The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 notification for the February session is expected to be released soon by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on the official website — ctet.nic.in. The CTET February 2026 exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026, in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. According to the latest information, Paper 1 will be for candidates intending to teach Classes 1 to 5, while Paper 2 will be for those applying to teach Classes 6 to 8. The CTET exam is conducted twice every year — in January–February and July–August sessions.
CTET February 2026 Overview
The CTET serves as a national-level eligibility test for candidates aspiring to become teachers in Central and State Government schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs), and other institutions under administrative control of the Union Government. The February 2026 session will be conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode across multiple exam centres in India.
CTET 2026 Application Process
Once the notification is released, the CTET 2026 application form will be activated on the CBSE CTET portal. Candidates must complete registration, fill in required details, upload documents, and pay the application fee online before the last date.
- Visit the official website — ctet.nic.in.
- Click on “Apply for CTET 2026” or “New Candidate Registration”.
- Fill in personal, academic, and contact details carefully.
- Enter the Application Number and Password to log in.
- Complete the application form with correct information.
- Upload a passport-size photograph and signature in prescribed format and size.
- Select exam paper(s) — Paper 1, Paper 2, or both, along with preferred exam cities.
- Pay the application fee through debit/credit card or net banking.
- Review all details before final submission.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
The CTET consists of two papers, each carrying 150 marks. Every question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking.
Candidates who qualify CTET will receive an eligibility certificate, which will remain valid for a lifetime as per the updated CBSE guidelines.
Key Points to Remember
- The CTET February 2026 exam will be held in OMR-based offline mode.
- Admit cards will be released approximately two weeks before the exam date.
- Candidates can apply for one or both papers, depending on their eligibility.
- Qualifying CTET is a mandatory requirement for teaching positions in CBSE-affiliated and central government schools.
The CTET 2026 notification will include detailed information on eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, and important dates. Candidates are advised to keep checking ctet.nic.in regularly for official updates.
