The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started the registration process for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 examination. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website, which is, ctet.nic.in.According to the official notification, the online application process began on May 11, 2026, and candidates can submit their application forms till June 10, 2026, before 11:59 pm.CTET is conducted for candidates who wish to become teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), and schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).How to apply for CTET September 2026Candidates can follow these steps to complete the registration process:Visit the official website, which is, ctet.nic.inClick on the “Apply Online” link available on the homepageFill in the required registration detailsComplete the application form carefullyUpload scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed formatPay the application fee onlineSubmit the form and download the confirmation page for future referenceDirect link here.CTET September 2026 application feeHere is the fee which is to be given to apply:CategoryOnly Paper I or IIBoth Paper I and IIGeneral/OBC (NCL)Rs 1,000Rs 1,200SC/ST/Differently Abled PersonRs 500Rs 600GST charges will be applicable separately.CTET September 2026 exam patternCTET will be conducted in offline mode using OMR sheets. The examination will include two papers.Paper I will be held for candidates who wish to teach Classes 1 to 5Paper II will be conducted for candidates aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8Both papers will contain 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks. The duration of each paper will be two-and-a-half hours.The main question paper will be bilingual in Hindi and English.CTET certificate validityThe CTET qualifying certificate will remain valid for lifetime for all categories. There is also no restriction on the number of attempts. Candidates who have already qualified CTET can appear again to improve their scores.Important details for candidatesCBSE has informed that candidates will not be allowed to choose their examination city while filling the application form. The exam city and examination date will be allotted randomly by the board.Candidates are also advised to carefully check the eligibility criteria before applying, as eligibility will be verified later by the recruiting authority.The board will release the CTET September 2026 admit card on the official website before the examination. Candidates will be able to download it using their login credentials.Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!