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CTET Paper 2 2026

Central Teacher Eligibility Test - Paper 2 (Classes VI-VIII)

CTET Paper 2 is for candidates aspiring to teach Classes VI-VIII (Upper Primary Level). 150 MCQs across 5 sections: CDP, Language I, Language II, and either Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies.

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Age Limit

No upper age limit.

Fee

₹1000

Salary Range

₹35,000 - ₹80,000

Pay Level

Varies by state/school

Salary Range (Monthly)

₹35,000 - ₹80,000

Key Posts

Teacher eligibility for Classes VI to VIII (Upper Primary/Elementary Level)

National-level eligibility test for candidates aspiring to become teachers for Classes VI to VIII (Upper Primary/Elementary Stage) in Central Government Schools (KVS, NVS, DSSSB, Army Schools, etc.)Upper Primary / Elementary Stage Teacher (Classes VI-VIII)Not a recruitment exam — it is an eligibility test. CTET certificate is mandatory for appointment as teacher in Central Government Schools.

Pay Levels & Salary

Pay LevelMonthly Range
Level 7 (TGT in KVS/NVS)₹₹44,900 - ₹₹1,42,400

Application Fee

₹1000

General/OBC

Free

SC/ST/Women

Free

PwBD/ESM

Tie-Breaking Rules

  1. Not applicable — CTET is qualifying, not ranking-based
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Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree with B.Ed or equivalent. For Science/Math teacher: B.Sc.Ed or B.Sc + B.Ed. For Social Science: BA/B.Sc + B.Ed.

Age Limit

No upper age limit.

Age Relaxation by Category

CategoryRelaxation
GeneralNo relaxation
SC/ST+5 years
OBC (NCL)+3 years
PwD+10 years
Ex-Servicemen+5 years

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)₹1000
SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen₹500

Exam Pattern

Paper 2 (Classes VI-VIII)

150 Questions150 minsTotal Marks: 150
SectionQuestionsMax MarksDuration
Child Development & Pedagogy3030—
Language I3030—
Language II3030—
Mathematics & Science (or Social Studies)6060—

Syllabus

  • Child Development (Elementary School Child)
  • Concept of Inclusive Education
  • Learning & Pedagogy
  • Cognition & Emotions
  • Assessment & Evaluation

Posts & Pay Levels

Vacancies

NaN

Tentative Total

Nationality & Citizenship

  • ✓No specific nationality restriction — open to all who meet educational qualifications

Educational Qualification

Age Limits & Relaxation

Age Bands

Age BandDOB Not Earlier ThanDOB Not Later Than
No age limit

Age Relaxation by Category

CategoryRelaxation
SC/ST5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)3 years
PwBD (Unreserved/EWS)10 years
PwBD (OBC)13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)15 years
Ex-Servicemen3 years after deduction of military service from actual age (or as per rules)
Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and not remarriedUp to 35 years (UR), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST)

Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rules

Sons/Daughters/DependentsNot eligible
Non-Graduate ESM for Group BNot eligible

Category Certificate Rules

How to Apply

Apply viaOnline at https://ctet.nic.in

Photo Rules

  • • Recent photograph in JPG/JPEG format (10KB-100KB)
  • • Signature in JPG/JPEG format (3KB-30KB)

Application Fee

₹1000

General

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Women

₹500

SC/ST

₹500

PwBD

₹undefined

ESM

Payment: Online — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI

Non-refundable

Correction Window

Opens

Closes

₹

1st Correction

₹

2nd Correction

Max corrections allowed. Latest corrected application treated as valid.

Admission Certificate & Exam Day

Admit CardDownload As notified on ctet.nic.in before exam
PrintoutRequired

Accepted Photo IDs

Aadhaar CardVoter's ID CardDriving LicensePAN CardPassportCollege/University ID

Paper 2 (Upper Primary/Elementary Stage) — CTET Paper 2 — Classes VI to VIII

150 Questions150 Marks150 min
+1 per correct−0 per wrongSectional timingObjective, Multiple ChoiceEnglish and Hindi (bilingual). Language I and II in respective languages.
SectionQuestionsMarksPer Q
Child Development and Pedagogy30301
Language I (Hindi/English/other scheduled language)30301
Language II (Hindi/English/other scheduled language)30301
Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies/Social Science60601
Total1501501
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Answer Key Policy

Tentative KeyReleased for candidate review
Challenge Fee₹As notified by CBSE per question
Fee RefundableNo
Final KeyUsed for result calculation

Normalization & Re-evaluation

NormalizationApplied if multiple shifts. Purpose: NTA normalization method if conducted in multiple shifts
Re-evaluationNot allowed

Minimum Qualifying Marks

StageUROBC/EWSSC/ST/Others
sc
st
obc
note
pwbd
general

Shortlisting & Merit Rules

No Ranking

No ranking or merit list — candidates either qualify or do not qualify.

Appointment Basis

Appointment is by respective recruiting bodies (KVS, NVS, DSSSB, etc.) through their own recruitment process.

Qualifying Nature

CTET is qualifying in nature — it does not determine merit for appointment.

Certificate Validity

CTET certificate is valid for lifetime.

Scribe & Compensatory Time

Extra Time20 minutes per hour of examination for eligible candidates
Own ScribeAllowed
Opt-inMust opt during application form

Auto-eligible for Scribe

  • ✓PwBD blindness
  • ✓PwBD locomotor disability (both arms affected-BA)
  • ✓PwBD cerebral palsy

Scribe Requirements

  • • Scribe must not be a candidate of the same examination
  • • Scribe qualification must be one step below the qualification prescribed for the post
  • • Scribe cannot assist more than one candidate in the same examination
  • • Candidate must opt for scribe in the application form
  • • Scribe arrangement at own expense if own scribe opted

Additional Rules

  • • Even eligible candidates not availing scribe still get compensatory time
  • • No attendant other than scribe allowed inside examination hall

Document Verification

Required Documents

  1. Matriculation/Secondary Certificate (for DOB proof)
  2. Educational Qualification Certificate(s) as prescribed
  3. Caste/Category Certificate if applicable (in prescribed format)
  4. PwBD Certificate if applicable
  5. EWS Certificate if applicable (valid for relevant financial year)
  6. Ex-Servicemen Certificate/Discharge Certificate if applicable
  7. NOC from present employer if already in Government service
  8. Experience Certificate if applicable
  9. Name change documents if applicable (Gazette notification, marriage certificate etc.)
  10. Two recent passport-size colour photographs
  11. Any other document as specified in the call letter

Tie-Breaking Rules

  1. 1Not applicable — CTET is qualifying, not ranking-based

Misconduct & Debarment

Post-exam Analysis Methods

Log analysisPhotograph verificationBiometric verificationCCTV review
OffenseDebarment
Using unfair means of any kind — copying, electronic devices, written material on body/paperPermanent debarment / 3-7 years
Impersonation / procuring impersonation by any person7 years / permanent
Possession of mobile phone, bluetooth devices, wireless devices, spy cameras, electronic gadgets inside exam hall3-5 years
Taking away exam material (rough sheets, question paper) from exam hall1-3 years
Leaving examination venue before completion of due exit procedure1-2 years
Misbehaving, intimidating or threatening exam functionaries2-3 years
Obstructing conduct of examination / instigating others not to take examination3 years
False statements / fabricated documents / suppressing material information1-5 years
Appearing in exam with forged admit card / identity proof3-5 years
Possession of firearms/weapons or threatening exam functionaries with force7 years
Taking snapshots, making videos of question papers or exam material7 years
Sharing exam terminal through remote desktop / LAN / VAN7 years
Attempt to hack or manipulate examination servers / data / systems7-10 years
Candidate acting as scribe in same examination or providing false scribe declaration3-5 years

⚠ Cases may be referred to police or investigating agencies.

Public Disclosure Policy

Disqualification Rule

Candidates found using unfair means or submitting false information will have their CTET certificate cancelled.

Important Warnings

⚠CTET Paper 2 is for Classes VI-VIII (Upper Primary) — different from Paper 1 (Classes I-V).
⚠Candidates can appear for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 in the same cycle to be eligible for both Primary and Upper Primary.
⚠Choose Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies based on the subject you intend to teach.
⚠CTET certificate is valid for lifetime.
⚠No negative marking — attempt all 150 questions.
⚠Language I and Language II must be different languages.
⚠CTET is mandatory for Central Government Schools; State TET may be needed for state schools.
⚠No limit on number of attempts.

2025 Cycle — Complete Timeline

Year2025
Notification2025-09-15
Registration Start2025-09-15
Registration End2025-10-10

⚠ All dates are tentative and subject to change.

Previous Year Cut-Offs

No cut-off data available yet.