ctet.nic.in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) The CTET Online Form 2026 has been extended, giving aspirants more time to apply for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. Issued by CBSE under F.No. CBSE/CTET/Feb/2026 dated December 25, 2025, it addresses grievances from over 25 lakh candidates facing portal issues. Originally from November 27 to December 18, 2025, the deadline now stretches to December 30, 2025 (11:59 PM). This helps incomplete registrations of 1.61 lakh turn into submissions. Eligible for classes 1-8 teachers, it’s mandatory for central govt schools. The CTET Application Form 2026 portal remains active 24/7 with helpline support. No fresh registrations during extension. This one-year gap edition ensures fairness. Apply via ctet.nic.in to qualify.
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
CTET 2026 February Online Application Form
| IMPORTANT DATES | APPLICATION FEE |
| Only Paper 1 or 2
Both Papers 1 & 2
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| AGE LIMIT 2026 | TOTAL POST |
| NA Post For more complete information, please read the CTET Notification. |
CTET Level 1 and Level 2 Eligibility 2026
| Post Name | CTET Eligibility 2026 |
| CTET Level 1 (Class 1 to 5) | Code 01 – Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education OR Code 02 – Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE 2002 Norms OR Code 03 – Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) OR Code 04 – Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Education (Special Education) OR For Complete Information Kindly wait for the Official Advertisement. |
| CTET Level 2 (Class 6 to 8) | Code 01 – Bachelor’s Degree and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). OR Code 02 – Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed). OR Code 03 – Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE Norms OR Code 04 – Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year Bachelor’s in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR Code 05 – Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. OR Code 06 – Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. / (B.Ed Special Education) Code 07 – Any candidate having a qualified B.Ed. A programme recognised by the NCTE is eligible to appear in TET/CTET. For more complete information, kindly read the CTET Exam Notification 2026. |
CTET Exam Pattern Syllabus 2026 for Level 1
| Subjects | Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Duration | 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes) | |
CTET Exam Pattern Syllabus 2026 for Level 2
| Subjects | Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| A. Mathematics & Science | 60 | 60 |
| B. Social Studies & Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Duration | 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes) | |
CTET Level 1 and Level 2 Teachers’ Salary 2026
| Allowance | Amount (₹) |
| CTET Level 1 (Class 1 to 5) Pay Scale | ₹9,300/- to ₹34,800/- with Grade Pay ₹4200/- |
| CTET Level 2 (Class 6 to 8) Pay Scale | ₹9,300/- to ₹34,800/- with Grade Pay ₹4600/- |
| Other Allowances | As Per Government Norms. |
CTET 2026 Selection Process
The Selection Process for CTET 2026 will be completed in the following phases –
- Written Exam.
- Merit List.
- Document Verification.
How to CTET February 2026 Apply Online?
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started the ctet.nic.in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2025 from 27 November 2025 for CTET 2026. Follow these steps for the CTET Online Registration Application Form 2026 Link.
- First of all need to check the CTET Notification 2026 PDF.
- Click on the Apply Online Link given below or visit the official website of the Authority ctet.nic.in CTET 2026.
- Fill out the CTET Online Application Form 2026.
- Upload the Required Documents.
- Pay Application Fees.
- Finally, Print the Application Form.
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