Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi has re-opened the online application window for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET September 2026 Examination) for Paper 1 (Primary Stage, Class 1 to 5) and Paper 2 (Junior Stage, Class 6 to 8). Candidates who could not apply earlier can now submit their online application from 25 August 2026 to 01 September 2026. Please note that examination city slots are limited, hence candidates are advised to apply early to get their preferred exam city.
| Online Application Begin (Initial) | 11/05/2026 |
| Last Date for Initial Registration | 10/06/2026 |
| Re-Open Online Application Dates | 25/08/2026 to 01/09/2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Last Date to Pay Re-Open Exam Fee | 01/09/2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| CTET Exam City Allotment Slip | Before Examination |
| CTET Admit Card Available | 2 Days Before Exam Date |
| CTET September Exam Date | As Per Schedule (Sunday) |
| Answer Key Available | After Exam |
| Result Declaration | October 2026 |
| Single Paper (Paper 1 OR Paper 2) - General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 1,000/- |
| Single Paper - SC / ST / PwD (Divyang) | Rs. 500/- |
| Both Papers (Paper 1 & 2) - General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 1,200/- |
| Both Papers - SC / ST / PwD (Divyang) | Rs. 600/- |
| Payment Mode | Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking (Canara Bank / Syndicate Bank Gateway) or E-Challan |
| Exam Level / Paper | Target Classes | Detailed Eligibility Criteria & Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Stage (Paper I) | Class 1 to 5 (Primary Level) |
• Senior Secondary (10+2 or equivalent) with minimum 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) OR • Senior Secondary with minimum 45% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year D.El.Ed in accordance with NCTE Regulations, 2002 OR • Senior Secondary with minimum 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) OR • Senior Secondary with minimum 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). |
| Elementary / Junior Stage (Paper II) | Class 6 to 8 (Upper Primary Level) |
• Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) OR • At least 50% marks either in Graduation or in Post-Graduation and passed or appearing in Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) OR • Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed in accordance with NCTE Regulations OR • Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 4-year B.El.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed OR • Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed (Special Education) OR • Post-Graduation with minimum 55% marks and passed or appearing in 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed course. |
Exam Structure: Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 comprise 150 Multiple Choice Questions (150 Marks / 2.5 Hours). There is No Negative Marking.
Certificate Validity: CTET Qualifying Certificate validity period for appointment is Lifetime for all categories.
| Link Description | Action / Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (Re-Open Portal) | Click Here |
| Download Official Re-Open Notice (PDF) | Download PDF |
| Download Information Brochure (PDF) | Download Brochure |
| CTET Official Portal | Official Website |