AP DSC Teacher Recruitment 2026: 2,721 Posts, Apply Online

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AP DSC 2026

The Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has issued three preliminary notifications for the Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT) 2026, announcing 2,721 posts (tentative) for teachers and head teachers in general schools, special education schools, and societies and other managements. Online applications begin on 03 November 2026, and the last date to apply will be announced in the detailed notification. The minimum qualification varies by post, from Intermediate with D.El.Ed for Secondary Grade Teachers to graduation or post-graduation with B.Ed for School Assistants, TGTs and PGTs, as reported in the brief notifications. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.

The application fee has not been confirmed in the sources checked; candidates should verify it in the detailed notification before applying.

The 2,721 figure is tentative and subject to change in the detailed notification. The three blocks — general schools, special education, and societies and other managements — were announced through separate brief notifications.

The following qualification norms have been reported in connection with these notifications; the exact post-wise qualifications will be confirmed in the detailed notification, so candidates should check the official notice before applying.

For Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT): Intermediate or Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/differently-abled candidates), plus a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed), plus qualification in AP TET / CTET / TSTET Paper I.

For School Assistant, Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT): graduation or post-graduation in the relevant subject together with a B.Ed degree, plus TET qualification where applicable.

For Physical Education Teacher (PET) and Physical Director (PD): the relevant physical education qualification as specified in the official notification.

Candidates must also meet the age limit and any other conditions laid down in the official notification.

Age relaxation will be given to reserved categories as per Andhra Pradesh government rules. Candidates should confirm the age limits and cut-off date in the detailed notification.

As per Andhra Pradesh state government pay scales (to be confirmed in the detailed notification). Teachers in state government schools receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other admissible state government allowances in addition to the basic pay.

The selection process for AP DSC Teacher Recruitment 2026 runs in the following order:

  1. Written examination (Teacher Recruitment Test – TRT): An online, objective-type examination for all posts.
  2. AP TET weightage: For posts where applicable, weightage is given to the AP TET score as per the rules in the official notification.
  3. Document verification: Verification of educational certificates, TET qualification, caste/category certificates, age proof and other eligibility documents.

Final selection is based on merit in the TRT (with TET weightage where applicable), subject to document verification.

The examination is online and objective type. There is no negative marking, as per the reported pattern from the official SCERT syllabus document. The detailed paper-wise syllabus, question pattern and exact duration for each post will be given in the detailed notification.

  1. Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
  2. Wait for the detailed notification, available on or before 03 November 2026.
  3. Visit the official AP DSC portal and open the TRT 2026 application link (from 03 November 2026).
  4. Complete the registration with a valid email ID and mobile number.
  5. Fill in personal details and teaching qualifications for the post applied for.
  6. Upload the photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
  7. Pay the application fee as specified in the detailed notification.
  8. Review the form carefully on the preview page and submit it.
  9. Save and print the submitted application before the announced last date.

Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.

Q. How many posts are there in AP DSC Teacher Recruitment 2026?

A. There are 2,721 posts (tentative): 2,111 in general schools, 350 in special education, and 260 in societies and other managements.

Q. When do online applications start for AP DSC 2026?

A. Online applications begin on 03 November 2026.

Q. What is the last date to apply for AP DSC 2026?

A. The last date has not been announced yet; it will be given in the detailed notification.

Q. What is the qualification for SGT in AP DSC 2026?

A. Intermediate with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) plus D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed, plus AP TET / CTET / TSTET Paper I.

Q. Is there negative marking in the AP DSC exam?

A. No. As per the reported pattern, the online objective exam has no negative marking.

Q. What is the selection process for AP DSC 2026?

A. Written test (Teacher Recruitment Test), AP TET weightage for applicable posts, and document verification.

Sources: Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh — three preliminary notifications for Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT) 2026 (issued 13 October 2026); tet2dsc.apcfss.in.

We wish all candidates the best for their application.