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AP DSC Notification 2026: The School Education Department of Andhra Pradesh has released the AP DSC Notification 2026 for 2,721 teacher posts. The Director of School Education issued three Brief Notifications on 13 October 2026 under the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT–2026). The posts cover School Assistant, Secondary Grade Teacher, Special Education teachers, Principal, PGT, TGT, Physical Director and Physical Education Teacher. Vacancies are available in Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipal and Municipal Corporation schools, and in the Welfare Societies and AP Model Schools.
AP DSC Notification 2026 Out
The Director of School Education then published three Brief Notifications on the official website. Brief Notification No. 1 covers School Assistants and Secondary Grade Teachers in general schools. Notification No. 2 covers Special Education teachers, and Notification No. 3 covers Principals, PGTs, TGTs, PDs and PETs in Societies and other managements.
All vacancies are tentative. The final post-wise, management-wise and cadre-wise vacancies, along with rosters, will be published in the Detailed Notification.
| Notification | Posts Covered | Vacancies | PDF Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brief Notification No. 1/DSC-2026 (General) | School Assistant, Secondary Grade Teacher | 2,111 | Click Here |
| Brief Notification No. 2/DSC-2026 (Special Education) | School Assistant (Special Education), SGT (Special Education) | 350 | Click Here |
| Brief Notification No. 3/DSC-2026 (Societies) | Principal, PGT, TGT, Physical Director, PET | 260 | Click Here |
| Press Release: DSC-2026 | All posts, with district-wise and society-wise annexures | 2,721 | Click Here |
AP DSC Notification 2026: Overview
The table below gives the key details of AP DSC Recruitment 2026 at a glance. The recruitment is conducted through APTRT–2026. Candidates can use table as a quick reference before reading the full sections.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Recruitment Name | AP DSC 2026 / APTRT–2026 |
| Notification | Brief Notification Nos. 1, 2 and 3 / DSC-2026 |
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,721 (tentative) |
| Posts | School Assistant, SGT, SA (Special Education), SGT (Special Education), Principal, PGT, TGT, PD, PET |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (Objective type) |
| Detailed Notification | On or before 3 November 2026 |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Website | tet2dsc.apcfss.in |
AP DSC Vacancy 2026
AP DSC 2026 has 2,721 tentative vacancies across three categories. General schools account for 2,111 posts, Special Education for 350 posts, and Societies and other managements for 260 posts.
| Category | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| General Schools (Govt./ZP/MPP/Municipal) | School Assistant (SA) | 906 |
| General Schools (Govt./ZP/MPP/Municipal) | Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) | 1,205 |
| Special Education | School Assistant (Special Education) | 150 |
| Special Education | Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) | 200 |
| Societies & Other Managements | Principal | 30 |
| Societies & Other Managements | Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | 81 |
| Societies & Other Managements | Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | 113 |
| Societies & Other Managements | Physical Director (PD) | 2 |
| Societies & Other Managements | Physical Education Teacher (PET) | 34 |
| Total | 2,721 |
District-Wise Vacancies – School Assistant & SGT
| Sl.No | District | School Assistant | Secondary Grade Teacher | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Srikakulam | 16 | 4 | 20 |
| 2 | Vizianagaram | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | Parvathipuram Manyam | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 4 | Alluri Sitharamaraju | 6 | 153 | 159 |
| 5 | Visakhapatnam | 20 | 9 | 29 |
| 6 | Anakapalli | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| 7 | Kakinada | 51 | 1 | 52 |
| 8 | Konaseema | 42 | 1 | 43 |
| 9 | East Godavari | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 10 | West Godavari | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 11 | Eluru | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 12 | NTR | 19 | 3 | 22 |
| 13 | Krishna | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| 14 | Guntur | 24 | 1 | 25 |
| 15 | Palnadu | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 16 | Bapatla | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 17 | Prakasam | 96 | 170 | 266 |
| 18 | SPSR Nellore | 65 | 100 | 165 |
| 19 | Tirupati | 22 | 77 | 99 |
| 20 | Chittoor | 30 | 100 | 130 |
| 21 | Annamayya | 46 | 61 | 107 |
| 22 | YSR Kadapa | 48 | 158 | 206 |
| 23 | Kurnool | 176 | 213 | 389 |
| 24 | Nandyal | 40 | 117 | 157 |
| 25 | Anantapuramu | 66 | 26 | 92 |
| 26 | Sri Satya Sai | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| TOTAL | 906 | 1,205 | 2,111 | |
District-Wise Vacancies – Special Education Teachers
| Sl.No | District | School Assistant (Special Education) | SGT (Special Education) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Srikakulam | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 2 | Vizianagaram | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 3 | Parvathipuram Manyam | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | Alluri Sitharamaraju | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | Visakhapatnam | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | Anakapalli | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Kakinada | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 8 | Konaseema | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 9 | East Godavari | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 10 | West Godavari | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 11 | Eluru | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | NTR | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 13 | Krishna | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | Guntur | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 15 | Palnadu | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | Bapatla | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 17 | Prakasam | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| 18 | SPSR Nellore | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 19 | Tirupati | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 20 | Chittoor | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 21 | Annamayya | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 22 | YSR Kadapa | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| 23 | Kurnool | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 24 | Nandyal | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 25 | Anantapuramu | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 26 | Sri Satya Sai | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| TOTAL | 150 | 200 | 350 | |
Society-Wise Vacancies – Principal, PGT, TGT, PD & PET
| Sl.No | Society / Management | Principal | PGT | TGT | PD | PET | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | APSWREIS | 21 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 85 |
| 2 | APTWREIS | 0 | 6 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 36 |
| 3 | MJPAPBCWREIS | 3 | 10 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 4 | APREIS | 4 | 20 | 32 | 1 | 11 | 68 |
| 5 | AP Model Schools | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 6 | WDA, TG & SC Dept. | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
| TOTAL | 30 | 81 | 113 | 2 | 34 | 260 | |
AP DSC Eligibility Criteria
The Brief Notification does not state the educational qualification or age limit. These details, with relaxations and eligibility conditions, will be published in the Detailed Notification on or before 3 November 2026. The recruitment will follow the rules in force on the date of the Detailed Notification. The table below lists the expected criteria based on earlier AP DSC recruitments.
| Post | Expected Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) | Intermediate with minimum marks, D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed, and a qualifying AP TET (Paper 1) score | To be notified |
| School Assistant (SA) | Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject, B.Ed, and a qualifying AP TET (Paper 2) score | To be notified |
| SA / SGT (Special Education) | Relevant Special Education qualification with RCI registration | To be notified |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | Master’s degree in the relevant subject with B.Ed | To be notified |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with B.Ed | To be notified |
| Principal | Master’s degree with B.Ed and teaching experience | To be notified |
| Physical Director / PET | Physical Education qualification as prescribed | To be notified |
AP DSC Recruitment 2026 Apply Link
Candidates can submit applications only through the official website, tet2dsc.apcfss.in. Applications sent through any other mode will not be accepted under any circumstances. The application period will be announced in the Detailed Notification. Candidates should keep the link bookmarked and apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute rush.
How to Apply for AP DSC Recruitment 2026
The online application opens after the Detailed Notification is released. Candidates must read the notification and instructions fully before filling in the form. Every detail in the form must be entered correctly, as errors can lead to rejection. The steps below follow the standard online process on the official website.
- Visit the official website, tet2dsc.apcfss.in.
- Open the AP DSC 2026 / APTRT–2026 application link.
- Register with the basic details and create login credentials.
- Fill in the personal, educational and category details in the form.
- Upload the required documents and photograph as per the instructions.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, as given in the Detailed Notification.
- Review the form, submit it and download a copy for future use.
AP DSC Selection Process
The examination will be a Computer Based Test with objective-type questions. The exam date will be announced in the Detailed Notification. Recruitment is subject to the final vacancies and rosters in the Detailed Notification. The stages below list the expected process, and the Detailed Notification will confirm the scoring pattern and weightage.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Computer Based Test (Objective type) under APTRT–2026 |
| Stage 2 | Preparation of merit list as per the notified scoring pattern and roster |
| Stage 3 | Certificate verification of shortlisted candidates |
| Stage 4 | Final selection and allotment of posts |
AP DSC Salary
The Brief Notification does not mention the salary or pay scale for any post. The pay details will be available in the Detailed Notification or the related Government orders. Selected candidates will receive the pay scale prescribed by the Andhra Pradesh Government for the post, along with the allowances applicable. The table will be updated once the official figures are released.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| School Assistant / SA (Special Education) | To be updated after Detailed Notification |
| Secondary Grade Teacher / SGT (Special Education) | To be updated after Detailed Notification |
| Principal / PGT / TGT | To be updated after Detailed Notification |
| Physical Director / PET | To be updated after Detailed Notification |
AP DSC Syllabus 2026 PDF
The School Education Department has released the syllabus for DSC-2026 / APTRT–2026 on the official website, tet2dsc.apcfss.in. The examination will be a Computer Based Test with objective-type questions. Candidates can download the syllabus PDF from the link given below and start preparation before the Detailed Notification is released.
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