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AP 10th Class SA-1 Exams 2026 – New Guidelines for School Level Observers Released
The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has issued important additional instructions regarding the conduct of Class 10 Summative Assessment-1 (SA-1) Examinations for the Academic Year 2026-27.
The latest proceedings explain the appointment of School Level Observers (SLOs), examination monitoring, evaluation of answer scripts, verification of marks and uploading of marks in the LEAP App.
These instructions aim to ensure transparency, fairness and uniformity in the conduct and evaluation of Class 10 SA-1 examinations across Andhra Pradesh.
Department: School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh
Proceedings No: GE-EXAM0SSC(INST)/13/2026-DGE
Proceedings Date: 08-11-2026
Examination: Class 10 SA-1 2026-27
Examination Period: 09-11-2026 to 20-11-2026
Issued by: Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh
1. Schools Covered Under These Instructions
These additional instructions apply only to Class 10 students studying in:
- All Government Schools.
- All Government-Aided Schools.
Private Management Schools are excluded from these additional instructions.
For Classes I to IX, the previously issued examination timetable and instructions will continue to apply. These additional orders are applicable to Class 10 only.
2. Appointment of School Level Observers (SLOs)
A School Level Observer shall be deputed to each school on every day of the Class 10 SA-1 examination.
- The observer should be a School Assistant cadre teacher.
- The teacher must belong to a different mandal, preferably a neighbouring mandal.
- No teacher shall be deputed to a school in their own mandal.
- For language examinations, a School Assistant from a non-language subject shall be deputed.
- For non-language examinations, a School Assistant from a language subject shall be deputed.
The Directorate of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, will allocate the duties. The lists will be communicated to the District Educational Officers, who will issue duty orders to the concerned teachers.
3. School Level Observer Duties on Examination Days
A. Before the Examination
- Report to the allotted school by 8:30 AM with the duty order.
- Meet the Headmaster (HM) and sign the attendance or visitors' register.
- Verify examination room arrangements and seating arrangements.
- Check whether invigilators are available.
- Verify student attendance sheets and answer books.
- Ensure that all necessary examination arrangements are ready.
B. During the Examination
- Verify that the correct question paper is distributed according to the timetable.
- Ensure that every student receives the question paper.
- Verify that the examination starts at 9:15 AM and ends at 12:30 PM.
- Visit all Class 10 examination rooms at regular intervals.
- Ensure that students write the examination independently.
- Prevent copying, dictation of answers and assistance from teachers or outsiders.
- Ensure that outsiders do not enter the examination area.
- Ensure that mobile phones are not used inside examination rooms.
- Verify the number of students on roll, present and absent.
- Immediately report paper shortages, broken seals, question paper leakage or copying incidents to the HM and, in serious cases, the MEO.
C. After the Examination
- Verify that all answer scripts are collected.
- Check the answer script count against the attendance sheet.
- Ensure that answer scripts are handed over to the HM for safe custody.
- Submit a written report to the MEO of the mandal where the allotted school is located.
- Include student attendance details and any irregularities noticed in the report.
- Return to the parent school on the same day and resume regular duties.
4. Evaluation of Class 10 SA-1 Answer Scripts
The answer scripts shall be evaluated in the school itself by the teacher handling the same subject in that school, following the existing prescribed procedure.
- Evaluation must be completed within three working days after each examination.
- Answer scripts must not be taken outside the school.
- Student marks must be recorded in the Evaluation Marks Entry Register.
- The Headmaster shall keep the answer scripts and Evaluation Marks Entry Register in safe custody.
5. SLO Verification on the Fourth Day
On the fourth day after each examination, a School Level Observer who teaches the same subject shall be deputed from another school in the same mandal to verify the evaluation process.
The observer must verify a random sample of at least 5% of the answer scripts or at least 5 scripts, whichever is higher. If fewer than five answer scripts are available, all scripts must be verified.
Verification Responsibilities
- Verify that evaluation was conducted in the same school by the concerned subject teacher.
- Check whether the number of answer scripts matches the number of students present.
- Ensure that every answer script has been evaluated.
- Check whether marks are awarded correctly according to the answers.
- Verify the correctness of totals.
- Ensure that marks do not exceed the maximum marks.
- Cross-check marks entered in the Evaluation Marks Entry Register.
- Verify that absent students are clearly marked as absent.
- Report any mistakes to the HM and MEO immediately.
The School Level Observer shall not change any marks. If an error is identified, the HM and evaluating teacher must recheck the answer script and rectify the mistake. After verification and correction, the observer shall sign the Evaluation Marks Entry Register.
6. LEAP App Marks Entry Schedule
After verification by the School Level Observer, the marks secured by students must be uploaded in the Marks Entry Module of the LEAP App.
- Marks entry will take place from Day 4 to Day 7 after each examination.
- The HM must ensure that marks for the entire school are uploaded by Day 7.
- No extension or exception will be granted to any school.
- Action will be initiated against persons responsible for non-compliance.
7. Subject-wise SA-1 Examination and Marks Entry Schedule 2026
The following schedule is given in Annexure-I of the proceedings issued by the Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh.
| Exam Date | Subject | Evaluation in School | SLO Verification | Last Date for LEAP Marks Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-11-2026 | First Language | 10, 11, 12 Nov | 13-11-2026 | 18-11-2026 |
| 10-11-2026 | Second Language | 11, 12, 13 Nov | 16-11-2026 | 19-11-2026 |
| 11-11-2026 | Third Language | 12, 13, 16 Nov | 17-11-2026 | 20-11-2026 |
| 12-11-2026 | Mathematics | 13, 16, 17 Nov | 18-11-2026 | 21-11-2026 |
| 16-11-2026 | Physical Science | 17, 18, 19 Nov | 20-11-2026 | 25-11-2026 |
| 17-11-2026 | Biological Science | 18, 19, 20 Nov | 21-11-2026 | 26-11-2026 |
| 18-11-2026 | Social Studies | 19, 20, 21 Nov | 23-11-2026 | 27-11-2026 |
8. Responsibilities of Headmasters (HMs)
All Headmasters of Government and Government-Aided High Schools must:
- Extend full cooperation to School Level Observers.
- Produce the records required for verification.
- Relieve teachers deputed as School Level Observers.
- Arrange alternative invigilation duties for teachers who are deputed.
- Ensure proper evaluation and timely entry of marks in the LEAP App.
9. Responsibilities of MEOs, DEOs and Other Officers
Mandal Educational Officers (MEOs)
- Ensure strict implementation of the orders in their mandals.
- Receive written reports from School Level Observers.
- Get identified mistakes rectified immediately.
- Send consolidated reports to the Deputy Educational Officer and DEO on the same day.
- Monitor daily marks entry progress.
Deputy Educational Officers
- Monitor implementation of the instructions.
- Review reports received from MEOs.
- Take necessary action on reported issues.
District Educational Officers (DEOs)
- Issue duty orders based on the lists received from the Directorate.
- Monitor examination conduct, evaluation and marks entry.
- Report compliance and complaints to the Director of School Education.
District Nodal Officers (DNOs)
- Visit schools on at least two days during the SA-1 examination and evaluation.
- Verify the presence and performance of SLOs.
- Review marks entry progress with the DEO.
- Submit findings along with the weekly DNO report.
10. Important Instructions Regarding LEAP App
The Additional Director (IT), Office of the Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, and Director, SCERT, Andhra Pradesh, shall make the necessary provisions in the LEAP App for Class 10 SA-1 marks entry.
Marks entry must be enabled paper-wise and according to the prescribed marking scheme. School-wise marks entry status shall be periodically reported to the Director of School Education.
11. Official Proceedings
The above information is prepared based on the proceedings issued by the Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, dated 08 November 2026, along with Annexure-I.
Rc.No. GE-EXAM0SSC(INST)/13/2026-DGE
Date: 08-11-2026
Issued by: Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh.
Conclusion
The new instructions provide a clear procedure for monitoring Class 10 SA-1 examinations, evaluating answer scripts, verifying marks and uploading results through the LEAP App. All Headmasters, School Level Observers and concerned educational officers must follow the prescribed schedule and instructions without delay.
Teachers are advised to carefully read the official proceedings and follow the instructions issued by the School Education Department.
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Disclaimer: This article is prepared for informational purposes based on the official proceedings. Teachers and school authorities should refer to the original government proceedings for complete instructions.
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