The Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has released the notification for the Andhra Pradesh Special Teacher Eligibility Test (AP Special TET) 2026 for in-service teachers. The notification is available on the official website of the Andhra Pradesh Commissioner of School Education (APCSE) at cse.ap.gov.in.The registration process has started and will continue till September 24, 2026. The special TET is being conducted for teachers who were appointed before 2011 but do not have a valid TET certificate.
AP Special TET 2026 : Exam date and timing
The AP Special TET 2026 exam will be held from October 11 to October 21, 2026. The test will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode in two sessions.Session I will be held from 9:30 am to 12 noon, while Session II will be conducted from 2:30 pm to 5 pm.
AP Special TET 2026: Important dates
Here’s a look at the key dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online mock test available | September 25, 2026 |
| Hall ticket download | October 5, 2026 |
| Examination | October 11 to October 21, 2026 |
| Initial answer key | October 24, 2026 |
| Objection window | October 25 to November 1, 2026 |
| Final answer key | November 10, 2026 |
| Final result | November 15, 2026 |
AP Special TET 2026: Who can apply?
The special examination is open to in-service teachers who were appointed on a regular or minimum time scale basis before 2011 and do not currently have a valid TET certificate.Eligible teachers can be working in government schools, local body schools, Andhra Pradesh Residential Educational Institutions Society (APREIS), government welfare residential schools, AP model schools, private aided institutions and schools under other government departments.Teachers teaching Classes I to V have to appear for Paper I. Those teaching Classes VI to VIII have to appear for Paper II. Teachers who want to move from Classes I to V to Classes VI to VIII, and meet the required qualifications, will have to appear for both papers.
AP Special TET 2026: How to apply
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process:
- Visit the official APCSE website at cse.ap.gov.in.
- Click on the ‘APTET 2026’ option on the homepage.
- Register using the required basic details and obtain the journal number.
- Log in and fill out the online application form.
- Upload the required documents and pay the application fee.
- Submit the application form.
- Download the submitted form and take a printout for future reference.
Candidates are advised to complete the application process within the given deadline and check the official website for further updates related to the examination.
