# AP TET Notification 2026 Apply Online - Link: https://amaravathiteacher.com/ap-tet-notification-2026-apply-online/ - Published: 2026-06-04T23:16:17+05:30 - Author: Venkat # 󠀁[AP TET Notification 2026 Apply Online](https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in/)󠁿 **AP TET Notification 2026 Apply Online** Tentative Schedule of APTET – June 2026 | S.No | Subject | Dates | | 1 | Date of Issuing of Notification and Publishing of Information Bulletin | 05-06-2026 | | 2 | Payment of Fees through Payment Gateway | 05-06-2026 to 05-07-2026 | | 3 | Online submission of application through http://cse.ap.gov.in | 05-06-2026 to 05-07-2026 | | 4 | Online Mock Test availability | 15-07-2026 | | 5 | Download of Hall Tickets | 25-07-2026 Onwards | | 6 | Schedule of examination Both sessions in all days Session-I: 9.30 AM to 12.00 Noon Session-II: 2.30 PM to 5.00 PM | From 05-08-2026 to 21-08-2026 | | 7 | Release of Initial Key | 24-08-2026 | | 8 | Receiving of objection on Initial Key | From 25-08-2026 to 31-08-2026 | | 9 | Release of final key | 08-09-2026 | | 10 | Final results declaration | 15-09-2026 | [**AP TET Notification June 2026 Download**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hgwqAqIFHyIbk009S8RbtoO9ASYB0Plb/view?usp=sharing) [**AP TET June 2026 Syllabus Download**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wsNBZfTT0gd5Q3gr4B_xsghMtN7vt4-P/view?usp=sharing) [**AP TET June 2026 Apply Online Link **](https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in/) # 📄 Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test  APTET-JUNE-2026 Notification Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh | Computer Based Test( CBT) RTE Act-2009, 27.08.2009NCTE Gazette 23.8.2010NCTE Guidelines 11.02.2011 G.O.Ms. No.68 & 69 (25.10.2021) SC Order 11.08.2023 SC Judgment 01.09.2025 G.O.Ms.No:36 ( 23.10.2025)Memo No-2993430 (04.06.2026) ## 1. Introduction & Objective The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test **APTET-JUNE-2026** will be conducted by the Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh across all districts through a **Computer Based Test (CBT)**. The test ensures National Standards and benchmark of Teacher Quality in recruitment as per NCTE norms. Qualifying TET is an essential qualification for appointment as teacher in any school (Government & Private) referred to in class (n) section-2 of the RTE Act. ## 2. Applicability & Legal Framework Online applications are invited from all aspiring teachers for Classes I to VIII in State Government, Mandal Parishad, Zilla Parishad, Municipality, AP Model Schools, AP Residential Schools, Welfare Society Schools, Private Aided and Unaided Schools under the control of Andhra Pradesh State. As per RTE Act 2009 and NCTE principal notification (23rd August 2010), minimum qualifications include a pass in Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). ## 3. Eligibility to Appear Candidates possessing D.El.Ed / B.Ed or equivalent qualifications (as per Information Bulletin), including those pursuing final semester of recognized teacher education courses, may appear for APTET-JUNE-2026. Private unaided school aspirants can opt for CTET instead of APTET. Candidates wishing to improve their APTET score may also apply. **📌 Important:** Candidates with both D.El.Ed & B.Ed qualifications (intending to teach Classes I to VIII) are eligible to appear for all papers: **Paper-1A, Paper- 1B, Paper-2A, Paper-2B** as per requisite qualifications. ## 4. Paper Structure – CBT Mode Paper-1A (Classes I-V general), Paper-1B (Classes I-V Special Schools), Paper-2A( Classes VI-VIII general), Paper-2B (Classes VI-VIII Special Schools). Candidates aiming for Special Schools must appear for Paper-1B or Paper-2B accordingly. ## 5. APTET Applicability & In-service Teachers APTET applies to all schools under Clause (n) of Section 2 of RTE Act. Private unaided schools may consider Central TET or APTET. Non-approved teachers in Private Aided Schools shall appear for State TET only. **✅ TET for in-service Teachers:** As per Hon’ble Supreme Court judgment in Civil Appeal No. 1385/2025, in-service teachers recruited prior to RTE Act with >5 years service to retire must qualify TET. Existing Secondary Grade Teachers (SGTs) and School Assistants (SAs) without TET may appear for Paper‑1A/1B and 2A/2B in their concerned subject — eligibility criteria exemption per G.O.Ms.No:36. ### 5.2 Language & Social Studies Candidates Before 2017 there was a common paper for SA (Languages) and SA (Social Studies). From 2017 TET onwards separate examinations are conducted. Candidates who qualified in the combined TET previously shall appear for separate paper and qualify in concerned paper only. ## 6. Examination Fee Fee: **₹1000/- for each paper** (Paper‑1A, 1B, 2A, 2B separately). Payment through payment gateway from **05.06.2026 to 05.07.2026**. Online application at official website [http://cse.ap.gov.in](http://cse.ap.gov.in) from 05.06.2026 to 05.07.2026. Candidates desiring to apply for all papers must pay ₹1000 per paper. ## 7. Online Application Procedure Information Bulletin can be downloaded free from APTET website from 05.06.2026 onwards. Online submissions from 05.06.2026 to 05.07.2026. **No edit/modify** after final submission. Corrections require fresh application with ₹1000 fee within due date. ## 8. Examination Centres Conducted in all district headquarters / municipalities / revenue divisions / mandals. Based on applicants, centres may be allotted in adjacent districts or neighbouring states. Candidates can opt districts on first-cum-first-serve basis. No change of centre or session is allowed. ## 9. Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications Candidates must possess minimum qualifications for respective papers as per Information Bulletin. Final semester teacher education course (NCTE/RCI recognized) candidates may appear. Passing APTET does not automatically confer right to teacher recruitment; candidates must satisfy all statutory recruitment rules. Details of qualifications are provided in the Information Bulletin. ## 10. Course Completion Certificates Candidates must possess certificates as on last date of application. Those pursuing final semester (D.El.Ed / B.Ed / Special Education) are eligible to appear but cannot appear for Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT) solely with APTET certificate unless they acquire required qualifications. **Mere qualification in APTET shall not confer right to appear TRT without prescribed qualifications.** Only NCTE recognized Diploma/Degree in Teacher Education is considered. For Special Education (D.Ed / B.Ed) RCI recognition required. Intermediate/graduation must be from recognized BIE/UGC university. ## 11. Structure, Syllabus & Content Detailed structure, breakup of 150 marks per paper, weightage criteria, and syllabus are given in the Information Bulletin. Syllabus can be downloaded from [cse.ap.gov.in](http://cse.ap.gov.in)— suggestive but not exhaustive. ## 12. Application Responsibility Candidates must personally complete all sections, review before submission. Opportunity for corrections before final payment. ## 13. Pass Criteria in APTET (Total Marks: 150) | Community | Pass Percentage | Pass Marks (Out of 150) | | 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 | Differently abled candidates (Visual, Orthopedic, Hearing Impaired, Autism) with at least 40% disability considered. Hearing Impairment definition: Deaf = 70 DB loss, Hard of Hearing = 60–70 DB loss (as per GO.MS.No:36, dt.23-08-2023). Medical certificate for APTET category does not guarantee acceptance for recruitment; validation by Medical Board required at recruitment stage. ## 14. Validity of TET Certificate ✅ **Lifetime Validity:** APTET certificate shall be valid for life time in accordance with NCTE guidelines dated 09.06.2021 & G.O.Ms.No.69, Dated: 25.10.2021. Certificates acquired prior to 09.06.2021 also valid for life time. No restriction on number of attempts; candidates may reappear to improve score. ## 15. Weightage in Teacher Recruitment (TRT) **20% weightage** will be given to APTET score in the ensuing Teacher Recruitment Test of Andhra Pradesh State. Selection list = 20% APTET score + 80% written test in TRT. ## 16. Objections on Key Subject expert committee (SCERT) is final authority to redress objections on initial key. No objections on final key will be entertained. ## 17. Normalization Procedure Standard normalization technique is adopted for multi‑shift APTET examination. Formula used: \(\hat{M}_{ij} = \frac{\overline{M}_t^g – M_q^g}{\overline{M}_{ti} – M_{iq}} (M_{ ij} – M_{iq}) + M_{q}^{gm}\) Where: \(\hat{M}_{ij}\) = Normalized marks of j^(th) candidate in i^(th) shift, \(\ overline{M}_t^g\) = avg of top 0.1% candidates across all shifts, \(M_{ii}\) = avg top 0.1% in i-th shift, \(M_{ij}\) = actual marks obtained. Calculations up to 5 decimal places. ## 18. Legal Jurisdiction All legal disputes with regard to conduct of TET shall be subject to jurisdiction of Honourable Courts located in **State of Andhra Pradesh only**. ## 19. Schedule of APTET-JUNE-2026 | S.No | Subject / Activity | Dates | | 1 | Date of Issuing of Notification & Publishing Information Bulletin | 05-06-2026 | | 2 | Payment of Fees through Payment Gateway | 05-06-2026 to 05-07-2026 | | 3 | Online submission of application (cse.ap.gov.in / tet2dsc.apcfss.in) | 05-06-2026 to 05-07-2026 | | 4 | Online Mock Test availability | 15-07-2026 | | 5 | Download of Hall Tickets | 25-07-2026 onwards | | 6 | Schedule of examination (Both sessions) Session-I: 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon Session-II: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM | From 05-08-2026 to 21-08-2026 | | 7 | Release of Initial Key | 24-08-2026 | | 8 | Receiving of objection on Initial Key | 25-08-2026 to 31-08-2026 | | 9 | Release of final key | 08-09-2026 | | 10 | Final results declaration | 15-09-2026 | **📢 Important Note:** APTET certificate shall remain valid for life time unless modified by future NCTE guidelines. Candidates are advised to read the Information Bulletin thoroughly before applying. The Computer Based Test aims for utmost transparency. ### Additional Clarifications (extracts from notification) * School referred to in sub-clause (iv) clause(n) of section 2 of RTE Act may consider either Central TET or APTET. * Teachers in Private Schools without competent authority approval are not exempted from TET; such teachers of Private Unaided Schools shall appear for State or Central TET. * Non-approved teachers of Private Aided Schools must appear for APTET (State Government only). * For special schools — Paper-1B (I-V) and Paper-2B (VI-VIII) specific eligibility. * Existing Teachers (SGT/SA) without TET qualification are allowed to appear per GO Ms No.36, exempted from certain eligibility clauses. **📌 APTET Official Website:** [http://cse.ap.gov.in](http://cse.ap.gov.in)  |  ** Alternate:** [http://tet2dsc.apcfss.in](http://tet2dsc.apcfss.in) For detailed syllabus, mock test, and bulletin: Download from portal from 05-06-2026 onwards. 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