Overview
Samagra Shiksha, Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh has released a recruitment notification for the post of Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Contract Residential Teacher (CRT), Physical Education Teacher (PET) (299 (across 352 Type-III KGBVs in 23 districts) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only - http://kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Samagra Shiksha, Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh
- Qualification
- 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, …
- Vacancies
- 299 (across 352 Type-III KGBVs in 23 districts)
- Advertisement No
- Recruitment Notification No. 01/KGBV/APSS/2026, dated 25-05-2026
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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…
Eligibility
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, …
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)
Application Fee
Category: Fee All Categories: Rs. 300/- (through Commissioner of School Education payment gateway at http://kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in)
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/-
How to Apply
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/un…
Important Instructions
• 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 certific…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the application fee?
Rs. 300/- (through Commissioner of School Education payment gateway)
What is the 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)
What is the 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 commun…