AP DSC Recruitment 2026: 2,721 Teacher Vacancies, Apply Online by 3 Nov

The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has released the brief notification for AP DSC 2026 (also called Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test – APTRT-2026) on 13 October 2026. A total of 2,721 tentative teacher vacancies have been announced.

This recruitment covers School Assistants (SA), Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT), Special Education teachers, Principals, Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Physical Directors and Physical Education Teachers in government schools, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipal schools, special education institutions and various educational societies (APSWREIS, APTWREIS, APREIS, AP Model Schools etc.).

The detailed notification with complete eligibility, age limit, fee details, exam schedule and application link will be available on the official website tet2dsc.apcfss.in on or before 3 November 2026. Applications will be accepted only online.

AP DSC Recruitment 2026

2,721 Teacher Vacancies | Brief Notification Out | Detailed Notification & Apply Online by 3 November 2026

1. Recruitment Overview

Conducting Body School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Recruitment Name DSC-2026 / APTRT-2026
Total Vacancies 2,721 (Tentative)
Application Mode Online only
Exam Mode Computer Based Test (Objective Type)
Official Website tet2dsc.apcfss.in

2. Important Dates

Brief Notification Released 13 October 2026
Detailed Notification On or before 3 November 2026
Online Application Starts Expected with Detailed Notification (around 3 November 2026)
Last Date to Apply To be announced in Detailed Notification
Exam Date To be announced in Detailed Notification

Keep checking tet2dsc.apcfss.in regularly. The detailed notification will contain the exact application window and exam schedule.

3. Vacancy Details (Post-wise)

Vacancies are tentative and may change. Final numbers with category-wise rosters will be given in the Detailed Notification.

A. General Schools (Govt. / ZP / MPP / Municipal) – 2,111 posts

  • School Assistant (SA) – 906
  • Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) – 1,205

B. Special Education (Govt. / ZP / MPP / Municipal) – 350 posts

  • School Assistant (Special Education) – 150
  • Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) – 200

C. Societies & Other Managements – 260 posts

  • Principal – 30
  • Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) – 81
  • Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) – 113
  • Physical Director (PD) – 2
  • Physical Education Teacher (PET) – 34

Grand Total: 2,721

District-wise distribution shows higher vacancies in districts like Kurnool, Prakasam, YSR Kadapa, Nellore and others. Full district-wise list will be in the Detailed Notification.

4. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (General guideline from brief notification & previous patterns)

  • Intermediate / Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwBD).
  • D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed or relevant professional qualification as prescribed for the post.
  • Must have qualified AP TET / CTET (Paper-I or Paper-II as applicable to the post).

Exact subject-wise and post-wise qualifications (for SA, SGT, TGT, PGT, Principal etc.) will be given in the Detailed Notification. Candidates must check the detailed notification carefully before applying.

Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026 – as per reports)

  • Minimum: 18 years
  • Maximum: 44 years

Age Relaxation

  • SC / ST / BC – up to 49 years
  • Persons with Disability – up to 54 years
  • Ex-Servicemen – as per rules (deduction of service period + 3 years)

5. Application Fee

Application fee is ₹750 for all categories (as per available information). Payment will be online through Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI. Fee once paid will not be refunded.

6. Selection Process

  1. Written Examination (TRT – Teacher Recruitment Test) – Computer Based Test (Objective type).
  2. Weightage – For many posts (especially School Assistant and SGT): 80% weightage to written exam marks + 20% weightage to AP TET score.
  3. Document Verification
  4. Final Merit List

For some posts like PGT, Principal, PET/PD the weightage pattern may differ. Full details will be in the Detailed Notification. Syllabus is already available on the official website tet2dsc.apcfss.in.

7. Exam Pattern (Indicative)

The exam will be Computer Based Test (Objective type). Marks pattern (based on available information and previous cycles):

  • Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) – 80 marks
  • School Assistant (various subjects) – 80 marks
  • TGT – Paper pattern with language proficiency and subject papers
  • PGT – Higher level papers (around 100 marks)
  • Principal / PET / PD – around 100 marks

Exact number of questions, duration and negative marking (if any) will be confirmed in the Detailed Notification. Candidates should start preparing according to the syllabus already uploaded on the official site.

8. How to Apply

  1. Visit the official website https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in
  2. Wait for the Detailed Notification and Apply Online link (expected on or before 3 November 2026).
  3. Complete registration with personal details, mobile number, email and Aadhaar.
  4. Fill educational details, TET details and post preference carefully.
  5. Upload photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
  6. Pay the application fee of ₹750 online.
  7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
  8. Keep a printout for future reference.

Tip: Apply early after the link opens. The website may become slow near the last date. Keep all certificates (TET, educational, caste, etc.) ready in scanned form.

9. Documents Required

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Intermediate / Senior Secondary Certificate & Marks Memo
  • D.El.Ed / B.Ed / relevant professional qualification certificates
  • AP TET / CTET Score Card
  • Degree certificates (for TGT / PGT / Principal posts)
  • Caste / Community / EWS / PwBD certificate (if applicable)
  • Recent passport-size photograph and signature
  • Valid mobile number and email ID

10. Salary Details

  • Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT): Approximately ₹21,230 – ₹63,010
  • School Assistant: Approximately ₹28,940 – ₹78,910

Salary includes Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + House Rent Allowance + other admissible allowances. Exact pay scales will be confirmed in the Detailed Notification.

11. Preparation Tips

  • Download the official syllabus from tet2dsc.apcfss.in and prepare subject-wise.
  • Focus on content knowledge, pedagogy and teaching methodology.
  • Revise your TET topics thoroughly because 20% weightage is given to TET score for many posts.
  • Practice previous DSC question papers and mock tests in CBT mode.
  • Improve speed and accuracy for the objective-type exam.
  • Keep yourself updated with current affairs related to education and Andhra Pradesh.
  • Prepare documents in advance so that you can apply quickly once the link opens.

12. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is AP DSC Notification 2026 out?
Yes, the brief notification was released on 13 October 2026 for 2,721 teacher posts.

Q2. How many vacancies are there?
2,721 tentative vacancies (School Assistant, SGT, Special Education, Principal, PGT, TGT, PD, PET).

Q3. When will online application start?
Detailed notification and apply online link are expected on or before 3 November 2026.

Q4. What is the official website?
https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in

Q5. What is the application fee?
₹750 for all categories (as per available information).

Q6. What is the selection process?
Written Test (TRT) + weightage of AP TET score (for many posts) + Document Verification.

Q7. What is the age limit?
18 to 44 years (relaxations for SC/ST/BC up to 49 years and PwBD up to 54 years).

Q8. Is TET compulsory?
Yes, candidates must have qualified AP TET or CTET as applicable to the post.

Important Links

Official Website: tet2dsc.apcfss.in

Wait for the Detailed Notification, prepare according to the syllabus, and apply carefully once the link opens. This is a big opportunity for teaching aspirants in Andhra Pradesh. Best of luck!

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