The District Educational Officer (DEO), Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh has issued proceedings Rc.No: 1901/B4/2026 dated 14 August 2026 for the temporary engagement of 249 Academic Instructors – 93 School Assistants (SA) and 156 Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT) – in Government, ZPP, MPP, Municipality and Municipal Corporation Schools across 27 mandals of Chittoor district for the academic year 2026-27. This engagement is purely temporary for 8 months only, from 1 September 2026 to 30 April 2027, following permission from the Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada. Monthly honorarium is Rs. 12,500 for School Assistants and Rs. 10,000 for SGTs. Applications must be submitted offline at the concerned Mandal Educational Office (MEO or MRC) from 16 August 2026 to 21 August 2026, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Preference is given to candidates who are natives of the concerned village or mandal and to TET-qualified candidates. This is not a permanent government post and services automatically cease on 1 May 2027.
Important Note: Three things every eligible candidate in Chittoor district must act on before 5:00 PM on 21 August 2026. First, submit your application at the Mandal Educational Office of the mandal where the vacancy exists – this recruitment is hyper-local. Native candidates of the concerned village or mandal are given priority over candidates from other mandals. If you are a native of the mandal where a vacancy is advertised, submit there. Check the mandal-wise vacancy list displayed at the concerned MEO office or at chittoordeo.com. Second, TET-qualified candidates are preferred over non-TET candidates for each post. However, if a TET-qualified candidate is not available for a specific post, a candidate with the required academic and professional qualification (Graduation and B.Ed or D.El.Ed as per DSC norms) will be considered. Knowing the TET qualifying marks threshold is important: OC candidates need 90 marks, BC need 75 marks, and SC or ST or PwD or Ex-Servicemen need 60 marks. Third, this engagement automatically ceases on 30 April 2027 – there is no extension of service or regularisation. Services end on the last day of the academic year. Apply with a clear understanding that this is a one-time 8-month temporary engagement, not a path to permanent employment.
DEO Chittoor Academic Instructor Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Office | Office of the District Educational Officer (DEO), Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh |
| Reference No. | Rc.No: 1901/B4/2026, dated 14 August 2026 |
| Posts | Academic Instructor – School Assistant (SA) and Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) |
| Total Vacancies | 249 (SA: 93, SGT: 156) |
| Location | Government, ZPP, MPP, Municipality and Municipal Corporation Schools, 27 Mandals, Chittoor District, AP |
| Nature of Engagement | Purely temporary for 8 months (not a permanent post) |
| Engagement Period | 1 September 2026 to 30 April 2027 |
| Application Mode | Offline at the concerned Mandal Educational Office (MEO or MRC) only |
| Application Window | 16 August 2026 to 21 August 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Monthly Honorarium | Rs. 12,500 (School Assistant); Rs. 10,000 (SGT) |
| Selection Priority | Native of concerned village or mandal first; TET-qualified first within that |
| Date of Joining | 1 September 2026 |
| Official Website | chittoordeo.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Proceedings Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Press Notification | 14 and 15 August 2026 |
| Application Window at MEO Office | 16 August 2026 to 21 August 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| MEO Submission to DEO | 22 August 2026 |
| Committee Scrutiny | 23 to 26 August 2026 |
| File to District Collector for Approval | 27 and 28 August 2026 |
| Selection List to MEOs and HMs | 29 August 2026 |
| Appointment Orders through SMC | 30 and 31 August 2026 |
| Date of Joining | 1 September 2026 |
| Engagement Ends | 30 April 2027 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Academic Instructor – School Assistant (SA) | 93 |
| Academic Instructor – Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) | 156 |
| Total | 249 |
SA Posts are subject-wise across multiple mediums:
SA-Urdu, SA-Hindi, SA-English, SA-Maths (Telugu medium), SA-Maths (Urdu medium), SA-Physical Science (Telugu and Urdu medium), SA-Biological Science (Telugu, Urdu and Tamil medium), SA-Social Studies (Telugu, Urdu and Tamil medium).
SGT Posts are medium-wise:
Telugu medium, Urdu medium and Tamil medium.
Posts are distributed across 27 mandals: Yadamari, Vijayapuram, Vedurukuppam, V. Kota, Thavanampalle, Santhipuram, S.R. Puram, Rompicherla, Ramakuppam, Puthalapattu, Pulicherla, Penumur, Peddapanjani, Palasamudram, Nindra, Nagari, Kuppam, Karvetinagar, Irala, Gudupalle, Gudipala, Gangavaram, Gangadharanellore, Chittoor, Bangarupalem and Bairreddipalle. Detailed mandal-wise and school-wise vacancy lists are available at the MEO office and at chittoordeo.com.
Eligibility Criteria
Selection Priority Order:
- Preference 1: Candidates who are natives of the concerned village or mandal where the vacancy exists. If no eligible native candidate is available, candidates from other mandals will be considered.
- Preference 2 (within the above): TET-qualified candidates are preferred. If no TET-qualified candidate is available for a specific post, candidates with the requisite academic and professional qualification as per DSC norms will be considered.
TET Qualifying Marks (as referenced in the application form):
| Category | TET Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| OC (Open Category) | 90 marks |
| BC (Backward Classes) | 75 marks |
| SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen | 60 marks |
Professional Qualification (as per DSC norms for SA and SGT posts):
- School Assistant: Graduation in the relevant subject plus B.Ed with relevant methodologies
- Secondary Grade Teacher: Intermediate (10+2) plus D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) from a recognised institution
Specific minimum percentage criteria are not mentioned in the notification. Refer to the latest DSC notification norms for AP Schools.
Honorarium
| Post | Monthly Honorarium |
|---|---|
| Academic Instructor – School Assistant | Rs. 12,500 per month |
| Academic Instructor – Secondary Grade Teacher | Rs. 10,000 per month |
Honorarium is paid directly into the selected candidate’s bank account (any nationalised bank) through online mode. Services automatically cease on 1 May 2027.
Important Conditions
- This engagement is purely temporary for 8 months (1 September 2026 to 30 April 2027). There is no extension and no regularisation into permanent service.
- Selected candidates must join their respective allotted schools on 1 September 2026. If a selected candidate does not join, the next meritorious candidate will be considered.
- All selected candidates must open a bank account in any nationalised bank and furnish the bank name and account number to the concerned MEO.
- MEOs are required to submit attendance details of Academic Instructors to the DEO office by the 2nd of every month. Failure to do so results in action against the MEO.
How to Apply for DEO Chittoor Academic Instructor Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official DEO Chittoor website – Click Here – and download the prescribed application form for Academic Instructor 2026-27, or collect it from the concerned Mandal Educational Office.
- Fill in all required details: Name, Father’s and Mother’s Name, Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number, Date of Birth (as per SSC certificate), Academic Qualifications (SSC, Intermediate, Graduation, Post Graduation), Professional Qualifications (D.El.Ed or B.Ed with Methodology), TET Marks, Bank Details and Residential Details.
- Attach one set of photocopies of all relevant educational qualification certificates and supporting documents.
- Submit the completed application at the concerned Mandal Educational Office (MRC) between 16 August 2026 and 21 August 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Applications must be submitted at the MEO of the mandal where the vacancy exists.
No online application is accepted. No applications sent by post or email are considered.
Important Instructions
- This is not a permanent government post. Services end automatically on 30 April 2027.
- Native village or mandal candidates are given priority over candidates from other mandals.
- TET-qualified candidates are preferred. Non-TET candidates are considered only if TET-qualified candidates are unavailable for a specific post.
- The application window opened on 16 August 2026 and closes on 21 August 2026 – only 4 days remain as of 17 August. Submit immediately.
- Honorarium is paid online into the candidate’s nationalised bank account. Ensure a valid bank account is ready.
- For mandal-wise vacancy details, approach the MEO office or check chittoordeo.com.
- All updates are published only on chittoordeo.com.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| DEO Chittoor Official Website | Click Here |
DEO Chittoor Academic Instructor Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is DEO Chittoor Academic Instructor Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is proceedings Rc.No: 1901/B4/2026 dated 14 August 2026 by the District Educational Officer, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh for temporary engagement of 249 Academic Instructors (93 School Assistants and 156 SGTs) in Government and local body schools across 27 mandals of Chittoor district for the academic year 2026-27, for 8 months from 1 September 2026 to 30 April 2027.
Q2. What is the last date and where do I apply?
✅ Applications must be submitted offline at the concerned Mandal Educational Office (MRC) between 16 August 2026 and 21 August 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Only 4 days remain as of 17 August. Submit immediately. No online, postal or email applications are accepted.
Q3. Is this a permanent government job?
✅ No. This is a purely temporary engagement for 8 months (1 September 2026 to 30 April 2027). Services automatically cease on 1 May 2027. There is no regularisation into permanent service.
Q4. What is the honorarium?
✅ Rs. 12,500 per month for School Assistants and Rs. 10,000 per month for Secondary Grade Teachers, paid directly into a nationalised bank account through online mode.
Q5. Who gets priority in selection?
✅ Priority 1: Candidates who are natives of the concerned village or mandal where the vacancy exists. Priority 2: TET-qualified candidates (within the native preference). Non-TET candidates are considered only if no TET-qualified candidate is available for that specific post.
Q6. What TET marks are needed?
✅ As per the application form: OC – 90 marks, BC – 75 marks, SC, ST, PwD and Ex-Servicemen – 60 marks.
Q7. What qualification is needed for School Assistant and SGT posts?
✅ School Assistant: Graduation in the relevant subject plus B.Ed with relevant methodology subjects, as per DSC norms. SGT: Intermediate (10+2) plus D.El.Ed, as per DSC norms.
Q8. When must selected candidates join and what happens if they don’t?
✅ Selected candidates must join their allotted school on 1 September 2026. If a selected candidate does not join, the next meritorious candidate will be offered the post.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to proceedings Rc.No: 1901/B4/2026 dated 14 August 2026 issued by the District Educational Officer, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, for temporary engagement of 249 Academic Instructors (School Assistants and SGTs) across 27 mandals of Chittoor district for the academic year 2026-27. This is a purely temporary 8-month engagement (1 September 2026 to 30 April 2027) and not a permanent government post. The official website chittoordeo.com is the authoritative source for the mandal-wise vacancy list and the prescribed application form. The notification PDF referenced in the source article was hosted on a third-party domain and is not linked here. All updates are published only on chittoordeo.com. All links above lead only to the official DEO Chittoor website.
