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CTET September 2026 Exam – Level 1 (Class 1–5) Apply Online

CBSE 12th Pass with D.El.Ed / JBT / B.El.Ed / D.Ed+ Last Date to Apply: 10 Jun 2026
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At a glance

Organization Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Category Latest Jobs
Post / exam CTET September 2026 Exam – Level 1Apply Online
Qualification 12th Pass with D.El.Ed / JBT / B.El.Ed / D.Ed+
Location All India
Pay scale Eligibility certificate; pay governed by recruiting body after selection
Apply mode Online
Last Date to Apply 10 Jun 2026

Key highlights

Overview

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is now accepting applications for the CTET September 2026 Exam – Level 1Apply Online recruitment. Candidates who meet the 12th Pass with D.El.Ed / JBT / B.El.Ed / D.Ed eligibility can apply through the official portal before 10 Jun 2026.

On this page you will find everything you need for the CTET September 2026 Exam – Level 1Apply Online application — exact dates, fee structure, vacancy breakdown by category, age relaxation rules, the multi-stage selection process, the exam pattern with section-wise marks, and the official application + notification links. You can read each section first, then jump straight to the official portal using the verified links below.

The pay scale for this post is Eligibility certificate; pay governed by recruiting body after selection, with DA, HRA, and other allowances added on top — making this a stable government job with strong long-term career growth and pensionable benefits.

We recommend reviewing the official notification PDF in full before you apply. Every figure on this page is sourced from the official notification, but recruiting bodies sometimes issue corrigenda — verify there first.

Why apply for this post

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) postings provide a regulated state-government role with the pay structure laid down by the state pay revision committee, pension under the New Pension System or older OPS as applicable, and the stability of a permanent or long-tenure state-cadre position close to one's home district.

The starting pay scale for this post is Eligibility certificate; pay governed by recruiting body after selection. Salaries increase through annual increments and time-bound promotions, and the package includes Dearness Allowance (revised twice a year), House Rent Allowance based on posting city, and other government benefits applicable to the cadre.

Important dates

Application Start Date 11 May 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 10 Jun 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment 10 Jun 2026
Application Correction Window 15–18 Jun 2026
Admit Card Release Before Exam
CTET Exam Date 06 Sep 2026

Application fee

Paper-I – General / OBC ₹1,000
Paper-I – SC / ST / PwD ₹500
Both Papers – General / OBC ₹1,200
Both Papers – SC / ST / PwD ₹600

Eligibility / educational qualification

The minimum educational qualification required for this position is as specified in the official notification. Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.

Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). This is an All-India recruitment, so eligible candidates from any state of India may apply.

Salary / pay scale

Eligibility certificate; pay governed by recruiting body after selection — plus DA, HRA & allowances. Final in-hand pay depends on posting and deductions.

Exam pattern

Section Qs Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy 30 30
Language-I 30 30
Language-II 30 30
Mathematics 30 30
Environmental Studies 30 30

Documents required

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official portal. The process involves registering with mobile and email, filling the form, uploading photo + signature + supporting documents in the prescribed format, paying the fee, and downloading the confirmation page. Take the steps below one at a time — many fields are locked after the final submission.

The Last Date to Apply for this application is 10 Jun 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.

The application fee varies by category and is listed in the Application Fee section below. Payment can be made online using debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or any accepted digital wallet. Save the payment receipt — you will need it if the system requires manual verification.

  1. 1 Open the official CTET portal at ctet.nic.in.
  2. 2 Click the active 'Apply Online' link for CTET September 2026.
  3. 3 Register using your mobile number and e-mail address to create login credentials.
  4. 4 Log in and complete the application form with your personal, academic, and professional details.
  5. 5 Upload your photograph and signature in the required format and size.
  6. 6 Select your preferred examination city and choose Paper-I, Paper-II, or both.
  7. 7 Pay the applicable fee online via debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash card, or mobile wallet.
  8. 8 Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records.

Selection process

The selection process is conducted in 3 stages: Written Examination (Paper-I – Level 1 for Classes 1–5), Qualifying marks verification (minimum 60% for General; 55% for reserved categories) and Issue of CTET Eligibility Certificate (lifetime validity). Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.

Written Examination (Paper-I – Level 1 for Classes 1–5) Qualifying marks verification (minimum 60% for General; 55% for reserved categories) Issue of CTET Eligibility Certificate (lifetime validity)

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Frequently asked questions

The online application window for CTET September 2026 closes on 10 Jun 2026. Fee payment must also be completed by the same date.

The examination is scheduled for 06 September 2026. The admit card will be made available on the official portal before the exam date.

For Paper-I only, the fee is ₹1,000 for General / OBC candidates and ₹500 for SC / ST / PwD candidates. If you opt for both papers, the fee rises to ₹1,200 and ₹600 respectively.

You must have passed Class 12 (Senior Secondary) from a recognised board and hold a professional teaching qualification such as D.El.Ed, JBT, B.El.Ed, or D.Ed.

No, CBSE has not prescribed any minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in the CTET examination. All candidates who meet the academic eligibility may apply.

The entire process is a single-stage written examination of 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks. Candidates who achieve the qualifying score receive a lifetime-valid CTET eligibility certificate.

The hall ticket will be available for download on the official CTET portal at ctet.nic.in before the examination date of 06 Sep 2026. Log in with your application number and date of birth to access it.

All official notifications, the application form, and the admit card for CTET September 2026 are hosted at ctet.nic.in, the official portal managed by CBSE.

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