The much-awaited announcement for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024 exam has been made by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The detailed notification for CTET December 2024 is now available. Online applications are accepted from September 17, 2024, until October 16, 2024. Candidates for teaching positions in central government institutions are assessed via a national exam called the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test). The CTET is used by the CBSE to assess a teacher’s suitability to educate students in grades 1 through 8. The exam will take place for 150 minutes, which a candidate must complete in 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The official notification includes information on the application procedure, eligibility requirements, exam schedule, and key dates. As CTET is an entrance exam so the precise number of positions is yet unknown. However, this will become available by the government schools, once the candidates qualify the CTET December 2024 exam. So, for those who want to become instructors, a CTET qualification is an essential first step. Keep reading the article for more details.
| CTET Exam Notification 2024 Overview | |
| Organization | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | CTET 2024 (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR based) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 17th September, 2024 |
| Application Last Date | 16th October, 2024 |
| Official Website | Click here to visit the official website. |
CTET Exam Dates 2024
The CTET Exam Dates 2024 are very important as they help in determining the schedule for assessing candidates’ eligibility. This way they go closer towards becoming teachers in central government schools.
| Date | Paper Code | Shift | Time |
| 1st December 2024 | Paper-II | Morning | 09:30 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Paper-I | Evening | 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM |
Note: CTET is a qualifying exam, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) does not formally declare the openings. The CBSE posts all of the open teaching positions for different grade levels—primary, upper primary, etc.—during the year. The CTET exam qualifying candidates are then immediately qualified to apply for the available positions.
CTET Exam Application Steps 2024
The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the CTET 2024 application form for the July 2024 session. Applicants may submit their applications on or before the deadline if they plan to take the CTET’s Paper I or II. Aspiring candidates can use the given steps to apply for CTET Exams:
- Go to ctet.nic.in, the official website of the CBSE CTET.
- Select the registration link for CTET 2024.
- Complete the application form with the necessary information.
- Upload the necessary files.
- Make the application fee payment.
- Fill out the application and save the page of confirmation.
CTET Exam Application Fee
Applicants from the General/OBC(NCL) category must pay ₹1000 for a single CTET December 2024 paper; applicants from the SC/ST and PH categories just need to pay ₹500. The application fee is ₹1200 for General/OBC(NCL) candidates and ₹600 for SC/ST and PH candidates if they are applying for both Paper I and II. They can use a debit card, credit card, NET banking, or UPI to make the necessary payment.
| Category | Fee for the only paper I or II | Both Paper – I & II |
| General/OBC (NCL) | Rs.1000/- | Rs.1200/- |
| SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person | Rs.500/- | Rs.600/- |
CTET Exam Eligibility 2024
The qualifying requirements for the CTET December 2024(Central Teacher qualifying Test) exam can be divided into two primary categories: age restriction and educational background.
Age Limit
- The minimum age limit to apply for CTET 2024 is 18 years.
- There is no restriction on the upper age limit to apply for the CTET exam.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold an Intermediate qualification in addition to a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd) or a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd) in order to sit for Paper I of the CTET December 2024 exam.
- Conversely, candidates who intend to take Paper II must have finished a 2-year DElEd, 4-year BElEd, or 2-year Bachelor of Education (BEd) program in addition to having a Bachelor’s degree.
CTET Exam Selection Process 2024
Shortlisted candidates for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) will be chosen based on how well they scored on the exam. As the CTET is merely an eligibility test, passing it does not guarantee candidates a job. They must apply for employment at various schools in accordance with the openings that require CTET Certification. For which candidates must receive at least 60% of the possible points in order to be chosen.
CTET Salary 2024
Competitive CTET salaries are anticipated for those who pass the December 2024 CTET exam and land jobs as Primary Teachers (PRT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), or Post Graduate Teachers (PGT). These positions pay between ₹9,300 and ₹34,800, with varying grade pay scales. After the 7th CPC, primary teachers receive about ₹35,400 in base pay, TGTs receive ₹44,900, and PGTs receive ₹47,600. The gross CET pay ranges from ₹40,240 to ₹53,550 with allowances like TA and HRA, whereas net wages typically range from ₹35,000 to ₹50,000, depending on the function.
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