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CBSEAll-India Central CircularTeaching / Education
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Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET December 2026) Official Notification
Official Commission / Board: Central Board of Secondary Education
Recruitment Lifecycle Progress
Stage 01
Official Notification
Gazetted & Published
Stage 02
Online Application
Till 2026-10-16
Stage 03
Admit Card
Announcing Soon
Stage 04
Written Exam
14 December 2026 (Sunday)
Stage 05
Final Result & Cutoff
Post-Exam Verification
Age Reckoning Date
As on 01 August 2026Base: 18 to 55 YearsBetween 02-08-1971 and 01-08-2008 (both dates inclusive)Total Vacancies
50,000 Posts1 Distinct CadresAll-India Central DrivePay Scale & In-Hand
₹35,400 Basic₹54,000 - ₹62,000 / month7th CPC 53% DA + HRAOfficial Examination & Recruitment Schedule
Gazette VerifiedApplications Open17 Sept 2026
Last Date to Apply16 Oct 2026
Admit Card ReleaseTo be released on portal
Exam Date / Window14 December 2026 (Sunday)
Post-Wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification Breakdown
Official mapping of which degree, diploma, or certificate qualifies for which designated post
| Designated Post Name | Department / Cadre | Eligible Qualification Requirements | Vacancies | Age Bracket | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTET December 2026 (CBSE) | Central Board of Secondary Education | Paper 1 (Class 1-5): D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed | Paper 2 (Class 6-8): B.Ed / D.El.Ed | 50,000 | 18 to 55 Years | Mandatory qualification for KVS, NVS, DSSSB, and Central Tibetan Schools |
Category-Wise Statutory Fees & Age Relaxation Matrix
Government prescribed fees, age concessions, and certificate verification requirements
| Category | Code | Statutory Fee | Upper Age Relaxation | Maximum Age | Statutory Concession Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | UR / GEN | ₹1000 | No Age Relaxation | 55 Years | Standard fee applies |
| Economically Weaker Sections | EWS | ₹1000 | No Age Relaxation (Merit Quota 10%) | 55 Years | Valid Income & Asset Certificate required |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy) | OBC-NCL | ₹1000 | +3 Years Upper Age Concession | 58 Years | Central Government format certificate required |
| Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes | SC / ST | ₹500 | +5 Years Upper Age Concession | 60 Years | Subsidized / Refundable Fee |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | PwBD / Divyang | Exempted (₹0) | +10 Years (PwBD-UR) / +13y (OBC) / +15y (SC/ST) | 65 to 70 Years | Disability Certificate (>40%) required |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | Female | Exempted (₹0) | As per Category | 55 to 60 Years | Full Fee Waiver in Central Drives (UPSC/SSC) |
Official Selection Process Stages
Sequential evaluation hurdles from initial screening to final gazette appointment
1OMR Written Examination (150 MCQs, 150 Marks)
Mandatory Screening2CTET Certificate Lifetime Validity for Qualifying Candidates (60% for General, 55% for Reserved)
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Official Scheme of Examination
Detailed Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Standards
Stage-wise marks breakdown, negative marking rules, topic list, physical efficiency criteria, and historical cut-offs.
1
OMR Written Examination (150 MCQs, 150 Marks)
Mode: Online (CBT)Duration: 90 Minutes
Negative Marking:1/4th (0.25) or 1/3rd (0.33) per incorrect response
Criteria:Standard qualifying marks: 40% for UR, 35% for OBC/SC/ST
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 30 | 30 | Composite |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | 30 | 30 | Composite |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | Composite |
| Total Scheme | 100 Qs | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes |
2
CTET Certificate Lifetime Validity for Qualifying Candidates (60% for General, 55% for Reserved)
Mode: Written / Skill TestDuration: 120 Minutes
Criteria:Merit compilation round
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedagogy & Subject Specialization | 50 | 100 | Composite |
| Total Scheme | 100 Qs | 200 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Official Commission Directives & Candidate Instructions
Crucial conditions, verification rules, and examination hall mandates published in the official circular:
✓Mandatory national benchmark certificate for government teaching recruitments
✓Paper-1 for Primary Teachers (Classes I to V) and Paper-2 for Elementary Teachers (Classes VI to VIII)
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