CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational qualification, age limit and nationality for CTET — Central Teacher Eligibility Test.
Educational Qualification
Senior secondary (or equivalent) with the required teacher-training qualification (D.El.Ed for Paper I; graduation + B.Ed for Paper II) as per NCTE norms.
Age Limit
No upper age limit is prescribed by the board for appearing in the test.
Nationality
Indian citizen.
Also note
- CTET only certifies eligibility to teach; final selection is through the recruiting body's own process.
Eligibility can change each recruitment cycle. Always confirm the exact age limits, qualifications and relaxations in the official CTET notification before applying.
CTET eligibility — FAQs
Who is eligible for CTET?
Senior secondary (or equivalent) with the required teacher-training qualification (D.El.Ed for Paper I; graduation + B.Ed for Paper II) as per NCTE norms. Indian citizen.
What is the age limit for CTET?
No upper age limit is prescribed by the board for appearing in the test.
Is there age relaxation for reserved categories?
Yes — SC/ST, OBC, PwD, ex-servicemen and other categories receive age relaxation as specified in the official notification for each recruitment cycle.