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CTET Sarkari Result and Govt Teacher Recruitment Guide

Paper 1 · Paper 2KVS · NVS · UP TGTUpdated 21 Oct 2026

The ctet sarkari result tells you one thing: whether you have cleared the Central Teacher Eligibility Test run by CBSE. Passing CTET does not give you a job by itself. It makes you eligible to apply for teacher posts in central government schools and in many states, and it is the first step before most teacher recruitment exams.

On this page you will learn how the two CTET papers work, the pass marks, how long the certificate stays valid, and how CTET connects with KVS, NVS, UP TGT and PGT, LT grade and Bihar teacher vacancy notices. The latest CTET and teacher notices sit lower on this page and refresh by themselves.

CTET and teacher recruitment

Quick facts

  • Conducted by

    Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  • Official website

  • Paper 1

    For teachers of Class 1 to 5 (primary)
  • Paper 2

    For teachers of Class 6 to 8 (upper primary)
  • Pass mark

    60 percent for General; relaxation for reserved categories as per the bulletin
  • Certificate validity

    Lifetime, as per the current NCTE rule
  • What it gives

    Eligibility only, not a job

What the ctet sarkari result actually means

CTET is a pariksha (exam) of patrata (eligibility). CBSE holds it on behalf of the central government, usually more than once a year, and publishes the result on ctet.nic.in. When people search "sarkari result CTET", they want to know if they have passed and where to download the marksheet and certificate.

If you pass, you get a CTET certificate (now in digital form through DigiLocker, as the bulletin explains). With it you can apply when KVS, NVS or a state department advertises teacher posts that accept CTET. If you do not pass, there is no penalty. You can sit again in the next session, and there is no limit on attempts to improve your score.

Keep one point clear in your mind. CTET marks are not used to rank you for a job in most recruitments. The job comes from a separate exam such as KVS PRT or a state TGT test. Some states give weight to TET marks in their merit list, so read the notice of each recruitment.

Paper 1 and Paper 2: which one should you take

Each paper has 150 multiple choice questions of one mark each. There is no negative marking. The paper is in Hindi and English, and you choose two languages (Language I and Language II) from the list in the information bulletin.

CTET papers at a glance
PaperFor classesTypical qualification (as per bulletin)Subjects
Paper 1Class 1 to 5Intermediate plus D.El.Ed or equivalent; see the bulletin for B.Ed rulesChild Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies
Paper 2Class 6 to 8Graduation plus B.Ed, or graduation plus D.El.Ed, or a four year integrated courseChild Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, and either Maths and Science or Social Studies

You can take both papers in the same session if you want to teach both levels. Trainees in the last year of a teacher training course can usually appear, but confirm this in the current bulletin. The full syllabus and paper pattern for teaching exams is on our syllabus page.

Pass marks and certificate validity

To qualify you need 60 percent, that is 90 out of 150. CBSE allows reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, differently abled) a lower qualifying mark as per the rules of the recruiting body; the bulletin for each session states it. Do not rely on any number from a friend. Read the bulletin.

The CTET certificate used to be valid for seven years. NCTE changed this, and the certificate is now valid for life. Old certificates were also brought under the lifetime rule. So once you pass, you do not need to clear CTET again for eligibility. Many candidates still sit again to get a higher score, because some recruitments look at TET marks.

CTET, state TET and teacher recruitment: how they fit together

Think of it as two steps. Step one is a TET (CTET or your state's TET). Step two is the recruitment exam that actually fills posts. A tgt teacher (Trained Graduate Teacher) usually teaches middle and secondary classes (Class 6 to 10 in central schools, with the exact range set by each state); a PGT teaches Class 11 and 12. TET is usually needed for Class 1 to 8 posts. For TGT and PGT, each notice states whether a TET is needed.

Who recruits teachers
BodyWhat it recruitsOfficial website
CBSE (CTET)Central TET for Class 1 to 8 eligibilityctet.nic.in
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)Teachers and staff for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayasnavodaya.gov.in
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)PRT, TGT, PGT and other staff for Kendriya Vidyalayaskvsangathan.nic.in
UPESSC (Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog)UP TGT and PGT for aided secondary schools, and UP TETupessc.up.gov.in
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)LT grade assistant teacher and lecturer posts in government schoolsuppsc.up.nic.in
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)School teacher recruitment (TRE) for primary to higher secondarybpsc.bihar.gov.in

In recent rounds, the common recruitment exam for KVS and NVS posts has been run by CBSE, as the recruitment notice states. Other states have their own TET and recruiting body; see your state page, such as UP jobs or Bihar jobs.

UP TGT, UP PGT and LT grade: how the exam date and result come out

UP TGT and UP PGT (often typed as uptgt) were earlier held by the Secondary Education Service Selection Board, known as UPSESSB. That work has now moved to the new commission, UPESSC. So when you look for the up tgt exam date, the up pgt exam date or the up tgt result, check the UPESSC website first. Older notices on the UPSESSB site are for past rounds.

The commission usually announces the tgt pgt exam date through a notice on its website, then releases admit cards a little before the exam. Exam dates for TGT and PGT have been changed more than once in past rounds, so do not plan only on a news report. After the exam, an answer key comes out and candidates get a few days to challenge it. Then the result and the selected list are published subject by subject.

LT grade (Licentiate Teacher grade) is a different route. It covers assistant teacher posts in UP government secondary schools and is recruited by UPPSC, not UPESSC. The lt grade result and interview or document verification lists appear on the UPPSC website.

Bihar teacher vacancy and other state routes

In Bihar, the school teacher recruitment exam (TRE) is held by BPSC for primary, middle, secondary and higher secondary posts. The notice says which posts need CTET, Bihar TET or Bihar STET. Other states such as MP, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Haryana have their own TET and their own recruiting body. A primary teacher recruitment in a state normally accepts that state's TET and often CTET too, but this is decided by each notice.

For a govt teacher vacancy in central schools (KVS, NVS, army and other central schools), CTET is usually the TET that counts. If you plan to apply across states, CTET plus your home state TET keeps the most doors open.

How to apply for CTET without mistakes

  1. Open ctet.nic.in and download the information bulletin for the session. Read eligibility, fee and centre list.
  2. Register with a mobile number and email that you will keep for years. The certificate and future logins depend on them.
  3. Type name, father's name and birth date letter by letter as printed on the matric certificate.
  4. Choose Paper 1, Paper 2 or both, your two languages, and for Paper 2 your subject group.
  5. Scan a fresh photograph and your signature to the pixel and KB limits that CBSE prints in the bulletin.
  6. Pay the fee online and download the confirmation page. Keep a printout.
  7. Download the admit card when it is released. Our admit card page explains the download steps.

Common errors: picking the wrong paper, choosing a Language I you cannot read well, a blurred photo, and a spelling of your name that differs from your marksheet. Fix these in the correction window, because after that most details are locked.

Documents to keep ready for teacher recruitment

  • Matric certificate, which proves birth date, plus the intermediate marksheet
  • Graduation and post graduation marksheets, as needed for TGT or PGT
  • Teacher training proof: your B.Ed or D.El.Ed marksheets and degree
  • CTET or state TET certificate and marksheet
  • Caste, EWS, domicile and disability certificates on the state format each advertisement specifies
  • Photo ID such as Aadhaar, and recent passport size photos

Many teacher recruitments end with document verification and sometimes an interview or demo class. A neat biodata helps there; build it in the free resume maker on this site. For age limits and relaxation, the sarkari naukri hub has a calculator that tells you if your age fits a notice.

Latest CTET and teacher notices

New CTET notices, admit cards, answer keys and results appear here:

No CTET notice is listed right now. New notices appear here as soon as they are posted. Meanwhile, see the latest updates.

Teacher recruitment notices from KVS, NVS and the states, including TGT, PGT and up teacher vacancy updates:

No Teacher notice is listed right now. New notices appear here as soon as they are posted. Meanwhile, see the latest updates.

हिंदी में पूरी जानकारी

CTET एक पात्रता परीक्षा है, जिसे CBSE कराता है। इसे पास करने से नौकरी नहीं मिलती, बल्कि आप शिक्षक भर्ती के फॉर्म भरने के योग्य हो जाते हैं। पेपर 1 कक्षा 1 से 5 के लिए और पेपर 2 कक्षा 6 से 8 के लिए होता है। हर पेपर में 150 सवाल होते हैं और गलत जवाब पर अंक नहीं कटते। सामान्य वर्ग को 60 प्रतिशत यानी 90 अंक चाहिए, आरक्षित वर्ग को छूट मिलती है। अब CTET का सर्टिफिकेट जीवन भर मान्य है। असली नौकरी KVS, NVS, यूपी TGT PGT, LT ग्रेड या बिहार BPSC TRE जैसी भर्ती परीक्षा से मिलती है। यूपी में TGT और PGT अब नया आयोग UPESSC कराता है। फॉर्म भरते समय नाम और जन्मतिथि 10वीं के सर्टिफिकेट जैसी ही रखें। ताज़ा नोटिस इसी पेज पर ऊपर दिखते हैं।

Questions people ask

CTET result kahan dekhe?

Open the official website ctet.nic.in and click the result link for your session. Enter your roll number and date of birth. The marksheet and certificate are also made available in DigiLocker, as the notice explains.

Is the CTET certificate valid for life?

Yes. NCTE changed the rule, and the CTET certificate is now valid for life instead of seven years. This also covers older certificates. Always check the current bulletin in case of any later change.

Does passing CTET mean I will get a government teacher job?

No. CTET only makes you eligible. You still have to apply and clear a recruitment exam by KVS, NVS or a state body, and then go through document verification.

UP TGT ka exam kab hoga?

The up tgt exam date is announced by the UP Education Service Selection Commission on its official website. Dates have changed in past rounds, so trust only the commission's notice. New notices also appear in the teacher list on this page.

What is the full form of LT grade teacher?

LT stands for Licentiate Teacher. LT grade assistant teachers teach in UP government secondary schools and are recruited by UPPSC.

Can I fill both CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2?

Yes. You can apply for both papers in the same session if you meet the qualification for each. The fee is higher for both papers, as given in the bulletin.