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CTET January

Last Updated

13th June 2026

Importance of the Post

This section is crucial for candidates planning to apply for CTET January 2026, as it provides both the application opportunity and the official syllabus details. Reviewing the syllabus before applying helps you assess your readiness and focus your preparation on high-priority topics. Staying updated with the latest syllabus ensures you are not caught off guard by any changes in the exam structure.

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Apply for CTET January 2026; full syllabus available for review

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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for CTET January 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.

CTET January Syllabus

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Department

Recruitment notification issued by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

Stage Level

Held at the National level, applicants from this scope are eligible.

Job Type

Permanent role offered for selected candidates.

Exam Mode

Examination conducted: Offline Computer Based.

Applicants Gender

Eligibility extends to All applicants.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's / Master's / B.Ed per post

Important Dates

Applications open	Predicted 17th September 2026Predicted 17th September 2026
Application closes	Predicted 16th October 2026Predicted 16th October 2026

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Section	Topics
Child Development & PedagogyChild Development & Pedagogy	Concept of development & relationship with learning; Principles of child development; Influence of heredity & environment; Socialisation; Theories of Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky; Concept of intelligence; Multi-dimensional intelligence; Language & thought; Gender as a social construct; Individual differences; Inclusive education; Assessment for learning.Concept of development & relationship with learning; Principles of child development; Influence of heredity & environment; Socialisation; Theories of Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky; Concept of intelligence; Multi-dimensional intelligence; Language & thought; Gender as a social construct; Individual differences; Inclusive education; Assessment for learning.
Language I — ComprehensionLanguage I — Comprehension	Two unseen passages — one prose & one poem — followed by linguistic comprehension, language and grammar based questions. Pedagogy of language development — learning & acquisition, principles of language teaching, role of listening & speaking, oral & written communication, teaching-learning materials, evaluation.Two unseen passages — one prose & one poem — followed by linguistic comprehension, language and grammar based questions. Pedagogy of language development — learning & acquisition, principles of language teaching, role of listening & speaking, oral & written communication, teaching-learning materials, evaluation.
Language II — ComprehensionLanguage II — Comprehension	Two unseen passages from a different language than Language I — comprehension, grammar & verbal ability. Pedagogy of language development — same outline as Language I.Two unseen passages from a different language than Language I — comprehension, grammar & verbal ability. Pedagogy of language development — same outline as Language I.
MathematicsMathematics	Number system; Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; Geometry — shapes & spatial understanding; Solids around us; Measurement; Weight; Time; Volume; Data handling; Patterns; Money. Pedagogy of mathematics — nature of math, place of math in curriculum, language of math, community math, evaluation, problems of teaching, error analysis.Number system; Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; Geometry — shapes & spatial understanding; Solids around us; Measurement; Weight; Time; Volume; Data handling; Patterns; Money. Pedagogy of mathematics — nature of math, place of math in curriculum, language of math, community math, evaluation, problems of teaching, error analysis.
Environmental Studies (Paper I) / Social Studies (Paper II)Environmental Studies (Paper I) / Social Studies (Paper II)	Family & friends; Food; Shelter; Water; Travel; Things we make and do; History (Paper II); Geography (Paper II); Social & political life; EVS pedagogy — concept and scope, environmental studies & education, learning principles, scope & relation to science and social science, approaches of presenting concepts, activities, experimentation, CCE.Family & friends; Food; Shelter; Water; Travel; Things we make and do; History (Paper II); Geography (Paper II); Social & political life; EVS pedagogy — concept and scope, environmental studies & education, learning principles, scope & relation to science and social science, approaches of presenting concepts, activities, experimentation, CCE.

Section

Topics

Child Development & Pedagogy

Concept of development & relationship with learning; Principles of child development; Influence of heredity & environment; Socialisation; Theories of Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky; Concept of intelligence; Multi-dimensional intelligence; Language & thought; Gender as a social construct; Individual differences; Inclusive education; Assessment for learning.

Language I — Comprehension

Two unseen passages — one prose & one poem — followed by linguistic comprehension, language and grammar based questions. Pedagogy of language development — learning & acquisition, principles of language teaching, role of listening & speaking, oral & written communication, teaching-learning materials, evaluation.

Language II — Comprehension

Two unseen passages from a different language than Language I — comprehension, grammar & verbal ability. Pedagogy of language development — same outline as Language I.

Mathematics

Number system; Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; Geometry — shapes & spatial understanding; Solids around us; Measurement; Weight; Time; Volume; Data handling; Patterns; Money. Pedagogy of mathematics — nature of math, place of math in curriculum, language of math, community math, evaluation, problems of teaching, error analysis.

Environmental Studies (Paper I) / Social Studies (Paper II)

Family & friends; Food; Shelter; Water; Travel; Things we make and do; History (Paper II); Geography (Paper II); Social & political life; EVS pedagogy — concept and scope, environmental studies & education, learning principles, scope & relation to science and social science, approaches of presenting concepts, activities, experimentation, CCE.