The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 application form is expected to be released shortly on the official website — ctet.nic.in. The CBSE will soon issue the official CTET February 2026 notification PDF, which will include important dates, eligibility criteria, and the direct link to apply online. As per the latest update, the CTET 2026 February session exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026, in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Once released, the online application form will be available along with the official notification.
CTET 2026 Application Form Overview
The CTET exam is a national-level eligibility test conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for teaching positions in central schools like KVS, NVS, and other government-aided institutions. The 2026 February edition will be the 21st edition of the CTET examination.
CTET 2026 Notification PDF
The CTET 2026 notification PDF will contain key details such as eligibility, syllabus, application process, exam pattern, and fee structure. Candidates must read the entire document carefully before filling out the form. The notification is expected to be released by October 31, 2025, as per the latest updates. Once available, the CTET 2026 notification PDF can be downloaded directly from the homepage of ctet.nic.in under the “Information Bulletin” section.
CTET February 2026 Exam Date
The CTET February 2026 exam is scheduled for February 8, 2026, and will be conducted in two sessions —
- Paper 1 (Classes 1 to 5): Morning shift
- Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8): Afternoon shift
The exam will be held in offline mode using an OMR sheet, and the admit cards will be issued a few weeks before the exam date.
How to Apply for CTET 2026?
Once the CTET 2026 application form link is activated, candidates can complete the registration by following the steps below:
- Visit the official website — ctet.nic.in
- Click on the ‘Apply for CTET 2026’ link on the homepage
- Register using valid details such as name, email ID, and contact number
- Fill in the application form carefully
- Upload the scanned images of the photo and signature as per specifications
- Pay the required application fee online
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future use
CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Paper 1: For candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5
- Paper 2: For candidates aspiring to teach Classes 6 to 8 The detailed educational qualifications for both papers will be available in the official notification PDF.
