NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has commenced the registration process for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 examination.
The 22nd edition of CTET will be conducted on September 6, 2026 (Sunday) for both Paper I and Paper II, an official notification said.
To view the detailed official notification, click here.
Candidates can apply online through the official websites at ctet.nic.in and cbse.gov.in.
The last date for submission of the CTET September 2026 application forms is June 10, 2026, up to 11.59 pm.
The CBSE has clarified that if the number of applicants increases significantly, the examination may additionally be conducted on September 5, 2026 (Saturday).
CTET September 2026 schedule
| Event | Date |
| Start of online application | May 11, 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | June 10, 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Last date for fee payment | June 10, 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Application correction window | June 15 to June 18, 2026 |
| Admit card release | Two days before the exam |
| CTET September 2026 exam date | September 6, 2026 |
| Possible additional exam date | September 5, 2026 |
| Tentative result declaration | By the end of October 2026 |
Candidates are advised to carefully read the eligibility conditions, educational qualifications, and examination instructions mentioned in the official information bulletin before submitting their applications.
How to register for CTET September 2026
Step 1: Log on to official website ctet.nic.in or cbse.gov.in.
Step 2: Go to the link “Apply Online”
Step 3: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down Registration No./Application No.
Step 4: Upload latest Scanned Photograph and Signature
Step 5: Pay Examination Fee by debit/credit card and net banking.
Step 6: Print confirmation page for record and reference.
The CBSE has provided a correction facility for candidates who wish to make changes to their submitted application forms.
Corrections in uploaded particulars will be allowed between June 15 and June 18, 2026. Admit cards will be released approximately two days before the examination date.
CTET is conducted for candidates seeking eligibility to teach in central government schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other schools accepting CTET scores.
The examination will be held in 27 languages across 132 cities across India.
Paper I is meant for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5, while Paper II is for those intending to teach Classes 6 to 8. Candidates wishing to teach Classes 1 to 8 can appear for both papers.
As per CBSE guidelines, candidates scoring 60 per cent or more marks in the examination will be considered CTET qualified.
However, qualifying for the CTET alone does not guarantee recruitment, as it remains one of the eligibility conditions for teacher appointments.
For direct link to download CTET September 2026, click here.