The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had reopened the online application window for the 22nd Edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026, giving candidates who missed the original window (11 May – 10 June 2026) a fresh chance to apply.
Important Update: The reopened application window closed on 1 September 2026, so new applications are no longer being accepted at this time. Candidates who already applied (in either window) do not need to re-apply. CBSE has also postponed the originally scheduled 6 September 2026 exam date, and will announce the revised exam date separately.
CTET September 2026: Short Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) – 22nd Edition |
| Category | Central Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Purpose | Eligibility for teaching Classes 1-8 in KVS, NVS and other central government schools |
Important Dates
- Original Application Window: 11 May 2026 – 10 June 2026
- Reopened Application Window: 25 August 2026 – 1 September 2026 (Closed)
- Original Exam Date: 6 September 2026 (Postponed)
- Revised Exam Date: To be announced after the reopened window’s processing is complete
Application Fee
| Category | One Paper | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹1,000/- | ₹1,200/- |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹500/- | ₹600/- |
Eligibility Criteria
- Paper I (Classes 1-5): Senior Secondary with at least 45-50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or equivalent, as per NCTE norms
- Paper II (Classes 6-8): Graduation with at least 45-50% marks and a B.Ed, or equivalent, as per NCTE norms
- Eligibility follows National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) norms, and the reopened window did not change these criteria
Selection Process
- Written Exam (Paper I and/or Paper II, objective type)
- CTET is a qualifying test – there is no separate merit list or interview; a CTET certificate is valid for teacher recruitment purposes
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website (ctet.nic.in) | Click Here |
CTET September 2026: Important Questions
Question: Can I still apply for CTET September 2026? Answer: No, the reopened application window closed on 1 September 2026. Watch the official website for the next CTET cycle if you missed this one.
Question: What happened to the CTET exam date? Answer: The originally scheduled 6 September 2026 exam was postponed; CBSE will announce the revised date after processing the reopened application window.
Question: Do candidates who already applied need to apply again? Answer: No, candidates who successfully submitted their application in either window do not need to reapply.
Question: What is the qualification needed for CTET Paper 2? Answer: Graduation with at least 45-50% marks along with a B.Ed degree, as per NCTE norms.