The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued Brief Notification No. 30/2026 dated 13 October 2026 for the recruitment of 160 (provisional) Senior Lecturers (DIET) and Lecturers (SCERT and DIET) in the A.P. School Education Services. Online applications will open on 18 November 2026 and close on 8 December 2026 (11:59 PM). The detailed notification, with post-wise eligibility and the examination scheme, will be released on or before 18 November 2026. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief notification released | 13 October 2026 |
| Detailed notification | On or before 18 November 2026 (announced) |
| Online application start | 18 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 8 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee payment last date | To be notified |
| Exam date | To be notified |
| Admit card | To be notified |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | To be notified |
The brief notice does not state the application fee. The fee details for each category will be announced in the detailed notification. Do not rely on fee figures quoted by unofficial sources until the Commission publishes them.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Scale | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Lecturer, DIET | Rs. 61,960 – 1,51,370 | 46 | To be notified (detailed notification) |
| Lecturer, SCERT | Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400 | 10 | To be notified (detailed notification) |
| Lecturer, DIET | Rs. 54,060 – 1,40,540 | 104 | To be notified (detailed notification) |
| Total | 160 (provisional) |
The vacancies are provisional and may be increased or decreased. The final post-wise and category-wise breakup will be confirmed in the detailed notification.
Eligibility Criteria
The brief notice does not give post-wise educational qualifications. These will be specified in the detailed notification, which the Commission will release on or before 18 November 2026. The qualifications will be reckoned as on the date of the detailed notification.
Candidates are advised to wait for the detailed notification before preparing their applications. Lecturers and Senior Lecturers in the A.P. School Education Services are teaching posts, so candidates should be ready with their postgraduate degrees, teaching qualifications and experience certificates as applicable, subject to the final conditions in the detailed notification.
Age Limit
| Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026) | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | 44 years |
The 18–44 years age limit applies to all three post categories. Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per the Andhra Pradesh government rules for reserved categories.
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay scales as per the brief notice: Senior Lecturer, DIET — Rs. 61,960 – 1,51,370; Lecturer, SCERT — Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400; Lecturer, DIET — Rs. 54,060 – 1,40,540. Dearness allowance and other allowances are admissible as per Andhra Pradesh government rules.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) — single level; no separate screening test will be held.
- Normalization may be applied if the test is held in multiple sessions.
- Selection on the basis of merit in the CBRT, subject to verification of eligibility as per the detailed notification.
Exam Pattern
To be notified in the detailed notification. The brief notice confirms that the selection will be through a single-level Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) with no separate screening test.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature (as per the notification specifications)
- Valid photo ID proof
- Educational certificates and mark sheets (post-graduation, teaching qualifications as applicable)
- Caste / EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificate (if applicable)
The complete list of required documents, with format and size specifications, will be given in the detailed notification.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
- Visit the official APPSC portal: psc.ap.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if you are not already registered.
- Open the School Lecturer notification (No. 30/2026) when the apply window opens on 18 November 2026.
- Fill in personal and educational details carefully.
- Upload your photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee as announced in the detailed notification.
- Submit the form before 8 December 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Save and print the submitted application for future reference.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
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FAQs
Q1. How many posts are there in APPSC School Lecturer Recruitment 2026?
A. 160 provisional posts — 46 Senior Lecturer (DIET), 10 Lecturer (SCERT) and 104 Lecturer (DIET).
Q2. When does the online application start?
A. 18 November 2026.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
A. 8 December 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q4. What is the application fee?
A. Not announced yet — the brief notice does not state the fee; it will be given in the detailed notification.
Q5. What is the selection process?
A. A single-level Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT); there is no separate screening test.
Q6. What is the age limit?
A. 18 to 44 years as on 01.07.2026, for all three post categories.
Q7. When will the detailed notification be released?
A. On or before 18 November 2026, on the official APPSC website psc.ap.gov.in.
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Sources: Brief Notification No. 30/2026; psc.ap.gov.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.