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CTET Paper I Classes I-V

CBSE Central Teacher Eligibility Test Paper I for prospective teachers of Classes I–V. It assesses child development and pedagogy, two languages and the relevant school subject pedagogy. The target teaching classes are not the question-bank standard range.

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Examination overview

Conducting authorityCBSE
FrequencySessions announced by CBSE; no fixed month assumed
Reference schemeFeb-2026 information bulletin reference
Syllabus and subjectsChild Development and Pedagogy; Language I; Language II; Mathematics; Environmental Studies
Additional details and verification notes
VerificationCTET eligibility paper → result and eligibility certificate; no separate recruitment or appointment stage within CTET.
Important notesPaper I is a professional teacher eligibility examination for teaching Classes I–V. This is NOT an examination consisting of school-class question-bank papers. Teacher education eligibility follows NCTE rules and current CTET bulletin. Passing CTET does not confer appointment.
How to check official noticesCTET: Public Notices / Information Bulletin / Results. CBSE is the conducting organisation. PIB: All Releases, filter ministry / department or search exam name. PIB is supplementary and does not publish every advertisement.

Eligibility and qualifications

Required educationPrimary-stage recognised teacher-education route, generally Senior Secondary with D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed or recognised special-education route; approved graduation + elementary diploma alternatives where allowed.
Marks or subjectsQualifying teacher-education route and marks depend on NCTE rules and recognised programme.
Additional details and verification notes
NationalityEligibility under CTET/NCTE and applicable appointment rules.
Age conditionsCTET itself does not prescribe a universal recruitment age cap; appointment rules are separate.
Skills or registrationD.El.Ed/B.El.Ed / accepted elementary qualification. B.Ed alone must not be assumed valid for primary classes after the relevant court/NCTE changes.
Other requirementsCTET qualification is an eligibility certificate, not appointment. Do not equate admission to the examination with verified teacher-job eligibility.
Current-notice verificationEligibility-route summary; current NCTE / recruitment rules must be matched

Selection and examination stages

The selection sequence and what happens at each stage. Written-paper structure and marking are shown separately below.

01Eligibility examination paperWritten examinationDetails
What happens at this stageCandidates sit CTET Paper I for prospective teaching of Classes I–V. The examination assesses professional child-development and pedagogy knowledge plus the paper-specific languages and subject pedagogy.

Official selection-stage reference

02Result and eligibility certificateOutcome / verificationDetails
What happens at this stageCBSE declares results and eligibility certificates. Qualification alone is not an appointment; a recruiting authority separately verifies suitability and service eligibility.

Official selection-stage reference

Examination pattern and paper components

Written papers only: subjects, available question counts, marks, duration and marking rules. Physical, medical and final-selection stages are described above, not repeated here.

Paper-IQ 150Marks 150Min 150Details
Subjects / sectionsChild development/pedagogy, languages I/II, mathematics, environmental studies
Questions150
Maximum marks150
Duration (minutes)150
Negative markingNo negative marking
Paper formatMCQ
Paper-specific notesTeaching levels are not school question-bank ranges. Each of the five sections carries 30 questions for Paper I; consult the latest bulletin for paper-specific section choices.

Official paper-pattern source

Examination documents and reference resources

Previous-paper answer keys appear only when a matching official question-paper reference is available. Match the exact paper, date, language and set before using an answer key.

Official previous-question-paper archive

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Official archive contains Paper I question-paper sets and answer keys; select matching session, date, set and language. Do not use Paper II keys.

CTET Paper I — official information bulletin
Document or resource typeNotification / scheme PDF

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CTET Feb26 Answer Key P1 07Feb2026

Question paper: Official FEB26 question papers — choose Paper I, correct date and set

Answer key: Open official answer key

Official CTET same-cycle archive page; candidate must match paper, date and set.

CTET Feb26 Answer Key P1 08Feb2026

Question paper: Official FEB26 question papers — choose Paper I, correct date and set

Answer key: Open official answer key

Official CTET same-cycle archive page; candidate must match paper, date and set.

CTET Feb26 Answer Key P1 01March2026

Question paper: Official FEB26 question papers — choose Paper I, correct date and set

Answer key: Open official answer key

Official CTET same-cycle archive page; candidate must match paper, date and set.

CTET Dec24 Answer Key P1

Question paper: Official DEC24 question papers — choose Paper I, correct date and set

Answer key: Open official answer key

Official CTET same-cycle archive page; candidate must match paper, date and set.

CTET July24 Answer Key P1

Question paper: Official JULY24 question papers — choose Paper I, correct date and set

Answer key: Open official answer key

Official CTET same-cycle archive page; candidate must match paper, date and set.

CTET Jan24 Answer Key P1

Question paper: Official JAN24 question papers — choose Paper I, correct date and set

Answer key: Open official answer key

Official CTET same-cycle archive page; candidate must match paper, date and set.

INFORMATION BULLETIN CTET Dec-2024
Document or resource typeInformation bulletin PDF

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INFORMATION BULLETIN CTET July-2024
Document or resource typeInformation bulletin PDF

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INFORMATION BULLETIN CTET Jan 2024
Document or resource typeInformation bulletin PDF

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INFORMATION BULLETIN CTET Jul/Aug 2023
Document or resource typeInformation bulletin PDF

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INFORMATION BULLETIN CTET DEC 2022
Document or resource typeInformation bulletin PDF

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CTET Paper I official previous-year question papers
Document or resource typeOfficial previous-year question-paper archive / index

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Official sources and current-notice checks

Open the relevant publisher or authority page to confirm the latest examination cycle, eligibility, syllabus, fees, dates and selection rules. Catalogue URLs are not monitored live.

CTET December 2024 official question papersctet.nic.in
CTET February 2026 official question papersctet.nic.in
CTET September 2026 information bulletinctet.nic.in
CTET current notices and documentsctet.nic.in
CTET main official portalctet.nic.in
Conducting organisation websitewww.cbse.gov.in
Previous-year question papers — official archivectet.nic.in
CTET official information bulletinsctet.nic.in
Catalogue verification notes (2)
  • Fixed school-standard range is provisional; not an official syllabus
  • Teaching levels (I–V or VI–VIII) are not school-standard question-bank syllabus; dedicated CTET pedagogy bank required.

Source review: automated catalogue checks on 4 November 2026, plus selected publisher-page checks. This is not confirmation that every listed URL or examination detail is current.

Official examination / application dates

Dates can change between recruitment or admission cycles. Results are unverified until checked against the official notice.

Frequently Asked Questions about CTET Paper I Classes I-V

Who conducts CTET Paper I Classes I-V?

CBSE. Confirm the current conducting authority and registration portal on the official notice.

What is the eligibility for CTET Paper I Classes I-V?

Primary-stage recognised teacher-education route, generally Senior Secondary with D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed or recognised special-education route; approved graduation + elementary diploma alternatives where allowed. Apply the latest official notice for age, nationality, reservations, professional registration and qualification details.

Which subjects should I prepare?

Child development/pedagogy, languages I/II, mathematics, environmental studies The PDF syllabus guide presents the available register information, not an independently certified syllabus.

What is the selection or paper pattern?

Eligibility examination paper. View the listed selection stages and examination pattern records on this tool; verify paper format and marking rules with the authority.

How can I download CTET Paper I Classes I-V materials?

A question bank is displayed only where an applicable configured school-standard range and local question records are available. Specialist examinations require a separate verified bank; school-class questions are not substituted. Textbook links remain separate where published.

Where are the latest CTET Paper I Classes I-V dates?

Open the official source and use Check publisher dates for unverified date mentions. Application windows and exams can change; only a current official notice confirms them.

Disclaimer — CTET Paper I Classes I-V

This CTET Paper I Classes I-V entrance or qualifying examination overview is for educational preparation only. The current official notification from CBSE controls eligibility, age limits and relaxations, reservations, examination stages, syllabus, marks, negative marking, fees, application dates, documents and final selection or admission. Historical reference schemes and indicative stages may not match the current cycle.

Latest and updated information should always be obtained from the concerned official website. GSETOOLS is not the recruiting authority, examination board, admission office or scholarship provider.