CTET / TET Documents Checklist 2026

Stage-wise documents list for CTET and State TET exams 2026 – from online application and photo/signature upload to admit card, exam day requirements and teacher eligibility document verification.

Application → Admit Card → Exam Day → TET Document Verification
Photo, signature, ID proof, 10th, 12th, D.El.Ed/B.Ed, category, EWS, PwBD, experience & other TET certificates

CTET / State TET 2026 – Stage-wise Document Requirements

Teacher Eligibility Tests like CTET and State TETs (UPTET, TNTET, WBTET, etc.) require candidates to first submit the online form with scanned photo and signature, then carry admit card and ID proof to the exam centre, and later produce original qualification and category certificates during recruitment or verification by state boards.

Always follow the latest CTET Information Bulletin on ctet.nic.in and the specific State TET notification or verification notice because these specify the final list of acceptable documents and image size rules for that session.

CTET Required Documents 2026 (Quick Checklist)

  • 10th & 12th Marksheet
  • Graduation Certificate
  • D.El.Ed / B.Ed Certificate
  • Passport Size Photograph
  • Signature
  • Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN)
  • Category / EWS / PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
1
Online Application & Uploads

  • CTETState TETScanned Photograph

    JPG/JPEG, 10–100 KB, 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (passport size) as per CTET norms
    MANDATORY
    Used on admit card and attendance sheet; CTET Information Bulletin mandates a recent passport-size colour photo with specified size and dimensions.

  • CTETState TETScanned Signature

    JPG/JPEG, 3–30 KB, 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm (CTET standard)
    MANDATORY
    CTET rules require a clear running-hand signature; it is used as specimen during exam and later verification.

  • CTETApplication Details

    Aadhaar number, academic and professional qualification details, category and contact information
    MANDATORY
    CTET application requires Aadhaar, educational and category details which are later verified by recruiting authorities when using CTET score for appointments.

  • State TETUploaded Certificates (where applicable)

    Scanned academic, training and category certificates as per state board rules
    Some State TETs ask for scanned PDFs/JPEGs of qualification and reservation certificates along with the application form itself.
2
Admit Card & Exam Centre

  • CTETState TETAdmit Card / Hall Ticket

    Printed CTET/TET admit card downloaded from official website
    MANDATORY
    CTET and TET exam‑day guidelines clearly state that hall ticket is compulsory for entry into the exam centre.

  • CTETState TETOriginal Photo Identity Proof

    Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, bank passbook etc.
    MANDATORY
    CTET instructions list original government photo ID as compulsory along with admit card for verification at the centre.

  • CTETState TETPassport-size Photographs

    1–2 recent photographs similar to uploaded image
    CTET exam‑day lists two photographs as part of the items to be carried, used for attendance sheet or contingency situations.
3
Qualification & Eligibility Proofs

  • High School (10th) Certificate

    Original 10th marksheet/certificate + photocopies
    MANDATORY
    Used as main proof of date of birth and base qualification when education departments verify TET‑qualified candidates.

  • Senior Secondary (12th) Certificate

    Original 12th marksheet and certificate + copies
    TET eligibility norms require certain minimum percentages at 10+2 level for primary teacher category (Paper‑I).

  • Graduation Degree & Mark Sheets

    All semester/year mark sheets and degree/provisional certificate
    For upper primary/secondary TET eligibility, graduation is compulsory; recruitment boards verify degree details at appointment time.

  • D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / B.Ed / Spl. D.Ed Certificates

    Original teacher‑training certificates and mark sheets + copies
    MANDATORY
    CTET and TET eligibility rules demand prescribed teacher‑training qualifications, which are verified before final teacher appointment.
4
Category, PwBD & Experience Certificates

  • Caste / Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)

    Original caste certificate in prescribed format + copies
    Required for relaxation and reservation during teacher recruitment based on CTET/TET score under state recruitment rules.

  • EWS Certificate – If Claimed

    Original EWS income & asset certificate of relevant year
    Used to validate EWS category claims during TET‑based teacher recruitment and counselling in states implementing EWS quota.

  • PvBD / Disability Certificate – If Applicable

    Original disability certificate/UDID card + copies
    West Bengal TET verification guidelines, for example, explicitly ask PwBD candidates to produce original disability certificates.

  • Ex‑Servicemen / Exempted Category Certificates – If Applicable

    Discharge/experience certificates and exempted‑category proofs from competent authority
    TET DV notices (e.g., WBTET) ask ex‑servicemen and exempted category candidates to bring related original certificates for relaxation and preference.

  • Teaching Experience / Para‑Teacher Certificates – If Required

    Experience certificates, para‑teacher appointment letters and service proofs
    Some state rules (e.g., WB Primary TET) count para‑teacher service and ask for experience and appointment certificates at verification.

CTET / TET Photo and Signature Size – Upload Rules

CTET clearly defines image sizes in its Information Bulletin and most State TETs follow similar passport‑size photo and signature rules.

Document Format Size / Dimensions Key Rules
Photograph (CTET standard) JPG / JPEG 10–100 KB, 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm Latest passport‑size colour photo; white/light background; face clearly visible; as per CTET bulletin image‑dimension and size guidelines.
Signature (CTET standard) JPG / JPEG 3–30 KB, 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm Sign in running handwriting with dark ink on white paper; not in CAPITAL LETTERS; scanned image must be clear and within CTET size limits.

CTET / TET Documents – Quick FAQs

Short answers to common CTET and State TET document‑related questions for application and exam day.

Which documents are required at the CTET exam centre? ›
CTET exam‑day guidelines state that candidates must carry their CTET admit card, a valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, etc.) and a passport‑size photograph to the exam centre.
Which documents are verified for TET‑qualified candidates during teacher recruitment? ›
During teacher recruitment based on CTET/TET, authorities usually verify 10th, 12th, graduation, D.El.Ed/B.Ed or training certificates, caste/EWS and PwBD documents if applicable, experience certificates where counted, and original ID proof along with TET pass certificate.
What documents are needed for the CTET application form? ›
For CTET application, you need a recent passport‑size photograph and signature in JPEG format within the prescribed size, Aadhaar number, educational qualification and category details and payment details for the exam fee.