CTET September Online Form 2026

CTET September 2026 Online Form: Apply by 10 June for the 6 September Exam

Key Highlights

• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the CTET September 2026 Online Form on 11 May 2026.
• Last date to apply + pay fee: 10 June 2026 | Correction window: 15 – 18 June 2026.
• Exam: 6 September 2026 across India.
• Paper I — for those who want to teach Classes 1 to 5 (Primary).
• Paper II — for those who want to teach Classes 6 to 8 (Upper Primary).
• You can apply for both papers if you have the required eligibility for each.
• No upper age limit — CTET is a qualifying exam, valid for life once cleared.
• Where: ctet.nic.in → Apply Online (linked to examinationservices.nic.in).

The Central Board of Secondary Education has opened the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) September 2026 application window on 11 May 2026 — exactly 30 days before the close on 10 June 2026, followed by a 4-day correction window (15 – 18 June) and the exam on 6 September 2026. CTET is the mandatory qualifying test for teaching positions in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), and many central / state government schools. Crucially, CTET certification is now valid for life once cleared. This page walks you through eligibility, the application flow, and what comes after.

How to apply online

1. Open ctet.nic.in and click the Apply Online link (routes to examinationservices.nic.in/ExamSysCTET/).
2. Register with a valid mobile number and email (creates your candidate ID).
3. Fill the application form — personal details, education, paper choice (Paper I, Paper II, or both), exam centre preferences.
4. Upload documents — recent photograph + signature in the prescribed format and size.
5. Pay the application fee online (credit/debit card, net banking, UPI).
6. Submit + download a PDF copy of the final application for your records.
7. (If needed) Use the correction window 15 – 18 June for any mistakes — most fields are editable; some (paper choice, category) are not.

Eligibility — Paper I vs Paper II

You can appear for both papers if you hold the eligibility for each — many candidates do this to maximise teaching-job options. The papers are scheduled in different shifts on 6 September 2026, so attempting both is logistically feasible.

Application fee

• General / OBC, 1 paper: ₹1,000 | 2 papers: ₹1,200
• SC / ST / PWD, 1 paper: ₹500 | 2 papers: ₹600

Fee is paid online. Save the fee receipt PDF — it's needed if there's any later dispute about payment status.

Why CTET certification matters more than ever

The most significant CTET policy update in recent years was making the certificate valid for life once cleared — earlier it had a 7-year validity. The implication: if you clear CTET 2026, you don't need to re-attempt for any future teaching application. One pass, lifetime eligibility. This makes CTET September 2026 a high-leverage attempt — especially for candidates who appeared in CTET earlier and didn't clear, or whose old certificate is expiring.

CTET clearance qualifies you for teaching positions in:

• Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) schools
• Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) schools
• Central Tibetan Schools Administration (CTSA)
• ERSS / EMRS / Government schools of NCT Delhi
• Many state government school recruitments that accept CTET as a substitute for the state TET

For a detailed comparison of CTET Paper I vs Paper II — including syllabus weightage, prep strategy, and which paper to attempt first — read our CTET Paper 1 vs Paper 2 guide.

What to do in the 30-day application window

1. First week (11 – 18 May): Decide Paper I vs Paper II (or both); gather all educational documents.
2. Second week (19 – 25 May): Verify eligibility carefully against the notification PDF.
3. Third week (26 May – 1 June): Submit the application + pay fee — early submission avoids portal slowdowns near the deadline.
4. Fourth week (2 – 10 June): Buffer for any documentation gaps; double-check submission status.
5. 15 – 18 June: Correction window — fix any mistakes (paper choice and category may not be editable).

After application closes, the prep window runs until 6 September 2026 — approximately 12 weeks. That's a long but not unlimited prep window, especially for candidates working part-time. Start before the application closes — the syllabus is large.

CTET September 2026 Online Form: हिंदी सारांश

CBSE ने CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) September 2026 Online Form — Class 1-5 (Paper I) + Class 6-8 (Paper II) के लिए — 11 मई से 10 जून 2026 तक ctet.nic.in पर खोल दिया है। Correction window 15-18 जून। परीक्षा 6 सितंबर 2026 को India भर में। एक paper या दोनों apply कर सकते हैं — दोनों दे सकते हैं अगर eligibility है। पात्रता: Paper I के लिए 12th + D.El.Ed/JBT/B.El.Ed/D.Ed; Paper II के लिए Graduation + B.Ed/B.El.Ed। उम्र सीमा नहीं। फीस: ₹1,000 (1 paper) / ₹1,200 (2 papers) General-OBC; ₹500/₹600 SC-ST-PWD। CTET clearance जीवन भर के लिए वैध है (पहले 7 साल थी) — एक बार पास, हमेशा। KVS, NVS, CTSA, NCT Delhi schools, और कई state TET-acceptance recruitments में योग्य। 30-दिन window में पहले हफ्ते में paper choice + documents तैयार करें, दूसरे में eligibility verify करें, तीसरे हफ्ते में apply करें, चौथे हफ्ते buffer रखें। Application के बाद ~12 हफ्तों का prep window है।