AP Special TET August 2026 · Apply Online for In-Service Teachers
Special APTET — August 2026 (In-Service Teachers)
Mandatory TET qualification for eligible in-service teachers (service continuation / promotion) — not for DSC direct recruitment
Special APTET-August 2026 notification (No. 01 dated 24-08-2026) invites online applications from eligible in-service teachers. Direct apply at sptet.apcfss.in — fee and application 25 Aug–24 Sep 2026 (₹1,000 per paper). CBT 11–21 Oct 2026; hall tickets from 5 Oct; result 15 Nov 2026. Soft note: pass cannot be used for future direct recruitment — use regular APTET/CTET for DSC.
Quick Overview 2026
| Notification | No. 01–AP SPL-TET-August-2026, Dt: 24-08-2026 |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Eligible in-service teachers only (not freshers for DSC) |
| Direct apply portal | sptet.apcfss.in |
| Apply / fee window | 25-08-2026 to 24-09-2026 |
| Fee | ₹1,000 per paper (Paper-I & Paper-II separate) |
| CBT dates | 11-10-2026 to 21-10-2026 |
| Hall tickets | From 05-10-2026 onwards |
| Result (scheduled) | 15-11-2026 |
| Official PDF | tet2dsc.apcfss.in / SplTetAug2026 |
Latest Updates 2026
Special APTET August 2026 Notification OUT — Apply 25 Aug to 24 Sep
Official Spl TET PDF released. Direct apply at https://sptet.apcfss.in/ — fee ₹1,000 per paper; window 25-08-2026 to 24-09-2026; CBT 11–21 Oct 2026; mock 25 Sep; hall ticket from 5 Oct; result 15 Nov 2026.
Information Bulletin publishing date
As per schedule, notification and Information Bulletin publishing date is 24-08-2026. Soft note: apply on sptet.apcfss.in; bulletin/PDF also via tet2dsc / cse.ap.gov.in.
Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification & Information Bulletin | 24 Aug 2026 | Done |
| Fee payment (gateway) | 25 Aug – 24 Sep 2026 | Ongoing |
| Online application (sptet.apcfss.in) | 25 Aug – 24 Sep 2026 | Ongoing |
| Online mock test | 25 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
| Hall ticket download | From 5 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
| CBT examination | 11 – 21 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
| Session-I | 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon | Upcoming |
| Session-II | 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Upcoming |
| Initial key | 24 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
| Objections on initial key | 25 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
| Final key | 10 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
| Final results | 15 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Eligibility Criteria
In-service (Regular / Minimum Time Scale) teachers working in Government / Local Body / APREIS / Government Welfare Societies Residential / AP Model Schools / Pvt. Aided / other Government department schools only — as per Information Bulletin and Spl TET PDF.
- Paper-I: teachers for Classes I–V (incl. SGT / LFL HM rules as in bulletin)
- Paper-II: School Assistants, TGTs, Language Pandits, High School HMs as permitted
- Soft note: pass helps continuing in present post or promotion — not DSC direct recruitment
- For open recruitment appear in regular APTET / CTET as notified
Courses & Admissions
- Special APTET Paper-I (Classes I–V)
- Special APTET Paper-II (Classes VI–VIII)
AP Special TET vs AP TET (regular June session)
| Feature | AP Special TET | AP TET (regular June session) |
|---|---|---|
| Who | In-service teachers (notified categories) | Open applicants as per June APTET rules |
| Use of pass | Service / promotion TET compliance | Eligibility for teacher recruitment (incl. DSC weightage) |
| Apply window | 25 Aug – 24 Sep 2026 | Closed 5 Jul 2026 (June session) |
| CBT | 11 – 21 Oct 2026 | 5 – 21 Aug 2026 |
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AP Special TET August 2026?
Special APTET-August 2026 is a CBT for eligible in-service teachers so they can obtain mandatory TET qualification for continuing in service or promotion, linked to Supreme Court compliance timelines cited in the official PDF.
Who can apply for Special APTET 2026?
Soft note: only in-service (Regular / MTS) teachers in Government, Local Body, APREIS, Welfare residential, AP Model, Pvt. Aided and other Government department schools as listed in the notification. Freshers aiming at DSC should use regular APTET or CTET.
Can Special APTET be used for DSC direct recruitment?
No. Soft note: the official notification states a pass in Special APTET-August 2026 cannot be used for any future direct recruitment. Use regular APTET / CTET for that.
When and where to apply for AP Special TET 2026?
Direct apply portal: https://sptet.apcfss.in/ — fee and online application 25-08-2026 to 24-09-2026. Official PDF: https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in/SplTetAug2026/Spl%20TET%20Notification%20final.pdf. Soft note: reconfirm only on apcfss.in / ap.gov.in domains before paying.
What is the Special TET exam fee?
₹1,000 for each Paper-I and Paper-II separately through the payment gateway. Soft note: both papers mean ₹1,000 × 2 if you apply for both.
What are Special APTET 2026 exam dates?
CBT from 11-10-2026 to 21-10-2026. Session-I 9:30 AM–12:00 Noon; Session-II 2:30 PM–5:00 PM (2h 30m). Soft note: centre/session allotment is by the department.
What are Special TET pass marks?
General/EWS 60% and above; BC 50% and above; SC/ST/PwBD & Ex-Servicemen 40% and above, as per the notification.
Where is the regular AP TET June 2026 page?
Regular June session hall ticket, answer key and result updates are on the separate AP TET 2026 page at /ap-tet-2026/ and tet2dsc.apcfss.in — not mixed with Special TET.
Related AP Entrance Exams
Source: Official Special TET Notification PDF on tet2dsc.apcfss.in (SplTetAug2026). Direct apply: sptet.apcfss.in. Soft note: EasyApplications.in is independent — verify dates and eligibility only on official government domains.