Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment / TGT-PGT
Introduction
State recruitment for Trained Graduate Teacher and Post Graduate Teacher posts in Andhra Pradesh government schools, conducted by APPSC / AP DSC.
- Conducting body: APPSC (and AP DSC for school-level intakes)
- Scope: State
- Region: Andhra Pradesh
- Department: School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh
- Posts: TGT, PGT
- Mode: Online / OMR-CBT
- Official site: psc.ap.gov.in
The Andhra Pradesh TGT/PGT recruitment fills notified teaching vacancies in AP government schools. It assesses subject knowledge, general awareness, and teaching aptitude. Selection: written exam → document verification → demo/interview (where applicable).
Services and Posts
- TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher): graduation in subject + B.Ed
- PGT (Post Graduate Teacher): post-graduation in subject + B.Ed
Exam Body and Conduct
APPSC (and the District Selection Committee / AP DSC for large school intakes) releases notifications on psc.ap.gov.in / apdsc.ap.gov.in, accepts online applications, and conducts the written test.
Important Highlights
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | APPSC / AP DSC |
| Posts | TGT, PGT |
| Stages | Written → DV → Demo/Interview (some) |
| Mode | Online / OMR-CBT |
| TGT pay | Level-7 ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 |
| PGT pay | Level-8 ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 |
| Official site | psc.ap.gov.in |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- TGT: Graduation in relevant subject + B.Ed
- PGT: Post-graduation in relevant subject + B.Ed
- TET / State-TET: required where mandated in the notification
Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years (relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10 per rules)
Nationality / Domicile
- Indian citizen.
- AP domicile / residence certificate relevant for reserved-category and local-reservation benefits.
Reservation
Per Andhra Pradesh Government policy:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| BC / OBC (NCL) | 27% |
| EWS | 10% |
- Horizontal: PwBD 4%, Ex-servicemen, Women as per rules. State-specific BC/MBC/SEBC/EBC groupings as notified.
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Selection Stages
1. Written examination (CBT/OMR)
2. Document verification
3. Demo / interview (where applicable)
Written Exam
| Component | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written (objective/CBT) | 100–200 | 90–120 min | 0.25–0.33 per wrong (as notified) |
| DV | Qualifying | — | No |
| Demo/Interview | 50–100 | 20–30 min | No |
- Exact paper count, duration, and demo/interview inclusion per latest notification.
Syllabus
General / Awareness
History, geography, polity, economy, environment, science & tech, current affairs, AP state affairs.
Aptitude / Reasoning
Quantitative aptitude, arithmetic, DI, logical/analytical reasoning, series, coding-decoding, data sufficiency.
Language
English comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, AP regional language.
Subject-Specific
- TGT: graduation-level subject knowledge
- PGT: post-graduation-level subject knowledge
How to Apply
1. Visit https://psc.ap.gov.in (or apdsc.ap.gov.in)
2. Open the Online Application link.
3. Register with email + mobile.
4. Fill personal, academic, category, communication details.
5. Upload photo, signature, certificates.
6. Pay the fee, if applicable.
7. Submit; save confirmation.
Application Fee
- General/OBC: applicable (per notification).
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: usually exempt or nominal, as notified.
- Payment: net banking, UPI, debit/credit card.
Previous Year History
Large school-level intakes via AP DSC — e.g. AP DSC 2025 notified ~16,347 teaching vacancies (SGT, School Assistant, TGT, PGT, Principals). APPSC TGT 2026 notified 389 TGT posts (applications Mar–Apr 2026). Exact post-wise counts per notification.
Salary, Benefits, and Service Conditions
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| TGT | Level-7 | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 |
| PGT | Level-8 | ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 |
- + DA, HRA, TA, medical, LTC, NPS employer contribution, post-specific allowances.
- Job profile: classroom instruction, lesson planning, assessment, records, school duties.
Preparation
- Books: NCERT 6–12, Lucent GK, R.S. Aggarwal (aptitude/reasoning), Wren & Martin (English), subject textbook.
- Plan: Phase 1 concept-building → Phase 2 PYQ + sectionals → Phase 3 mocks + revision.
- 5–6 focused hours daily; short notes; timed practice.
Career Path
Probation/training → posting per admin need → schools across AP. Growth: time-bound financial upgradation, seniority promotions, supervisory/administrative roles.
FAQs
1. What is AP TGT/PGT recruitment?
State exam for Trained Graduate Teacher / Post Graduate Teacher posts under APPSC/AP DSC.
2. Conducting body?
APPSC (and AP DSC for school intakes).
3. Full form?
TGT = Trained Graduate Teacher; PGT = Post Graduate Teacher.
4. TGT qualification?
Graduation in subject + B.Ed.
5. PGT qualification?
Post-graduation in subject + B.Ed.
6. B.Ed required?
Yes, for both.
7. TET mandatory?
Required where mandated in the notification.
8. Age limit?
21–40 years (OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10).
9. Selection process?
Written → DV → demo/interview (where applicable).
10. Written exam included?
Yes — CBT/OMR.
11. Syllabus subjects?
GS, aptitude/reasoning, language, subject-specific.
12. GS + aptitude included?
Yes.
13. Negative marking?
As per notification (0.25–0.33 per wrong).
14. TGT pay?
Level-7, ₹44,900–₹1,42,400.
15. PGT pay?
Level-8, ₹47,600–₹1,51,100.
16. Documents for DV?
Educational certs, ID, category/reservation, domicile (if required), per notification.
17. How to apply?
Online at psc.ap.gov.in / apdsc.ap.gov.in.
18. Notification/syllabus source?
psc.ap.gov.in.
19. Career growth?
Time-bound upgradation, seniority promotions, admin roles.
20. How to prepare?
NCERTs, GK/aptitude books, subject text, PYQs, mocks, revision plan.
Official Sources
- APPSC: https://psc.ap.gov.in
- AP DSC: https://apdsc.ap.gov.in
- National Career Service: https://www.ncs.gov.in