Samagra Shiksha AP KGBV Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh for 299 teaching vacancies including Principal, PGT, CRT and PET posts in Type-III KGBVs across the state. Eligible women candidates can apply online from 27 May 2026 to 05 June 2026 at kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in.
Latest Update: The online application window for AP KGBV Teacher Recruitment 2026 is now open. This recruitment is for contract-based teaching posts in 352 Type-III KGBVs across Andhra Pradesh (except East Godavari, Dr. B.R.A. Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna and Guntur districts). Only women candidates are eligible to apply. Last date to submit the online application is 05 June 2026.
Samagra Shiksha AP KGBV Recruitment 2026 Overview – Apply Online for Principal, PGT, CRT, PET Posts
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Samagra Shiksha, Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh |
| 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) |
| Total Vacancies | 299 |
| Type of Institution | Type-III KGBVs |
| Nature of Appointment | Contract Basis (Academic Year 2026-27) |
| Eligible Candidates | Women Candidates Only |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹300/- |
| Application Start Date | 27 May 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 05 June 2026 |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh (23 Districts) |
| Official Website | kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in |
KGBVs (Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas) are residential schools run by the central and state governments specifically for girls from disadvantaged sections of society. Teaching in a KGBV is a meaningful career opportunity for women educators who want to contribute to girls’ education while working in a government-supported institution. This recruitment covers 23 districts of Andhra Pradesh and offers an honorarium-based contract job for the academic year 2026-27.
AP KGBV Vacancy Details 2026 – Post Wise Breakup
| S.No. | Post Name | Nature | Institution | Vacancies |
| 1 | Principal | Teaching (Contract) | Type-III KGBV | 16 |
| 2 | Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | Teaching (Contract) | Type-III KGBV | 98 |
| 3 | Contract Residential Teacher (CRT) | Teaching (Contract) | Type-III KGBV | 133 |
| 4 | Physical Education Teacher (PET) | Teaching (Contract) | Type-III KGBV | 52 |
| Grand Total | 299 | |||
The maximum number of vacancies are for Contract Residential Teachers (CRT) at 133, followed by PGTs at 98 and PETs at 52. The number of vacancies may change based on requirements. District-wise and roster-wise vacancy details are annexed with the official notification.
AP KGBV District Wise Vacancies 2026 – Teaching Posts
| S.No. | District | No. of KGBVs | Principal | PET | CRT Total | PGT Total |
| 1 | Srikakulam | 25 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | PVP Manyam | 14 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 |
| 3 | Vizianagaram | 26 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| 4 | Visakhapatnam | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Alluri Sitharama Raju | 11 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 6 | Anakapalli | 20 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 5 |
| 7 | Polavaram | 8 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 8 | Kakinada | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Eluru | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 10 | NTR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | Palnadu | 24 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 4 |
| 12 | Prakasam | 16 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 13 | Markapuram | 19 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| 14 | Bapatla | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | SPSR Nellore | 7 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 16 | Chittoor | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | Tirupati | 9 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| 18 | Annamayya | 17 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 |
| 19 | YSR Kadapa | 19 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 20 | Anantapuramu | 32 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| 21 | Sri Sathya Sai | 30 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 8 |
| 22 | Nandyal | 27 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 23 | Kurnool | 26 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 3 |
| Grand Total | 352 | 16 | 52 | 133 | 98 | |
Note: This recruitment does not cover East Godavari, Dr. B.R.A. Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna and Guntur districts. Candidates must apply only under the district where they qualify as local candidates.
Honorarium / Salary – AP KGBV Recruitment 2026
| Post | Monthly Honorarium |
| Principal | ₹34,139/- |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | ₹26,759/- |
| Contract Residential Teacher (CRT) | ₹26,759/- |
| Physical Education Teacher (PET) | ₹26,759/- |
These are contract-based honorarium posts for the academic year 2026-27 only. Appointed candidates do not have any right to claim regularization, minimum time scale, or enhancement of honorarium under this contract.
Age Limit – AP KGBV Teacher Recruitment 2026
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
| General (OC) / Ex-Service Women | 45 Years |
| SC / ST / BC / EWS | 50 Years |
| Differently Abled (PH/VH/HH) | 52 Years |
Minimum age: 18 years. Age is calculated as on 01 July 2025. Differently abled candidates must have at least 40% disability as per relevant government order to claim age relaxation and reservation benefit.
TET Qualification – AP KGBV Recruitment 2026
- Candidates applying for Principal, CRTs (all subjects), and PGTs (general subjects) must have qualified in the AP Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET).
- TET qualification is NOT required for Physical Education Teacher (PET) and PGTs in Vocational subjects.
- Candidates who have not qualified TET are not eligible to apply for posts where TET is mandatory.
Educational Qualifications – All Posts
1. Principal:
- Post Graduate Degree from UGC recognized University — 50% for OC, 45% for BC, 40% for SC/ST/Differently Abled.
- B.Ed. / M.A. (Education) from NCTE/UGC recognized institution — same percentage criteria as above.
- Must have qualified APTET.
2. Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs):
- Master’s Degree in the relevant subject from UGC recognized university — 50% for OC, 45% for BC, 40% for SC/ST/Differently Abled.
- B.Ed. from NCTE recognized university with methodology in the concerned subject — same percentage norms apply.
- Vocational PGT posts (A&T, CSE, PSTT, MLT, MPHW, GFC) have specific qualification requirements as per the notification.
- APTET required for general subject PGTs; not required for vocational PGTs.
3. Contract Residential Teachers (CRTs):
- Second Class Bachelor’s Degree from UGC recognized university in the concerned subject — 50% for OC, 45% for BC, 40% for SC/ST/Differently Abled.
- B.Ed. from NCTE recognized university with methodology in the concerned subject — same percentage norms.
- Subjects covered: Telugu, Hindi, English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biological Science, Social Studies.
- APTET qualification is mandatory.
4. Physical Education Teacher (PET):
- Intermediate (10+2) from AP Board or equivalent — 50% for OC, 45% for BC/EWS, 40% for SC/ST. OR Bachelor’s Degree from UGC recognized university with same percentage norms.
- Must also possess UG Diploma in Physical Education (UGDPE) or B.P.Ed or M.P.Ed from NCTE recognized institution — 50% for OC, 45% for BC/EWS, 40% for SC/ST.
- Differently abled candidates are NOT eligible for PET post.
- TET qualification is not required for PET.
Selection Process – AP KGBV Samagra Shiksha Recruitment 2026
Selection is done purely on merit basis using a weightage-based calculation from candidates’ academic and professional qualifications. The total merit is calculated out of 100 marks.
Merit Calculation for Principal and PGTs:
| Qualification | Weightage Marks |
| SSC (10th) | 20 |
| Intermediate (12th) | 10 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 20 |
| Master’s Degree | 30 |
| B.Ed. / M.A. (Education) | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Merit Calculation for CRTs:
| Qualification | Weightage Marks |
| SSC (10th) | 20 |
| Intermediate (12th) | 20 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 30 |
| B.Ed. / M.A. (Education) | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Merit Calculation for PETs:
| Qualification | Weightage Marks |
| SSC (10th) | 20 |
| Intermediate (12th) | 40 |
| UGD PE / B.P.Ed | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
CGPA Conversion Formula: Achieved CGPA × 9.5 = Percentage. For example, 9.0 CGPA = 9.0 × 9.5 = 85.5%.
Tie-Breaking Rule: If two candidates score equal marks, the elder candidate gets higher rank. If date of birth is also the same, community priority order is: ST → SC → BC-A → BC-B → BC-C → BC-D → BC-E → OC.
Application Fee – AP KGBV Recruitment 2026
All eligible and interested candidates must pay an application fee of ₹300/- through the online payment gateway of the Commissioner of School Education, Andhra Pradesh. The fee covers both application and processing charges. Candidates should pay carefully as the fee details will not be mentioned once submitted.
Important Dates – Samagra Shiksha AP KGBV Recruitment 2026
| Activity | Date |
| Release of Notification | 26 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 27 May 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 05 June 2026 |
| Generation of Selection List (1:3 ratio) | 07 June 2026 |
| Certificate Verification by District Committee | 09 June 2026 |
| Display of Final Merit List (District Level) | 12 June 2026 |
| Grievance Submission and Redressal | 14 – 16 June 2026 |
| Issue of Appointment Orders | 18 June 2026 |
| Contract Agreement Signing | 18 June 2026 |
| Reporting to Duty | 20 June 2026 |
How to Apply Online – AP KGBV Teacher Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official recruitment portal at kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in
- Click on the online application link for KGBV Recruitment 2026
- Register using your valid mobile number and email ID
- Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details
- Upload all required documents including SSC, Intermediate, Degree, PG, B.Ed marksheets, caste certificate, TET certificate, local status certificate, and photo ID
- Pay the application fee of ₹300/- through the online payment gateway
- Select the district you are applying for (only one district allowed per candidate)
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference
Important: Only online applications are accepted. Offline applications will not be entertained under any circumstances. Incomplete applications or those without required documents will be summarily rejected. No candidate is allowed to apply in more than one district.
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Important Links – AP KGBV Recruitment 2026 Notification and Apply Online
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online | kgbvrecruitment.apcfss.in |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Samagra Shiksha AP Website | cdse.ap.gov.in |
FAQs – Samagra Shiksha AP KGBV Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply for AP KGBV Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 05 June 2026. After this date, the application portal will be closed and no new application will be accepted. Candidates are strongly advised to apply well before the deadline, upload all required documents, and ensure their application is fully complete before submission to avoid last-minute rejection.
Q2. How many total vacancies are there in AP KGBV Recruitment 2026?
A total of 299 teaching vacancies have been notified under this recruitment. These include 16 Principal posts, 98 Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts, 133 Contract Residential Teacher (CRT) posts, and 52 Physical Education Teacher (PET) posts. The vacancies are distributed across 23 districts of Andhra Pradesh, covering 352 Type-III KGBVs, excluding East Godavari, Dr. B.R.A. Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, and Guntur districts.
Q3. Who can apply for AP KGBV Recruitment 2026?
Only eligible women candidates can apply for this recruitment. All posts in KGBVs are exclusively reserved for female candidates. Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification, age limit, TET qualification (where applicable), and local status criteria. Candidates who are pursuing their final year degree, PG, or B.Ed during 2025-26, or who have been previously terminated from KGBVs on disciplinary grounds, are not eligible to apply.
Q4. What is the salary or honorarium for AP KGBV teachers?
The monthly honorarium for Principal is ₹34,139, while Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), Contract Residential Teachers (CRT), and Physical Education Teachers (PET) will each receive ₹26,759 per month. These are contract-based honorarium posts for the academic year 2026-27 only. Selected candidates cannot claim regularization or enhancement of honorarium based on these contract appointments.
Q5. Is TET mandatory for all posts in AP KGBV Recruitment 2026?
No, TET is not mandatory for all posts. Candidates applying for Principal, all CRT posts, and PGT general subject posts must have qualified the AP Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET). However, TET qualification is not required for Physical Education Teacher (PET) posts and PGT Vocational subject posts such as A&T, CSE, PSTT, MLT, MPHW, and GFC. Candidates without TET for mandatory posts will be treated as ineligible.
Q6. How is the merit list prepared for AP KGBV Recruitment 2026?
Merit is calculated based on a 100-mark weightage system using academic and professional qualification scores. For Principal and PGT posts, the breakup is SSC (20 marks), Intermediate (10), Degree (20), PG (30), B.Ed (20). For CRT posts, it is SSC (20), Intermediate (20), Degree (30), B.Ed (30). For PET posts, SSC (20), Intermediate (40), and Physical Education diploma/degree (40). If marks are in CGPA, conversion is done using the formula: CGPA × 9.5 = Percentage.
Q7. What is the age limit for AP KGBV Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age for General and Ex-Service Women candidates is 45 years as on 01 July 2025. For SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates, the maximum age limit is 50 years. For differently abled candidates, it is 52 years. Candidates with less than 40% certified disability are not eligible to claim age relaxation or reservation benefit under the differently abled category.
Q8. Can I apply in more than one district for AP KGBV Recruitment 2026?
No. Each candidate is allowed to apply in only one district. Candidates who submit applications in more than one district will be disqualified. The district unit is determined based on the candidate’s local status, which is decided by the consecutive years of study (classes 4th to 10th) in a particular district. Candidates who studied 7 consecutive years in a district are treated as local candidates of that district.
Q9. What documents need to be uploaded for AP KGBV Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must upload all relevant documents during online application including SSC certificate, Intermediate marksheet, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree (where applicable), B.Ed/M.P.Ed certificate, diploma certificate (where applicable), local status certificate, caste certificate (for SC/ST/BC candidates), income certificate for EWS candidates, differently abled certificate if applicable, and APTET certificate for mandatory posts. Incomplete applications without required documents will be summarily rejected without any further notice.
Q10. What happens after the final merit list is published in AP KGBV Recruitment 2026?
Once the district-level committee prepares and publishes the final merit list on 12 June 2026, candidates can raise grievances between 14 and 16 June 2026. After redressal, the final confirmed merit list will be displayed. Appointment orders will be issued on 18 June 2026, followed by contract agreement signing on the same day. Selected candidates must report to their assigned KGBV for duty by 20 June 2026 to begin teaching for the academic year 2026-27.
This detailed job post is created by CareerFocusNow to help women candidates across Andhra Pradesh understand the eligibility, vacancy details, merit calculation, and application process for AP KGBV Recruitment 2026 in a simple and structured way.