Professional Advancement Test (PAT) February 2026

Professional Advancement Test (PAT) 2026

Official Notification Released | Exam Date: February 14, 2026

📅 Notification Date February 2, 2026

📝 Exam Date February 14, 2026

🏢 Authority DGE, Andhra Pradesh

The Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh, has officially announced the schedule for the Professional Advancement Test (PAT) to be conducted on February 14, 2026 at identified centers across the state.

🎓 Eligible Candidates

The following categories of eligible in-service teachers can appear for the examination:

• ✓ SGBT (Secondary Grade Bound Teachers)
• ✓ EGBT (Elementary Grade Bound Teachers)
• ✓ Junior Inspectors of Schools
• ✓ Grade-II Pandits
• ✓ Physical Education Teachers
• ✓ Special Teachers in Craft, Drawing & Tailoring
• ✓ Grade-I Pandits (Telugu, English)

📋 Complete Exam Schedule

I. Professional Advancement Test for SGBT/EGBT Teachers

Date	Paper	Subject	Timing	Duration
14/02/2026	Paper-I	• Language Methods • Mathematics	10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	2½ Hours
14/02/2026	Paper-II	• General Subjects • Social Studies • General Science	2:00 PM - 4:30 PM	2½ Hours

II. Simple Orientation Test for Grade-I Language Pandits

Date	Paper	Subject	Timing	Duration
14/02/2026	Paper-I	Language Methods (Telugu, English)	10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	2½ Hours

III. Automatic Advancement Scheme for Special Teachers

Date	Paper	Subject	Timing	Duration
14/02/2026	Paper-I	Psychology & Administration (50 Marks)	10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	2½ Hours
14/02/2026	Paper-II	• General Methods (25 marks) • Special Methods (25 marks)	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	1 Hour 1½ Hours

IV. Automatic Advancement Scheme for Physical Education Teachers

Date	Paper	Subject	Timing	Duration
14/02/2026	Paper-I	Physical Education	10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	3 Hours

⚠️ Important Information

💰 Examination Fee

Extended due dates are available for fee payment (originally scheduled for January 2026). Check the official notification for updated deadlines.

📍 Exam Centers

Tests will be conducted at identified centers across Andhra Pradesh state.

⏰ Reporting Time

Candidates must reach the examination center at least 30 minutes before the scheduled exam time.

🎫 Admit Cards

Download your hall tickets from the official website before the exam date. Carry a printed copy to the examination center.

📞 Official Contact Details

Authority

Office of the Director of Government Examinations

Location

Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi

Reference No.

Rc.No. 538/C1/PAT/2026

File No.

GE-PFTT0PAT/1/2025-DGE I/4599596/2026

Issued By

Dr. K V Srinivasulu Reddy

Director, Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh

🔗 Next Steps for Candidates

1. Check Eligibility: Verify your eligibility for the respective examination category
2. Pay Examination Fee: Complete fee payment before the extended due date
3. Download Admit Card: Get your hall ticket from the official website
4. Prepare Thoroughly: Study according to the prescribed syllabus for your papers
5. Attend Exam: Reach the center on time with all required documents

📢 Official Circulation: This notification has been circulated to all District Educational Officers (DEOs), Assistant Chief Government Examiners (ACGEs), Director SCERT, Director of School Education, and Principal Secretary to Government School Education Department for information and necessary action.

Stay updated with official notifications and prepare well for your examinations.

All the Best to All Appearing Candidates! 🎯

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