The Central Board of Secondary education (CBSE) has officially started the application process for the september 2026 session of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). Candidates aspiring to become teachers for Classes 1 to 8 can now submit their applications online through the official CTET portal.

CTET 2026 Registration Start Date

The online registration process for CTET september 2026 began on May 11, 2026. Candidates can complete the application process through the official website:

CTET Official Website

Last Date to Apply

According to the official schedule, the last date to submit the CTET application form is:

• June 10, 2026 (11:59 PM)

The last date for fee payment is also june 10, 2026.

CTET 2026 Exam Date

CBSE will conduct the CTET september 2026 examination on:

• September 6, 2026 (Sunday)

Reports also suggest that if the number of applicants increases significantly, exams may additionally be held on September 5, 2026.

Important Dates at a Glance

Event

Date

Notification Release

May 11, 2026

Online application Starts

May 11, 2026

Last Date to Apply

June 10, 2026

Fee Payment Deadline

June 10, 2026

Correction Window

June 15–18, 2026

CTET Exam Date

September 6, 2026

Major Change This Year

CBSE has introduced an important change for the september 2026 session:

• Candidates will not be allowed to choose their examination city.
• Exam centres will be allotted by CBSE automatically.

Officials have advised candidates to carefully read the information bulletin before submitting applications.

Eligibility for CTET 2026

Paper I (Classes 1 to 5)

Candidates must have:

• Senior Secondary qualification with required marks
• Diploma in Elementary education (D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed) or equivalent

Paper II (Classes 6 to 8)

Candidates must have:

• Graduation degree
• B.Ed or equivalent teaching qualification

There is currently no age limit for appearing in CTET.

Application Fees

Category

One Paper

Both Papers

General/OBC

₹1000

₹1200

SC/ST/PwD

₹500

₹600

How to Apply

Candidates can apply online by:

Visiting the official CTET website

Completing registration

Filling personal and educational details

Uploading photograph and signature

Paying the application fee online

Downloading the confirmation page

Conclusion

The CTET september 2026 application process has officially begun, giving teaching aspirants across india the opportunity to qualify for central and state teaching jobs. Candidates are advised to apply early, carefully review eligibility conditions, and complete all formalities before the june 10 deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

 

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