This page supplements the Department’s existing CTET guide, which was prepared for the February 2026 examination. Candidates should use the current Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) notices for all date-specific instructions.
CTET 22nd Edition: revised examination dates
According to the CTET public notice issued in September 2026, the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test is scheduled for 12 and 13 December 2026. This supersedes the earlier September 2026 examination date. Candidates should check their assigned examination date, city information and admit card on the official CTET portal.
- Official CTET website
- Latest CTET public notices
- CTET information bulletins
- Existing Department CTET guide (February 2026 edition; date-specific sections may be outdated)
Paper I and Paper II
Paper I concerns teaching at the primary stage (Classes I–V), while Paper II concerns the upper-primary stage (Classes VI–VIII). The established pattern consists of 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks for each paper, with Child Development and Pedagogy, languages and stage-appropriate subject components. Candidates must consult the latest information bulletin for all paper-specific rules.
How to prepare
- Revise Child Development and Pedagogy through classroom situations rather than definitions alone
- Practise language comprehension and the pedagogy of language teaching
- Review the prescribed NCERT content and subject pedagogy for the selected paper
- Use official previous question papers, answer keys and timed practice to diagnose weaknesses
- Check the latest CBSE notices before relying on any date, centre or eligibility information
Updated 11 November 2026. This is a departmental guidance resource, not an official CBSE notice. The latest CTET bulletin and public notices take precedence. Qualifying CTET does not by itself guarantee appointment as a teacher.