The Government of Andhra Pradesh, through Samagra Shiksha, has announced the AP KGBV Teaching Recruitment 2026 for a total of 299 contract teaching posts across Type‑III Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs). The recruitment is open exclusively to women candidates and the application window is from 27‑05‑2026 to 05‑06‑2026.
| Detail |
Info |
| Organization |
Samagra Shiksha, Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Post Names |
Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Contract Residential Teacher (CRT), Physical Education Teacher (PET) |
| Total Vacancies |
299 |
| Nature of Appointment |
Contract / Outsourcing / Temporary (Academic Year 2026‑27) |
| Gender |
Women candidates only |
| Application Mode |
Online only (kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in) |
| Application Fee |
Rs. 300/- (through Commissioner of School Education payment gateway) |
| Last Date to Apply |
05‑06‑2026 |
Post & Organization Details
- Organization: Samagra Shiksha, Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh
- Department: Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) – Type‑III
- Number of KGBVs Covered: 352 Type‑III KGBVs across 23 districts
Vacancy Details
| 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 |
Eligibility Criteria
General Requirements
- Women candidates only.
- Must be able to teach in English medium; English should have been studied up to graduation level.
- Only one district application per candidate.
Age Limit (as on 01‑07‑2025)
| Category |
Age Limit |
| General (OC) / EWS |
Minimum 18 years, Maximum 45 years |
| SC / ST / BC / EWS |
Maximum 50 years |
| Differently Abled (PwD) |
Maximum 52 years |
| Ex‑Service Women |
Maximum 45 years |
Educational & Professional Qualifications
| Post |
Academic Qualification |
Professional Qualification |
Minimum Marks |
| Principal |
Any Post‑Graduate Degree (UGC recognised) |
B.Ed / M.A. Education (NCTE/UGC recognised) |
OC: 50% | BC: 45% | SC/ST/DA: 40% |
| PGT (General subjects) |
Master’s Degree / 2‑yr PG Course (relevant subject, UGC recognised) |
B.Ed (NCTE recognised) with methodology in concerned subject |
OC: 50% | BC: 45% | SC/ST/DA: 40% |
| PGT (Vocational subjects) |
Relevant vocational qualification (B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc/B.Sc with specialization) |
As per vocational subject guidelines (Board of Intermediate AP) |
OC: 50% | BC: 45% | SC/ST/DA: 40% |
| CRT |
Bachelor’s Degree (Second Class) in concerned subject or 4‑yr integrated degree (RIE‑NCERT) |
B.Ed (NCTE recognised) with methodology in concerned subject |
OC: 50% | BC: 45% | SC/ST/DA: 40% |
| PET |
Intermediate (Board of Intermediate Education, AP) OR Bachelor’s Degree |
UG Diploma in Physical Education (UGDPE) OR B.P.Ed / M.P.Ed (NCTE recognised) |
OC: 50% | BC/EWS: 45% | SC/ST: 40% |
TET Requirement
- APTET qualification mandatory for Principal, CRT (all subjects) and PGT (general subjects).
- Not required for PET and PGT (Vocational subjects).
Pay Scale & Salary
- Principal: Rs. 34,139/- per month
- PGT / CRT / PET: Rs. 26,759/- per month
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| All Categories |
Rs. 300/- (through Commissioner of School Education payment gateway) |
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 |
Selection Process
- Merit‑based selection using weightage marks from academic and professional qualifications.
- Generation of preliminary selection list (1:3 ratio) by the State Office.
- Certificate verification by District Level Committee.
- Final merit list prepared at district level.
- Grievance redressal mechanism as per schedule.
- Issuance of appointment orders and signing of contract.
- Reporting to duty on the stipulated date.
How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment portal: http://kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to obtain a login ID.
- Log in with the credentials and fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, certificates, TET certificate, etc.) in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the non‑refundable application fee of Rs. 300/- through the Commissioner of School Education payment gateway.
- Review the entire application, submit it and note down the application reference number for future correspondence.
- Print the completed application form and acknowledgement receipt for your records.
Important Links
FAQ’s
- What is the total number of vacancies? A total of 299 teaching posts (Principal: 16, PGT: 98, CRT: 133, PET: 52) are advertised.
- Who is eligible to apply? Only women candidates who meet the age, educational and TET requirements specified for each post are eligible.
- What is the last date to submit the online application? The online application must be submitted on or before 05‑06‑2026.
- Is there any age relaxation? Yes. General category candidates: 18‑45 years; SC/ST/BC/EWS: up to 50 years; PwD: up to 52 years; Ex‑Service Women: up to 45 years (all as on 01‑07‑2025).
- What is the application fee? A uniform fee of Rs. 300/- is applicable for all categories.
- What are the salary details? Principals receive Rs. 34,139/- per month, while PGT, CRT and PET candidates receive Rs. 26,759/- per month.
- Do I need to have a TET certificate? APTET is mandatory for Principal, CRT (all subjects) and PGT (general subjects). It is not required for PET and PGT (Vocational).
- How many districts can I apply for? Candidates can apply for only one district.
- When will the selection list be released? The preliminary selection list will be generated on 07‑06‑2026, followed by the final merit list on 12‑06‑2026.
