AP TET 2026 Notification Date: The School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh, is going to release a Notification for the Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) . AP TET is an essential Exam for aspirants of teacher jobs in Andhra Pradesh. Without the Qualifying Teacher Eligibility Test, no one can apply even for Teacher Jobs in private Schools.
AP TET 2026: Objective
The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test APTET– 2026 will be conducted by the Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, in all Districts of the State through a computer-based test. The primary objective of conducting the Teacher Eligibility Test is to ensure adherence to national standards and benchmarks of Teacher Quality in the recruitment process, as per the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). One of the essential qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in any school (Both Government and Private) is that they should pass the TET conducted by the Department of School Education.
AP TET Syllabus and Exam Pattern
APTET 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Post Name | Primary Teacher & Upper Primary Teacher (Eligibility) |
| Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
| Official Website | https://aptet.apcfss.in |
Important Dates
(Note: Dates are tentative and based on expected 2026 session schedules. Candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official portal for exact updates.)
| Event | Expected Date |
| AP TET 2026 Notification Release | To be announced |
| Starting Date for Online Application | To be announced |
| Closing Date for Online Application | To be announced |
| Release of Hall Tickets | 10 days before the exam |
| AP TET 2026 Examination Window | Expected in May / October 2026 |
Who is Eligible?
Those candidates who possess D.EL.Ed. / B.Ed. or its equivalent qualifications, and candidates pursuing the final semester of the said courses with the requisite percentage of marks obtained can appear for APTET-NOVEMBER-2026. However, candidates intending to seek employment as teachers in private unaided schools following the Central or State syllabus shall have the option of appearing at the CTET conducted by the Central Government through CBSE instead of the APTET, if they so desire. Candidates who wish to improve their APTET score can also apply for the APTET.
AP TET 2026 Notification PDF
The Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, is set to release the official notification for the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) 2026. This state-level examination is a mandatory qualification for aspirants seeking teaching positions in Classes I to VIII in Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipal, and Private Aided Schools across Andhra Pradesh. Conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT), qualifying for the AP TET serves as a gateway to the upcoming AP DSC Mega Teacher Recruitment, making it a critical milestone for all aspiring educators in the state.
AP TET 2026 Exam Details
APTET-2026 will be conducted through a Computer-Based Test in Paper-1A, Paper-1B, Paper-2A, and Paper-2B. The candidate who intends to be a teacher for Classes I to V has to appear for Paper-1A, and the candidate intending to be a teacher for Classes VI to VIII has to appear for Paper-2A. The candidate who intends to be teachers for Classes I to V in Special Education Schools have to appear for the examination under Paper -1B and the candidates who intends to be teachers for Classes from VI to VIII have to appear for paper-2B in respect of Special Education Schools. The candidates who have both D.El.Ed. and B.Ed. Qualifications, Intending to be teachers for all Classes from I to VIII are only eligible to appear for all papers, i.e., Paper-1A, Paper-1B, Paper-2A, and Paper-2B as per the requisite qualifications.
| Paper | Classes | Qualification |
| PAPER-1A | Classes I to V | D.El.Ed. |
| PAPER-1B | Classes I to V in Special Education Schools | D.El.Ed. |
| PAPER-2A | Classes VI to VIII | B.Ed. |
| PAPER-2B | Classes VI to VIII in Special Education Schools | B.Ed. |
Detailed Educational Qualifications
| Paper | Minimum Qualification |
| paper-1A Classes I to V in regular Schools | Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) (or) Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition norms and procedure), Regulations, 2002 (Note: This will applicable for the candidates who possess qualification in between 2002 to 2011) (or) Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) (or) Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2 year Diploma in Education (Special Education) (or) Graduation with at least 50% marks and two year diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) |
| paper-1 B (Classes I to V in Special Schools) | Intermediate/ Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and Two year D.Ed. Special Education in any of the category of disability (or) One year Diploma in Special Education (DSE) in any of the category of disability. (or) Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (DCBR) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. (or) Post Graduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (PGDCBR) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. (Or) Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation Worker (MRW) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. (Or) Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf. (Or) Primary level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment. (Or) Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation – Mental Retardation (DVR-MR) / Diploma in Vocational Training and Employment – Mental Retardation (DVTE-MR) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. (Or) Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. (Or) Intermediate/ Senior Secondary passed with any RCI recognized qualification of minimum one year duration and 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. (Or) Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI. |
TET Paper- 2A (Classes VI-VIII) | |
Mathematics Teachers / Physical Science Teachers/Biological Science/Social Studies Teachers/Language Teachers | At least 50% marks either in Graduation (or) in Post-Graduation with Bachelor of Education (B.Ed). (or) Graduation with at least 45% marks and 1 year Bachelor of Education in accordance with the NCTE recognition norms and procedure Regulations issued from time to time in this regard. (or) Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed) (or) Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year integrated B.A./B.Sc. or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. (or) Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed (Special Education) (or) Post-Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed . |
Language Teachers (Classes VI to VIII) | Graduation with Language concerned as one of the Optional Subjects (or) Bachelor of Oriental Language (or its equivalent) (or) Graduation in Literature (or) Post Graduation in Language concerned and Language Pandit Training Certificate/ B.Ed. with Language concerned as one of the Methodologies, in respect of Language Teachers. |
| TET Paper- 2B (Classes VI-VIII in Special Schools) | At least 50% marks either in Graduation (or) in Post-Graduation with B.Ed.(Special Education) (Or) B.Ed.(General) with one year Diploma in Special Education. (Or) B.Ed. (General) with two years Diploma in Special Education. (Or) B.Ed.(General) with Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (PGPD). (Or) B.Ed. Special Education and Post Graduate Professional Certificate in Special Education (PGPC). (Or) PG Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation). (Or) PG Diploma in Special Education (Multiple Disability : Physical & Neurological). (Or) PG Diploma in Special Education (Loco motor Impairment and Cerebral Palsy). (Or) Secondary level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment. (Or) Senior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf. (Or) BA B.Ed. in Visual impairment. (Or) Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI. |
Examination Fee
The fee towards submission of application online and for the conduct of Computer Based Examination is Rs.750/- for each Paper-1A, Paper-1B, Paper-2A and Paper-2B separately.If the candidate who is having both D.El.Ed general/special and B.Ed general /special qualifications desires to apply for all papers, he/she has to pay Rs.750/- for each paper separately.
How to Apply
The Information Bulletin provides a detailed procedure for applying online. Candidates can download the Bulletin free of cost from the APTET website and submit their applications online Only.
AP TET 2026 Qualifying Criteria/Marks
Those who want to get a government or private teaching post in Andhra Pradesh must qualify for the AP TET. The Exams for each paper will be held for a Maximum of 150 Marks. The category-wise pass criteria are given below.
| S.No | Community | Pass Percentage |
| 1 | OC | 60% Marks and above |
| 2 | BC | 50% Marks and above |
| 3 | SC/ ST/ Differently abled (PH) & Ex-servicemen | 40% Marks and above |
Important Links
ఎపి టెట్ కు సంబంధించిన జీవో విడుదల అయింది . GO Number: G.O.Ms.No.36 Dated: 23-10-2026 – Click Here
