The Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, has officially released the AP TET 2026 notification, initiating the application process for candidates seeking eligibility certification for teaching positions in schools across the state. Online applications and fee payment commenced on June 5, 2026, and will remain open until July 5, 2026.
AP TET 2026: Key Announcement by Minister
The announcement was shared by Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh, who stated that AP TET 2026 is being conducted to strengthen school education and uphold quality teaching standards. He also confirmed that the DSC 2026 notification for recruitment of teachers in government schools will be issued in October 2026 as part of the state government's Job Calendar.
AP TET 2026: Important Dates
- Release of AP TET 2026 notification and information bulletin: June 5, 2026
- Commencement of fee payment: June 5, 2026
- Start of online application process: June 5, 2026
- Last date for fee payment and application submission: July 5, 2026
- Availability of online mock test: July 15, 2026
- Hall ticket download begins: July 25, 2026 onwards
- AP TET 2026 examination: August 5–21, 2026
- Release of initial answer key: August 24, 2026
- Objection window on initial key: August 25–31, 2026
- Release of final answer key: September 8, 2026
- Declaration of AP TET 2026 results: September 15, 2026
- DSC 2026 teacher recruitment notification: October 2026
Application Process and Key Dates
According to the official schedule, the notification and information bulletin were published on June 5, 2026. Candidates can submit their applications online through the designated portals until July 5, 2026. The application process includes fee payment through the payment gateway and online submission of forms. An online mock test facility will be made available from July 15, 2026. Hall tickets can be downloaded from July 25, 2026 onwards through the official website.
AP TET 2026 Examination Schedule
The AP TET 2026 examination will be conducted from August 5 to August 21, 2026. Tests will be held in two sessions each day. Session I is scheduled from 9:30 am to 12 noon, while Session II will be conducted from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
Examination Structure and Eligibility
AP TET serves as the eligibility test for candidates aspiring to teach at different school levels. Paper I is intended for candidates seeking teaching positions in primary classes, covering Classes 1 to 5. Paper II is meant for candidates aiming to teach upper primary classes, covering Classes 6 to 8. The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Each paper will have a duration of 150 minutes. The application fee is Rs 750 per paper.
Answer Key and Result Schedule
The initial answer key is scheduled for release on August 24, 2026. Candidates will be allowed to submit objections from August 25 to August 31, 2026. After reviewing objections, authorities will publish the final answer key on September 8, 2026. The AP TET 2026 results are scheduled to be declared on September 15, 2026. Candidates can access the notification, information bulletin, application link, and other examination-related details through the official AP TET portal.
