Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CGPEB) is going to conduct the Chhattisgarh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026, for which the online form filling process has been started at the official website https://vyapam.cgstate.gov.in/ along with the release of the notification PDF. CG TET written exam is scheduled for 1st February 2025. Qualified candidates in the CG TET exam will be eligible to apply for government and private schools for classes 1 to 8 across the state. 

CG TET Notification 2026 Out

Chhattisgarh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026, the CG TET Notification 2026 has been released at the official website https://vyapam.cgstate.gov.in/. It notification PDF consists of all the details regarding the exam date, application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern etc. Interested candidates can directly download the advertisement through the direct link shared below and check all important details. 

CGTET Notification 2026 PDF - Click to Download

CG TET Exam 2026-Highlights

CG TET is a state-level exam conducted every year to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching posts in primary (Class 1 to 5) and upper primary (Class 6 to 8) levels across government and private schools in the state. In the Chhattisgarh Teacher Eligibility Test 2025, 150 Objective-type multiple-choice questions will be asked for 150 marks, and questions will be asked in both Hindi and English. 

CG TET Exam 2026- Highlights
Conducting BodyChhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CGPEB)
Exam NameChhattisgarh Teacher Eligibility Test 2025
Level of Examination State-level
CategoryGovt Jobs
Exam FrequencyOnce a year
Registration Dates13th November to 8th December 2025
Application ModeOnline
LanguageBilingual ( English and Hindi)
Online RegistrationTo be Notified
Selection ProcessFirst Shift Paper (For Teaching Class 1-5)
Second Shift Paper (For Teaching Class 6-8)
Job LocationChhattisgarh
Official Websitehttps://vyapam.cgstate.gov.in

CG TET 2026 Important Dates

Along with the release of CG TET Notification 2026, the online registration dates, exam schedule have been released. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the CG TET Exam 2025 from 14th November to 8th December 2025. Check important dates from the table below.

EventsDates
Official Notification Release Date14th November 2025
Online Registration Start Date14th November 2025
Online Registration End Date8th December 2025
Application Correction Window9th to 11th December 2025
CG TET Admit Card 202623rd January 2026
CG TET Exam Date 20261st January 2026

CG TET Exam Date 2026 Out

As per the  CG TET Notification 2026, the exam date for Chhattisgarh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 has been announced for 1st February 2026. The exam will be conducted for all those candidates who successfully register for the CGTET exam. Candidates can get detailed information regarding the exam through the CG TET Admit Card, which will be released on 23rd January 2026 at https://vyapam.cgstate.gov.in. 

CG TET Online Form 2026

The online application portal for accepting the CG TET Exam has been started at the official website https://vyapam.cgstate.gov.in/. For the reference of candidates, the direct CG TET Online Form 2026 link has been provided here, which will remain active till 8th December 2025. Candidates must submit their application carefully providing incorrect information leads to the rejection of the application form. 

CG TET Online Form 2026 Link (Active) - Click to Apply

Steps to Apply for CG TET 2026

All aspiring candidates who want to register themselves online for the examination of CG TET must go through the following steps to easily submit the CG TET 2026 Application Form.

  • The candidates have to check the official web portal of Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CGPEB) at https://vyapam.cgstate.gov.in
  • The candidates need to press the Application Form link of CG TET
  • Now, candidates register themselves on the portal section of the CG TET
  • All the necessary information or documents are to be filled in to complete the online registration procedure
  • When candidates have reviewed the details inserted in the respective boxes then press the Submit tab
  • Now, the online registration procedure is complete, and the Application Form for CG TET will be displayed on the screen
  • The candidates need to submit their personal details carefully, along with their educational qualifications
  • Press the Submit button after checking the filled information
  • Candidates need to have the necessary documents to upload to the required section
  • Now, Candidates will be directed to the Payment window on the screen
  • The candidates need to select the payment option
  • When the payment is processed successfully then the submitted Application Form will display on the screen
  • Finally, candidates have to download their CG TET application form for further reference

CG TET Exam 2026 Application Fee  

For the final submission of the application form for CG TET 2026, the application fee is mandatory to be paid at its official website carefully. Before applying for the CG TET Application Form, you need to have an idea about its Application Fee.  

Category of CandidatesApplication Fee 
GeneralRs. 350/-
OBCRs. 250/-
SC/STRs. 200/-

CG TET Eligibility Criteria 2026

The candidates have to examine the Eligibility Criteria for CG TET 2026 carefully so that they can know whether they are eligible or not. The candidates who don’t comply with the prescribed Eligibility Criteria for the CG TET Exam, their application forms rejected, or they will face disqualification.

Educational Qualification

As education qualification is more important Eligibility Criteria for the CG TET exam are so that only those candidates who fulfill the below given Educational qualifications can apply for the CG TET 2026.

 Educational Qualification
For Primary Teachers (Class 1-5)For Upper Primary Teachers(Class 6-8)
Candidates must have passed class 10th with a minimum obtained marks of 50%.Candidate must have passed class 12th or its equivalent with a minimum obtained marks of 50% and passed or still appearing in a 4-year course of BA/B.Sc.ED or BA.Ed/ B.Sc.Ed (Degree in Education).
Candidates mandatorily passed the 12th standard with a minimum obtained marks of 45% and 2 years of Training in the primary education system under the National Teacher Education Council (NTEC).Candidate must have a graduation degree with a minimum obtained marks of 50% and 1 year of Degree in Education B.Ed (Special Education) or 2 years of Bachelor in Education B.Ed (Special Education) passing or appearing in their final examination.
Candidates must have passed 12th standard with a minimum obtained marks of 50% and a 4-years training in elementary education.Candidates must have held a graduation degree with a minimum obtained marks of 50% in B.Ed, as per the guidelines of the National Teacher Education Council (NTEC).
Candidates must have passed the 12th standard with a minimum obtained marks of 50% and a candidate of the biennial training in the final year.Candidates must have passed the 12th standard or its equivalent with a minimum obtained marks of 50% and candidates passed or still appearing in 4-years course of B.El.Ed.
Candidates should have a Graduation degree and have passed or still appear in the final year of a 2-year Diploma course in Elementary Education.Candidates should have a Graduation degree and have passed or still appear in the final year of a 2-year Diploma course in Elementary Education.
Candidates with a graduation degree scoring 50% marks and have passed or still appearing in the final year of B.Ed. graduation course.Candidates with a graduation degree scoring 50% marks and have passed or still appearing in the final year of B.Ed. graduation course.

Age Limit

Candidates above the age of 18 years can apply for the CG TET Exam 2026. Apart from that, there are no other CG TET Age Limit Criteria. Thus, teaching aspirants can apply for the CG TET Exam at any age above 18 years.

CG TET Exam Pattern 2026

The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CGPEB) conducts the written offline examination for the Chhattisgarh Teacher Eligibility Test (CG TET). There are no marks deducted for giving wrong answers to questions attempted. The paper will be in conventional mode (Pen and Paper). A total of 150 questions will be asked in both languages, Hindi and English. All questions will be asked in the format of multiple-choice questions. The CG TET is a State-level Exam in Chhattisgarh that will be conducted in two shifts. The candidates should go through the following table to note down the exam pattern of CG TET as follows:

  • There will be two papers, namely Paper-1 for eligibility to teach in Primary Level 1st to 5th, and Paper-2 for eligibility to teach in Upper Primary Level 6th to 8th
  • The CG TET 2026 exam will be conducted in offline mode
  • 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions will be asked for 150 marks
  • The time duration of the exam is 2 hours and 45 minutes
CG TET PaperDurationMaximum MarksMaximum Questions
Paper-1 (For Primary Level 1st to 5th Class)2 hours 45 minutes150150
Paper-2 (For Upper Primary Level 6th to 8th Class)2 hours 45 minutes150150

CG TET 2026 Syllabus  

The syllabus for CG TET will help candidates better way to know better what to read and what not to study. The subject-wise CG TET Syllabus has been explained here as per the given syllabus in its official notification. The syllabus for Paper-1 and Paper-2 is different for the Primary level and Upper Primary level, respectively. Here, proper syllabus content with its weightage is discussed below.

Paper-1 CG TET Syllabus 2026
SubjectTopicsNumber of Questions
Child Development and PedagogyIntroduction to Child Development7
Dimensions of Development7
Learning & Cognitive Development9
Children with special needs7
Langauge-1 (Hindi)वर्ण विचार3
शब्द विचार4
शब्द रचना4
पद व पद – भेद3
वाक्य परिचय3
रचना4
बच्चों की भाषाई क्षमता एवं उनका विकास3
मूल्यांकन3
Langauge-2 (English)Reading Comprehension Unseen Passage Grammar Vocabulary15
Pedagogy of Language Development15
MathematicsNature of Mathematics7
Teaching Learning and Evaluation of Mathematics7
Simplification, Simple Interest, Profit and Loss, Decimal System, Number System, Square Root, LCM and HCF, Average, Percentage, Time, Speed, and Distance, Unitary law, Ratio & Proportion, Area and Volume, Time16
Environmental ScienceUnderstanding Own Environment3
Understanding of Children on Environment4
Why to Teach Environmental Studies3
Teaching of Social Studies4
Environmental Studies and Classroom Activities4
Family4
Care of One’s own Body4
Ecological System4
Paper-2 CG TET 2026 Syllabus
SubjectTopicsNumber of Questions
Child Development and PedagogyDevelopment of Primary School Child7
Inclusive Education5
Learning & Pedagogy10
Children with special needs8
Langauge-1 (Hindi)वर्ण विचार5
शब्द विचार6
विराम चिन्ह् – प्रमुख प्रकार2
पद व पद – भेद5
वाक्य परिचय2
रचना4
अपठित गद्यांश3
भाषाई कौशलों का अध्यापन3
Langauge-2 (English)Reading Comprehension Unseen Passage Grammar Vocabulary15
Pedagogy of Language Development15
Mathematics and ScienceNature of Mathematics5
Algebra, BODMAS, Number Series5
Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Speed, Time and Distance, Ratio & Proportion5
Line & Angle, Plane Shapes5
The geometry of Trapezium, Triangle, Rectangle, Right Circular Cylinder, Parallelogram, Cube, Cuboids5
Data Interpretation & Statistics5
Living Things6
Force & Motion, Heat6
Light, Sound & Magnetism6
Electricity, Science & Technology6
Structure of Matter & Chemical Substances6
Social ScienceIndian Society4
Indian Culture and Heritage4
Maurya Dynasty and Gupta Dynasty4
Bhakti and Sufi Movement4
Mughal Dynasty4
British Period4
Indian Constitution4
Regulatory, Executory and Judicial Systems4
Earth and its Important Components4
Study of India4
Chhattisgarh – Its geographical Condition & resources5
History and Culture of Chhattisgarh5
Pedagogical issues10

CG TET Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026- Click to Check

CG TET 2026 Passing Marks  

The minimal cut-off marks for the CG TET Exam will be different for different categories. A table is given below to describe the passing cut-off marks for the reserved and unreserved category candidates. To pass the CG TET 2026, General candidates need to get 60% while OBC/ SC/ ST/ PwD candidates need to get 40% of marks. Here we have discussed the marks needed to pass the exam for each category.

CategoryCut-off (in marks)Cut-off (in percentage) 
General9060%
OBC/ SC/ ST/ PwD6040%
CG TET 2026: FAQs

The CG TET Examination is conducted by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CGPEB).

In the case of a General Candidate, you need to get a minimum of 60% Marks to qualify for the CG TET 2026 Exam.

The CG TET 2026 will be conducted on 1st February 2026.

CG TET 2026 Exam will be held in offline mode.

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