📚 Teaching Exams 2026: Complete List of Upcoming Teaching Exams
Teaching exams in India are conducted by central and state bodies to recruit eligible candidates as Primary Teachers (PRT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), Assistant Professors, and Lecturers in government schools and colleges. Major exams include CTET, UGC NET, DSSSB Teacher, KVS, NVS, and various State TET/TRT exams.
| Exam | Body | Posts | Vacancies | Qualification | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTET Feb 2026 | CBSE | Teacher Eligibility (Class I–VIII) | Open | D.El.Ed / B.Ed | |
| CTET Aug–Sep 2026 | CBSE | Teacher Eligibility (Class I–VIII) | Open | D.El.Ed / B.Ed | |
| UGC NET Jun 2026 | NTA | Assistant Professor / JRF (Colleges & Universities) | Open | PG (55%) | |
| UGC NET Dec 2026 | NTA | Assistant Professor / JRF | Open | PG (55%) | |
| KVS Teacher 2026 | KVS (MHRD) | PRT, TGT, PGT — Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools | ~7,000 | D.El.Ed / B.Ed + CTET | |
| NVS Teacher 2026 | NVS (MHRD) | TGT, PGT, PET — Navodaya Vidyalaya Schools | ~2,500 | B.Ed + CTET/valid TET | |
| DSSSB Teacher 2026 | DSSSB | PRT, TGT — Delhi Govt Schools | ~2,000 | D.El.Ed / B.Ed + CTET | |
| UPTET 2026 | UPMSP | Teacher Eligibility — UP Govt Schools | Open | D.El.Ed / B.Ed | |
| REET 2026 | RSMSSB (Rajasthan) | Teacher Eligibility — Rajasthan Govt Schools | Open | D.El.Ed / B.Ed | |
| Bihar STET 2026 | BSEB Bihar | Secondary & Higher Secondary Teacher Eligibility | Open | Graduation / PG + B.Ed | |
| MP TET 2026 | MPPEB | MP Teacher Eligibility — Primary & Secondary | Open | D.El.Ed / B.Ed | |
| EMRS Teacher 2026 | NESTS | PGT, TGT — Eklavya Model Residential Schools (Tribal) | ~3,000 | B.Ed + relevant degree |
📅 Teaching Exams 2026 Dates (Latest Exam Schedule)
| Exam | Notification | Apply Closes | Exam Date | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTET Feb 2026 | Nov 27, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Feb 7–8, 2026 | Mar 2026 | |
| DSSSB Teacher 2026 | Apr 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jul–Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 | |
| EMRS Teacher 2026 | Apr 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jun–Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 | |
| KVS Teacher 2026 | May 2026 | May 31, 2026 | Jul–Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 | |
| UGC NET Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | |
| NVS Teacher 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Aug–Sep 2026 | Oct 2026 | |
| UPTET 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 | Oct 2026 | Nov 2026 | |
| REET 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Sep 2026 | Oct 2026 | |
| CTET Aug–Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Sep 2026 | Oct 2026 | |
| UGC NET Dec 2026 | Sep 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | Dec 2026 | Jan 2027 |
📆 Teaching Exams 2026 Calendar (All TET, NET & Recruitment Timeline)
| Month | Activity | Exam / Body |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Exam | CTET Feb 2026 (Feb 7–8) — Paper I & II |
| Mar 2026 | Result · Notification | CTET Feb 2026 Result · UGC NET Jun 2026 Notification |
| Apr 2026 | Notification · Apply | DSSSB Teacher Notification · EMRS Teacher Notification · Bihar STET Notification · UGC NET Apply Closes (Apr 15) |
| May 2026 | Notification · Apply | KVS Teacher Notification · MP TET Notification |
| Jun 2026 | Exam · Notification | UGC NET Jun 2026 Exam · CTET Aug Session Notification · NVS Teacher Notification · REET Notification |
| Jul–Aug 2026 | Exam | DSSSB Teacher Exam · KVS Teacher Exam · EMRS Tier 2 Exam · Bihar STET Exam · MP TET Exam |
| Sep 2026 | Exam · Notification | CTET Aug–Sep Session Exam · REET Exam · NVS Teacher Exam · UGC NET Dec Notification |
| Oct 2026 | Exam | UPTET 2026 Exam |
| Dec 2026 | Exam | UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam |
📢 Upcoming Teaching Exams 2026 (Latest Notifications & Updates)
| Update | Exam | Date | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam Done | CTET Feb 2026 — Paper I & II (Feb 7–8) | Feb 7–8, 2026 | Check Result → |
| Expected Mar 2026 | UGC NET Jun 2026 Notification | Mar 2026 | View Details → |
| Expected Apr 2026 | KVS Teacher 2026 — ~7,000 vacancies | Apr–May 2026 | View Details → |
| Expected Apr 2026 | DSSSB Teacher 2026 — ~2,000 vacancies | Apr 2026 | View Details → |
| Expected Apr 2026 | EMRS Teacher 2026 — ~3,000 vacancies | Apr 2026 | View Details → |
| Expected Jun 2026 | NVS Teacher 2026 — ~2,500 vacancies | Jun 2026 | View Details → |
| Expected Jun 2026 | CTET Second Session 2026 | Jun 2026 (Notif) | View Details → |
| Expected Jul 2026 | UPTET 2026 Notification | Jul 2026 | View Details → |
🏫 Teaching Exams 2026 in India (CTET, UPTET, REET & More)
📘 Central Level
📙 State TET Exams
📗 State Teacher Recruitment
🏛️ Government Teaching Exams 2026 (Central & State Teacher Jobs)
| Post | School / Body | Vacancies | Pay Scale | TET Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) | KVS, NVS, EMRS | ~3,000 | ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 (Level 8) | No (B.Ed + PG required) |
| TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) | KVS, NVS, DSSSB, EMRS | ~8,000 | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 (Level 7) | CTET Paper II |
| PRT (Primary Teacher) | KVS, NVS, DSSSB | ~4,000 | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 (Level 6) | CTET Paper I |
| Assistant Professor | Central Universities, Colleges | ~5,000+ | ₹57,700–₹1,82,400 (Level 10) | UGC NET qualified |
| UP TGT / PGT | UP Govt Schools (UPSESSB) | ~15,000 | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 (Level 7/8) | CTET / UPTET |
| Rajasthan Grade III Teacher | Rajasthan Govt Schools | ~15,000 | ₹23,700–₹44,900 (Level 5/6) | REET qualified |
| Bihar School Teacher | Bihar Govt Schools (BPSC) | ~30,000 | ₹25,000–₹55,000 (State pay) | BTET / Bihar STET |
✅ Teaching Exams 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Qualification & Requirements)
| Post Level | Minimum Qualification | Additional Requirement | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Teacher (Class I–V) | Senior Secondary (12th) + D.El.Ed (2-yr Diploma in Elem. Education) | CTET Paper I / State TET qualified | 18–35 years |
| Upper Primary Teacher (Class VI–VIII) | Graduation (relevant subject) + D.El.Ed OR Graduation + B.Ed | CTET Paper II / State TET Paper II | 18–35 years |
| TGT (Class VI–X) | Graduation in relevant subject + B.Ed from recognised institution | CTET Paper II / relevant TET | 21–35 years |
| PGT (Class XI–XII) | Post Graduation (PG) in relevant subject + B.Ed | No TET required (B.Ed + PG sufficient) | 21–40 years |
| Assistant Professor (College) | PG with 55% marks in relevant subject | UGC NET / SET / Ph.D qualified | No upper age limit |
🎂 Teaching Exams 2026 Age Limit (Category-wise Relaxation Details)
| Category | Age Relaxation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General | No relaxation | Max age 35 years (Primary/TGT) / 40 years (PGT) typically |
| SC / ST | +5 years | Applicable for all central and state teaching recruitment |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years | Valid OBC-NCL certificate required |
| PwBD (General) | +10 years | +15 for SC/ST PwBD; +13 for OBC PwBD |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years | Actual military service + 3 years |
| In-service Teachers | Higher age limit | Regular teachers appearing for TET/NET get age relaxation in several states |
⚠️ Age limits vary by body — KVS/NVS use central government norms while State TRT follows respective state rules.
📝 Teaching Exams 2026 Application Form (Apply Online Process)
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Visit the Official Website
CTET: ctet.nic.in · UGC NET: ugcnet.nta.ac.in · KVS: kvsangathan.nic.in · NVS: navodaya.gov.in · DSSSB: dsssb.delhi.gov.in · State TET: respective state board / NTA portals.
2
Register & Create Account
Enter Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, Mobile Number. Select which paper you wish to appear for (e.g., CTET Paper I, Paper II, or Both). Save login credentials carefully.
3
Fill Application Details
Enter personal details, educational qualification (degree, year, percentage), category (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/EWS), medium of exam (English/Hindi), and choice of exam centre city.
4
Upload Documents
Upload: Passport-size photograph (JPG, white background, 10–200 KB), Signature (JPG, 10–100 KB), and scanned degree/certificate as required by the specific exam notification.
5
Pay Application Fee
CTET: ₹1,000–₹1,200 (Gen/OBC), ₹600 (SC/ST). UGC NET: ₹1,150 (Gen/OBC/EWS), ₹600 (SC/ST/PwBD). KVS/DSSSB: ₹750–₹1,000 (Gen/OBC), Free/Reduced (SC/ST/PwBD).
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Submit & Download Confirmation
Review all entries. Submit and download the confirmation page. CTET certificates are now valid for lifetime — there is no validity restriction on clearing CTET.
💡 CTET Certificate Validity: As per CBSE notification, CTET qualification is now valid for lifetime. Candidates who cleared CTET earlier need not reappear unless they want to improve their score.
📄 Teaching Exams 2026 Notification PDF (Download Official Notices)
| Exam | Notification Status | Vacancies | Official PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTET Feb 2026 | Exam Done (Feb 7–8) | Open | ctet.nic.in → |
| UGC NET Jun 2026 | Expected Mar 2026 | Open | ugcnet.nta.ac.in → |
| DSSSB Teacher 2026 | Expected Apr 2026 | ~2,000 | dsssb.delhi.gov.in → |
| KVS Teacher 2026 | Expected May 2026 | ~7,000 | kvsangathan.nic.in → |
| NVS Teacher 2026 | Expected Jun 2026 | ~2,500 | navodaya.gov.in → |
| CTET Aug–Sep 2026 | Expected Jun 2026 | Open | ctet.nic.in → |
| UPTET 2026 | Expected Jul 2026 | Open | updeled.gov.in → |
| UGC NET Dec 2026 | Expected Sep 2026 | Open | ugcnet.nta.ac.in → |
💡 Teaching Exam Preparation Strategy 2026
Master NCF & Child Development
Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP) is a high-weightage section in CTET and all State TETs. Focus on theories by Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg and NCF 2005 guidelines.
Subject Content Knowledge
For TGT/PGT/UGC NET: Deep subject mastery is essential. Study NCERT Class XI–XII for TGT level, and PG textbooks + research papers for NET/PGT level.
Attempt 25+ Mock Tests
CTET and TET are time-bound — 150 questions in 150 minutes. Timed mock tests are essential for speed & accuracy in both CDP and subject sections.
Educational Policy Updates
NEP 2020, NCF 2022, RTE Act provisions are frequently tested in recent CTET/TET exams. Read summaries of these policies as part of your current affairs prep.
CTET as Foundation
CTET is the entry point for almost all central government teacher jobs (KVS, NVS, DSSSB). Clear CTET first — most other teaching recruitment requires valid CTET score.
Language Papers
CTET has 2 language papers (Language I & II). Most candidates lose marks here. Practice grammar, comprehension, and pedagogy-based language questions from PYQs.