Andhra Pradesh special TET for in-service teachers from October 11
The Andhra Pradesh Special Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for in-service teachers-2026 has been scheduled for October 11, 2026, with hall tickets now available for download, according to an official release. The examination will be held in two sessions on test days, and candidates have been advised to report to their centres well in advance.
Application Turnout and Timeline
As per the announcement, the application window for the A.P. Special TET 2026 was open from August 25 to September 24. During this period, 68,420 teachers submitted a total of 83,015 applications.
Hall Tickets and Mock Test Access
To help candidates familiarise themselves with the online examination process, an online mock test was made available on the official website, cse.ap.gov.in, starting September 25. Hall tickets can be downloaded from October 5 via the official portals: cse.ap.gov.in and tet2dsc.apcfss.in.
Examination Schedule and Candidate Instructions
The examination will be conducted in two sessions each day: the first from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and the second from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates have been advised to reach their respective examination centres at least one hour before the commencement of the examination to complete entry formalities.
What to Expect Next
With hall tickets available and the mock test live, candidates are expected to finalise their preparation and verify exam-day details such as venue, reporting time and session slot printed on their hall ticket. Further updates, if any, will be issued through the official websites listed above.
The Special TET is being organised specifically for in-service teachers, and authorities have underscored adherence to the reporting timelines and exam-day protocols to ensure a smooth conduct of the test.
