Andhra Pradesh DSC Notification 2026: The School Education Department has issued three detailed notifications under the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT/DSC-2026) for a combined 2,721 teacher vacancies. The online application window is scheduled from 11 November to 30 November 2026 through the official portal, tet2dsc.apcfss.in. The recruitment covers regular school posts, special-education posts and vacancies in residential-school societies and other institutions.
Candidates should read the notification and the post-specific Information Bulletin before paying the fee. Qualifications, subject requirements and selection rules differ by post and management.
AP DSC 2026: Overview
| Recruiting department | School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Recruitment / exam | Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT/DSC) 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 2,721 |
| Posts | School Assistant, Secondary Grade Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Principal, PGT, TGT, Physical Director and PET |
| Notification date | 5 November 2026 |
| Application dates | 11 November to 30 November 2026 |
| Application fee | ₹1,000 per post |
| Salary / pay scale | Not stated as a consolidated figure in the detailed notification PDFs; governed by post-specific service rules and Government Orders |
| Age limit | 18 to 44 years, with notified relaxations |
| Exam mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam window | 20 December 2026 to 13 January 2027 |
| Official website | tet2dsc.apcfss.in |
AP DSC 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed notifications issued | 5 November 2026 |
| Online application and fee payment begin | 11 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 30 November 2026 |
| Online mock test available | 5 December 2026 |
| Hall ticket download begins | 14 December 2026 |
| DSC 2026 CBT examination window | 20 December 2026 to 13 January 2027 |
| Initial key | Second day after the last examination |
| Merit list | Seven days after release of the final key |
The detailed subject-wise examination schedule and shift information should be checked on the official portal. The notification states that the number of sessions may be increased or reduced depending on the number of applicants.
AP DSC Vacancy Details 2026
The 2,721 vacancies are covered by three separate notifications. Candidates must identify the notification that matches the post and institution they want to apply for.
| Notification | Recruitment area | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| No. 01/DSC-TRC-1/2026 | Regular School Education: School Assistants and Secondary Grade Teachers in government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad and municipal schools | 2,111 |
| No. 02/DSC-TRC-1/2026 | Special Education: School Assistant (Special Education) and SGT (Special Education) | 350 |
| No. 03/DSC-TRC-1/2026 | AP Model Schools, residential education societies and Welfare of Differently Abled, Transgender and Senior Citizens Department institutions | 260 |
| Total | 2,721 |
The third notification includes 30 Principal, 81 PGT, 113 TGT, 2 Physical Director and 34 Physical Education Teacher posts. The special-education notification lists 150 School Assistant and 200 SGT vacancies. District-wise and management-wise vacancy details are provided in the respective PDFs and on the recruitment portal.
Educational Qualification and Eligibility
There is no single qualification that applies to every AP DSC post. The required degree, teacher-training qualification, subject combination, TET requirement and other conditions depend on the post and the management. The department has directed applicants to check the relevant Government Order and the DSC-2026 Information Bulletin before submitting an application.
- School Assistant and SGT applicants must meet the post-specific academic and teacher-training requirements.
- For posts where TET weightage applies, the notification recognises qualifying APTET/CTET scores as specified in the relevant rules.
- Special Education posts require the prescribed special-education training qualification and recognition under the applicable NCTE/RCI norms.
- For Principal, PGT, TGT, Physical Director and PET posts under the societies notification, check the exact subject and experience/qualification requirements in the Information Bulletin.
- Applicants must possess the prescribed academic and other qualifications by the cut-off date stated in their respective notification: 5 November 2026 for Notification No. 01 (Regular School Education), 4 November 2026 for Notification No. 02 (Special Education), and 5 November 2026 for Notification No. 03 (Societies). The notifications do not provide a general relaxation for acquiring the qualification after the applicable cut-off date.
Important: Do not apply based only on the broad post name. Match your degree, B.Ed/D.Ed or special-education qualification, subject and TET status against the exact post code and management in the official bulletin.
AP DSC 2026 Age Limit
The standard age band is 18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026. The notifications provide the following upper-age limits:
| Category | Maximum age |
|---|---|
| General / Open Competition | 44 years |
| SC / ST / BC / EWS | 49 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 54 years |
Eligible ex-servicemen receive age adjustment based on the length of qualifying armed-forces service plus three years, subject to the conditions in the notification. Candidates should use the official rules to calculate their individual eligibility.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹1,000 for each post. Candidates applying for more than one post must account for the fee separately for each post. Payment is to be made through the online payment gateway specified on the official portal.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection is through a Computer-Based Test, with the weightage and additional screening requirements varying by post:
- For School Assistant posts other than Physical Education and for Secondary Grade Teacher posts covered by the regular and special-education notifications, the aggregate selection score uses 80% TRT marks and 20% qualifying TET marks. School Assistant (Physical Education) is assessed on the CBT marks as specified in the notification.
- For Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts under the societies notification, the aggregate score uses 80% TRT and 20% TET. For Principal, PGT, Physical Director and Physical Education Teacher (PET) posts, TRT marks carry 100% weightage and TET is not required.
- An English Language Proficiency Screening Test is prescribed for Principal, PGT (Non-Languages) and TGT (Non-Languages) posts under Notification No. 03. The notification states that this test does not apply to TGT Special Education for Special Schools.
- Minimum qualifying percentages are 40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BC and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD, subject to the specific post rules and notification.
The CBT is scheduled within the 20 December 2026 to 13 January 2027 window. The exact subject-wise schedule will be published on the official website.
Local Reservation and Post Preferences: Important Candidate Alert
The regular, special-education and societies notifications provide 95% reservation for local candidates in the relevant local area/local cadre. The remaining 5% is open competition and is available to both local and non-local candidates on merit; it is not a separate quota exclusively for non-local candidates. Candidates should check the applicable local-area rules for the post and management they select.
Applicants who apply for multiple posts or managements must arrange their preferences carefully. If a candidate is selected against the highest-priority option, their candidature will not be considered for the lower-priority options. A one-time preference-edit facility is provided for seven days after publication of the merit list, but it is limited to changing the order of preferences.
Salary and Pay Scale
The three detailed notification PDFs do not give one consolidated salary figure for all 2,721 posts. Pay is governed by the post, management and applicable service rules/Government Orders. Candidates should check the relevant Government Order and Information Bulletin for the pay attached to the specific post before applying.
Documents and Certificates
Keep your educational and teacher-training certificates, APTET/CTET score details, category and EWS certificates, PwBD or ex-servicemen documents, and sports-person identification details ready where applicable. The notifications state that eligible certificates must be uploaded in the candidate login within seven days of publication of the merit list and original certificates must be produced during verification. Sports-quota applicants must obtain and enter the required Sports Person Identification Number (SPID).
Applicants already working in government service, autonomous bodies, local bodies or government-aided institutions must inform their Head of Office/Department in writing that they are applying. The notifications also state that individual recruitment communications will be made through the candidate’s login account; candidates should not rely on SMS, phone calls or email for individual updates.
How to Apply for AP DSC 2026
- Visit the official AP DSC portal: https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in/.
- Download the relevant detailed notification and the DSC-2026 Information Bulletin.
- Confirm the post, management, district/local cadre, subject and qualification requirements before paying the fee.
- Use the online payment gateway to pay ₹1,000 for each post applied for.
- Complete the online application and enter the required post-wise and management-wise preferences carefully.
- Review all particulars before final submission. The notification states that no edit option will be available after final submission.
- Save the submitted application and payment acknowledgement for future reference.
The portal’s user guide should be followed for the live form fields and upload requirements. Do not rely on unofficial application links.
AP DSC 2026 Notification PDF and Important Links
| Resource | Official link |
|---|---|
| Apply online / official portal | Open AP DSC portal |
| Notification No. 01 – Regular School Education | Download PDF |
| Notification No. 02 – Special Education | Download PDF |
| Notification No. 03 – Societies | Download PDF |
FAQs
How many vacancies are announced under AP DSC 2026?
The three detailed notifications together list 2,721 vacancies across regular school education, special education and residential-school societies/other institutions.
What is the last date to apply for AP DSC 2026?
The last date for online application submission and fee payment is 30 November 2026.
What is the AP DSC 2026 application fee?
The fee is ₹1,000 per post. Candidates applying for more than one post must pay the fee for each post.
When will the AP DSC 2026 examination be held?
The published schedule places the CBT window from 20 December 2026 to 13 January 2027. The detailed subject-wise schedule should be checked on the official portal.
Can candidates from outside Andhra Pradesh apply?
The societies notification provides 95% local reservation and 5% open competition. The open portion is available to both local and non-local candidates on merit, subject to the applicable rules and post-specific eligibility.
Where can candidates check post-wise qualifications?
Post-wise educational qualifications, reservation rules, exam structure and other conditions are set out in the DSC-2026 Information Bulletin and the relevant Government Orders linked through the official AP DSC portal.
Related updates: Candidates preparing for teacher eligibility and recruitment examinations can also check the Bihar STET 2026 revised exam schedule and the Bihar School Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 exam update.
Last verified: 11 November 2026. Source: Government of Andhra Pradesh School Education Department, DSC-2026 Notifications No. 01, 02 and 03 dated 5 November 2026.