CTET; Teacher Eligibility Test Exam Date

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon release the CTET 2025 application form for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) December 2025 session, a national-level exam to certify eligibility for teaching Classes 1–8 in Central Government schools like Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs). This is a key opportunity for teaching aspirants seeking Sarkari jobs in 2025 with salaries ranging from ₹35,000–₹50,000/month for qualified teachers.

The application process will be online at , with fees of ₹1000/1200 (Gen/OBC) and ₹500/600 (SC/ST/PH) for single or both papers. Eligible candidates need a 12th+D.Ed/JBT/B.El.Ed/B.Ed (Level-1) or Graduation+B.Ed/B.El.Ed (Level-2) and must be at least 17 years old
. The selection involves a written exam (Paper I for Classes 1–5, Paper II for Classes 6–8, or both), with no interview. This guide covers the CTET 2025 application form
, eligibility, exam pattern, and key details to navigate the CTET 2025 process.

Organization Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Exam Name Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) December 2025

Post Name Primary (Classes 1–5) / Upper Primary (Classes 6–8) Teachers

Total Vacancies Not Applicable (Eligibility Test)

Benefits CTET Certificate (lifetime validity), Salary: ₹35,000–₹50,000/month for qualified teachers

Job Location Central Government Schools (KVS, NVS, etc.)

• Apply Online Ends:
  Coming Soon (11:59 PM)
• Admit Card: 7–10 days before exam

• Single Paper (Paper I or II):
  • Gen/OBC (NCL): ₹1000
  • SC/ST/PH: ₹500
• Both Papers (Paper I and II):
  • Gen/OBC (NCL): ₹1200
  • SC/ST/PH: ₹600

Pay online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI

• Age Limit as on:
  Not specified (typically exam date)
• Age Relaxation:
  As per NCTE rules for reserved categories
• Citizenship:
  Indian or specific migrant categories (per NCTE norms)

Level

Qualification

Level-1 (Classes 1–5, PRT) 12th (50% marks) +

D.Ed/JBT/B.El.Ed/B.Ed (passed or appearing in final year, per NCTE norms)

Level-2 (Classes 6–8, TGT) Graduation +

B.Ed/B.El.Ed (passed or appearing in final year, per NCTE norms)

Level-1 (PRT, Classes 1–5)

Subject

Questions

Marks

Duration

Child Development and Pedagogy 30 30 2.5 Hours

Language I (Compulsory) 30 30

Language II (Compulsory) 30 30

Mathematics 30 30

Environmental Studies (EVS) 30 30

Total
150
150 2.5 Hours

Level-2 (TGT, Classes 6–8)

Subject

Questions

Marks

Duration

Child Development and Pedagogy 30 30 2.5 Hours

Language I (Compulsory) 30 30

Language II (Compulsory) 30 30

Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies/Social Science 60 60

Total
150
150 2.5 Hours

• Paper I:
  For teaching Classes 1–5 (Primary Stage)
• Paper II:
  For teaching Classes 6–8 (Elementary Stage)
• Both Papers:
  For teaching Classes 1–8
• No Interview
  : CTET is an eligibility test; qualified candidates receive a lifetime-valid certificate to apply for teaching jobs.

• Visit , go to “Apply Online,” and read the short notification (December 2025) when released.
• Collect documents: 12th/Graduation/D.Ed/B.Ed certificates, photo (10–100 KB), signature (3–30 KB), Aadhaar, caste/PH certificate (if applicable).
• Click “New Registration,” fill in name, email, mobile, Aadhaar, and verify with OTP.
• Log in with registration number and password, complete the CTET 2025 application form with personal, educational, and paper preference (Paper I, II, or both) details.
• Upload scanned documents in the prescribed format.
• Pay the fee (₹1000/1200 for Gen/OBC, ₹500/600 for SC/ST/PH) via online mode, preview, and submit by the last date (TBA, 11:59 PM).
• Download and print the confirmation page.

Q1.

How to apply

for CTET 2025 application form?
Ans:
Visit , register, fill the form, upload 12th/Graduation/D.Ed/B.Ed certificates, pay fees (₹1000/1200 or ₹500/600), and submit by the deadline.

Q2. What is the eligibility for CTET 2025?
Ans:
Level-1: 12th (50% marks) +

D.Ed/JBT/B.El.Ed/B.Ed;
Level-2:
Graduation +

B.Ed/B.El.Ed; minimum age 17 years, no upper limit.

Q3. What is the last date for CTET 2025 application form?
Ans:
To be announced (11:59 PM). Check for updates.

Q4. What is the exam date for CTET 2025 December session?
Ans:
To be announced, likely December 2025.

Q5. What is the selection process for CTET 2025?
Ans:
Written Exam (Paper I for Classes 1–5, Paper II for Classes 6–8, or both), no interview. Qualifying score: 60% (Gen), 55% (OBC/SC/ST).