Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) - February 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for February 2026. Interested candidates can find all the necessary details regarding the application process, eligibility, and important dates below.

Important Dates

Application Fee

CTET February 2026: Eligibility Details

CTET Primary Level (Class 1 to 5) Eligibility

• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. OR
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE 2002 Norms. OR
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). OR
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed). OR
• Post-Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

CTET Junior Level (Class 6 to 8) Eligibility

• Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. OR
• At least 50% marks in Graduation or Post-Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of Bachelor in Education (B.Ed). OR
• Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with NCTE Norms. OR
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education). OR
• Post-Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

How to Fill CTET February 2026 Online Form

• Candidates must read the CTET Notification 2026 carefully before applying.
• Fill in all the required details like name, father's name, date of birth, address, and qualification details correctly.
• Upload all required documents in the specified format and size.
• Review the application form carefully before final submission.
• After submission, take a printout or save the PDF of the application form for future reference.