The Central Board of Secondary Education will conduct the 21st Edition of Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on 08th February, 2026 (Sunday) (Paper- I and Paper-II). The test will be conducted in twenty languages in 132 cities all over the country. The detailed Information Bulletin containing details of examination, syllabus, languages, eligibility criteria, examination fee, examination cities and important dates will be available on CTET official website https://ctet.nic.in shortly and aspiring candidates are requested to download Information Bulletin from above mentioned website only and read the same carefully before applying. The aspiring candidates have to apply online only through CTET website https://ctet.nic.in.
Central Board of Secondary Education
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
CTET 2025 Notification
Important Dates
| Event | Expected Schedule |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | 24 October 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | 27 November 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Form Submission | 18 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Fees | 18 December 2025 |
| Correction Window | 23.12.2025 to 26.12.2025 |
| Admit Card Release | Two Days before the day of examination |
| CTET Exam Date | 8 feb 2026 |
| Result Declaration | By the end of MARCH, 2026 (TENTATIVELY) |
| Note | Applicants should confirm exact dates from the official CTET website. |
Application Fee (CTET 2025)
| Category | Only Paper I or II | Both Paper I & II |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1000/- | ₹1200/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹500/- | ₹600/- |
Payment Options: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or Offline via E-Challan.
CTET 2025 Notification: Age Limit (2025)
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| 17 Years | No Upper Age Limit |
CTET 2025 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Level 1 (Class I to V – Primary Teacher)
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes) | — |
Level 2 (Class VI to VIII – Upper Primary Teacher)
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| (A) Mathematics & Science | 60 | 60 |
| (B) Social Studies / Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes) | — |
CTET Level 1 & Level 2 Teachers Salary 2025
| Allowance / Pay Details | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| CTET Level 1 (Class 1–5) Pay Scale | ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4200/- |
| CTET Level 2 (Class 6–8) Pay Scale | ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4600/- |
| Additional Allowances | As per Government Rules (DA, HRA, TA, etc.) |
CTET 2025 Selection Process
CTET 2025 Notification: The selection for CTET 2025 will be conducted in the following stages:
- Written Examination (CBT Mode)
- Merit List Preparation based on Score
- Document Verification
How to Apply Online for CTET July 2025
Follow the step-by-step process to fill the CTET 2025 Online Application Form:
- Visit the official website – ctet.nic.in.
- Download and read the CTET 2025 Notification PDF carefully.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link available on the homepage.
- Fill out all the required details in the Application Form correctly.
- Upload your photo, signature, and relevant documents as per instructions.
- Pay the examination fee through your preferred mode (Online / E-Challan).
- Review all the details and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notifications | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
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