CTET September Online Form 2026

CTET September Online Form 2026: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has conducted the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 examination process. The CTET September 2026 application form was originally available from 11 May 2026 to 10 June 2026.

CBSE subsequently reopened the online application window for CTET September 2026. The re-open application process started on 25 August 2026 and the last date for submission of the application form and fee was 01 September 2026.

The re-open application window is now closed. Candidates who submitted their applications should regularly check the official CTET website for admit card, examination schedule and other latest updates. The originally scheduled examination date was 06 September 2026; the current reference information indicates that the examination schedule has been postponed/revised.

CTET September 2026 - Important Dates

Event	Date / Details
Original Online Application Start Date	11 May 2026
Original Online Application Last Date	10 June 2026
Original Last Date for Fee Payment	10 June 2026
Re-Open Application Start Date	25 August 2026
Re-Open Application Last Date	01 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment During Re-Open	01 September 2026
Originally Scheduled Exam Date	06 September 2026
Current Exam Status	Postponed / Revised Date To Be Announced
Admit Card	Before Examination
Result	Will Be Updated After Examination

Latest Update: The CTET September 2026 re-open application window closed on 01 September 2026. Candidates who have already applied should follow the official CTET website for further examination and admit card updates.

CTET September 2026 - Application Fee

Category	Only Paper I or II	Both Paper I & II
General / OBC (NCL)	₹1,000/-	₹1,200/-
SC / ST / Differently Abled Person	₹500/-	₹600/-

Payment Mode: Examination fee was payable through online mode using Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking. GST, as applicable, was charged extra by the bank.

CTET September 2026 - Age Limit

Age Requirement	Details
Minimum Age	No Minimum Age Limit
Maximum Age	No Maximum Age Limit

Important: There is no prescribed upper age limit for appearing in the CTET examination. Candidates must satisfy the applicable educational eligibility requirements.

CTET September 2026 - Vacancy Details

CTET is an eligibility examination and not a direct recruitment examination. Therefore, there is no fixed number of vacancies announced under CTET September 2026.

Examination	Vacancy Details
Central Teacher Eligibility Test	Not Applicable

CTET September 2026 - Educational Qualification

Eligibility for CTET is based on the minimum qualifications prescribed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and applicable rules. The qualification depends on the paper selected by the candidate.

Level	Eligibility Criteria
Paper I Classes I to V	Senior Secondary (Class 12) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.). Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year D.El.Ed., as per NCTE regulations. Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.). Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in B.Ed. Post-Graduation with at least 55% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.
Paper II Classes VI to VIII	Graduation and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year D.El.Ed. 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 regulations. Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 4-year B.El.Ed. Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 4-year 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). Post-Graduation with at least 55% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Level

Eligibility Criteria

Paper I
Classes I to V

Senior Secondary (Class 12) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.).
Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year D.El.Ed., as per NCTE regulations.
Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in B.Ed.
Post-Graduation with at least 55% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Paper II
Classes VI to VIII

Graduation and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year D.El.Ed.
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 regulations.
Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 4-year B.El.Ed.
Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 4-year 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).
Post-Graduation with at least 55% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Important: Candidates must verify their exact eligibility from the official CTET September 2026 Information Bulletin and applicable NCTE rules before appearing in the examination.

CTET September 2026 - Paper Details

Paper	For Classes	Purpose
Paper I	Class I to V	Primary Stage Teacher Eligibility
Paper II	Class VI to VIII	Elementary Stage Teacher Eligibility
Both Paper I & II	Classes I to VIII	Eligibility for both levels

CTET September 2026 - Examination Details

Paper	Shift	Timing	Duration
Paper II	Morning	09:30 AM to 12:00 Noon	2 Hours 30 Minutes
Paper I	Evening	02:30 PM to 05:00 PM	2 Hours 30 Minutes

The original examination bulletin scheduled the CTET September 2026 examination for 06 September 2026. The current reference information indicates postponement/revision, so candidates should check the official CTET website for the revised examination date.

CTET September 2026 - Exam Pattern

Paper	Questions	Total Marks	Duration
Paper I	150 Questions	150 Marks	2 Hours 30 Minutes
Paper II	150 Questions	150 Marks	2 Hours 30 Minutes

The detailed subject-wise distribution and examination instructions should be checked in the official CTET September 2026 Information Bulletin.

CTET September 2026 - Selection / Qualifying Process

Candidates are required to appear in the applicable CTET Paper I and/or Paper II.
Candidates must obtain the prescribed qualifying marks in the CTET examination.
CTET qualification provides eligibility for consideration for appointment as a teacher subject to the recruitment rules of the concerned school/authority.
Qualifying CTET by itself does not confer a right to appointment or employment.

How to Apply for CTET September 2026

The CTET September 2026 re-open application window has closed. The following steps describe the application procedure used for the examination:

Visit the official CTET website.
Open the CTET September 2026 online application section.
Complete the registration and generate the required Registration/Application Number.
Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and other required information.
Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
Select Paper I, Paper II or Both Papers according to eligibility and requirement.
Pay the applicable examination fee through the prescribed online payment method.
Submit the application form and generate the confirmation page.
Keep the confirmation page safely for future reference.

CTET September 2026 - Important Links

Content	Link
CTET Official Website	Click Here
CTET September 2026 Information Bulletin	Click Here
CTET September 2026 Re-Open Notice	Click Here
CTET September 2026 Candidate Activity / Login	Click Here

Current Status: The re-open application deadline of 01 September 2026 has passed. Candidates should use the official CTET website for further examination, admit card and result updates.

Important Note

Candidates are advised to verify all eligibility conditions, educational qualifications, examination fee, paper selection, examination schedule and other requirements from the official CTET September 2026 Information Bulletin before relying on the information provided on this page.

CTET is an eligibility examination. Qualifying the CTET does not by itself confer a right to recruitment or employment. Appointment is subject to the recruitment rules and eligibility conditions of the concerned recruiting authority or school.

Sarkari Results 24 provides examination information for informational purposes. The final authority regarding eligibility, examination schedule, admit card, result and other conditions is CBSE / CTET.

CTET September 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is CTET September 2026?
A. CTET September 2026 is the Central Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for determining eligibility for teaching at the applicable primary and elementary stages.

Q2. When was the CTET September 2026 re-open application window?
A. The re-open application window started on 25 August 2026 and closed on 01 September 2026.

Q3. Can candidates apply for CTET September 2026 now?
A. The re-open application deadline of 01 September 2026 has passed.

Q4. Is there any age limit for CTET September 2026?
A. There is no prescribed upper age limit for appearing in CTET. Candidates must satisfy the applicable educational eligibility conditions.

Q5. What is the CTET September 2026 application fee?
A. For General/OBC (NCL) candidates, the fee is ₹1,000/- for one paper and ₹1,200/- for both papers. For SC/ST/Differently Abled candidates, the fee is ₹500/- for one paper and ₹600/- for both papers, with applicable GST as prescribed.

Q6. What is Paper I of CTET?
A. Paper I is intended for candidates seeking eligibility for teaching at the Classes I to V level.

Q7. What is Paper II of CTET?
A. Paper II is intended for candidates seeking eligibility for teaching at the Classes VI to VIII level.

Q8. Can a candidate apply for both CTET Paper I and Paper II?
A. Yes. Eligible candidates may opt for both Paper I and Paper II by paying the applicable combined examination fee.

Q9. What was the scheduled CTET September 2026 exam date?
A. The original Information Bulletin scheduled the examination for 06 September 2026. The current reference information indicates that the examination has been postponed/revised, so candidates should check the official CTET website for the revised date.

Q10. Where can I check the latest CTET September 2026 updates?
A. Candidates should visit the official CTET website for the latest notices, examination schedule, admit card and result updates.