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CTET Recruitment 2026

CTET 2026 — Notification, Syllabus & Apply Online

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

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Previous Year Papers & Practice Sets

CTET is mandatory for KVS, NVS and central school teaching posts. Per Prepp, each paper has 150 MCQs for 150 marks in 2.5 hours with +1 per correct and no negative marking. Qualifying: 60% (90 marks) for General, 55% for reserved.

Total Vacancies

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Conducting Body

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Age Limit

D.El.Ed / B.Ed (Paper I / II specific)

Qualification

D.El.Ed / B.Ed (Paper I / II specific)

Eligibility

D.El.Ed / B.Ed (Paper I / II specific)

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How to Apply

  1. Confirm age, qualification and category eligibility against the official PDF.
  2. Register on ctet.nic.in.
  3. Upload photograph and signature using our photo resizer for exact KB specs.
  4. Pay the application fee (if applicable) and save the confirmation page.

Previous Year Papers

Download and practice CTET past papers — understand question trends, difficulty and time management.

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PreppCTET previous year papers

CTET 2026 — Key Facts

FeatureDetails
Conducting BodyCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
ModeOffline (pen & paper)
PapersPaper I (Class 1–5) · Paper II (Class 6–8)
Questions per Paper150 MCQs · 150 marks · 2.5 hours
Marking+1 correct · no negative marking
Qualifying Marks90/150 (General) · ~82–85 (OBC/SC/ST/PwD)
Certificate ValidityLifetime

Selection Process

  1. Paper I and/or Paper II — 150 MCQs each, 2 hours 30 minutes
  2. 60% marks required to qualify (55% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
  3. CTET Certificate issued — valid for lifetime

Exam Pattern

  • • No negative marking in CTET
  • • Paper I and II can be attempted on same or different days
SubjectQuestionsMarks
Child Development & Pedagogy3030
Language I3030
Language II3030
Mathematics / EVS (Paper I)3030
Social Studies / Science (Paper II)6060

Syllabus Overview

Child Development & Pedagogy (30 marks)

  • Piaget & Kohlberg
  • Inclusive Education
  • Learning Theories
  • Assessment

Language I & II (60 marks)

  • Comprehension
  • Grammar
  • Pedagogy of Language

Mathematics (Paper I) (30 marks)

  • Number System
  • Geometry
  • Pedagogy of Mathematics

EVS / Social Science (Paper II) (60 marks)

  • Environment
  • History
  • Geography
  • Pedagogy

Full syllabus & paper pattern →

Preparation Tips

  • Child Development & Pedagogy is common to both papers — master it first.
  • No negative marking — attempt all 150 questions.
  • CTET certificate is now valid for lifetime — qualifying opens KVS/NVS/DSSSB doors.

Related Exams

Pattern & syllabus compiled from Prepp and Prepp . Always verify dates and vacancies on the official conducting body website.

Exam Resources

📷 Photo ResizerResize photo & signature to exact form specs🎂 Age CalculatorCheck age eligibility for 2026📚 SyllabusSubject-wise syllabus & exam pattern📄 Previous Year PapersPast papers & practice sets (external sources)🌐 Official Websitectet.nic.in

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CTET certificate valid for lifetime?
Yes — since the 2023 amendment, CTET certificates are valid for lifetime with no expiry.
Can I give both CTET Paper I and II?
Yes — candidates can appear for both papers. Paper I is for primary (Class 1–5) and Paper II for upper primary (Class 6–8).
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