What is the pay scale for AP TET qualified teachers?

The pay scale for AP TET qualified teachers typically ranges from Rs 9,300-34,800.

Do AP TET qualified teachers get any allowances?

Yes, AP TET qualified teachers at all levels get an allowance in the form of HRA and TA as per the AP Government Recruitment rule.

What is the basic pay of a AP TET qualified PRT teacher?

The basic pay of a AP TET qualified PRT teacher is usually Rs 35,400.

What is the basic pay of a AP TET qualified TGT teacher?

The basic pay of a AP TET qualified TGT teacher is about Rs 44,900.

AP TET Teacher Salary in Hand 2025 And Allowance

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The Commissioner of School Education, Andhra Pradesh (CSEAP) has conducted the AP TET 2025 examination, and many candidates preparing for this exam are keen to know about the salary structure for teachers in the state. With numerous teaching vacancies expected, aspirants want clarity on the pay for primary (Class I-V) and upper primary (Class VI-VIII) teachers. Here, we provide a detailed overview of the AP TET 2025 salary, including the current pay scales, allowances, and additional benefits for teachers working under the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department.

AP TET Salary 2025

The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) 2025, conducted by the Commissioner of School Education, Andhra Pradesh (CSEAP), is a state-level exam held online through Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The exam is divided into four categories: Paper I A for Classes I-V, Paper I B for Classes I-V in Special Education, Paper II A for Classes VI-VIII, and Paper II B for Classes VI-VIII in Special Education.

Teachers qualifying AP TET 2025 are eligible for recruitment as government teachers, and their salary structure follows the 7th Pay Commission. In addition to the basic pay, government teachers receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), leaves, medical benefits, and other perks. Clearing AP TET is mandatory to enter the teacher recruitment process in Andhra Pradesh, ensuring candidates meet the required eligibility standards.

AP TET Teacher Salary Structure

The Andhra Pradesh Government follows the 7th Pay Commission salary structure for teachers, along with additional benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), medical leave, and other perks. The pay scales for Primary Teachers (Classes I-V) and Upper Primary Teachers (Classes VI-VIII) are structured as follows:

Salary Detail	Salary Structure -Primary Teacher	Salary Structure – Upper Primary Teacher
Pay Scale	Rs. 9300 to 35400	Rs. 9300 to 44900
Grade Pay	Rs 4200	Rs 4600
Pay Scale (as per 7th pay commission)	Rs. 9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/-	Entry Scale: Rs. 9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/-
House Rent Allowances (HRA)	Rs 3240	Rs 4110
Dearness Allowances (DA)	38.776% of basic pay	38.776% of basic pay
City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)	Rs. 400-1000 (Based on city population)	Rs. 400-1000 (Based on city population)
Total Salary (approx)	Rs. 38000 (approx.)	Rs 41000 to Rs 45000

AP TET Teacher Salary 2025 for Primary Teacher

AP TET Primary Teachers have a pre-7th Pay Commission pay scale of ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with a grade pay of ₹4,200 and a basic pay of ₹13,500. Along with this, they are entitled to various allowances such as House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and City Compensatory Allowance. After implementing the 7th Pay Commission, the in-hand salary for AP TET-qualified primary teachers typically ranges from ₹35,000 to ₹37,000 per month. In Special Education Schools, the salary may be higher, depending on the school’s policies and allowances.

AP TET Teacher Salary 2025 for Upper Primary Teacher

AP TET Upper Primary (TGT) Teachers have a grade pay of ₹4,600 and a basic salary of ₹17,140. In addition, they receive benefits like House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, and other perks. After including all allowances, the monthly in-hand salary typically ranges from ₹43,000 to ₹46,000. For teachers posted in Special Education Schools, the salary may be higher depending on the school’s policies and additional allowances.

AP TET Teacher 2025 Job Profile

AP TET Teacher teaches at 2 levels in schools i.e., 1st level for the primary (Classes 1 to 5) and 2nd level for Upper primary (Classes 6 to 8 ) level classes of government schools in Andhra Pradesh. In Special Education Schools, candidates will teach as 1st level for the primary (Classes 1 to 5) and 2nd level for Upper primary (Classes 6 to 8 ) level classes. Every teacher must be responsible for many factors. Some of the elements are given below:

For Primary Teacher

For Upper Primary Teacher

To focus and educate students on the entire syllabus, and also follow the guidelines provided by the National Curriculum Framework.
Work on the lesson plans of the chapters and plan and organize extracurricular activities in the school.
Make the students aware of the complete information on the syllabus, structure, and curriculum.
They need to attend the teachers’ meeting regularly and also the training which will be provided by the AP Education Department.
Assignment, project work, team teaching, and remedial teaching should be planned by the teacher
They also need to work on the weak parts of the students so that they can build better in life.
Developing student interest in art, craft, games, library, etc.

Candidates have to create and deliver lessons in the classroom and various ability groups
Candidates have to do grade work, provide appropriate feedback.
Candidates have to keep track of students’ progress and development
Candidates have to be creative regarding new subject areas, maintaining current subject knowledge in an engaging way
Use of a variety of learning resources and tools, such as podcasts and interactive whiteboards.
Manage student behavior in the classroom and on school grounds, and take appropriate and effective action when misbehavior occurs.
Managing all extracurricular activities to make the child interested in the classroom

AP TET Teacher 2025 Benefits

AP TET Teacher 2025 will get basic pay, apart from that teacher will get other benefits which he will get after the permanent post. This includes House rent allowance, Dearness Allowance, medical facilities, travel allowance, and many others.

Dearness Allowances: Dearness Allowance (D.A.) is the cost-of-living adjustment allowance paid to Government employees. DA will be getting an increase every year based on salary. As per the 7th Pay Commission, it has been increased to 38.776%.
House Rent Allowance: House Rent Allowance (H.R.A.) is paid to an employee to meet part of his/her expenses on living accommodation at the posting area. HRA may be allowed at the following rates:
1. @ 30% of basic pay subject to a ceiling of ₹.26,000/- p.m. for employees shifting from Hyderabad on the bifurcation of the State.
2. @ 22% of pay basic pay subject to a ceiling of ₹.22,500/- p.m. in cities with a population above 10 lakh
3. @ 20% of pay basic pay subject to a ceiling of ₹.20,000/- p.m. in cities with a population of above 2 lakh and up to 10 lakh.
4. @ 14.5% of pay basic pay subject to a ceiling of ₹.20,000/- p.m. in cities with a population of above 50,000 and up to 2 lakh
5. Rest of the employees @12% subject to a limit of ₹.17,000 p.m.
6. Additional HRA in place of rent-free accommodation is retained at 8 % of basic pay, but the monetary ceiling is recommended to be increased from ₹. 2,000/- to ₹. .2,600/- p.m
City Compensatory Allowance: City Compensatory Allowance has been given on two slab rates, one for Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada, and the second for the 12 other Municipal Corporations. CCA has been given to Municipal Corporations of Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada, ₹400-1000 and other Municipal Corporations ₹,300-750.
Leave Benefits: AP TET-qualified teacher will get Child Adoption Leave for up to 180 days, Child Care Leave is for 180 days, and Special Casual Leave of up to 7 days in a year.
Medical benefits: The Employee will get medical treatment for himself and his family. The facility of Annual Health check-up will be extended to the Pensioner and his/her spouse.
Pensionary Benefits: In respect of pensionary benefits, the Employee will get pension/family pension with dearness relief as on 1.7.2018. 27% of the basic pension/family pension is to be treated as a fitment benefit.

AP TET Teacher Growth and Promotion

As per the current AP TET teacher salary in 2025, the candidate will get a proper salary after completing their probation period. An AP TET-qualified teacher’s job profile consists of progression after some months or years. AP TET Primary and upper primary teachers also have some growth opportunities in the future, which are given below:

School Assistants and Secondary Grade Teachers: Now it comes to the promotion, so after putting in complete efforts into the school, you become School Assistants and Secondary Grade Teachers in the primary school. It is a crucial post that gets handled by a responsible and wise person.
TGT or PGT: As per your joining post, the candidate will get a higher post. TGT will get to promote PGT, and PRT will get to promote as TGT. The Upper primary teacher needs a high level of knowledge to teach the students. For Upper primary teachers, he can promote to senior-level Teachers by completing the eligibility criteria.