The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the CTET 2026 notification for the upcoming Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February session. Candidates can now download the CTET notification PDF from the official website at ctet.nic.in. The notification contains complete details about the CTET application process, exam dates, syllabus, exam pattern, centres, admit card, and results.

Along with the notification, CBSE has also released the CTET 2026 application form and confirmed the exam schedule. The national-level CTET 2026 exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026, for candidates seeking eligibility for teaching positions in central government schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas and other institutions accepting CTET scores.

CTET 2026 application form: Key dates

Start date for CTET 2026 application form: November 27, 2025

Last date to submit CTET 2026 online form: December 18, 2025

CTET 2026 exam date: February 8, 2026

Candidates are advised to complete the online registration within the stipulated dates to ensure eligibility for the CTET 2026 exam.

How to download CTET 2026 notification PDF

  • Follow these steps to download the official CTET notification PDF 2026:
  • Visit the official website: ctet.nic.in
  • Navigate to the Public Notices section on the homepage
  • Click on CTET Information Bulletin
  • A new page will open; click on the CTET Information Bulletin PDF
  • Download the PDF and keep it for future reference

How to fill CTET 2026 application form online

  • Candidates can submit their CTET 2026 application form by following these steps:
  • Go to ctet.nic.in and click on ‘Apply for CTET 2026’
  • Click on New Registration
  • Read the instructions carefully, acknowledge, and proceed
  • Enter all required personal, contact, and educational details
  • Upload necessary documents as per specifications
  • Pay the CTET 2026 application fee online
  • Submit the form and save the confirmation page for future reference