CTET 2026 notice, explained
The main rules of the official notice in plain words. Each point gives the page or para, so you can check it in the notice yourself.
In short
| Age | No age limit |
|---|---|
| Final-year students | Cannot apply |
| Last date to apply | 10-06-2026 |
Important dates
| Notification | 08-05-2026 |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 11-05-2026 |
| Last date to apply | 10-06-2026 |
| Exam | 12-12-2026 – 13-12-2026 |
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What changed in this year’s notice
- Seven more languages can be chosen for Language I and II: Bodo, Dogri, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Santhali and Sindhi (27 in all, was 20). (p.9-10 (PDF page))
Compared with CTET February 2026 Information Bulletin (27.11.2025). Dates and vacancy numbers are not compared.
Who can apply
Age: No age limit
Final-year students: cannot apply; the qualification must already be complete
Syllabus
- Paper I (Classes I-V): Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Language I, Language II (PDF pp.14-16 (printed Page 8-10), Appendix-I)
- Paper II (Classes VI-VIII): Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics and Science: Mathematics, Mathematics and Science: Science, Social Studies/Social Sciences, Language I, Language II (PDF pp.17-20 (printed Page 11-14), Appendix-I)
Documents
To upload with the form
- Scanned photograph, JPG/JPEG, 10-100 KB, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (PDF p.3 (Important information, para c))
- Scanned signature, JPG/JPEG, 3-30 KB, 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm (PDF p.3 (Important information, para c))
Photo and signature sizes, with resizers
Source: CBSE Information Bulletin: CTET-September, 2026 (11.05.2026). Always confirm in the current notice.
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