KGBV Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 299 Principal, PGT, CRT & PET Posts

The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Samagra Shiksha Department has officially released the KGBV Recruitment 2026 Notification for various teaching posts in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs). Eligible women candidates can now apply online for Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Contract Residential Teacher (CRT), and Physical Education Teacher (PET) posts on a contract basis for the academic year 2026-27.

This is an excellent opportunity for women candidates who are looking for teaching jobs in Andhra Pradesh government residential schools. A total of 299 vacancies have been announced across different districts of Andhra Pradesh. Candidates will be selected purely on a merit basis without any written examination.

The recruitment will be conducted district-wise and the selected candidates will work in Type-III KGBVs located across Andhra Pradesh except East Godavari, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, and Guntur districts. Candidates who fulfill the required educational qualifications and eligibility criteria can submit their online applications before the last date.

KGBV Recruitment 2026 Overview

KGBV Vacancy 2026 Details

The department has announced 299 teaching vacancies under different categories. The detailed post-wise vacancy distribution is given below.

District Wise Vacancy Details

The vacancies are distributed across various districts in Andhra Pradesh. Major districts with higher vacancies include Kurnool, Sri Sathya Sai, Anantapuramu, Markapuram, Palnadu, and PVP Manyam.

Some important district-wise CRT vacancies are:

Similarly, PGT vacancies are highest in Markapuram, Anantapuramu, Sri Sathya Sai, and Vizianagaram districts.

Important Dates

Candidates must remember the important dates related to the recruitment process.

Application Fee

All eligible candidates must pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the online application form.

The application fee must be paid online through the official payment gateway.

Age Limit

The age limit for KGBV Recruitment 2026 is as follows:

The minimum age required is 18 years as on 01 July 2025.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for KGBV Recruitment 2026 must possess the required educational qualifications according to the post.

Principal Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• Any Post Graduate Degree with minimum qualifying marks
• B.Ed or M.A Education
• APTET qualification is mandatory

PGT Qualification

Candidates should possess:

• Relevant Post Graduation Degree
• B.Ed qualification
• APTET qualification for general subjects

Various subjects include:

• English
• Maths
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Botany
• Zoology
• History
• Economics
• Civics
• Commerce
• Vocational Subjects

CRT Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• Bachelor Degree in relevant subject
• B.Ed qualification
• APTET qualification

Subjects include:

• Telugu
• Hindi
• English
• Mathematics
• Physical Science
• Biological Science
• Social Studies

PET Qualification

Candidates should possess:

• Intermediate or Degree qualification
• UGD.P.Ed / B.P.Ed / M.P.Ed qualification

TET qualification is not required for PET posts.

TET Qualification

The Teacher Eligibility Test qualification is mandatory for:

• Principals
• CRTs
• PGTs (General Subjects)

TET qualification is not required for:

• PET posts
• Vocational PGT posts

Selection Process

The selection process for KGBV Recruitment 2026 will be conducted purely on a merit basis. There will be no written examination.

The merit list will be prepared based on:

• SSC Marks
• Intermediate Marks
• Degree Marks
• Post Graduation Marks
• B.Ed Marks

Different weightage systems are applicable for Principal, PGT, CRT, and PET posts.

The authorities will verify all uploaded certificates before finalizing the merit list.

Merit Calculation Details

For Principal & PGT Posts

For CRT Posts

For PET Posts

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive the following monthly honorarium.

Reservation Rules

The Andhra Pradesh Government reservation rules will be followed during recruitment. Reservation benefits are applicable for:

• SC
• ST
• BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E
• EWS
• Differently Abled Candidates

Only women candidates are eligible because all KGBVs are girls’ educational institutions.

Important Instructions

Candidates should carefully follow the instructions mentioned in the notification.

• Only women candidates can apply
• Applications must be submitted online only
• Offline applications will not be accepted
• Candidates can apply for only one district
• All documents must be uploaded properly
• Incomplete applications will be rejected
• Candidates providing false information may face permanent debarment

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready during certificate verification.

How to Apply for KGBV Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow the step-by-step process below to apply online.

1. Visit the official website
2. Open the KGBV Recruitment 2026 application link
3. Register with required details
4. Fill the online application form carefully
5. Upload scanned documents
6. Pay the application fee
7. Submit the application form
8. Take a printout for future reference

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