AP TET Notification 2026
AP TET Notification 2026 is released on 5th June 2026. The Application form for AP TET 2026 has started accepting the form 5th June 2026 on the official website. The AP TET Exam Date has been announced in the official notification: 5th to 21st August 2026.
What is AP TET Exam 2026?
The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) 2026 is a state-level eligibility examination conducted by the School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, for candidates aspiring to become teachers in Primary (Classes 1 to 5) and Upper Primary (Classes 6 to 8) schools. Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in government, aided, and private schools across Andhra Pradesh. Candidates who qualify in AP TET become eligible to participate in teacher recruitment processes conducted by the state government.
AP TET 2026 Notification Out
AP TET 2026 Notification has been released officially on 5th June 2026 by the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department on its official website. The official notification PDF will contain complete information regarding the examination schedule, online application dates, eligibility requirements, exam pattern, syllabus, hall ticket release date, answer key, and result declaration.
AP TET 2026 Exam Summary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Exam Name | AP TET 2026 |
| Full Form | Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) |
| Registration Dates | 5th June to 5th July 2026 |
| Exam Level | State |
| Frequency of Exam | Depends |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| No. of Papers | Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
| Exam Purpose | To determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers of Classes 1โ8 |
| Language of Exam | English & Language Chosen by candidate |
| Official Website | https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in/ or www.cse.ap.gov.in |
AP TET 2026 Important Dates
The AP TET 2026 schedule will be announced along with the official notification. Candidates should regularly visit the official website to stay updated on important events related to the examination.
| AP TET Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification 2026 | 5th June 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 5th June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 5th July 2026 |
| Payment Gateway Window Open | 5th June to 5th July 2026 |
| Online Mock Test availability | 15th July 2026 |
| AP TET Hall Ticket 2026 | 25th July 2026 |
| AP TET Exam Date 2026 | 5th to 21st August 2026 |
| AP TET Answer Key 2026 | 24th August 2026 |
| Raise Objection Dates | 25th to 31st August 2026 |
| Release of final key | 8th September 2026 |
| AP TET Results 2026 | 15th September 2026 |
AP TET Exam Date 2026
The AP TET Exam Date 2026 has been announced along with the official notification. The AP TET 2026 examination is conducted from 5th to 21st August 2026 in multiple shifts across various examination centers in Andhra Pradesh.
AP TET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for AP TET 2026 must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Eligibility requirements differ for Paper-I and Paper-II depending on the teaching level selected by the candidate.
AP TET Educational Qualification
Primary Teachers For Paper-I (Classes I to V)
Candidates must have:
- Intermediate/Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), OR
- Intermediate with 45% marks and Diploma in Elementary Education, OR
- Graduation and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
Upper Primary Teachers For Paper-II (Classes VI to VIII)
Candidates must have:
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), OR
- Graduation with relevant subject qualifications as prescribed in the official notification.
AP TET 2026 Application Form
The AP TET 2026 Application Form is available online after the release of the official notification. AP TET June application form is active from 5th June on the official website. Eligible candidates must complete the online registration process, upload the necessary documents, pay the prescribed application fee, and submit the form before the deadline.
AP TET June 2026 Application Fee
The application fee details are announced through the official notification. Candidates can pay the fee through online payment modes such as debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
| Paper | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Paper-I | Rs. 1000/- |
| Paper-II | Rs. 1000/- |
| Paper-I & Paper-II | Rs. 1000/- |
How to Apply for AP TET 2026?
Visit the official AP TET website: tet2dsc.apcfss.in or cse.ap.gov.in
Click on the AP TET 2026 Online Application link.
Complete the registration process.
Fill in personal and educational details.
Upload required documents and photographs.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application form.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates should verify all details before final submission to avoid rejection during document verification.
AP TET Exam Certificate Validity
The AP TET certificate remains valid according to the latest guidelines issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Candidates who qualify the examination can use their AP TET score while applying for teacher recruitment opportunities in the state.
- Name and address of the candidate
- Registration number
- Year/ Month of award of a certificate
- Marks obtained in each paper
- Class level of its validity (Class 1 to 5 / 6 to 8 or Both)
Weightage to AP TET Scores for Teacher Recruitment in Andhra Pradesh
AP TET scores may be considered during teacher recruitment processes as per the recruitment rules and policies notified by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
AP TET 2026 Exam Pattern
The AP TET examination consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking.
AP TET Exam Pattern Paper-I (A)
For candidates aspiring to teach Classes I to V.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Language I (Tel/Urdu/Hindi/Kannada/Tamil/Odiya) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Language II (English) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Mathematics | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Environmental Studies | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
AP TET Exam Pattern Paper-I (B)
For Special Education teachers teaching Classes I to V.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy (in Special Education) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Language I (Tel/Urdu/Hindi/Kannada/Tamil/Odiya) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Language II (English) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Mathematics | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Environmental Studies | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
AP TET Exam Pattern Paper-II (A)
For candidates aspiring to teach Classes VI to VIII.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Language I (Tel/Urdu/Hindi/Kannada/Tamil/Odiya/Sanskrit) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Language II (English) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Mathematics / Social Studies / Languages | 60 MCQs | 60 Marks |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
AP TET Exam Pattern Paper-II (B)
For Special Education teachers teaching Classes VI to VIII.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Language I (Tel/Urdu/Hindi/Kannada/Tamil/Sanskrit) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Language II (English) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Category of Disability Specialization and Pedagogy | 60 MCQs | 60 Marks |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
AP TET 2026 Qualifying Marks
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by the authorities to be declared qualified in the AP TET examination.
| Category | Pass Percentage | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|
| OC-EWS | 60% and above | 90 Marks and above |
| BC | 50% and above | 75 Marks and above |
| SC / ST / PwBD & Ex-servicemen | 40% and above | 60 Marks and above |
AP TET 2026 Syllabus
The AP TET syllabus is designed to evaluate teaching aptitude, child development understanding, language proficiency, and subject knowledge.
AP TET 2026 Paper-I Syllabus
Includes:
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language-I
- Language-II
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies
AP TET 2026 Paper-II (A) and Paper-II (B) Syllabus
Includes:
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language-I
- Language-II
- Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies
- Special Education Subjects (where applicable)