CTET September 2026 notification Out officially. Check exam date, online form dates, eligibility and latest CBSE updates.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the CTET September 2026 notification for Paper-I and Paper-II examinations. Candidates preparing for teaching jobs across India can now get ready for the online application process.
According to the official public notice, the online registration process for CTET September 2026 will begin from:
11 May 2026
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) remains one of the most important eligibility examinations for candidates preparing for:
- Central Government Teacher Jobs
- KVS Recruitment
- NVS Recruitment
- DSSSB Teacher Vacancy
- State Teacher Recruitment
“Teaching field me government career banana chahte candidates ke liye CTET qualification kaafi important role play karti hai.”
CTET September 2026 Overview
| Organization | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Session | September 2026 |
| Category | Online Form |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
CBSE officially released the public notice on:
08 May 2026
Important Dates – Kab Kya ?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 08 May 2026 |
| Online Form Start | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 June 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 10 June 2026 |
| Correction Window | 15 June to 18 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 2 Days Before Exam |
| Exam Date | 06 September 2026 |
CBSE also mentioned that if candidate numbers increase, the exam may additionally be conducted on:
05 September 2026
CTET Paper Details
Paper-I
For candidates who want to become teachers for:
- Class 1 to 5
Paper-II
For candidates preparing for:
- Class 6 to 8 teacher posts
Candidates can appear in:
- Paper-I
- Paper-II
or both papers according to eligibility.
Educational Qualification
Candidates should possess:
- D.El.Ed
- B.Ed
- BTC
- Teacher Training Qualification
according to official CTET eligibility rules.
Detailed eligibility criteria will be available in the official information bulletin.
Important New Update
CBSE has clearly mentioned in the official notice that:
candidates will not be allowed to manually choose examination city during online application.
The exam city will be allotted randomly by CBSE.
This update is important for all applicants.
Languages & Exam Cities
The examination will be conducted:
- in 27 languages
- across 132 cities in India
according to the official notice.
How to Apply Online
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit official CTET website
- Open September 2026 application link
- Complete registration process
- Fill personal and educational details
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit final application form
Candidates should carefully verify details before final submission.
Why CTET is Important?
CTET qualification is required in many:
- central government schools
- teaching recruitments
- contractual teacher vacancies
- education department jobs
Every year lakhs of candidates appear in CTET examination to improve their teaching career opportunities.
Important Advice for Candidates
Candidates should:
- start syllabus revision early
- practice previous year papers
- focus on pedagogy section
- improve time management
“Teacher eligibility exams me consistency aur conceptual clarity kaafi important role play karti hai.”
Final Words
CTET September 2026 online application process will officially begin from 11 May 2026 and interested candidates should complete the application process before the last date.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official CTET portal for detailed information bulletin, syllabus and admit card updates.