CTET
Recruitment 2026
CTET 2026 — Notification, Syllabus & Apply Online
Previous Year Papers & Practice SetsCTET 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)
How to Apply
- Confirm age, qualification and category eligibility against the official PDF.
- Register on ctet.nic.in.
- Upload photograph and signature using our photo resizer for exact KB specs.
- 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.
CTET 2026 — Key Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Mode | Offline (pen & paper) |
| Papers | Paper I (Class 1–5) · Paper II (Class 6–8) |
| Questions per Paper | 150 MCQs · 150 marks · 2.5 hours |
| Marking | +1 correct · no negative marking |
| Qualifying Marks | 90/150 (General) · ~82–85 (OBC/SC/ST/PwD) |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
Selection Process
- Paper I and/or Paper II — 150 MCQs each, 2 hours 30 minutes
- 60% marks required to qualify (55% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
- 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
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics / EVS (Paper I) | 30 | 30 |
| Social Studies / Science (Paper II) | 60 | 60 |
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
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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