CBSE CTET February Recruitment 2026: Check Re-Exam Date & Download Admit Card

📅 Posted: 27/11/2025 📝 Updated: 27/11/2025

Total Vacancy N/A (Eligibility Test)

Salary Level-6 to Level-7 [Approx. ₹50k - ₹70k/Month In-Hand for Govt Teachers]

Location All India

Last Date 18/12/2025

Short Information: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the re-exam notification and admit card for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having 12th/Graduate + D.El.Ed/B.Ed to qualify for central government teaching jobs. Interested and eligible candidates can download the admit card and check the re-exam date (01/03/2026) through the official website ctet.nic.in.

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Important Dates

Notification Released	27/11/2025
Application Begin	27/11/2025
Last Date to Apply	18/12/2025
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	18/12/2025
Original CTET Exam Date	07-08 Feb 2026
CTET Exam City Available	23/01/2026
CTET Re-Exam Date	01/03/2026
Admit Card Available	Before Exam

Application Fee

Single Paper (Gen / OBC / EWS)	₹1000
Single Paper (SC / ST / PH)	₹500
Both Papers (Gen / OBC / EWS)	₹1200
Both Papers (SC / ST / PH)	₹600

Payment: Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking) or E-Challan

Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: No Age Limit (As per NCTE Guidelines)

(Not Applicable for CTET)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
CTET Primary Level (Class I to V)	N/A	12th Pass with 50% Marks + 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Ed OR 4-Yr B.El.Ed.
CTET Junior Level (Class VI to VIII)	N/A	Graduation + 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Ed OR B.Ed / B.El.Ed.
Total Vacancy

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Must possess valid educational certificates like D.El.Ed, B.Ed, or B.El.Ed recognized by NCTE.
Candidates pursuing any teacher education course recognized by NCTE are also eligible to appear.

Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Primary Teacher (Expected After CTET)	Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400)
Junior Teacher (Expected After CTET)	Level-7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400)

Selection Process Steps

Written Examination (Paper I and/or Paper II)
Awarding of CTET Eligibility Certificate (Lifetime Validity)

Detailed Exam Pattern

CTET Exam Overview

Mode: Offline (OMR Based).
Negative Marking: No Negative Marking.
Duration: 2.5 Hours per Paper.
Language: Bilingual (Hindi and English).

Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The CTET syllabus comprises Child Development and Pedagogy, Languages, Mathematics, and Environmental/Social Studies depending on the chosen paper.

📚 Paper I (Class I to V)

Child Development and Pedagogy
Language I
Language II
Mathematics
Environmental Studies

📚 Paper II (Class VI to VIII)

Child Development and Pedagogy
Language I
Language II
Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies/Social Science

How to Apply

Visit the Official Website of CBSE CTET.
Click on the 'Download Admit Card' or 'Check Re-Exam Notice' link.
Login using your Application Number and Date of Birth.
Check your exam city, center details, and re-exam date.
Download and print the admit card for entry into the examination hall.

Limited Exam Centers Notice

This year, the exam centers are limited in every city. Candidates are strictly advised to download their admit cards on time and check their newly allotted center for the Re-Exam scheduled on 1st March 2026.

Important Official Links

Download Re-Exam Notice	Click Here ↗
Download Admit Card (Server 1)	Click Here ↗
Download Admit Card (Server 2)	Click Here ↗
Download Admit Card (Server 3)	Click Here ↗
Check Exam City Details	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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📌 Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	CBSE
Post Name	CTET Primary & Junior Level
Total Vacancy	N/A (Eligibility Test)
Salary	Level-6 to Level-7 [Approx. ₹50k - ₹70k/Month In-Hand for Govt Teachers]
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	18/12/2025
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for CTET qualified Primary Teachers? ▼

Ans: CTET is an eligibility test, not a job. However, once recruited as a PRT in Govt schools (like KVS/NVS), the post falls under Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400). After adding allowances like DA and HRA, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹50,000 to ₹55,000 per month.

Q.2 When is the CTET February 2026 Re-Exam date? ▼

Ans: The CBSE has scheduled the CTET Re-Exam to be held on 01 March 2026.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the CTET Exam? ▼

Ans: No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the CTET examination.

Q.4 What is the age limit to apply for CTET? ▼

Ans: There is no upper age limit prescribed by CBSE/NCTE to appear for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET).

Q.5 How to download the CTET February 2026 Admit Card? ▼

Ans: Candidates can download their CTET admit card by visiting the official website (ctet.nic.in) and logging in with their Application Number and Date of Birth.