The Central Board of Secondary Education has begun the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 from February 7. The examination is being conducted on February 7 and 8 in two shifts, with candidates required to carry their admit cards and mandatory documents and to strictly follow examination rules.
The CTET 2026 examination is being held on February 7 and 8, 2026. Conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, the test determines eligibility for teacher recruitment in schools under the central government and state governments.
This year, the CTET examination is being conducted across 140 cities nationwide. The board has put arrangements in place at all examination centres to ensure the examination is conducted fairly and smoothly. Candidates have been advised to verify their examination date and centre details in advance.
The CTET 2026 examination is being conducted in two shifts. In the first shift, Paper II is scheduled from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon for candidates seeking to teach Classes 6 to 8. In the second shift, Paper I will be held from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm for candidates seeking to teach Classes 1 to 5. Candidates have been instructed to reach their examination centres at least two hours before the start of the examination.
Candidates must carry their admit card to the examination centre, without which entry will not be permitted. An original passport-size photograph, a valid identity card, and a blue or black ballpoint pen are also mandatory. Candidates have been advised to ensure that all documents are correct and clearly legible before leaving for the examination centre.
Books, paper slips, pencils, mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, headphones, cameras, and other electronic items are strictly prohibited inside the examination centre. Candidates found in possession of prohibited items may face strict action.
Visually impaired candidates will be provided an additional 50 minutes per hour and will receive question papers printed in larger font. General category candidates are required to secure a minimum of 60 percent marks, while candidates from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories must secure at least 55 percent marks.
