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AP Special TET August 2026 Notification Out — Apply Online for In-Service Teachers

AP Special TET August 2026 notification is out from the Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Special APTET-August 2026 (Notification No. 01–AP SPL-TET-August-2026, dated 24-08-2026) invites online applications from eligible in-service teachers for a Computer Based Test (CBT).

Soft note: this Special TET is tied to Supreme Court directions on mandatory TET for concerned in-service teachers, with compliance window references up to 31.08.2028 in the PDF. It is not a vacancy advertisement for new teacher recruitment.

Direct apply: sptet.apcfss.in · Window: 25 Aug – 24 Sep 2026 · Fee: ₹1,000 / paper · CBT: 11–21 Oct 2026 · PDF: Special TET Notification

In-service teachers only — fee ₹1,000 per paper · direct apply on sptet.apcfss.in

Apply Online — sptet.apcfss.in Download Official Notification PDF

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AP Special TET August 2026 — Quick Overview

Particular Details
Exam Special APTET — August 2026
Authority Director of School Education & Chairperson, Spl. APTET-August 2026
Who In-service teachers (Regular / MTS) as listed in notification
Papers Paper-I (Classes I–V) · Paper-II (Classes VI–VIII)
Mode Online CBT
Apply / fee window 25-08-2026 to 24-09-2026
Fee ₹1,000 per paper
Exam window 11-10-2026 to 21-10-2026
Hall tickets From 05-10-2026 onwards
Result (as scheduled) 15-11-2026
Direct apply portal sptet.apcfss.in
Also cse.ap.gov.in · tet2dsc.apcfss.in
Notification PDF Special TET Notification final.pdf

Soft note: use https://sptet.apcfss.in/ as the live apply link. Soft note: the printed PDF also cites cse.ap.gov.in — stick to apcfss.in / ap.gov.in government domains only.

Important: Special TET vs Regular APTET / DSC

Point Soft note from notification
Purpose of pass Fulfil mandatory TET condition for continuing in present post or promotion
Direct recruitment (DSC etc.) Special APTET pass cannot be used for future direct recruitment
For DSC / new posts Appear in regular APTET or CTET as required
Eligibility pool In-service teachers in notified government / aided / residential categories only

Who Is Eligible (High Level)

As per Notification points 3–5 (confirm full rules in Information Bulletin):

  • In-service (Regular and Minimum Time Scale) teachers in:
    • Government / Local Body schools
    • APREIS / Government Welfare Societies Residential
    • AP Model Schools
    • Pvt. Aided schools
    • Teachers working in other Government department schools
  • Paper-I: teachers for Classes I to V (incl. SGTs / LFL HMs with D.El.Ed + B.Ed as permitted)
  • Paper-II: teachers for Classes VI to VIII (School Assistants, TGTs, Language Pandits, High School HMs as permitted)
  • Soft note: teachers of I–V who intend to teach VI–VIII (if otherwise qualified) may need both papers

Soft note: detailed academic eligibility is in the Information Bulletin downloadable from cse.ap.gov.in (from 24-08-2026 onwards per schedule).

AP Special TET 2026 Important Dates

Activity Date (as in PDF)
Notification & Information Bulletin 24-08-2026
Fee payment (gateway) 25-08-2026 to 24-09-2026
Online application at sptet.apcfss.in 25-08-2026 to 24-09-2026
Online mock test 25-09-2026
Hall ticket download 05-10-2026 onwards
CBT examination 11-10-2026 to 21-10-2026
Session-I 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon (2h 30m)
Session-II 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM (2h 30m)
Initial key 24-10-2026
Objections on initial key 25-10-2026 to 01-11-2026
Final key 10-11-2026
Final results 15-11-2026

Soft note: schedule can be revised by the department — recheck official portals before fee payment.

Exam Fee & How to Apply Online

  1. Open the direct apply portal https://sptet.apcfss.in/.
  2. Soft note: download Information Bulletin from the portal / cse.ap.gov.in if linked (from 24-08-2026).
  3. Pay fee via payment gateway: ₹1,000 per paper between 25-08-2026 and 24-09-2026.
  4. Submit the online application on sptet.apcfss.in in the same window.
  5. Soft note: complete and review all fields before final submit and payment — no edit after submission as per notification.
  6. Keep payment receipt / application print safely for hall ticket stage.

Official only — avoid WhatsApp “agents” for Special TET apply

Apply Online — sptet.apcfss.in Notification PDF

Papers, Centres, Syllabus & Keys

  • Soft note: structure / 150-mark breakup and syllabus are in the Information Bulletin; syllabus also indicated for download from cse.ap.gov.in.
  • Centres: online CBT across district HQs / municipalities / revenue divisions / mandals; soft note: adjacent-district / neighbouring-state centres may be used if needed.
  • Soft note: candidates may get a window to opt districts, but final allotment is by the department — centre/session change requests are not allowed.
  • Initial key after CBT → online objections → expert committee (SCERT) → final key (no further objection on final key as per PDF).
  • Soft note: normalization across shifts is mentioned in the notification.

Pass Marks (Special APTET August 2026)

Community Pass marks
General / EWS 60% and above
BC 50% and above
SC / ST / PwBD & Ex-Servicemen 40% and above

Soft note: PwBD definitions (including hearing impairment criteria) follow the GO referenced in the PDF.

Certificate Validity

Soft note: unless the Government of Andhra Pradesh notifies otherwise, the Special APTET-August 2026 certificate remains valid for lifetime for continuing in the present post or promotion from that post — not for open direct recruitment.

Resource Link
Direct apply (Special TET) sptet.apcfss.in
Special TET notification PDF Download PDF
CSE AP (bulletin / updates) cse.ap.gov.in
TET–DSC portal tet2dsc.apcfss.in
Special TET hub (this site) AP Special TET 2026
Regular AP TET (June session) AP TET 2026
AP DSC / Mega DSC guide AP DSC 2026

Disclaimer

Easy Applications (EasyApplications.in) is not affiliated with CSE AP / SCERT / APCFSS. Soft note: this is an independent SEO summary of the official PDF — verify every date, fee, eligibility line and apply button only on government websites before paying or submitting.

Quick recap: AP Special TET August 2026 → in-service teachers → apply 25 Aug–24 Sep on sptet.apcfss.in → ₹1,000/paper → CBT 11–21 Oct → result 15 Nov. Pass helps service / promotion TET compliance, not DSC direct recruitment. Official PDF on tet2dsc.apcfss.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AP Special TET August 2026?

Special APTET-August 2026 is a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, mainly for eligible in-service teachers so they can obtain the mandatory TET qualification within the timeline indicated after Hon’ble Supreme Court directions. Soft note: read Notification No.01–AP SPL-TET-August-2026 dated 24-08-2026 on the official PDF.

Who can apply for Special APTET August 2026?

Soft note: online applications are invited from in-service (Regular and Minimum Time Scale) teachers working in Government / Local Bodies / APREIS / Government Welfare Societies Residential / AP Model Schools / Pvt. Aided Schools / teachers working in other Government department schools only. Freshers seeking DSC direct recruitment should use regular APTET or CTET as notified.

Can Special APTET 2026 be used for AP DSC direct recruitment?

No. Soft note: the official notification states that a pass in Special APTET-August 2026 cannot be used for appearing in any future direct recruitment. For direct recruitment, candidates need to appear for regular APTET / CTET.

When to apply for AP Special TET 2026 online?

Apply online at the direct portal https://sptet.apcfss.in/ during 25-08-2026 to 24-09-2026 (fee + application window). Soft note: the notification PDF also mentions cse.ap.gov.in — use sptet.apcfss.in as the live apply link and reconfirm dates on official domains.

What is the Special APTET August 2026 exam fee?

₹1,000 for each Paper-I and Paper-II separately through the payment gateway. Soft note: if eligible for both papers (for example both D.El.Ed and B.Ed as allowed), pay ₹1,000 per paper.

What are Special APTET 2026 exam dates?

Computer Based Test is scheduled from 11-10-2026 to 21-10-2026 in two sessions most days: Session-I 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon and Session-II 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes each). Soft note: exact centre/session is allotted by the department.

When will Special TET hall tickets release?

Hall ticket download is indicated from 05-10-2026 onwards. Soft note: use only the official CSE / TET portal links published with the notification.

What are pass marks for Special APTET August 2026?

As per the notification: General / EWS — 60% and above; BC — 50% and above; SC / ST / PwBD & Ex-Servicemen — 40% and above. Soft note: disability definitions follow the GO cited in the PDF.

Is Special APTET certificate valid for lifetime?

Soft note: unless otherwise notified by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the Special APTET-August 2026 certificate would remain valid for lifetime for continuing in the present post or for promotion to the next higher post from the present post.

Where is the official Special TET apply link?

Direct apply portal: https://sptet.apcfss.in/. Official notification PDF: https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in/SplTetAug2026/Spl%20TET%20Notification%20final.pdf. Soft note: also check cse.ap.gov.in / tet2dsc.apcfss.in for bulletin and updates.

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