AP Academic Instructor Recruitment 2026 – 6534 Posts, Notification, Eligibility, Salary & Application Dates
AP Academic Instructor Recruitment 2026: The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has issued proceedings for the engagement of 6,534 Academic Instructors in Government, Zilla Parishad (ZP), Mandal Parishad (MP), Municipal and Municipal Corporation schools across Andhra Pradesh for the academic year 2026-27. The engagement is purely temporary for a period of eight months.
According to the proceedings dated 13 August 2026, the posts include 2,937 School Assistants (SAs) and 3,597 Secondary Grade Teachers (SGTs). School Assistants will receive an honorarium of ₹12,500 per month, while SGT Academic Instructors will receive ₹10,000 per month.
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AP Academic Instructor Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Department | Andhra Pradesh School Education Department |
| Post Name | Academic Instructor |
| Total Vacancies | 6,534 |
| School Assistant Posts | 2,937 |
| SGT Posts | 3,597 |
| Engagement Period | 8 Months |
| School Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| SA Honorarium | ₹12,500 per month |
| SGT Honorarium | ₹10,000 per month |
| Application Mode | As prescribed by the concerned MEO/MRC |
| Application Dates | 16 August 2026 to 21 August 2026 |
| Joining Date | 01 September 2026 |
AP Academic Instructor Vacancy 2026
The School Education Department has sanctioned a total of 6,534 Academic Instructor positions for the academic year 2026-27. Of these, 3,597 are SGT positions and 2,937 are School Assistant positions. The expenditure towards the engagement is to be met from Samagra Shiksha funds under the appropriate intervention.
District-Wise AP Academic Instructor Vacancies 2026
The notification provides district-wise requirements under the SGT and School Assistant categories. The following table is based on the district-wise requirement shown in the official proceedings.
| S.No. | District | SGT | School Assistant | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Srikakulam | 4 | 73 | 77 |
| 2 | ASR | 385 | 4 | 389 |
| 3 | Visakhapatnam | 4 | 46 | 50 |
| 4 | Anakapalli | 11 | 73 | 84 |
| 5 | Kakinada | 23 | 121 | 144 |
| 6 | Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema | 28 | 108 | 136 |
| 7 | East Godavari | 9 | 104 | 113 |
| 8 | Polavaram | 87 | 8 | 95 |
| 9 | Eluru | 11 | 32 | 43 |
| 10 | West Godavari | 8 | 92 | 100 |
| 11 | Krishna | 0 | 62 | 62 |
| 12 | NTR | 2 | 81 | 83 |
| 13 | Guntur | 0 | 92 | 92 |
| 14 | Bapatla | 2 | 61 | 63 |
| 15 | Palnadu | 33 | 134 | 167 |
| 16 | Prakasam | 104 | 137 | 241 |
| 17 | Markapuram | 282 | 180 | 462 |
| 18 | SPRS Nellore | 365 | 76 | 441 |
| 19 | Tirupati | 502 | 97 | 599 |
| 20 | Chittoor | 156 | 93 | 249 |
| 21 | YSR Kadapa | 225 | 135 | 360 |
| 22 | Annamayya | 122 | 45 | 167 |
| 23 | Ananthapuramu | 179 | 222 | 401 |
| 24 | Sri Satya Sai | 63 | 161 | 224 |
| 25 | Kurnool | 707 | 543 | 1250 |
| 26 | Nandyal | 285 | 157 | 442 |
| Grand Total | 3597 | 2937 | 6534 | |
Note: The district-wise table is reproduced from the requirement table in the proceedings. The document contains numbering irregularities in the serial-number column; the district names and vacancy figures have been retained as shown in the notification.
AP Academic Instructor Salary 2026
The Academic Instructors will be engaged on a temporary basis and paid a monthly honorarium according to the post.
- School Assistant (SA): ₹12,500 per month
- Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT): ₹10,000 per month
The notification states that the services will be engaged for eight months, from 01 September 2026 to 30 April 2027. The services are purely temporary and will automatically cease from 01 May 2027.
AP Academic Instructor Eligibility 2026
The notification states that eligible candidates willing to work as Academic Instructors should submit their applications at the concerned MRC on or before the prescribed date.
Selection is based on merit. According to the guidelines, merit is determined on the basis of academic and professional qualification marks in a 75:25 ratio.
The guidelines also state that preference shall be given to candidates who are natives of the concerned village/Mandal. If suitable candidates are not available in the native village or Mandal, candidates from other Mandals may also be considered.
The notification further states that if a TET-qualified candidate is not available for a particular post, a candidate having the required academic and professional qualifications for the concerned post may be considered.
Important: Candidates should refer to the detailed notification and the concerned MEO/MRC for the exact academic, professional and subject-wise qualifications applicable to their post, as the uploaded proceedings do not provide a complete subject-wise qualification table.
AP Academic Instructor Selection Process 2026
The selection process will be conducted at the district level based on merit. The guidelines specify the following committee:
- District Collector – Chairman
- District Educational Officer – Member-Convenor
- DIET Principal / Deputy Educational Officer – Member
The committee will select candidates school-wise and subject-wise after considering the prescribed merit criteria. After approval by the District Collector, the selected candidate list will be communicated to the concerned School Management Committees through the concerned Mandal Educational Officers.
AP Academic Instructor Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Press Notification | 14 August 2026 & 15 August 2026 |
| Application Submission by Candidates | 16 August 2026 to 21 August 2026 |
| Submission of Applications to DEO by MEO | 22 August 2026 |
| Committee Scrutiny of Applications | 23 August 2026 to 26 August 2026 |
| File Process to District Collector | 27 August 2026 & 28 August 2026 |
| List Communicated to MEOs and HMs | 29 August 2026 |
| Issue of Appointment Orders | 30 August 2026 & 31 August 2026 |
| Date of Joining | 01 September 2026 |
The timeline is provided in the guidelines on page 3 of the uploaded proceedings.
How to Apply for AP Academic Instructor Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates willing to work as Academic Instructors are required to submit their applications at the concerned MRC within the prescribed period.
- Check the Academic Instructor vacancies in your concerned Mandal/district.
- Check the academic and professional qualifications applicable to the concerned post.
- Prepare the required application and supporting certificates/documents.
- Submit the application at the concerned MRC within the prescribed dates.
- The MEOs will forward the received applications to the concerned District Educational Officer.
- The District-level committee will scrutinize applications and prepare the merit list.
- After District Collector approval, the selected list will be communicated to the concerned MEOs and HMs.
- Appointment orders will be issued through the SMC.
The official guidelines state that candidates should submit their applications at the MRC on or before the prescribed date and that the selection will be made based on merit.
AP Academic Instructor Recruitment 2026 – Important Guidelines
- The engagement is purely temporary.
- The engagement period is eight months.
- School Assistant Academic Instructors will receive ₹12,500 per month.
- SGT Academic Instructors will receive ₹10,000 per month.
- Selection will be based on merit.
- Academic and professional qualification marks will be considered in a 75:25 ratio.
- Preference will be given to candidates who are natives of the concerned village/Mandal.
- TET-qualified candidates will be preferred where available.
- Selected candidates are required to open a bank account in a nationalized bank and furnish the bank details to the concerned MEO.
- The honorarium will be credited directly to the candidates’ bank accounts.
- Attendance details will be submitted by the concerned MEOs for processing of honorarium.
These provisions are specified in Annexure-I of the Academic Instructor engagement guidelines.
AP Academic Instructor Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
How many Academic Instructor posts are available in AP in 2026?
A total of 6,534 Academic Instructor positions are sanctioned for the academic year 2026-27, comprising 3,597 SGT posts and 2,937 School Assistant posts.
What is the salary of an AP Academic Instructor?
The monthly honorarium is ₹12,500 for School Assistant Academic Instructors and ₹10,000 for SGT Academic Instructors.
What is the application date for AP Academic Instructor Recruitment 2026?
According to the timeline, candidates can submit their applications from 16 August 2026 to 21 August 2026.
When will AP Academic Instructors join schools?
The prescribed joining date is 01 September 2026.
Is AP Academic Instructor Recruitment 2026 permanent?
No. The notification clearly states that the services are purely temporary and will automatically cease from 01 May 2027 after the eight-month engagement period.
How will Academic Instructors be selected?
Selection will be made on the basis of merit by the district-level committee. Academic and professional qualification marks will be considered in a 75:25 ratio.
Is TET qualification required?
The guidelines state that preference is given to TET-qualified candidates. If a TET-qualified candidate is not available for a post, a candidate possessing the required academic and professional qualifications may be considered.
Conclusion
The AP Academic Instructor Recruitment 2026 provides an opportunity for eligible candidates to work as temporary Academic Instructors in government and local-body schools across Andhra Pradesh during the 2026-27 academic year. With 6,534 positions available across districts, candidates should carefully check the vacancies, applicable qualifications and instructions issued by their concerned MEO/MRC before submitting their applications.
Candidates should also note the short application window from 16 August to 21 August 2026 and keep the required documents ready in advance.
Source: Proceedings of the Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, Rc.No.ESE02-13024/7/2025-EST3-CSE, dated 13-08-2026.