Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh — Department of School Education
The Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued an official recruitment notification for Teacher (APTET), announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Andhra Pradesh. The online application window opens on 05 June 2026 and closes on 05 July 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold D.El.Ed / B.Ed / D.Ed (Special Education) / B.Ed (Special Education), with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by 20% weightage in TRT. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 05 Aug 2026 |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Available | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Result Date | 15 Sep 2026 |
The Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has officially released the notification for the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) June 2026. This examination is a mandatory requirement for candidates aspiring to be teachers in state-run schools. Candidates who qualify receive a certificate valid for a lifetime, per NCTE guidelines.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Commencement | 5 June 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 5 July 2026 |
| Online Mock Test Availability | 15 July 2026 |
| Hall Ticket Download | 25 July 2026 |
| Examination Window | 5 August 2026 to 21 August 2026 |
| Initial Answer Key Release | 24 August 2026 |
| Final Results Declaration | 15 September 2026 |
Eligibility depends on the specific paper for which the candidate is appearing. Generally, candidates must hold a D.El.Ed, B.Ed, or equivalent qualification as prescribed by the NCTE. Final semester students of these courses are permitted to appear for the exam.
| Paper | Target Classes | Qualification Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-1A | I-V (Regular) | Intermediate (50%) + D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed |
| Paper-1B | I-V (Special) | Intermediate (50%) + D.Ed Special Education |
| Paper-2A | VI-VIII (Regular) | Graduation (50%) + B.Ed / 4-year B.El.Ed |
| Paper-2B | VI-VIII (Special) | Graduation (50%) + B.Ed (Special Education) |
Note: SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates receive a 5% relaxation in qualifying marks for the intermediate/graduation requirement.
The APTET consists of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying 1 mark. The exam is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Qualifying marks are set at 60% for OC/EWS, 50% for BC, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen categories. The APTET score carries 20% weightage in the final Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT).
No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the APTET examination.
Yes, candidates can appear for multiple papers, provided they meet the specific eligibility criteria for each, with a fee of ₹1,000 applicable for each paper.
The certificate awarded to qualified candidates is valid for a lifetime, as per the NCTE guidelines dated 9 June 2021.
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