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CTET 2026: Official Provisional Answer Key & OMR Sheet Released by CBSE

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CBSE has hosted the scanned images of OMR answer sheets and provisional answer keys for candidates of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test on ctet.nic.in with objection window open.

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Important Dates

Official schedule & deadlines

Date details are being verified — check official notification.

Application Fee

Category-wise prescribed charges

General / OBC / EWS:₹1,000 (Single Paper) / ₹1,200 (Both)
SC / ST / PH (PwBD):₹500 / ₹600
All Female Candidates:As per category

Payment Gateway Options:

Net Banking, Debit / Credit Card, UPI, or State E-Challan
Correction Charge:As per Commission Policy

Age Limit & Eligibility

Minimum requirements as on cutoff date

Prescribed Age Limit:No upper age limit
SC / ST Age Relaxation:+5 Years (Standard)
OBC (Non-Creamy):+3 Years
PwBD Candidates:+10 to 15 Years

Key Qualification:

Senior Secondary or Graduation + D.El.Ed / B.Ed

Quick Recruitment Overview

Qualification
Senior Secondary or Graduation + D.El.Ed / B.Ed
Age Bracket
No upper age limit
Location
Pan India Exam Centers
Organization
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Application Mode
Online (Official Portal)

Application Fee Structure

Prescribed fee by candidate category

CategoryApplication Fee
General / OBC / EWS₹1,000 (Single Paper) / ₹1,200 (Both)
SC / ST / PH (PwBD)₹500 / ₹600
All Female CandidatesAs per category
Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Official SBI Challan
Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances except as per specific commission refund notifications.

Educational Eligibility

Prescribed qualifications as on cutoff date

Minimum Qualification
Senior Secondary or Graduation + D.El.Ed / B.Ed

Age Limit & Relaxation

As calculated on the official cutoff date

Age Bracket
No upper age limit
Category RelaxationUpper age relaxation admissible for SC/ST (5 Yrs), OBC (3 Yrs), and PwD candidates as per Govt rules.

Salary Structure & Pay Scale (7th CPC)

Government remuneration matrix and applicable central/state allowances

Pay Matrix Band
Qualifying certificate for PRT/TGT/PGT recruitment in KVS, NVS & State Schools
Additional Benefits & Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and Medical facilities as per rules.

Recruitment Selection Process & Stages

Prescribed assessment phases to qualify for final appointment

3 Stages
Stage 1
Paper 1 (For Classes I to V - Primary Stage)
Stage 2
Paper 2 (For Classes VI to VIII - Elementary Stage)
Stage 3
DigiLocker issuance of Certificate

Documents Required for Online Application

Keep these original certificates and scanned copies ready before starting registration

7 Items
Recent Passport Size Color Photograph (with clear white background, taken within last 3 months).
Scanned signature in black or blue ink on white paper within prescribed dimensions.
Valid Government Photo ID Card (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving License).
Class 10th (Matriculation) Certificate & Marksheet for Date of Birth verification.
Educational Qualification Certificates & Marksheets (Intermediate / Degree / Diploma as applicable).
Category / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in Central/State Government prescribed format (if seeking reservation).
Active personal Mobile Number and Email ID for receiving registration OTP and official communications.

Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Apply Online

Official application procedure for Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

5 Steps
1
Step 1: Visit the official commission portal at https://ctet.nic.in or click the direct verified link below.
2
Step 2: On the candidate portal homepage, locate and click 'CTET Official Answer Key Answer Key / Objection Tracker'.
3
Step 3: Enter your verified credentials (Roll Number / Registration Number & Date of Birth) if required, or download the question paper booklet.
4
Step 4: Cross-check your attempted responses against the official provisional answer keys.
5
Step 5: If you detect any discrepancy, submit an online objection with standard proof before the prescribed deadline.

Official Links Command Center

Direct official commission gateways verified by HireOrbitAI

Official Resource / ActionAccess Link
Check Official Answer Key (CTET Official Answer Key)
Answer Key Out		Click Here
Download Official Notice / Exam Circular PDF (CTET Official Answer Key)
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Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Official Recruitment Portal
Official Portal		Click Here
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Candidate Advisory & Official Guidelines

Differentiating statutory commission rules from HireOrbitAI practical advice

Statutory Commission Directives (Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE))
  • •One Candidate, One Application: Submission of multiple application forms for the same post may lead to summary cancellation of all submissions.
  • •Name & DOB Match: Candidate Name, Father's Name, and Date of Birth must match strictly with the Class 10th (Matriculation) certificate.
  • •Category Certificate Validity: OBC-NCL, EWS, and SC/ST certificates must be issued on or before the cutoff date in the prescribed format.
  • •Non-Refundable Fee: Application fees once remitted shall not be refunded or adjusted under any normal circumstances.
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  • •Beat the Server Rush: Over 70% of payment failures occur during the final 48 hours. Submit your application at least 5 days prior to the last date.
  • •Preserve Application PDF & Fee Challan: Keep at least 3 printed copies of your final confirmation page and save the digital PDF in Google Drive.
  • •Safe Photo Guidelines: Use a recent photograph (under 3 months old) with a white background, without caps, spectacles, or masks. Keep 10 extra copies for exam day.
  • •Active Email & Phone: Retain the same registered mobile number and email ID until the final appointment order is issued.

Frequently Asked Questions (CTET Official Answer Key)

Common candidate queries verified against the official recruitment notification

The application schedule is detailed in the official notification. Please refer to the Important Dates section on this page.

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