The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the official CTET 2025 Notification very soon on its official website ctet.nic.in . The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is held to certify teaching eligibility for Level 1 (Classes 1 to 5) and Level 2 (Classes 6 to 8) across India.
The CTET 2025 online application is expected to begin in November 2025, and the exam is scheduled for 8 February 2026. Candidates interested in a government teaching job must appear and qualify in CTET to be eligible for recruitment in Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and many state government schools.
Overview – CTET 2025 Exam Notification Details Information Exam Name Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Organised By Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) CTET Levels Level 1 (Class 1–5), Level 2 (Class 6–8) Mode of Application Online Official Website ctet.nic.in CTET 2025 Exam Date 08 February 2026
Important Dates – CTET 2025 Event Date (Tentative) Notification Release October 2025 Application Start Date November 2025 Last Date to Apply December 2025 Last Date for Fee Payment December 2025 Correction Window As per schedule Admit Card February 2026 CTET 2025 Exam Date 08 February 2026 CTET Result Date To be announced
Application Fee – CTET 2025 Category Paper 1 or 2 Both Papers General / OBC / EWS ₹1000/- ₹1200/- SC / ST / PH ₹500/- ₹600/-
Payment Mode: Online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking) or Offline via E-Challan
Age Limit – CTET 2025 Minimum Age Maximum Age 17 Years No Upper Age Limit
Eligibility Criteria – CTET 2025 Level 1 (Class 1 to 5) Code Qualification 01 12th pass with 50% + D.El.Ed (2-year) 02 12th pass with 45% + D.El.Ed (NCTE norms) 03 12th with 50% + B.El.Ed (4-year) 04 12th with 50% + D.Ed (Special Education)
Level 2 (Class 6 to 8) Code Qualification 01 Graduation + D.El.Ed (2-year) 02 Graduation with 50% + B.Ed 03 Graduation with 45% + B.Ed (as per NCTE) 04 12th with 50% + B.El.Ed (4-year) 05 12th with 50% + B.A/B.Sc.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed 06 Graduation with 50% + B.Ed Special Education 07 Any B.Ed graduate from an NCTE-recognised institute is eligible to appear
CTET 2025 Exam Pattern Paper 1 (For Classes 1 to 5) Subjects Questions Marks Child Development & Pedagogy 30 30 Language I (compulsory) 30 30 Language II (compulsory) 30 30 Mathematics 30 30 Environmental Studies 30 30 Total 150 150 Duration 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
Paper 2 (For Classes 6 to 8) Subjects Questions Marks Child Development & Pedagogy 30 30 Language I 30 30 Language II 30 30 Mathematics & Science (A) OR Social Studies (B) 60 60 Total 150 150 Duration 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
CTET 2025 Teacher Salary CTET Level Pay Scale Grade Pay Level 1 (Class 1–5) ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 ₹4200/- Level 2 (Class 6–8) ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 ₹4600/-
Other Perks: HRA, DA, medical benefits as per central/state norms.
Selection Process – CTET 2025 Written Exam (Paper 1 and/or 2) Merit List based on performance Document Verification by recruiting authority (after passing CTET) Note: CTET is a qualifying exam. It does not guarantee a job but is mandatory for teaching roles in central and many state govt schools.
How to Apply Online for CTET 2025 Visit the official website – ctet.nic.in Click on Apply for CTET 2025 Register with email ID and mobile number Fill in personal, educational, and communication details Upload scanned photo, signature, and documents Pay the application fee online Submit and download the confirmation page for reference Important Links Description Link Official Notification Coming Soon Apply Online Available Soon Exam Date Notice Click Here Official Website Click Here
