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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), cse.ap.gov.in.

The registration process has started and will remain open until September 24, 2026. The special TET is being conducted for eligible in-service teachers who were appointed before 2011 but do not currently hold a valid TET certificate.

The AP Special TET 2026 examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from October 11 to October 21, 2026.

AP Special TET 2026 Exam Date and Timing

The AP Special TET 2026 examination will be conducted from October 11 to October 21, 2026 in computer-based test mode.

The examination will be held in two sessions:

• Session I: 9:30 AM to 12 Noon

• Session II: 2:30 PM to 5 PM

Candidates should check their hall ticket for the specific examination date, session and test centre allotted to them.

AP Special TET 2026 Important Dates

Candidates can check the important dates related to the AP Special TET 2026 examination below:

Candidates are advised to complete their applications before the deadline and regularly check the official website for any schedule-related updates.

AP Special TET 2026: Who Can Apply?

The AP Special TET 2026 is intended for eligible in-service teachers who were appointed before 2011 and do not currently have a valid TET certificate.

Eligible teachers may include those working in:

• Government schools

• Local body schools

• Andhra Pradesh Residential Educational Institutions Society (APREIS)

• Government welfare residential schools

• AP Model Schools

• Private aided institutions

• Schools under other government departments

Candidates should carefully check the official notification for the complete eligibility conditions before applying.

AP Special TET 2026: Paper I and Paper II

The paper to be attempted depends on the classes taught by the candidate.

• Teachers teaching Classes I to V have to appear for Paper I.

• Teachers teaching Classes VI to VIII have to appear for Paper II.

• Teachers seeking to move from Classes I to V to Classes VI to VIII, and who meet the prescribed qualifications, have to appear for both Paper I and Paper II.

Candidates should select the applicable paper carefully while filling out the application form.

Steps to Apply for AP Special TET 2026

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the AP Special TET 2026 application process:

• First visit the APCSE official website.

• Click on the APTET 2026 option on the homepage.

• Register by entering the required basic details.

• Obtain the journal number generated after registration.

• Log in using the required credentials.

• Fill out the online application form.

• Enter the required personal and professional details.

• Upload the prescribed documents.

• Pay the applicable application fee.

• Carefully verify all the details entered in the form.

• Submit the application.

• Download the submitted application form.

• Take a printout for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that all information provided in the application form is accurate before submitting it.

Direct Link To AP Special TET 2026 Notification

AP Special TET 2026: Hall Ticket

The AP Special TET 2026 hall ticket is scheduled to be available for download from October 5, 2026.

Candidates should download their hall tickets from the official website and verify details such as their name, examination date, session, centre and other information.

Candidates must carry the required documents and follow all examination-day instructions mentioned on the hall ticket.

AP Special TET 2026 Answer Key and Result

The initial answer key for AP Special TET 2026 is scheduled to be released on October 24, 2026. Candidates will be given an opportunity to raise objections from October 25 to November 1, 2026.

After considering the objections received from candidates, the final answer key is scheduled to be released on November 10, 2026.

The AP Special TET 2026 final result is scheduled to be announced on November 15, 2026.

Candidates should regularly visit the official APCSE website for updates regarding the answer key, objection process and result.

Official Source

Andhra Pradesh Commissioner of School Education (APCSE) – AP Special TET 2026 Notification and Examination Updates