D.El.Ed, B.Ed, B.El.Ed, or equivalent NCTE certificates.
Age Limit
Minimum 17 Years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Location
All India (Valid across all central school branches)
Status
Upcoming
Important Dates
📢 Notification
11 May 2026
🟢 Apply Start
11 May 2026
🔴 Apply Ends
10 June 2026
📝 Exam Date
6 September 2026
📑 Admit Card
2 days before the exam date
📊 Result
By October 2026
🔴 Deadline has passed for this exam.
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Full Notification Details
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Senior Secondary (10+2) or Graduation along with professional qualifications like D.El.Ed, B.Ed, B.El.Ed, or equivalent NCTE certificates.
Age Limit
Minimum 17 Years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Location
All India (Valid across all central school branches)
Exam Pattern
3 Sections Total Marks: 150 Marks per paper (No negative markings apply)
Exam Structure: Includes Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I & II, Mathematics, Science/Social Studies, and Environmental Studies.
Shift Timings: Paper II (09:30 AM to 12:00 Noon)
Paper I (02:30 PM to 05:00 PM)
Selection Process
1Offline Written Test - Paper I (For Primary Classes 1 to 5)
2Offline Written Test - Paper II (For Elementary Classes 6 to 8)
3Document Verification