Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026: Official Notification, Pattern, Syllabus & Mock Tests

National level examination to qualify for appointment as teacher in central government schools (KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools) and UT schools.

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Examination Overview

National level examination to qualify for appointment as teacher in central government schools (KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools) and UT schools.

Exam Name	Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
Conducting Authority	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Level	National
Frequency	Bi-Annual
Mode of Examination	Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Examination
Language of Exam	English, Hindi & State Regional Languages
Official Website	https://ctet.nic.in ↗

Important Dates & Events

Timeline confirmed from official notices issued by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

Event / Milestone	Important Date / Status
CTET July Session	July Cycle
CTET December Session	December / January

Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Paper I & II: 150 MCQs (150 Marks, 2.5 hrs). Child Development & Pedagogy (30), Language I (30), Language II (30), Mathematics (30), Environmental Studies / Science / Social Studies (60). NO NEGATIVE MARKING.

Examination Parameter	Scheme Details	Remarks / Evaluation
Question Format	Multiple Choice Questions (Objective MCQs)	4 or 5 options per question
Evaluation Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT) / Offline OMR Sheet	Centralized Evaluation System
Negative Marking Scheme	Standard 1/3rd or 1/4th negative deduction	Penalized for incorrect responses
Language Medium	Bilingual (English & Hindi) + Regional State Languages	Language toggle available in CBT
Normalization	Equipercentile or Percentile method across shifts	Multi-shift normalization applied

Selection Process & Stages

Candidate progression through sequential recruitment tiers:

Stage 1

Preliminary / Tier 1 Examination

Comprehensive objective screening test covering core aptitude, reasoning, general knowledge and language skills.

Stage 2

Mains / Tier 2 / Skill Test

Advanced written assessment or post-specific technical/descriptive examination determining the final merit order.

Stage 3

Document Verification & Medical

Scrutiny of original certificates, category credentials, age proofs and required medical fitness examination.

Eligibility Criteria (Age & Educational Qualification)

Paper I (Classes I to V): Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 2-year D.El.Ed. Paper II (Classes VI to VIII): Graduation and 2-year D.El.Ed / 1-year B.Ed.

Parameter	Eligibility Condition	Relaxation Norms
Educational Criteria	Paper I (Classes I to V): Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 2-year D.El.Ed. Paper II (Classes VI to VIII): Graduation and 2-year D.El.Ed / 1-year B.Ed.	Recognized Board / University required
Age Requirement	As specified in official notification (General Category)	SC/ST: +5 Years \| OBC: +3 Years \| PwD: +10 Years
Citizenship	Citizen of India	Subject of Nepal/Bhutan as per Central/State rules
Language Proficiency	Regional / English & Hindi working knowledge	Applicable as per State / National jurisdiction

Detailed Syllabus by Subject

Child Development, Concept of Inclusive Education, Learning and Pedagogy, Subject Pedagogies.

📖 General Studies & Current Affairs

Current National & International Events
Indian History & Freedom Struggle
Indian & World Geography
General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Indian Polity, Constitution & Governance
Basic Economic Concepts & Budget Highlights

🔢 Quantitative & Numerical Aptitude

Simplification, Number System, HCF & LCM
Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss
Simple & Compound Interest
Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work
Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar & Pie Charts)

🧩 Reasoning & Mental Ability

Analogies, Classification & Series Completion
Coding-Decoding & Blood Relations
Direction Sense Test & Ranking Order
Syllogisms, Statements & Assumptions
Non-Verbal Reasoning & Figure Counting

📝 Language Comprehension

Reading Comprehension Passages
Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms
Grammar, Error Spotting & Sentence Correction
Cloze Test, Idioms & Phrases
One Word Substitutions & Spelling Check

Preparation Strategy & Cut-Off Trends

Historical scoring benchmarks and safe score targets for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) based on competitive trends:

Category	Safe Target Percentage	Preparation Focus	Benchmark Accuracy
General (UR)	75% - 82%	Speed + Negative Control in Reasoning & Quant	90%+ Accuracy
OBC / EWS	70% - 76%	High Scoring in Current Affairs & Language	88%+ Accuracy
SC / ST	62% - 70%	Syllabus Coverage & Previous Year Papers	85%+ Accuracy
PwD / Ex-SM	55% - 65%	Sectional Cut-Off clearance + Accuracy	82%+ Accuracy

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