AP TET Exam Details 2026

According to the 7th pay commission, the annual AP TET salary range is expected to be between Rs.62,400/- to Rs.2,42,400/-.

• The salary will be determined by the candidates level of seniority.
• In addition to the basic AP TET salary, other benefits will be available.

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When we consider the basic pay and allowances, the AP TET in-hand salary 2025 given to qualified candidates has increased significantly. It should be noted that these are the candidates who appeared on the Merit List for the AP TET. Shortlisted candidates for the Primary School Teacher position will be paid between Rs. 5200-20200/- Plus G.P. Rs.2700/- (PM). Once the probation period is over, the candidates will be eligible for raises and other benefits.

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A salary slip, also known as a payslip, is a monthly document issued by an employer to its employees. Each employee will receive the payslip once a month from the Department of School Education under the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The basic salary, deductions, allowances, and bonuses, among other things, are all included on the payslip. If employees find this salary slip useful, it will be emailed or mailed to them. Employees can use this slip to apply for loans or other personal benefits.

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Aspirants hired as Teachers after the AP TET 2025 exam will receive perks and allowances in addition to the basic wage. Continue reading to learn more about the perks and benefits available to employees:

• Transport allowance: Transport allowance is an allowance granted to meet the expenditure onTransport needs in performance of office duty.
• Paternal and maternal leave: Maternity and paternity leave is time off that an employee is entitled to take to care for their newborn or newly adopted child.
• Medical benefits: From the moment an insured person starts insurable employment, he and his family receive full medical care.
• House Rent Allowance: This monetary assistance is provided to candidates to assist them in paying their rent. Applicants may be given rent-free housing in some cases.
• The provident fund: It is a joint investment fund established by employers and employees for the purpose of providing long-term retirement savings for employees.

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Before being recognised as permanent employees, shortlisted candidates must go through a probationary period. Employees are closely monitored during this time, and senior management evaluates their performance and work ethics.

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Candidates will be posted for primary and secondary school teacher positions, and candidates may be promoted to senior teachers in a primary/secondary school based on their progress and performance over time.The policy for promoting teachers hired through the AP TET exam 2025 may differ. This field of work, on the other hand, is very progressive and opens you up to a pool of opportunities where you can choose the pace of your growth. In general, promotions can be made based on your work performance and the number of years youve been in the industry.

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Aspirants who are interested in cracking the AP TET exam 2025 and wish to work for the Department of School Education under the Government of Andhra Pradesh must be aware of the key eligibility requirements. The following are the detailed AP TET eligibility criteria:

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As per the AP TET Eligibility Criteria 2025, there is no age limit to appear for this examination.

Aspirants should meet the educational qualification requirements before applying for the exam. The educational qualification requirements for the AP TET Recruitment is different for both types of teaching certificates. Details of the same are given below.

| Type of AP TET Certificate | Educational Qualification |

| --- | --- |

| Primary Teacher (I to V) - Paper I A | Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2 year Diploma in Education (Special Education) Or <br> Graduation and two year diploma in Elementary Education Or <br> Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Or <br> Post Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and threeyear integrated B.Ed/M.Ed. |

| Primary Teacher (I to V) - Paper I B (Special Schools): RCI | |

| Intermediate/ Senior Secondary and two year D.Ed. Special Education in any of the category of disability Or <br> Intermediate/ Senior Secondary and one year Diploma in Special Education (DSE) in any of the category of disability Or <br> Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (DCBR) with 6 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. Or <br> Post Graduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (PGDCBR) with 6 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs.Or <br> Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation Worker (MRW) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs Or <br> Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf. Or <br> Primary level Teacher Training course in Visual Impairment.Or <br> Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation – Mental Retardation (DVR-MR) / Diploma in Vocational Training and Employment – Mental Retardation (DVTE-MR) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. Or <br> Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary passed with any RCI recognized qualification of minimum one year duration and 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs.Or <br> Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI | |

| Upper Primary Teachers Paper II-A (Classes VI-VIII) | At least 50% marks either in Graduation (or) in Post Graduation with B.Ed., Or <br> Graduation with at least 45% marks and 1 year Bachelor of Education i Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed) Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year B.A./B.Sc. Ed. or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. Or <br> Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed (Special Education) Or <br> Post Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed . |

| Upper Primary Teachers Paper II-B (Classes VI-VIII) | Graduate with B.Ed.(Special Education)/ B.Ed.(General) with one year Diploma in Special Education / B.Ed. (General) with two years Diploma in Special Education / B.Ed.(General) with Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (PGDC) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Multiple Disability : Physical & Neurological) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Locomotor Impairment and Cerebral Palsy) / Secondary level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment / Senior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf / BA B.Ed. in Visual impairment/ |

| Type of AP TET Certificate | |

| Educational Qualification | |

| Primary Teacher (I to V) - Paper I A | Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2 year Diploma in Education (Special Education) Or <br> Graduation and two year diploma in Elementary Education Or <br> Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Or <br> Post Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and threeyear integrated B.Ed/M.Ed. |

| Primary Teacher (I to V) - Paper I B (Special Schools): RCI | |

| Intermediate/ Senior Secondary and two year D.Ed. Special Education in any of the category of disability Or <br> Intermediate/ Senior Secondary and one year Diploma in Special Education (DSE) in any of the category of disability Or <br> Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (DCBR) with 6 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. Or <br> Post Graduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (PGDCBR) with 6 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs.Or <br> Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation Worker (MRW) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs Or <br> Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf. Or <br> Primary level Teacher Training course in Visual Impairment.Or <br> Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation – Mental Retardation (DVR-MR) / Diploma in Vocational Training and Employment – Mental Retardation (DVTE-MR) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. Or <br> Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary passed with any RCI recognized qualification of minimum one year duration and 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs.Or <br> Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI | |

| Upper Primary Teachers Paper II-A (Classes VI-VIII) | At least 50% marks either in Graduation (or) in Post Graduation with B.Ed., Or <br> Graduation with at least 45% marks and 1 year Bachelor of Education i Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed) Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year B.A./B.Sc. Ed. or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. Or <br> Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed (Special Education) Or <br> Post Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed . |

| Upper Primary Teachers Paper II-B (Classes VI-VIII) | Graduate with B.Ed.(Special Education)/ B.Ed.(General) with one year Diploma in Special Education / B.Ed. (General) with two years Diploma in Special Education / B.Ed.(General) with Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (PGDC) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Multiple Disability : Physical & Neurological) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Locomotor Impairment and Cerebral Palsy) / Secondary level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment / Senior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf / BA B.Ed. in Visual impairment/ |

| Type of AP TET Certificate | |

| Educational Qualification | |

| Primary Teacher (I to V) - Paper I A | Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2 year Diploma in Education (Special Education) Or <br> Graduation and two year diploma in Elementary Education Or <br> Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Or <br> Post Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and threeyear integrated B.Ed/M.Ed. |

| Primary Teacher (I to V) - Paper I B (Special Schools): RCI | |

| Intermediate/ Senior Secondary and two year D.Ed. Special Education in any of the category of disability Or <br> Intermediate/ Senior Secondary and one year Diploma in Special Education (DSE) in any of the category of disability Or <br> Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (DCBR) with 6 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. Or <br> Post Graduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (PGDCBR) with 6 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs.Or <br> Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation Worker (MRW) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs Or <br> Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf. Or <br> Primary level Teacher Training course in Visual Impairment.Or <br> Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation – Mental Retardation (DVR-MR) / Diploma in Vocational Training and Employment – Mental Retardation (DVTE-MR) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. Or <br> Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary passed with any RCI recognized qualification of minimum one year duration and 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs.Or <br> Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI | |

| Upper Primary Teachers Paper II-A (Classes VI-VIII) | At least 50% marks either in Graduation (or) in Post Graduation with B.Ed., Or <br> Graduation with at least 45% marks and 1 year Bachelor of Education i Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed) Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year B.A./B.Sc. Ed. or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. Or <br> Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed (Special Education) Or <br> Post Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed . |

| Upper Primary Teachers Paper II-B (Classes VI-VIII) | Graduate with B.Ed.(Special Education)/ B.Ed.(General) with one year Diploma in Special Education / B.Ed. (General) with two years Diploma in Special Education / B.Ed.(General) with Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (PGDC) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Multiple Disability : Physical & Neurological) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Locomotor Impairment and Cerebral Palsy) / Secondary level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment / Senior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf / BA B.Ed. in Visual impairment/ |

| Type of AP TET Certificate | |

| Educational Qualification | |

| Primary Teacher (I to V) - Paper I A | Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2 year Diploma in Education (Special Education) Or <br> Graduation and two year diploma in Elementary Education Or <br> Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Or <br> Post Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and threeyear integrated B.Ed/M.Ed. |

| Primary Teacher (I to V) - Paper I B (Special Schools): RCI | |

| Intermediate/ Senior Secondary and two year D.Ed. Special Education in any of the category of disability Or <br> Intermediate/ Senior Secondary and one year Diploma in Special Education (DSE) in any of the category of disability Or <br> Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (DCBR) with 6 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. Or <br> Post Graduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (PGDCBR) with 6 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs.Or <br> Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation Worker (MRW) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs Or <br> Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf. Or <br> Primary level Teacher Training course in Visual Impairment.Or <br> Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation – Mental Retardation (DVR-MR) / Diploma in Vocational Training and Employment – Mental Retardation (DVTE-MR) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. Or <br> Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary passed with any RCI recognized qualification of minimum one year duration and 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs.Or <br> Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI | |

| Upper Primary Teachers Paper II-A (Classes VI-VIII) | At least 50% marks either in Graduation (or) in Post Graduation with B.Ed., Or <br> Graduation with at least 45% marks and 1 year Bachelor of Education i Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed) Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year B.A./B.Sc. Ed. or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. Or <br> Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed (Special Education) Or <br> Post Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed . |

| Upper Primary Teachers Paper II-B (Classes VI-VIII) | Graduate with B.Ed.(Special Education)/ B.Ed.(General) with one year Diploma in Special Education / B.Ed. (General) with two years Diploma in Special Education / B.Ed.(General) with Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (PGDC) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Multiple Disability : Physical & Neurological) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Locomotor Impairment and Cerebral Palsy) / Secondary level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment / Senior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf / BA B.Ed. in Visual impairment/ |

| Type of AP TET Certificate | |

| Educational Qualification | |

| Primary Teacher (I to V) - Paper I A | Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2 year Diploma in Education (Special Education) Or <br> Graduation and two year diploma in Elementary Education Or <br> Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Or <br> Post Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and threeyear integrated B.Ed/M.Ed. |

| Primary Teacher (I to V) - Paper I B (Special Schools): RCI | |

| Intermediate/ Senior Secondary and two year D.Ed. Special Education in any of the category of disability Or <br> Intermediate/ Senior Secondary and one year Diploma in Special Education (DSE) in any of the category of disability Or <br> Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (DCBR) with 6 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. Or <br> Post Graduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (PGDCBR) with 6 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs.Or <br> Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation Worker (MRW) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs Or <br> Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf. Or <br> Primary level Teacher Training course in Visual Impairment.Or <br> Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation – Mental Retardation (DVR-MR) / Diploma in Vocational Training and Employment – Mental Retardation (DVTE-MR) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs. Or <br> Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS) with 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary passed with any RCI recognized qualification of minimum one year duration and 06 months Certificate course in Education of Children with Special Needs.Or <br> Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI | |

| Upper Primary Teachers Paper II-A (Classes VI-VIII) | At least 50% marks either in Graduation (or) in Post Graduation with B.Ed., Or <br> Graduation with at least 45% marks and 1 year Bachelor of Education i Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed) Or <br> Intermediate/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year B.A./B.Sc. Ed. or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. Or <br> Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed (Special Education) Or <br> Post Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed . |

| Upper Primary Teachers Paper II-B (Classes VI-VIII) | Graduate with B.Ed.(Special Education)/ B.Ed.(General) with one year Diploma in Special Education / B.Ed. (General) with two years Diploma in Special Education / B.Ed.(General) with Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (PGDC) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Multiple Disability : Physical & Neurological) / PG Diploma in Special Education (Locomotor Impairment and Cerebral Palsy) / Secondary level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment / Senior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf / BA B.Ed. in Visual impairment/ |

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For an applicant to be eligible for the AP TET exam 2025 he/she must be a citizen of India.

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According to the department, a candidate can take the exam as many times as he or she wants. A candidate may apply as many times as necessary for the position until he or she reaches the maximum age. He/she should fulfill all of the other AP TET eligibility criteria as well.

No previous experience is required for the AP TET position, according to the official announcement, and candidates with no experience are welcome to apply.

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