CTET September 2026 – CTET Reopen Application Form

📋 CTET September 2026 – CTET Reopen Application Form — Overview

Overview

The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test September 2026 edition. This offline national-level entrance examination is designed for candidates aspiring to build a professional career as school-level teachers across primary and elementary stages. Following a recent Supreme Court review petition, the application window has been reopened to accommodate eligible candidates who missed the initial submission period. Qualifying the CTET certification grants a lifetime validity, opening up extensive teaching opportunities nationwide.

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

• For Classes I-V (Primary Stage): Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (or 4-year B.El.Ed, or 2-year Special Education Diploma), or Graduation with 50% marks and B.Ed.
• For Classes VI-VIII (Elementary Stage): Graduation with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1-year B.Ed (or B.Ed Special Education), or Senior Secondary with 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed.
• Minimum educational qualifications are strictly governed by NCTE norms, and candidates are advised to verify their specific eligibility parameters through the NCTE website.

Application Fee

Selection Process

• Appearance in the offline Central Teacher Eligibility Test comprising Multiple Choice Questions across two papers depending on the targeted teaching grades.
• Qualifying the test by securing the minimum required passing marks to attain the lifelong CTET eligibility certificate.

Documents Required

• Scanned passport-sized photograph
• Scanned signature
• Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
• Valid identification details

How to Apply

• Navigate to the official website of CBSE CTET or use the direct link provided in the resource section.
• Access the online application form and proceed through the registration steps.
• Fill in all mandatory personal and educational information accurately.
• Upload scanned copies of your passport-sized photograph, signature, and other requisite documents.
• Complete the payment of the application fee online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
• Submit the completed form and ensure you download and print a physical copy for your future reference.

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