What is the notice about?

The notice provides an opportunity to eligible candidates to submit online applications for the 22nd Edition of CTET.

When has the CTET application portal been reopened?

The CTET application portal has been reopened from 25 August 2026 to 01 September 2026.

Who can submit an application now?

Eligible candidates who could not apply during the earlier application window can submit their application during the reopened application period.

Do candidates who have already submitted their application need to apply again?

No. Candidates who have already successfully completed and submitted their applications do not need to apply again.

When will the revised CTET examination date be announced?

The revised date of the 22nd Edition of CTET examination will be announced after closure of the application portal.

What is the official notice date?

The Public Notice was issued on 25 August 2026 by the CTET Unit, CBSE.

Who conducts the CTET examination?

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET).

CTET 2026 22nd Edition Application Reopened – Apply Online

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CTET 2026 – 22nd Edition Online Application Reopened

Updated on: 30 May 2026 | 12:59 PM
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Post Name : Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)

Conducting Authority : Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Exam Name : CTET – 22nd Edition

Short Information

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a Public Notice regarding the 22nd Edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). Candidates who could not submit their application during the earlier application window have been given another opportunity to submit their online application. CBSE has announced that the CTET online application portal will remain open from 25 August 2026 to 01 September 2026. Candidates who have already successfully submitted their application do not need to apply again.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Previous Application Period	11 May 2026 to 10 June 2026
Reopened Application Start Date	25 August 2026
Reopened Application Last Date	01 September 2026
Revised CTET Examination Date	To be announced
Application Start	11 May 2026
Last Date for Apply	10 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
Fee Payment	10 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
Correction / Modification	15 June to 18 June 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must fulfill the eligibility conditions prescribed by NCTE.
Paper-I: This paper is for candidates who want to become teachers for Classes I to V.
Paper-II: This paper is for candidates who want to become teachers for Classes VI to VIII.
Both Papers: Candidates who wish to teach both Primary and Upper Primary classes must appear in both papers.

Note: Eligibility will be as per NCTE guidelines.

Educational Qualification

Post / Paper	Eligibility Details
Paper-I (Classes I to V)	Candidates should have passed Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and should have passed or appearing in Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed/BTC) or equivalent qualification recognized by NCTE.
Paper-II (Classes VI to VIII)	Candidates should have Graduation Degree and passed or appearing in B.Ed / D.El.Ed or equivalent teacher training course recognized by NCTE.

Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully for complete eligibility details.

Application Fee

Category	Only Paper I or II	Both Paper I & II
General / OBC	₹1000	₹1200
SC / ST / PwD	₹500	₹600

Payment Method: Fee can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallet, etc. Extra GST / bank charges may apply.

Exam Pattern

Details	Information
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR Based)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	150
Total Marks	150
Negative Marking	No Negative Marking
Language of Exam	The question paper will be bilingual (Hindi & English). Candidates can choose from 27 languages.
Qualifying Marks	Candidates scoring 60% or above will be considered CTET qualified. Relaxation may be applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
CTET Certificate Validity	Lifetime

Important Links

Name	Link
Apply Online Form	Click Here
CTET 22nd Edition Notice	Click Here
Short Notice	Click Here
Official CTET Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
Join Our Official Whatsapp Channel	Click Here

Required Documents

Recent Passport Size Photograph
Signature Scan Copy
Valid ID Proof
Educational Qualification Documents

  

📝How To Apply

Visit the official website – https://ctet.nic.in
Click on “CTET September 2026 Apply Online”.
Complete the registration process.
Fill the online application form carefully.
Upload required documents including photograph and signature.
Pay the application fee through online mode.
Submit the application form.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Mode of Selection

Selection will be based on:

Written Examination (CTET Paper-I / Paper-II)
Document Verification

Note: Qualifying CTET does not guarantee job selection. It is only an eligibility test for teacher recruitment.

❓ Important Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What is the notice about?
Ans: The notice provides an opportunity to eligible candidates to submit online applications for the 22nd Edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET).
Q2. When has the CTET 2026 application portal been reopened?
Ans: The CTET online application portal has been reopened from 25 August 2026 to 01 September 2026.
Q3. Who can submit an application during the reopened application window?
Ans: Eligible candidates who could not apply during the earlier application window can submit their online application during the reopened period.
Q4. Do candidates who have already submitted their application need to apply again?
Ans: No, candidates who have already successfully completed and submitted their applications do not need to apply again.
Q5. What was the earlier application period for CTET 2026?
Ans: The earlier online application process was open from 11 May 2026 to 10 June 2026.
Q6. What is the reopened application start date?
Ans: The reopened CTET online application process started on 25 August 2026.
Q7. What is the last date to apply during the reopened application window?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 01 September 2026.
Q8. What is the revised CTET 2026 examination date?
Ans: The revised examination date of the 22nd Edition of CTET has not been announced yet. It will be announced after closure of the online application portal.
Q9. What is the application mode for CTET 2026?
Ans: The CTET application process will be conducted in online mode.
Q10. How many editions of CTET have been conducted so far?
Ans: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has conducted a total of 21 editions of CTET so far.
Q11. When was the result of the 21st Edition of CTET declared?
Ans: The result of the 21st Edition of CTET was declared on 30 March 2026.
Q12. Why has the CTET application window been reopened?
Ans: CBSE has provided another opportunity to eligible candidates who could not apply during the earlier application window, in view of the circumstances mentioned in the notice and in the larger interest of candidates.
Q13. What is the date of the CTET Public Notice?
Ans: The CTET Public Notice was issued on 25 August 2026.
Q14. What is the notice number of the CTET Public Notice?
Ans: The notice number is F. No. CBSE/CTET/ Sept./2026/e-73233.
Q15. Which authority has issued the CTET 2026 Public Notice?
Ans: The Public Notice has been issued by the CTET Unit, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Q16. Where is the CTET Unit, CBSE office located?
Ans: The CTET Unit, CBSE is located at CBSE Integrated Office Complex, Sector-23, Phase-1, Dwarka, New Delhi-110077.
Q17. What is the telephone number mentioned in the CTET Public Notice?
Ans: The telephone number mentioned in the notice is +91-11-24050477.
Q18. Where can candidates submit the CTET online application?
Ans: Eligible candidates can submit their application through the official CTET online application portal during the reopened application window.
Q19. When will the revised examination date be announced?
Ans: The revised CTET examination date will be announced after the online application portal closes.
Q20. What is the official website mentioned in the CTET Public Notice?
Ans: The official website mentioned in the notice is www.cbse.gov.in.