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AP Government to Fill 6,534 Teacher Posts Without Written Exam
The Andhra Pradesh government wants to hire new teachers for its government schools.
It announced 6,534 teacher jobs called Vidya Volunteer posts for the 2026-27 school year.
In a surprise, there will be no written exam for these jobs.
Instead, candidates will be chosen based on their education and academic merit.
There are two types of jobs: Secondary Grade Teachers and School Assistants.
One type needs Intermediate plus a two-year D.Ed course, while the other needs a degree in the relevant subject plus a B.Ed.
People who have qualified TET or DSC will get preference.
The selected teachers will be paid a monthly honorarium of Rs.
10,000 or Rs.
12,500.
Applications must be handed in by August 21.
Hired teachers will work in government schools from September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027.
The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department announced recruitment of 6,534 Academic Instructor (Vidya Volunteer) posts for the 2026-27 academic year.
The selection will be based on educational qualifications and academic merit, with no written exam.
The posts include 3,597 Secondary Grade Teacher positions and 2,937 School Assistant positions.
Selected candidates will receive a monthly honorarium of Rs. 10,000 (SGT) and Rs. 12,500 (School Assistant).
Applications must be submitted offline at the MEO office by August 21, and appointments run from September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh School Education Department
- What
- Announced recruitment of 6,534 Academic Instructor (Vidya Volunteer) posts for government schools, with no written exam
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh; announcement made in Amaravati, applications submitted at local MEO offices
- When
- Applications due by August 21; appointments take effect September 1, 2026, for the 2026-27 academic year
- Why
- To reduce teacher shortages and ensure smooth functioning of classes in government schools
Key facts
- Total Posts
- 6,534
- Secondary Grade Teacher Posts
- 3,597
- School Assistant Posts
- 2,937
- SGT Monthly Honorarium
- Rs. 10,000
- School Assistant Monthly Honorarium
- Rs. 12,500
- Application Mode
- Offline, submitted at MEO office
- Last Date to Apply
- August 21
- Service Period
- September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027








