The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced that it will conduct the 21st Edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on February 8, 2026 (Sunday).
The exam will be held in 132 cities across India and in 20 different languages.
This examination determines eligibility for teaching positions in Central Government schools such as KVS, NVS, and other schools under the administrative control of the Union Territories.
Key Details of CTET February 2026
| Particular | Details |
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| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Edition | 21st |
| Conducting Authority | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Date | 8 February 2026 (Sunday) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen-Paper Based) |
| Papers | Paper-I and Paper-II |
| Languages | 20 |
| Exam Cities | 132 across India |
Information Bulletin
A detailed Information Bulletin containing the following details will be released shortly on the official CTET website:
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Examination structure
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Syllabus and content outline
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Language options
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Eligibility criteria
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Examination fees
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City list
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Important dates
Official Website: https://ctet.nic.in
All aspiring candidates are advised to download and read the bulletin carefully before filling out the online application form.
How to Apply for CTET 2026
Follow the steps below to apply once the portal is open:
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Visit the official website: https://ctet.nic.in
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Click on “Apply for CTET February 2026”
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Fill in the registration form carefully
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Upload the required documents (photo, signature, etc.)
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Pay the exam fee online
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Download the confirmation page for your record
Applications will be accepted online only through the official website.
Important Notes
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No offline applications will be accepted.
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The detailed CTET February 2026 bulletin will be uploaded soon.
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Candidates should apply only via the official CTET portal.
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Avoid third-party or fraudulent websites.
Official Reference
F. No. CBSE/CTET/Feb/2026/e-73233
Dated: 24 October 2025
Issued By: Director (CTET), CBSE