Arunachal Pradesh Teacher Recruitment / TGT-PGT
Introduction
State recruitment for Trained Graduate Teacher and Post Graduate Teacher posts in Arunachal Pradesh government schools, conducted by APPSC / Directorate of School Education.
- Conducting body: APPSC / Directorate of School Education (AP)
- Scope: State
- Region: Arunachal Pradesh
- Department: Education Department, Arunachal Pradesh
- Posts: TGT, PGT
- Mode: Online
- Official site: appsc.gov.in · education.arunachal.gov.in
The Arunachal Pradesh TGT/PGT recruitment fills teacher vacancies in government schools across the state. Selection: written examination (subject + pedagogy) → interview / demo lesson → document verification → merit.
Services and Posts
- TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher): graduation + B.Ed + CTET/State TET
- PGT (Post Graduate Teacher): post-graduation + B.Ed
Exam Body and Conduct
APPSC (or the Directorate of School Education) releases notifications on appsc.gov.in / education.arunachal.gov.in, accepts online applications, and conducts the written test + demo/interview.
Important Highlights
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | APPSC / Directorate of School Education |
| Posts | TGT, PGT |
| Stages | Written → Demo/Interview → DV |
| Mode | Online |
| Pay | TGT Level-8 (~₹47,600+); PGT Level-10 (~₹56,100+) |
| Official site | appsc.gov.in |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- TGT: Graduate + B.Ed + CTET/State TET
- PGT: Post-graduation + B.Ed
Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years (relaxation per AP rules)
Nationality / Domicile
- Indian citizen.
- APST reservation per AP rules (80% APST / 20% open framework).
Reservation
Per Arunachal Pradesh Government policy:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| APST | ~80% |
| Open / other | ~20% |
| Horizontal | Women, PwBD, Ex-servicemen |
- Final breakup per official advertisement.
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Selection Stages
1. Written Examination (subject + pedagogy)
2. Interview / Demo Lesson
3. Document Verification
4. Final Merit
Written Exam
| Component | Papers | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written | 1–2 | 100–200 | 2–3 hours | As per notification |
Syllabus
Areas
- General Studies: teaching aptitude, GK, AP GK
- Aptitude / Reasoning: basic reasoning, language ability
- Subject-Specific: TGT/PGT subject content, pedagogy, classroom methods
- Subjects: Maths, Science, Social Science, English, Hindi, Arts
How to Apply
1. Visit https://appsc.gov.in (or Education Dept portal)
2. Open the teacher recruitment notification.
3. Register / log in.
4. Fill details; upload docs, photo, signature.
5. Pay the fee, if applicable.
6. Submit; save copy.
Documents
Academic certs, age proof, APST/category cert, B.Ed proof, TET proof, ID, application printout.
Application Fee
- ₹0–₹150 (APST exempt as per notification). Exact fee in advertisement.
Previous Year History
Notified cycle-wise. APPSC TGT 2026 (Advt 02/2026): 389 TGT posts across 14 subjects (Level-7, ₹44,900–1,42,400). APPSC PGT 2021: 111 PGT posts. Older cycles: ~150–300 posts. Exact counts per notification.
Salary, Benefits, and Service Conditions
- TGT: Level-8, ~₹47,600+ | PGT: Level-10, ~₹56,100+ (+ DA, HRA, NPA where applicable)
- In-hand per posting/allowances/deductions.
Preparation
- Subject core + pedagogy/child-centred methods
- AP GK + state awareness
- Reasoning/aptitude basics
- PYPs; 4–8 month plan; interview readiness
Career Path
TGT → PGT → Headmaster / higher school leadership. Postings in AP govt schools per dept rules.
FAQs
1. What is AP TGT/PGT recruitment?
State process for TGT/PGT in AP government schools.
2. Conducting body?
APPSC / Directorate of School Education.
3. TGT full form?
Trained Graduate Teacher.
4. PGT full form?
Post Graduate Teacher.
5. TGT qualification?
Graduate + B.Ed + CTET/State TET.
6. PGT qualification?
Post-graduation + B.Ed.
7. Age limit?
21–40 years (relaxation per rules).
8. CTET/State TET for TGT?
Yes, required.
9. B.Ed mandatory?
Yes, both TGT and PGT.
10. APST reservation?
~80% APST / 20% open.
11. Women/PwBD/Ex-servicemen reservation?
Yes, horizontal as per rules.
12. Exam pattern?
Written → demo/interview.
13. Demo lesson included?
Yes, as per notification.
14. Syllabus topics?
Subject, pedagogy, GS, reasoning, AP GK.
15. Negative marking?
As per notification.
16. TGT salary?
Level-8, ~₹47,600+.
17. PGT salary?
Level-10, ~₹56,100+.
18. How to apply?
Online at appsc.gov.in / Education Dept portal.
19. Documents for DV?
Academic, age, APST/category, B.Ed, TET, ID, printout.
20. Notification source?
appsc.gov.in, education.arunachal.gov.in
Official Sources
- APPSC: https://appsc.gov.in
- Education Dept: https://education.arunachal.gov.in
- National Career Service: https://www.ncs.gov.in