CBSE CTET February 2026 Notification OUT at ctet.nic.in, Check Application Form Date, Eligibility, How to Apply Direct Link

CBSE has announced the CTET exam for February 2026. You can apply online from November 27 to December 18, 2025. Check if you're eligible and find exam dates at ctet.nic.in.

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently released the official notification for CTET February 2026. Candidates can now register and apply for CTET February 2026 Online on the official website – National Informatics Centre (NIC)’s portal at ctet.nic.in. The application for the exam will open on November 27, 2025, and will close on December 18, 2025.

Top Things to Remember

Exam: CTET February 2026

Date: February 8, 2026

Notification Date: November 25, 2025

Application Dates: November 27 – December 18, 2025

Website: ctet.nic.in

Highlights for the Exam Aspirants

CTET is conducted at the national level to assess the eligibility of the candidates for the teaching posts of Classes 1–8 in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)‑affiliated schools such as Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), and other recognised schools.

The official Notification PDF (available at ctet.nic.in) highlights the following information about the CTET February 2026:

Educational qualifications and age criteria

Exam pattern and syllabus

Application fee, supporting documents, and modes of payment to be made.

Application Process: The Step-by-Step Guide

• Visit ctet.nic.in and click on “Apply for CTET February 2026”.
  
• Fill out the application form with valid email ID, mobile number, and personal details.
  
• Attach scanned copies of photograph, signature, and the necessary educational and identity-related documents.
  
• Pay the application fee online through debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI – payment through cash/cheque will not be accepted.Click on “Submit” and download the page as the application form will be generated on the screen. This page will serve as the acknowledgement for your successful application.

Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Notification

Now that the CTET February 2026 Notification has been released, thousands of aspiring teachers in India have a clear timeline to manage their CTET applications and preparation. As the CTET certificate is one of the pre-requisites for teaching posts in the central government schools, this opportunity serves as a gateway for the aspirants looking to secure a teaching position at the earliest (beginning of the next academic session).