AP Special TET 2026 Last Date Today Check Fee Exam Date

AP Special TET 2026 application window closes today, September 24, 2026. The Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education is accepting applications for the Special Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP Special TET) for in-service teachers. The application process started on August 25, and eligible teachers who have not submitted the form must complete it today.

The exam is scheduled to be held from October 11 to October 21, 2026. The online mock test will be available from September 25, while hall tickets are scheduled to be released from October 5.

When is the last date to apply for the AP Special TET 2026?

The last date to apply for the AP Special TET 2026 is September 24, 2026. The application and fee payment window closes on the same day.

Teachers who are eligible and still waiting to submit the form should complete the process before the application window closes. The official portal currently shows September 24 as the last date for the Special TET for In-Service Teachers application.

The schedule above is based on the notification and information published for the Special APTET 2026 examination.

What is the AP Special TET 2026 application fee?

The AP Special TET application fee is INR 1,000 per paper. The fee has to be paid as part of the application process.

The fee is charged separately for each paper selected by the applicant.

Who can apply for AP Special TET 2026?

The Special AP TET 2026 is meant for in-service teachers. According to the notification, the test is being conducted for eligible serving teachers appointed before 2011 in view of the requirement to obtain TET qualification.

The eligible group includes teachers working in areas such as:

• Government schools
• Local body schools
• APREIS institutions
• Government welfare society residential schools
• AP Model Schools
• Private aided schools
• Schools under other government departments

Applicants should check the official notification for the exact eligibility conditions before submitting the form.

When will the AP Special TET 2026 exam be held?

The AP Special TET 2026 exam is scheduled from October 11 to October 21, 2026.

The test will be conducted in two sessions:

• Morning session: 9:30 AM to 12 Noon
• Afternoon session: 2:30 PM to 5 PM

Hall tickets are scheduled to be available from October 5, 2026.

What should applicants do before the AP Special TET last date?

With the application deadline falling today, applicants should check these points before submitting the form:

• Make sure the selected paper is correct.
• Check personal and employment details.
• Complete the required fee payment.
• Submit the application before the deadline.
• Save a copy of the submitted application.
• Keep the payment receipt for future use.

The official portal also provides a Know User ID facility to help applicants retrieve their Candidate ID using Aadhaar details and captcha.

What happens after the AP Special TET 2026 application closes?

The online mock test is scheduled to begin on September 25, 2026, one day after the application deadline. Hall tickets will then be available from October 5.

After the examination, the initial answer key is scheduled for October 24. The objection window will run from October 25 to November 1, followed by the final answer key on November 10. The result is scheduled for November 15, 2026.

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