At a glance
CTET 2026 — Mandatory for govt teaching jobs. Lifetime validity. Paper I and II.
About the role
National-level eligibility test mandatory for KVS, NVS, and central government school teaching positions.
CTET qualification valid for life. Paper-I and Paper-II.
Skills
Child DevelopmentPedagogyLanguageMathematicsEnvironmental Studies
Qualifications
- D.El.Ed or B.Ed from recognized institution
Benefits
Opens doors to KVS/NVS/Army schoolsLifetime validity
Official notification
- age max
- 99
- age min
- 18
- exam date
- 2026-12-10
- vacancies
- 100000
- fee general
- 1000
- fee reserved
- 500
- organization
- CBSE
- notification number
- CTET/July/2026
Frequently asked
Is CTET valid for life?
Yes, from 2024 onwards CTET qualification is valid for lifetime.
Can I appear for both papers?
Yes, you can appear for both Paper-I and Paper-II in the same attempt.