TEACHING

CTET

Central Teacher Eligibility Test

CTET is the mandatory eligibility test for teaching positions in central government schools including KVS, NVS, and other CBSE-affiliated schools.

Conducted By Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Frequency biannual
Mode ONLINE
Official Website โ†— Latest Notification โ†—

Quick Facts

๐Ÿ“ Total Marks 150
โฑ๏ธ Duration 2 hours 30 minutes per paper
โž– Negative Marking No
๐ŸŽ“ Education D.El.Ed/B.Ed/B.El.Ed with 50% marks in graduation

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

18 - No upper limit years

Educational Qualification

D.El.Ed/B.Ed/B.El.Ed with 50% marks in graduation

Exam Pattern

1

Paper I (Class 1-5)

objective
Section Questions Marks Time
Child Development and Pedagogy 30 30 30 min
Language I (English/Hindi) 30 30 30 min
Language II 30 30 30 min
Mathematics 30 30 30 min
Environmental Studies 30 30 30 min
Total 150 150 150 min
2

Paper II (Class 6-8)

objective
Section Questions Marks Time
Child Development and Pedagogy 30 30 30 min
Language I (English/Hindi) 30 30 30 min
Language II 30 30 30 min
Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies 60 60 60 min
Total 150 150 150 min

Career Prospects

Posts Available

  • Primary Teacher (PRT) - Class 1-5
  • Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) - Class 6-8
  • Assistant Teacher

Pay Scale

Pay Level 2 to 7 (โ‚น25,500 - โ‚น81,100)

Career Progression

PRT โ†’ TGT โ†’ PGT โ†’ Vice Principal โ†’ Principal

Departments

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)Central SchoolsState Government Schools (if accepted)Army Public Schools

Preparation Resources

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Syllabus

Topic-wise detailed syllabus

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Previous Year Questions

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Quick Notes

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