The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reopened the online application form for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September Examination 2026. Interested candidates can now apply again to appear for this crucial examination that certifies teaching eligibility for Classes 1 to 8 across India.
Important: Do not miss the extended deadline for submission of application forms and fee payment. Apply early to avoid last-minute issues.
| Organization | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September Examination 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 2026-08-25 |
| Application Last Date | 2026-09-01 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 2026-09-01 |
| Exam Date | 2026-09-06 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam |
| Official Website | https://ctet.nic.in/ |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Re-Open Date | 2026-08-25 |
| Application Last Date | 2026-09-01 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 2026-09-01 |
| Exam Date | 2026-09-06 |
The eligibility criteria for CTET September 2026 are divided into two levels depending on the teaching class.
| Category | Paper-I | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹1000/- | ₹1200/- |
| SC/ST/PWD | ₹500/- | ₹600/- |
Payment Modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, Mobile Wallet
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is a national-level board of education in India for public and private schools, managed and controlled by the Government of India. CBSE conducts important exams like CTET to uphold education standards nationwide.
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply |
| Syllabus & Exam Pattern | Download PDF |
The application form for CTET September 2026 re-opened on August 25, 2026.
The last date to apply online and pay the fee is September 1, 2026.
You can apply online at the official portal: Apply Online.
The exam is scheduled for September 6, 2026.
The selection is based on a written exam.
There is no age limit as per CBSE rules for CTET.
For General/OBC candidates, the fee is ₹1000/- for Paper-I and ₹1200/- for Both Papers. For SC/ST/PWD candidates, it is ₹500/- for Paper-I and ₹600/- for Both Papers.
Payments can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.
The syllabus and exam pattern PDF is available here.
Eligibility criteria are defined based on the teaching level (Class 1-5 for Level-1 and Class 6-8 for Level-2) with specified education qualifications as per NCTE and CBSE norms.
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You can apply for Paper-I (Level-1), Paper-II (Level-2), or both papers as per your eligibility and preference.
The official notification PDF is available here.
Keep the printout of the confirmation page and payment receipt safely for future reference and admit card download.
After successful submission and fee payment, a confirmation message will appear on the screen, and you may receive an email/SMS as confirmation.