Description
The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has released the detailed AP DSC Notification 2026 on November 5 for teacher recruitment across the state. The recruitment drive includes 2,721 tentative vacancies for posts such as School Assistant, Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT), Special Education Teacher, Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Physical Director and Physical Education Teacher (PET).
The short notification was released on October 13, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from November 11 to November 30, 2026, through the official website, tet2dsc.apcfss.in. The application fee is Rs 1,000, and the computer-based examination is scheduled to begin on December 20, 2026.
Candidates should review the post-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, age limits and other eligibility conditions before applying.
AP DSC Notification 2026: Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
Organisation | School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh |
Recruitment Name | AP DSC (District Selection Committee) Recruitment 2026 |
Examination | APTRT-2026 |
Total Vacancies | 2,721 (Tentative) |
Posts | School Assistant, SGT, Special Education Teacher, Principal, PGT, TGT, Physical Director, PET |
Short Notification Date | October 13, 2026 |
Detailed Notification Date | November 5, 2026 |
Application Start Date | November 11, 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | November 30, 2026 |
Application Fee | Rs 1,000 |
Exam Date | From December 20, 2026 |
Selection Process | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Application Mode | Online |
Official Website | tet2dsc.apcfss.in |
AP DSC Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
The AP DSC 2026 recruitment drive has announced 2,721 tentative vacancies across general schools, special education and societies or other managements.
| Vacancy Category | Vacancies |
General Schools | 2,111 |
Special Education | 350 |
Societies and Other Managements | 260 |
Total | 2,721 |
The recruitment covers multiple teaching and academic posts. Candidates should check the detailed notification for the post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution.
AP DSC Notification 2026: Official Notification PDFs
The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has issued separate notifications for regular posts, special education posts and societies.
| Notification Category | Notification Number | Posts Covered | Notification Link |
Regular Posts | 01/DSC-TRC-1/2026 | School Assistant, SGT | |
Special Education | 02/DSC-TRC-1/2026 | School Assistant (Special Education), SGT (Special Education) | |
Societies | 03/DSC-TRC-1/2026 | Principal, PGT, TGT, Physical Director, PET |
Candidates are advised to download the relevant notification and check the detailed instructions before submitting their applications.
AP DSC Notification 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for AP DSC 2026 must fulfil the prescribed nationality, age, educational qualification and Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) requirements.
Nationality
Applicants must be citizens of India.
Age Limit
The minimum age requirement is 18 years, while the general upper age limit is 44 years.
| Category | Maximum Age |
General Category | 44 years |
SC / ST / BC / EWS | 49 years |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 54 years |
Ex-servicemen will receive age relaxation based on their years of armed forces service plus three years, as per the applicable rules.
Educational Qualification
The educational requirements vary according to the post. Some of the key qualifications mentioned include:
Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT): Intermediate (Class 12) qualification with D.El.Ed or D.Ed.
School Assistant: Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject along with B.Ed.
TGT, PGT and Principal: Candidates must meet the specific educational and professional qualifications prescribed for their respective posts.
Special Education Posts: Applicants must possess the qualifications required for the relevant special education teaching position.
PET and Physical Education Posts: Candidates must fulfil the prescribed physical education qualifications.
TET Requirement
A valid AP TET or CTET score is required for SGT and School Assistant posts. However, the TET requirement does not apply to PET and School Assistant (Physical Education) posts, as mentioned in the supplied eligibility details.
Candidates must possess all required certificates by the last date of application. Government employees applying for the recruitment must inform their head of office in writing before submitting their applications.
AP DSC Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
The application fee for AP DSC 2026 is Rs 1,000. Candidates should complete the fee payment through the prescribed online process while submitting their applications.
AP DSC Notification 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
Short Notification Release | October 13, 2026 |
Detailed Notification Release | November 5, 2026 |
Online Application Start | November 11, 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | November 30, 2026 |
Examination Begins | December 20, 2026 |
AP DSC Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The selection process for AP DSC 2026 will be conducted through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) of objective-type questions.
Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the post-wise examination pattern, syllabus, marking scheme and other selection-related instructions.
AP DSC Notification 2026: How to Apply Online
Eligible candidates can complete the online registration process by following these steps:
Visit the official application official website.
Open the AP DSC Recruitment 2026 application link.
Complete the registration process using the required details.
Log in and fill out the application form with personal and educational information.
Select the post for which you wish to apply.
Upload the required documents and certificates in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee of Rs 1,000.
Review the application form carefully.
Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates should submit their applications between November 11 and November 30, 2026. They are also advised to check the official website regularly for updates regarding the examination schedule, hall tickets and further recruitment instructions.
Source
AP DSC Official Application Portal - tet2dsc.apcfss.in
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