| ARUNACHAL PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (APPSC) — Advertisement No. 02/2026 Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) Examination 2026 — Secondary Level |
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| Basic Information | |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Reference No. | PSC-R(A)/19/2021 |
| Date of Advertisement | 23rd March, 2026 |
| Issuing Authority | Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Itanagar |
| Department | Education Department, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Post Name | Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) — Secondary Level |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400/-), Group-B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Total Posts | 389 (Three Hundred Eighty-Nine) |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Start Date | 26th March 2026 (from 1700 hours) |
| Last Date for Application Submission | 27th April 2026 (before 1300 hours) |
| Last Date for Disability Certificate Issuance | On or before 27th April 2026 |
| Tentative Written Exam Date | 12th July 2026 (Sunday) |
| Subject-wise Vacancy Details | |
| TGT (English) | Total: 36 |
| TGT (Hindi) | Total: 38 |
| TGT (Political Science) | Total: 28 |
| TGT (Geography) | Total: 29 |
| TGT (Economics) | Total: 25 |
| TGT (History) | Total: 21 |
| TGT (Mathematics) | Total: 35 |
| TGT (Physics) | Total: 73 |
| TGT (Chemistry) | Total: 47 |
| TGT (Biology) | Total: 28 |
| TGT (Business Administration) | Total: 6 |
| TGT (Accountancy) | Total: 6 |
| TGT (Agriculture) | Total: 10 |
| TGT (Horticulture) | Total: 7 |
| Grand Total | 389 |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Educational Qualification | Minimum Second-Class Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Science or Commerce from a recognized university. Candidate must have studied the concerned subject in all years/semesters. PG in concerned subject with graduation in another subject is NOT eligible. |
| B.Ed Requirement | B.Ed (General) degree from NCTE recognized institute is mandatory. Only General B.Ed is acceptable for Classes IX–XII. B.Ed (Special Education) is NOT recognized as an alternative qualification. |
| B.Ed Duration | Minimum 2 years (including mandatory internship). Candidates awarded degree before 2015 are eligible with 1-year course duration. |
| Integrated Degree Programme | Four-Year Integrated Degree Programme with B.Ed (General) included is eligible, subject to subject-specific requirements. |
| Final Year Students | Students in final year/semester of Bachelor's Degree or B.Ed are NOT eligible to apply. |
| Number of Posts per Candidate | Each candidate can apply for only one TGT (Secondary) post. |
| Citizenship | Citizens of India |
| Age Limit | |
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 35 years (as on last date of receipt of application, i.e. 27/04/2026) |
| Age Relaxation — General Category | One-time relaxation for candidates born on or after 01/01/1989 as per Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh Notification No. AR/219/2022-US-1-AR dated 21st April, 2025 |
| Age Relaxation — APST | One-time relaxation for APST candidates born on or after 01/01/1984 |
| Age Relaxation — PwBD / Govt. Employees | As per Government rules and guidelines in force from time to time |
| Proof of Date of Birth | Matriculation Certificate issued by a recognized Board only. Horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts, service records not accepted. |
| Application Fee | |
| APST Candidates | Rs. 150/- |
| Other Candidates (General / Non-APST) | Rs. 200/- |
| PwD Candidates | Exempted from fee as per Section 19 of the Arunachal Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018 |
| Mode of Payment | Online only |
| Selection Process | |
| Stage 1 | Written Examination (Objective Type) |
| Stage 2 | Document Verification |
| Stage 3 | Viva-Voce and Classroom Teaching |
| Paper 1 — General English, General Studies, Aptitude and Pedagogy (Objective) | 150 Marks |
| Paper 2 — Concerned Subject (Objective) | 300 Marks |
| Paper 3 — Viva-Voce and Classroom Teaching | 50 Marks |
| Total Marks | 500 Marks |
| Negative Marking | 1/6th marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Qualifying Marks for Viva-Voce (General) | Minimum 33% aggregate in both papers combined AND at least 20% in each individual paper |
| Qualifying Marks for Viva-Voce (PwBD) | Minimum 20% aggregate in both papers AND at least 10% in each individual paper |
| Shortlisting Ratio for Viva-Voce | Approximately 3 times the number of advertised vacancies (category/post-wise) |
| Examination Centres | |
| Centre 1 | Itanagar |
| Centre 2 | Naharlagun |
| Centre 3 | Doimukh / Nirjuli |
| Centre 4 | Namsai |
| Centre 5 | Pasighat |
| Centre 6 | Ziro |
| Note | APPSC reserves the right to allocate or change examination centres. No request for change of centre will be entertained. |
| How to Apply? | |
| Application Mode | Online only via APPSC website: https://appsc.gov.in |
| Step 1 | Mandatorily register for One Time Registration (OTR) on APPSC website before applying. Already registered candidates can login directly. |
| Step 2 | Fill the Online Application Form (OAF) on https://appsc.gov.in |
| Step 3 | Pay application fee online |
| Multiple Applications | If multiple applications are submitted, only the one with the highest Registration ID (RID) will be accepted. That application must be complete in all respects. |
| Application Link Active From | 1700 hours on 26th March 2026 |
| Application Link Active Until | 1300 hours on 27th April 2026 |
| Scanned Documents to Upload at Time of Application | |
| Signature | On white paper with black ink pen (40–50 KB, JPG format) |
| Photograph | Recent colour passport-size photo, white background, front-faced, no headgear/sunglasses (40–100 KB, JPG format) |
| Photo ID | Self-attested photocopy of Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License / any State/Central Govt. issued photo ID |
| PwBD Certificate (if applicable) | Disability Certificate issued by certifying authority as per Section 57 of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Certificate issuance date must be before 27th April 2026. |
| Compensatory Time for PwBD | 20 minutes per hour of examination, on production of a certificate from Chief Medical Officer / Civil Surgeon / Medical Superintendent (Appendix-I format available on APPSC website) |
| Documents Required for Detailed Application Form (DAF) — After Written Exam | |
| Degree Certificate | Self-attested photocopy of Bachelor's Degree certificate and Final Year/Semester Marksheet issued by Registrar/Vice-Chancellor of the University |
| B.Ed Certificate | Self-attested photocopy of B.Ed certificate and Final Year/Semester Marksheet from NCTE recognized University |
| Date of Birth Proof | Self-attested photocopy of Matriculation Certificate/Marksheet issued by a recognized Board only |
| APST / General Category | Self-attested photocopy of APST certificate and copy of PRC/Aadhaar Card (for General candidates) |
| Serving Govt. Employees | Intimation letter to HoD; and first Appointment Order/Promotion Order as proof of 3 years continuous service (if seeking age relaxation) |
| Any Other Documents | As may be relevant; must be claimed in the DAF to be considered |
| Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here – Apply |
| OTR (One Time Registration) | Click Here – Registration |
| Official Notification | Click Here – Download |
| Official APPSC Website | Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is APPSC TGT Recruitment 2026?
The <strong>APPSC TGT Recruitment 2026</strong> is a government recruitment for 389 Trained Graduate Teacher posts.
What is the last date to apply for APPSC TGT 2026?
The <strong>APPSC TGT Recruitment 2026 last date</strong> is 27 April 2026.
What is eligibility for APPSC TGT Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have a graduation degree with <strong>B.Ed qualification</strong> in relevant subject.
What is APPSC TGT salary?
The <strong>APPSC TGT salary</strong> is Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400).
Where to apply for APPSC TGT Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online from the official website and check updates on <strong>govtexam.study/ </strong>.