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Central Teacher Eligibility Test

Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education
Scope: All India
Frequency: Bi-annual (July and December editions)
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Overview & Description

Mandatory qualifying examination for appointments as teachers in Central Government schools (Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, Central Tibetan Schools, and schools under UTs).

Exam Type Eligibility
Examination Mode OMR Pen & Paper (2 Papers)
Educational & Age Eligibility
Minimum Qualification D.El.Ed / B.Ed with 12th or Graduation
Eligible Streams Education
Age Criteria Minimum 18 Years; No upper age limit
Specific Criteria Paper I (Classes I to V): Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. Paper II (Classes VI to VIII): Graduation with 2-year D.El.Ed or 1-year/2-year B.Ed.
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
STAGES OF SELECTION:
Paper I for Primary Stage (150 Marks, 150 MCQs); Paper II for Elementary Stage (150 Marks, 150 MCQs). Qualifying benchmark is 60% (90/150 marks). Certificate validity is Lifetime.
CORE SUBJECTS & CURRICULUM:

Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies (Paper I) / Science or Social Studies (Paper II).

Career Opportunities & Associated Posts

Designated Appointments: Mandatory qualifying credential for recruitment as Primary Teacher (PRT) and Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) in KVS, NVS, DSSSB, and Army Public Schools.

Data Integrity Principle: MPath maintains strict separation between permanent examination regulations (syllabus, eligibility, selection methodology) and changing cycle notices (deadlines, fee revisions, vacancies). Always cross-reference final dates with the gazette notification published on the official authority portal.
Snapshot Facts
  • Short Name: CTET
  • Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education
  • Category: Teaching & Education
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Application Fee: ₹1000 for One Paper / ₹1200 for Both (₹500 / ₹600 for SC/ST/PwD)
  • Pay / Emoluments: PRT / TGT Pay Level 6 to Level 7 (₹35,400 - ₹1,42,400)
  • Verification Status: VERIFIED
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