CBSE CTET Notification 2026 – Online Apply For CTET February 2026

CBSE CTET Notification 2026 – Online Apply for CTET February 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is shortly going to release the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), February 2026 on its official website — ctet.nic.in. The CTET 2026 examination will be conducted on 8th February 2026 in 20 languages across 132 cities in India. Aspiring teachers who wish to pursue a teaching career in schools must appear and qualify in CTET.

CBSE CTET Notification 2026

CBSE CTET Notification 2026 – Full Details

Name of Exam : Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), February 2026
Conducting Body : Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Edition : 21st Edition
Date of Exam : 08th February 2026
Mode of Exam : Offline (OMR-based)
Exam Centres in Assam : Dibrugarh, Guwahati, and Silchar
Validity of Certificate : Lifetime
Application Mode : Online
Last Date to Apply : To be updated
Helpline Email : ctet.cbse@nic.in (mention Registration/Application No.)
Official Website : https://ctet.nic.in

Eligibility Criteria of CTET 2026

The minimum educational qualifications for appearing in CTET are as prescribed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Candidates should verify detailed eligibility at ncte.gov.in

For Classes I – V (Primary Stage)

Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year D.El.Ed
OR
Senior Secondary with 45% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year D.El.Ed (as per NCTE Regulations 2002)
OR
Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 4-year B.El.Ed
OR
Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
OR
Graduation with 50% marks and B.Ed (must undergo 6-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education after appointment)

For Classes VI – VIII (Elementary Stage)

Graduation and passed/appearing in 2-year D.El.Ed
OR
Graduation with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 1-year B.Ed
OR
Graduation with 45% marks and passed/appearing in 1-year B.Ed (as per NCTE norms)
OR
Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 4-year B.El.Ed
OR
Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed
OR
Graduation with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 1-year B.Ed (Special Education)
OR
Any candidate having a valid B.Ed qualification recognized by NCTE is eligible to appear in CTET.

CTET 2026 Application Fee (as per 2025 rates)

Category	Only Paper I or II	Both Paper I & II
General/OBC	₹1000	₹1200
SC/ST/PwD	₹500	₹600

Mode of Payment: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.

How to Apply for CBSE CTET Notification?

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official CTET portal.

Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section below.
Click on the “Online Application Form” link.
A new webpage will open — register and fill in all required details.
Upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents.
Pay the application fee as per your category.
Click on Submit and take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Important Date of CBSE CTET Notification