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CTET September Online Form 2026
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a Form Re-Open Notice for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September Examination 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their application online until 01 September 2026.
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- Total posts
- Not ApplicableCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Qualification
- 12threcognized board/univ
- Age limit
- No Age Limitrelaxation by category
- Pay level / Salary
- Check noticeplus allowances
Important dates
Key timeline milestones announced by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Please submit and verify your application before the last date.
- Application opened
25 August 2026
- Last date to apply
1 September 2026
- Exam date / Hall ticket release
6 September 2026
- Online Apply Start Date
2026-05-11
- Online Apply Last Date
2026-06-10
- Re-Open Online Apply Start Date
2026-08-25
- Re-Open Online Apply Last Date
2026-09-01
- Last Date for Fee Payment
2026-09-01
- Admit Card Date
Before Exam
Vacancy breakdown
Post-wise and department-wise vacancy details specified in the official advertisement.
| Post name | Department | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTET Level-1 (Class 1-5) | CBSE | Senior Secondary (Class 12) with 50% marks and D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / B.Ed / PG | Not Applicable |
| CTET Level-2 (Class 6-8) | CBSE | Graduation / Senior Secondary / PG with D.El.Ed / B.Ed / B.El.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed | Not Applicable |
| Total Vacancies | Not Applicable | ||
Eligibility & Age limit
Educational qualification
- 12th — Min 50%%
Passed/appearing in final year of 2-year D.El.Ed / 4-year B.El.Ed / 2-year D.Ed (Special Education)
- Graduate — Min 45%-50%%
Passed/appearing in B.Ed / D.El.Ed / B.Ed (Special Education)
- PG — Min 55%%
Passed/appearing in final year of 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.
Age limit & relaxation
Age as on cutoff date: No Age Limit
Standard reservation benefits and upper age relaxation apply for SC/ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD candidates as per Govt rules.
Application fee
Payable online via Net Banking, UPI, Debit Card, or SBI Challan where applicable.
| Candidate Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| Paper-I (General / OBC) | ₹1000 |
| Paper-I (SC / ST / PWD) | ₹500 |
| Both Papers (General / OBC) | ₹1200 |
| Both Papers (SC / ST / PWD) | ₹600 |
Note: Payment Mode (Online): Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Selection process
Candidates must clear the designated stages to be considered for merit list and appointment.
- 1Stage 1
Written Exam
How to apply
- Visit the official application portal using the link below.
- Register with your active Mobile Number and Email ID to generate login credentials.
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details accurately.
- Upload scanned copy of photograph, signature, and necessary certificates according to prescribed dimensions.
- Pay application fee online (if applicable) and preview your completed form.
- Submit the application and save or print the final confirmation page for future reference.
Always verify your name, date of birth, and father's name against your 10th certificate before making payment. Changes might not be allowed after the correction window.