CTET 2026 — Central Teacher Eligibility Test
CTET 2026 — केंद्रीय शिक्षक पात्रता परीक्षा
Get the latest CTET 2026 exam updates. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test is conducted by CBSE for candidates aspiring to teach in KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya), NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya), and other central government schools. Paper 1 is for Classes 1-5 and Paper 2 is for Classes 6-8. Candidates with D.El.Ed or B.Ed qualification can apply. CTET certificate now has lifetime validity.
CTET 2026 — केंद्रीय शिक्षक पात्रता परीक्षा। KVS, NVS और केंद्रीय विद्यालयों में शिक्षक बनने के लिए D.El.Ed/B.Ed उम्मीदवार आवेदन करें। अब लाइफटाइम वैलिडिटी।
Frequently Asked Questions — CTET 2026
What is the difference between CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2?▼
CTET Paper 1 is for candidates who want to teach Classes 1-5 (Primary Level). It covers Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies — 150 questions, 150 marks, 2.5 hours. CTET Paper 2 is for Classes 6-8 (Upper Primary Level). It covers Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, and either Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies/Social Science — 150 questions, 150 marks, 2.5 hours. Candidates can appear for both papers.
What is the eligibility for CTET 2026?▼
For Paper 1 (Classes 1-5): Senior Secondary (12th) with at least 50% marks AND D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) or equivalent. OR Senior Secondary with 50% AND B.Ed. OR Graduation with D.El.Ed. For Paper 2 (Classes 6-8): Graduation with at least 50% marks AND B.Ed (Bachelor of Education). OR Graduation with 50% AND D.El.Ed. OR Senior Secondary with 50% AND B.El.Ed (4-year integrated course).
CTET ki validity ab lifetime hai kya?▼
Haan, CTET certificate ki validity ab lifetime hai! Pehle CTET certificate sirf 7 saal ke liye valid tha, lekin December 2021 mein government ne notification jaari karke CTET certificate ko lifetime valid kar diya hai. Iska matlab ek baar CTET qualify karne ke baad aapko dobara exam dene ki zaroorat nahi hai. Lekin agar aap apna score improve karna chahte hain toh dobara exam de sakte hain.
What are the qualifying marks for CTET?▼
CTET qualifying marks are: General (Unreserved) category — 60% (i.e., 90 out of 150 marks). OBC/SC/ST category — 55% (i.e., 82 out of 150 marks). CTET is a qualifying exam, not a ranking exam. Clearing CTET does not guarantee a teaching job — it only makes you eligible to apply for teaching positions in central government schools like KVS, NVS, and other schools under the central government.
What is the difference between CTET and State TET?▼
CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is conducted by CBSE and is valid for teaching posts in central government schools (KVS, NVS, Army Schools, EFC schools, etc.) and also accepted by many state governments. State TET is conducted by individual state governments and is valid only for teaching posts in that particular state's government schools. CTET has wider acceptance. Some states accept only their state TET, while others accept both CTET and state TET for recruitment.