Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Andhra Pradesh Special TET 2026 Registration Opens for In-Service Teachers
Andhra Pradesh has announced a special Teacher Eligibility Test for some working teachers.
It is for teachers who were appointed before 2011.
They can apply online between August 25 and September 24, 2026.
The test will be conducted on computers.
The examination will take place from October 11 to October 21, 2026.
The fee is Rs 1,000 for one paper.
Teachers taking both papers must pay Rs 2,000.
The test is meant to help these teachers complete a required TET qualification.
Applicants should read the official notification for education requirements and the syllabus.
The Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, issued the Special APTET 2026 notification on August 24, 2026.
Eligible in-service teachers appointed before 2011 can apply online from August 25 to September 24, 2026.
The computer-based examination will be held from October 11 to October 21, 2026.
The application fee is Rs 1,000 per paper, or Rs 2,000 for both Paper I and Paper II.
The test helps eligible teachers meet the mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test qualification requirement.
- Who
- In-service teachers appointed before 2011, including those working in government, local body, aided and specified residential or model schools.
- What
- The Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, has announced the Special APTET 2026 and opened applications.
- When
- The notification was issued on August 24, 2026; applications run from August 25 to September 24, and exams are scheduled for October 11 to October 21, 2026.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh; applications are submitted online and the examination is computer-based.
- Why
- To help eligible in-service teachers fulfil the mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test qualification requirement.
- Conducting body
- Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh
- Eligible candidates
- In-service teachers appointed before 2011
- Application period
- August 25 to September 24, 2026
- Examination dates
- October 11 to October 21, 2026
- Examination mode
- Computer-based test
- Application fee
- Rs 1,000 per paper; Rs 2,000 for both papers
- Official website
- cse.ap.gov.in