The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started the CTET September 2026 registration process from May 11 on the official website, ctet.nic.in. Candidates aspiring to become teachers for Classes 1 to 8 can now submit the CTET 2026 application form online.
As per the official notification, the last date to complete the CTET September 2026 registration is June 10, 2026. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) will be conducted on September 6, 2026 across 132 cities in 27 languages throughout the country.
CTET September 2026 Important Dates and Latest Update
CBSE has released the complete schedule for CTET September 2026 along with the online application form. Candidates must complete registration and fee payment within the prescribed deadline.
CTET 2026 Important Dates
The board has advised candidates to avoid waiting until the final date to submit applications because server traffic usually increases near the deadline.
CTET 2026 Official Website and Direct Link
Candidates can apply online for CTET September 2026 through the official website:
- CTET Official Website
The notification, information bulletin, eligibility details and exam-related updates are also available on the same portal.
What is CTET and Why is it Important?
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level teacher eligibility examination conducted by CBSE. Candidates qualifying CTET become eligible to apply for teaching posts in:
- Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS)
- Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS)
- Central government schools
- UT administration schools
- Schools accepting CTET qualification
The exam is conducted for:
- Paper 1: Teachers for Classes 1 to 5
- Paper 2: Teachers for Classes 6 to 8
Candidates intending to teach Classes 1 to 8 can appear for both papers.
CTET September 2026 Eligibility Criteria
For Paper 1 (Primary Teacher):Candidates should have passed Class 12 with minimum qualifying marks along with DElEd or equivalent teacher education qualification.
For Paper 2 (Elementary Teacher):Candidates must hold a graduation degree along with BEd or equivalent teacher training qualification.
Detailed eligibility conditions are available in the official CTET information bulletin.
How to Apply Online for CTET September 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the CTET 2026 application process:
- Visit the official website ctet.nic.in
- Click on “Apply for CTET September 2026”
- Complete the registration process using mobile number and email ID
- Fill personal, educational and communication details
- Upload photograph and signature in prescribed format
- Pay the CTET application fee online
- Submit the application form and download confirmation page
Applicants should keep a printout of the confirmation page and payment receipt for future use.
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern and Language Options
The CTET September 2026 examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The exam will be available in:
- English
- Hindi
- 27 regional and national languages
The examination will assess:
- Child development and pedagogy
- Language proficiency
- Mathematics
- Environmental studies
- Subject-specific teaching aptitude
CTET Remains One of India’s Largest Teacher Eligibility Exams
CTET continues to be among the most competitive teacher eligibility tests in India. Every year, lakhs of candidates apply for the examination to secure eligibility for central government teaching jobs.
Compared to previous years, online recruitment and expansion in central schools have increased demand for CTET-qualified teachers. Experts believe digital learning expansion and teacher vacancies in government schools are driving higher participation in the exam. The CTET certificate is now valid for lifetime, which has also increased the number of applicants in recent examination cycles.
