2,721 TEACHER VACANCIES, APPLY ONLINE, ELIGIBILITY, EXAM DATE & COMPLETE DETAILS
AP DSC 2026 Notification – Complete Information
The Andhra Pradesh School Education has released the detailed AP DSC 2026 Notification for the recruitment of 2,721 teaching posts across various government schools, special education institutions and residential welfare societies in Andhra Pradesh.
The recruitment will be conducted through the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT-2026), popularly known as DSC-2026.
The detailed notification was released on 4 November 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 11 November 2026, The recruitment includes School Assistants, Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT), Special Education Teachers, Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Principals and Physical Education posts.
Candidates who are preparing for government teacher jobs in Andhra Pradesh should carefully read the notification and check the eligibility requirements before applying.
1. AP DSC 2026 Notification – Overview
| PARTICULARS | DETAILS |
| Recruitment | AP DSC 2026 |
| Conducting Department | AP School Education Department |
| Examination Name | APTRT-2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,721 |
| Notification Release | 4 November 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 30 November 2026 |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Official Website | tet2dsc.apcfss.in |
2. Total Vacancies AP DSC 2026
A total of 2,721 vacancies have been announced under three major categories.
| Category | Vacancies |
| General Schools | 2,111 |
| Special Education | 350 |
| Residential Societies and Other Managements | 260 |
| Total | 2,721 |
These vacancies cover different teaching posts and managements across Andhra Pradesh.
3. Posts Included in AP DSC 2026
The recruitment notification covers the following posts:
- School Assistant (SA)
- Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT)
- School Assistant – Special Education
- SGT – Special Education
- Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)
- Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)
- Principal
- Physical Director (PD)
- Physical Education Teacher (PET)
The exact post-wise, subject-wise and district-wise vacancy details should be checked in the relevant official notification PDF.
CLICK HERE OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
4. Important Dates of AP DSC 2026
| EVENT | DATE |
| Brief Notification | 13 October 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | 4 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 11 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Applications | 30 November 2026 |
| CBT Examination Starts | 20 November 2026 |
NOTE: Candidates should check the official examination schedule for individual post-wise examination dates and session timings.
5. AP DSC 2026 Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess the prescribed academic and professional qualifications for the post they wish to apply for.
Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT)
- Intermediate or equivalent qualification.
- D.El.Ed / D.Ed or other prescribed teacher training qualification.
- Relevant AP TET / CTET qualification as applicable under the notification.
School Assistant (SA)
- Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject.
- B.Ed or equivalent prescribed professional qualification.
- Relevant AP TET / CTET qualification as applicable.
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)
- Postgraduate degree in the relevant subject.
- B.Ed or prescribed equivalent qualification, whenever required.
- Candidates must satisfy the subject – specific requirements.
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)
- Bachelor’s Degree in the concerned subject or subject combination.
- B.Ed or equivalent professional qualification.
- Other qualifications prescribed for the relevant society and post.
Special Education Teachers
Candidates applying for Special Educations posts must possess the prescribed special education qualifications and relevant professional recognition/registration requirement, wherever applicable.
Physical Education Teacher (PET) and Physical Director (PD)
Candidates must possess the relevant physical education qualifications prescribed in the official recruitment notification.
Important: Qualifications differ between regular schools, special education posts and residential societies. Candidates should refer to the respective notification before applying.
6. AP DSC 2026 Age Limit
The generally reported age criteria are:
| Category | Age Limit |
| General / EWS | 18-44 years |
| SC/ST/BC | Up to 49 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | Up to 54 years |
Age relaxation for eligible categories is subject to the conditions and cut-off date specified in the official notificaiton.
Candidates should verify their age eligibility before submitting the application.
7. AP DSC 2026 Application Fee
The reported application fee is:
Rs. 1,000
Candidates should verify the applicable fee, payment procedure and any post-specific conditions in the official information bulletin before making payment.
8. Documents Required for AP DSC 2026 Application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before starting the online application:
- SSC / 10th Class Certificate
- Intermediate Certificate
- Degree Certificate
- B.Ed /D.El.Ed / D.Ed Certificate
- AP TET /CTET Certificate, wherever applicable.
- Caste Certificate, if applicable
- EWS Certificate, if applicable
- Disability Certificate, if applicable
- Study Certificates
- Local Status Certificate, Wherever required.
- Recent Passport Size photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Valid Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Identity Proof.
9. AP DSC 2026 OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION PDF DOWNLOAD
The School Education Department has provided separate notification documents for different recruitment caegories.
| Notification | Notification Number | Posts |
| General Schools | 01/DSC-TRC-1/2026 | SA SGT |
| Special Education | 02/DSC-TRC-1/2026 | SA Special Education, SGT Special Education |
| Societies | 03/DSC-TRC-1/2026 | Principal, PGT, TGT, PD, PET |
10. Important Instructions for AP DSC Candidates
- Read the complete notification before appliying.
- Check the educational qualifications for your selected post.
- Verify the district – wise vacancies.
- Check reservation and local candidate eligibility conditions.
- Ensure that all certificates are valid and available.
- Submit the hall ticket when it becomes available.
- Follow the official examination instructions.
11. AP DSC 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Has AP DSC 2026 Notification been released?
Yes. The detailed AP DSC 2026 notification was released in November 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in AP DSC 2026?
A total of 2,721 vacancies have been announced across general schools, special education and residential societies.
Q3. When will AP DSC 2026 online applications start?
Online applications are scheduled to begin on 11 November 2026.
Q4. What is the last date to apply for AP DSC 2026?
The announced last date is 30 November 2026.
Q5. What is the AP DSC 2026 examination date?
The CBT examinations are scheduled to commence from 20 December 2026.
Q6. What is the application fee?
The reported application fee is Rs. 1,000/-. Candidates should verify the fee in the official information bulletin.
Q7. What is the official website for AP DSC 2026?
The official website is https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in/
Q8. Is AP TET compulsory for AP DSC 2026?
TET qualification is application to relevant posts as prescribed in the notification. Candidates should check the specific requirements for their selected post.
Q9. How can I download the AP DSC 2026 syllabus?
Visit the official DSC portal and select the DSC 2026 Syllabus section to access the relevant syllabus.
CONCLUSION:
AP DSC 2026 is an important recruitment opportunity for candidates aspiring to become government teachers in Andhra Pradesh. With 2,721 vacancies announced across different teaching categories, eligible candidates should make use of this opportunity.
Candidates are advised to download the official notification, understand the eligibility requirements, check the examination syllabus and complete the online application within the prescribed dates.
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