Central Board of Secondary Education — Ministry of Education, Government of India
The Central Board of Secondary Education has issued an official recruitment notification for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026, announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in All India. To be eligible, applicants must hold Senior Secondary with D.El.Ed or Graduation with B.Ed qualification and be within the prescribed age limit of No upper age limit for appearing in CTET, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Based on clearing the offline OMR eligibility examination with minimum qualifying marks (60% for General, 55% for reserved categories).. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 09 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Available | 04 Oct 2026 |
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced tentative changes to the schedule for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026. Originally slated for September 6, 2026, the nationwide examination is now expected to be conducted on October 9, 2026. This modification follows directions from the Honorable Supreme Court of India, advising the board to provide a fresh opportunity to eligible candidates who missed the registration deadline during the initial application window.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 |
| Exam Edition | 22nd Edition |
| Revised Exam Date | October 9, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card Release | October 4, 2026 (Expected by 5:00 PM) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen-and-paper OMR pattern) |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
The exam will be organized across various nationwide test centers in two distinct sessions. Paper II is scheduled for the morning shift, while Paper I will proceed in the afternoon. Refer to the table below for precise shift coordinates:
| Event Process | Paper II (Morning Shift) | Paper I (Afternoon Shift) |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting Time | 07:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Gate Closure / Security Checks | 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM | 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM |
| Test Commences | 09:30 AM | 02:30 PM |
| Test Concludes | 12:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| Total Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
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