Samagra Shiksha, Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP KGBV) has officially released the Principal, PGT, CRT & PET Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. 01/KGBV/APSS/2026) for 299 vacancies across Andhra Pradesh. Eligible women graduates, postgraduates, B.Ed and PET qualified candidates aged 18 to 45 years can apply online from 27 May 2026 to 05 June 2026 via AP KGBV Recruitment Portal. Selected candidates will be appointed on a contractual basis with a monthly salary of ₹26,759 to ₹34,139.
AP KGBV Teaching Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Andhra Pradesh has officially released Recruitment Notification No. 01/KGBV/APSS/2026 dated 25/05/2026 for engagement of 299 teaching staff (Principal: 16, PGT: 98, CRT: 133, PET: 52) on contract basis in 352 Type-III KGBVs across the state. The notification includes complete details on district-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, TET requirements, merit calculation formula, honorarium, reservation rules, local status criteria, contract conditions, and application process. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification before applying.
- Apply Online – KGBV Recruitment Portal: http://kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in
- Download Official Notification PDF
AP KGBV Teaching Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Andhra Pradesh Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (AP KGBV) has released its recruitment notifications for 2026, offering 229 total vacancies on a contract basis. You can apply online directly through the AP KGBV Official Career Portal.
| Organization Name | Samagra Shiksha, Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Notification No. | Recruitment Notification No. 01/KGBV/APSS/2026, dated 25-05-2026 |
| Post Names | Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Contract Residential Teacher (CRT), Physical Education Teacher (PET) |
| Department | Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) – Type III, across Andhra Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 299 (across 352 Type-III KGBVs in 23 districts) |
| Nature of Appointment | Contract / Outsourcing / Temporary basis - for academic year 2026-27 only |
| Honorarium | Principal: Rs. 34,139/- per month | PGT / CRT / PET: Rs. 26,759/- per month |
| Gender | Women candidates only |
| Application Mode | Online only - http://kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in |
| Application Fee | Rs. 300/- (through Commissioner of School Education payment gateway) |
| Selection Mode | Merit-based (weightage marks from academic and professional qualifications) |
| Selection Unit | Newly formed District (each district is a separate unit) |
| Official Website | http://kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in |
AP KGBV Teaching Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Sl. No. | Activity | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Release of Paper Notification | 26.05.2026 |
| 2 | Receipt of Online Applications (Start Date) | 27.05.2026 |
| 3 | Closing of Online Applications (Last Date) | 05.06.2026 |
| 4 | Generation of Selection List by State Office (1:3 ratio) | 07.06.2026 |
| 5 | Certificate Verification by District Level Committee | 09.06.2026 |
| 6 | Generation of Final Merit List at District Level | 12.06.2026 |
| 7 | Grievances on Final Merit List and Redressal | 14.06.2026 |
| 8 | Grievance Redressal and Display of Final Merit List at District Level | 16.06.2026 |
| 9 | Issue of Appointment Orders at District Level | 18.06.2026 |
| 10 | Enter into Contract Agreement | 18.06.2026 |
| 11 | Reporting to Duty | 20.06.2026 |
AP KGBV Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 299 teaching posts are to be filled across 23 districts in Type-III KGBVs of Andhra Pradesh (excluding East Godavari, Dr. B.R.A. Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna and Guntur districts). The number of vacancies may change according to need. District-wise roster points are annexed separately with the notification.
Post-wise Vacancy Summary:
| Sl. No. | Post | Nature | Institution | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principal | Contract | Type-III KGBV | 16 |
| 2 | Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | Contract | Type-III KGBV | 98 |
| 3 | Contract Residential Teacher (CRT) | Contract | Type-III KGBV | 133 |
| 4 | Physical Education Teacher (PET) | Contract | Type-III KGBV | 52 |
| Grand Total (Teaching) | 299 | |||
District-wise CRT Vacancy:
| Sno | District | CRT Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Srikakulam | 4 |
| 2 | PVP Manyam | 12 |
| 3 | Vizianagaram | 6 |
| 4 | Visakhapatnam | 0 |
| 5 | Alluri Sitharama Raju | 6 |
| 6 | Anakapalli | 9 |
| 7 | Polavaram | 6 |
| 8 | Kakinada | 1 |
| 9 | Eluru | 1 |
| 10 | NTR | 1 |
| 11 | Palnadu | 9 |
| 12 | Prakasam | 6 |
| 13 | Markapuram | 6 |
| 14 | Bapatla | 1 |
| 15 | SPSR Nellore | 3 |
| 16 | Chittoor | 3 |
| 17 | Tirupati | 3 |
| 18 | Annamayya | 6 |
| 19 | YSR Kadapa | 3 |
| 20 | Anantapuramu | 7 |
| 21 | Sri Sathya Sai | 15 |
| 22 | Nandyal | 6 |
| 23 | Kurnool | 19 |
| Grand Total | 133 | |
District-wise PGT Vacancy Breakup (Subject-wise):
| Sno | District | PGT Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Srikakulam | 4 |
| 2 | PVP Manyam | 4 |
| 3 | Vizianagaram | 7 |
| 5 | Alluri Sitharama Raju | 6 |
| 6 | Anakapalli | 5 |
| 7 | Polavaram | 3 |
| 9 | Eluru | 2 |
| 11 | Palnadu | 4 |
| 12 | Prakasam | 1 |
| 13 | Markapuram | 18 |
| 15 | SPSR Nellore | 1 |
| 17 | Tirupati | 5 |
| 18 | Annamayya | 11 |
| 19 | YSR Kadapa | 4 |
| 20 | Anantapuramu | 9 |
| 21 | Sri Sathya Sai | 8 |
| 22 | Nandyal | 3 |
| 23 | Kurnool | 3 |
| Grand Total | 98 | |
Note: Number of vacancies may change according to need. Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, NTR, Bapatla, Chittoor districts have 0 PGT vacancies. Districts excluded from this recruitment: East Godavari, Dr. B.R.A. Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur.
AP KGBV Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
All posts are open to women candidates only. English is the medium of instruction in all KGBVs - applicants must be capable of teaching in English medium. The candidate should have studied English as one of the subjects up to graduation level. The candidate must apply in only one district.
TET Qualification: APTET qualified is mandatory for Principal, CRTs (all subjects) and PGTs (general subjects). TET is NOT required for PET and PGTs (Vocational subjects).
Educational Qualifications (Post-wise):
| Post | Academic Qualification | Professional Qualification | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | Any Post-Graduate Degree from UGC recognized University | B.Ed / M.A. Education from NCTE/UGC recognized University | OC: 50% | BC: 45% | SC/ST/DA: 40% (both academic & professional) |
| PGT (General – English, History, Civics, Commerce, Economics, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) | Master's Degree / 2-year PG Course from RIE-NCERT in relevant subject from UGC recognized University | B.Ed from NCTE recognized University with methodology in concerned subject | OC: 50% | BC: 45% | SC/ST/DA: 40% |
| PGT (Vocational – A&T, CSE, PSTT, MLT, MPHW, GFC) | As per specific vocational qualification prescribed for each subject (B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc/B.Sc with relevant specialization) | As per vocational subject guidelines - Board of Intermediate AP RC. No. Voc. I–A1/471/2004 dated 21.07.2006 | OC: 50% | BC: 45% | SC/ST/DA: 40% |
| CRT (Telugu, Hindi, English, Maths, Physical Science, Biological Science, Social Studies, Urdu) | Bachelor's Degree (Second Class) from UGC recognized University in concerned subject combination OR 4-year integrated degree from RIE-NCERT | B.Ed from NCTE recognized University with methodology in concerned subject (Pandit Training for Telugu/Hindi CRTs) | OC: 50% | BC: 45% | SC/ST/DA: 40% |
| PET | Intermediate (Board of Intermediate Education, AP) OR Bachelor's Degree from UGC recognized University | UG Diploma in Physical Education (UGDPE) recognized by NCTE OR B.P.Ed / M.P.Ed recognized by NCTE | OC: 50% | BC/EWS: 45% | SC/ST: 40%. Note: Differently abled persons NOT eligible for PET. |
AP KGBV Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01-07-2025.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General (OC) / EWS | Minimum 18 years, Maximum 45 years (as on 01.07.2025) |
| SC / ST / BC / EWS | Maximum 50 years (as on 01.07.2025) |
| Differently Abled (PwD) | Maximum 52 years (as on 01.07.2025) |
| Ex-Service Women | Maximum 45 years (as on 01.07.2025) |
AP KGBV Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Rs. 300/- (through Commissioner of School Education payment gateway at http://kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in) |
AP KGBV Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Selection is purely merit-based - no written examination is conducted. Merit is calculated on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in academic and professional qualifications, each assigned a specific weightage. The district level committee verifies certificates and prepares the final merit list.
Merit Calculation Formula:
| Course | Principal / PGT Weightage | CRT Weightage | PET Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (10th) | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Intermediate (12th) | 10 | 20 | 40 |
| Bachelor's Degree (UGC) | 20 | 30 | – |
| Master's Degree (UGC) | 30 | – | – |
| B.Ed / M.A. Education (UGC/NCTE) | 20 | 30 | – |
| UGDPE / B.P.Ed (NCTE) | – | – | 40 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 100 |
CGPA Conversion: CGPA x 9.5 = Percentage (e.g., 9.0 CGPA = 85.5%)
Tie-Breaking Rule: (i) Elder candidate ranked higher. (ii) If DOB is also same, community priority order: ST > SC (Group I, II, III) > BC-A > BC-B > BC-C > BC-D > BC-E > OC. (iii) Same DOB + same community: highest marks in graduation (CRTs), PG (Principal/PGTs), Intermediate (PETs).
Honorarium (Monthly):
| Post | Monthly Honorarium |
|---|---|
| Principal | Rs. 34,139/- |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | Rs. 26,759/- |
| Contract Residential Teacher (CRT) | Rs. 26,759/- |
| Physical Education Teacher (PET) | Rs. 26,759/- |
Who should NOT apply for AP KGBV Teaching Recruitment 2026?
- Male candidates - all posts are exclusively for women candidates.
- Candidates who have NOT qualified APTET - TET qualification is mandatory for Principal, CRT (all subjects) and PGT (general subjects). Unqualified candidates are ineligible.
- Candidates currently pursuing final year of Degree, Post-Graduation or B.Ed during the academic year 2025-26 - they are explicitly ineligible.
- Candidates who were previously employed in KGBVs and terminated on disciplinary grounds, misappropriation of funds or deviation of duties.
- Candidates who do not meet the minimum percentage requirements (50% for OC, 45% for BC, 40% for SC/ST/DA) in academic and professional qualifications.
- Differently abled candidates applying for PET post - they are explicitly excluded from PET eligibility.
- Candidates who do not have a valid Local Status Certificate (studied 7 consecutive years in classes 4 to 10 in the district) for the district they are applying in.
- Candidates who wish to apply in more than one district - only one district application is permitted.
- Candidates who intend to apply without uploading all required documents - incomplete applications are summarily rejected.
- Candidates expecting regular/permanent employment or regularisation - this is a contract post for one academic year (2026-27) only, with no right to regularisation.
- Candidates from East Godavari, Dr. B.R.A. Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna and Guntur districts - KGBVs in these districts are excluded from this notification.
Common Mistakes / What to Check Before Applying AP KGBV Teaching Recruitment 2026?
- Not verifying APTET qualification before applying - TET is mandatory for Principal, CRT and PGT (general) posts. Applying without TET will result in rejection.
- Applying in a district where you are not a local candidate - local status (7 consecutive years study in classes 4–10 in the district) is mandatory. Private school students must get residence certificate from Tahsildar.
- Entering marks higher than actually achieved - intentional inflation of marks is treated very seriously and results in permanent debarment from all government jobs.
- Not converting CGPA correctly - use the formula CGPA x 9.5 for percentage. Using other conversion methods may lead to incorrect merit calculation.
- Applying for multiple districts - only one district application is allowed per candidate.
- Not uploading all required documents - missing documents result in summary rejection. Check the 12-point checklist in the notification before submitting.
- PGT (Commerce) candidates with M.Com in Applied/Business Economics applying - they are explicitly NOT eligible for PGT-Commerce.
- PET candidates with differently abled status applying - PET post is explicitly excluded for differently abled persons.
- Applying offline or sending applications after the closing date (05.06.2026) - only online applications at http://kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in before the deadline are accepted.
- Not checking that English has been studied as a subject up to graduation level - this is a mandatory requirement for all teaching posts since English is the medium of instruction in KGBVs.
How to Apply for AP KGBV Teaching Recruitment 2026
Candidates shall apply online only at http://kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in. Offline applications and applications received after the closing date will not be entertained under any circumstances. Application fee of Rs. 300/- must be paid through the Commissioner of School Education payment gateway during online application. Candidates must upload all required documents without fail.
Steps to Apply Online:
- Step 1: Visit http://kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in and register with valid mobile number and email ID.
- Step 2: Select the post (Principal / PGT / CRT / PET), subject and the district you are applying for.
- Step 3: Fill in all personal, educational and professional details accurately. Enter marks exactly as per certificates - do not inflate.
- Step 4: Upload all required documents (see checklist below).
- Step 5: Pay application fee of Rs. 300/- through the online payment gateway.
- Step 6: Submit application before 05.06.2026. Download and save the application confirmation.
Documents to be Uploaded (Checklist for Certificate Verification):
- SSC (10th) Certificate and Marks Memo
- Intermediate (12th) Certificate and Marks Memo
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate and Marks Memos (wherever applicable)
- Master's Degree Certificate and Marks Memos (wherever applicable)
- B.Ed / M.Ed / UGDPE / B.P.Ed / M.P.Ed Certificate and Marks Memos (wherever applicable)
- Diploma Certificate (wherever applicable)
- Local Status Certificate (Tahsildar's Residence Certificate if studied in private/unrecognized school)
- Caste Certificate in prescribed format (for SC/ST/BC candidates)
- Income Certificate issued by Tahsildar in the respective district
- Differently Abled Certificate from Competent Authority (for PwD candidates; minimum 40% disability)
- Income Certificate for EWS (below Rs. 8.00 Lakhs per annum from Competent Authority)
- APTET Relevant Documents / Score Card
Apply Online at: http://kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in
Important Instructions for APSS KGBV Teaching Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- ALL posts are for women candidates only. All rosters for general candidates are also to be filled with women candidates of that particular community.
- All appointments are purely on contract/outsourcing/temporary basis for academic year 2026-27 only. Selected candidates have NO right to seek regularisation, Minimum Time Scale, or enhancement of honorarium.
- The appointing authority has the right to terminate candidates with poor performance at any point of time without any prior notice.
- If any candidate's performance is found unsatisfactory in teaching, or they submit false documents, or misbehave with students - their services may be terminated immediately without prior notice.
- Selected candidates must enter into a Contract Agreement on Rs. 100/- Bond Paper for the period of one academic year 2026-27.
- The State Project Director has all rights to complete or cancel the recruitment at any point of time without prior intimation.
- All candidates must be placed in schools by 20.06.2026 without fail. Any deviation will be viewed very seriously.
- This notification is subject to the outcome of court cases pending before the Hon'ble High Court of Andhra Pradesh.
- No candidate is allowed to apply in more than one district. The district is the unit for applying and appointment for all cadres.
- Candidates who furnished wrong information or claimed higher marks than achieved will be permanently debarred from all government jobs.
- EWS candidates must furnish income certificate below Rs. 8.00 Lakhs per annum issued by the competent authority.
- All revisions/updates will be published at http://kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in - visit regularly.
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