The School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has released the AP DSC 2026 Notification for the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT-2026). Three notifications were issued on 5th November 2026 for a total of 2,721 teacher posts. These include 2,111 regular School Assistant (SA) and Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) posts, 350 Special Education SA and SGT posts, and 260 Principal, PGT, TGT, PD and PET posts in residential societies and Model Schools. Eligible candidates can apply online on the official portal, tet2dsc.apcfss.in.
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The application start date is 11th November 2026. Applications will close on 30th November 2026. The Computer Based Test (CBT) will be held from 20th December 2026 to 13th January 2027. The application fee is Rs. 1,000 per post, and the age limit is 18 to 44 years as on 1st July 2026 (49 for SC/ST/BC/EWS, 54 for PwBD).
AP DSC 2026 Notification: Overview
Candidates can check the important details of the AP DSC 2026 in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT-2026)/DSC-2026 |
| Notifications | No. 01 (Regular), No. 02 (Special Education), No. 03 (Societies) |
| Notification Date | 5th November 2026 |
| Total Posts | 2,721 |
| Posts | SA, SGT, SA/SGT (Special Education), Principal, PGT, TGT, PD, PET |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | tet2dsc.apcfss.in |
| Application Start Date | 11th November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30th November 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 44 years as on 01.07.2026 (49 for SC/ST/BC/EWS, 54 for PwBD) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,000 per post |
| Selection Process | CBT (80%) + TET score (20%) for most posts |
| Hall Ticket Release Date | 14th December 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 20th December 2026 to 13th January 2027 |
| Official Website | tet2dsc.apcfss.in |
AP DSC 2026 Vacancy Details
The School Education Department has announced 2,721 vacancies for 2026 across three notifications. The post-wise vacancy distribution is provided below.
| Notification | Posts Covered | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| No. 01 – Regular Teacher Posts | SA and SGT in Government/ZP/MP schools (1,709) and Municipal schools (402) | 2,111 |
| No. 02 – Special Education | SA (Special Education) 150 and SGT (Special Education) 200 | 350 |
| No. 03 – Societies | Principal, PGT, TGT, PD and PET in residential societies, Model Schools and WDA schools | 260 |
| Total | 2,721 |
Regular Posts Subject-Wise Vacancy (Notification 01)
| Post | Govt / ZP / MP | Municipal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA – Language I | 55 | 55 | 110 |
| SA – Hindi | 158 | 44 | 202 |
| SA – English | 54 | 33 | 87 |
| SA – Mathematics | 22 | 19 | 41 |
| SA – Physical Science | 34 | 11 | 45 |
| SA – Biological Science | 127 | 24 | 151 |
| SA – Social Studies | 126 | 34 | 160 |
| SA – Physical Education | 64 | 46 | 110 |
| SA Total | 640 | 266 | 906 |
| Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) | 1,069 | 136 | 1,205 |
| Grand Total | 1,709 | 402 | 2,111 |
Societies and Model Schools Vacancy (Notification 03)
| Society / Management | Principal | PGT | TGT | PD | PET | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APSWREIS (Social Welfare) | 21 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 85 |
| APTWREIS (Tribal Welfare, Gurukulam) | 0 | 6 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 36 |
| MJPAPBCWREIS (BC Welfare) | 3 | 10 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| APREIS (Residential) | 4 | 20 | 32 | 1 | 11 | 68 |
| AP Model Schools | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| WDA, TG & SC Dept. (Special Schools) | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
| Total | 30 | 81 | 113 | 2 | 34 | 260 |
Note: Kurnool (404), Prakasam (291), YSR Kadapa (227) and SPS Nellore (184) have the most posts. The post-wise vacancies in each district will be available on tet2dsc.apcfss.in from 11th November 2026.
AP DSC 2026 Important Dates
The important dates for AP DSC 2026 are listed in the table below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and Information Bulletin | 5th November 2026 |
| Online Application and Fee Payment | 11th November to 30th November 2026 |
| Online Mock Test | 5th December 2026 |
| Hall Ticket Download | 14th December 2026 |
| CBT Exam | 20th December 2026 to 13th January 2027 |
| Initial Answer Key | 2nd day after the last exam |
| Objections on Initial Key | Within 7 days of its release |
| Final Answer Key | 7 days after the objection window closes |
| Merit List (Marks) | 7 days after the final key |
AP DSC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for AP DSC 2026 must check educational qualifications, age limit and other eligibility details before applying. Check the complete eligibility criteria here.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Post-wise qualifications are given in the Information Bulletin as per G.O.Ms.No.50, 51 and 52 (School Education), dated 4 November 2026. Candidates must have the required academic and training qualifications as on 5 November 2026. No relaxation will be given. |
| TET Requirement | For SA and SGT posts, an APTET or CTET score is used in selection. The TET pass marks are 90/150 for OC and EWS, 75 for BC, and 60 for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen. |
| Special Education Candidates | Candidates with D.Ed (Special Education) or B.Ed (Special Education) recognised by NCTE/RCI can also apply for SGT/SA posts in general schools, subject to NCTE norms. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 44 years as on 01.07.2026 for General (OC). The upper limit is 49 years for SC/ST/BC/EWS and 54 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. Ex-servicemen get a relaxation of length of armed forces service + 3 years deducted from actual age. |
| Reservation Conditions | 95% of district/zonal posts are reserved for local candidates, with the remaining 5% open to all on merit. Vertical reservation applies for SC (Group I, II and III), ST, BC (A to E) and EWS. Horizontal reservation applies for PwBD, ex-servicemen, women and meritorious sportspersons (3%). Sports quota candidates must register on sports.ap.gov.in and enter their SPID in the application. EWS candidates need an income certificate for FY 2025-26, issued on or after 1 April 2026. |
| Other Conditions | There is no PwBD quota for School Assistant (Physical Education), Physical Director or PET posts. Candidates already in government or other service must inform their Head of Office in writing. |
AP DSC 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates can download the AP DSC notification 2026 PDF to check the detailed eligibility criteria, district-wise vacancies, syllabus, dates, guidelines, and other important instructions. The official PDFs are attached below. Candidates can click on the links below to download the notification PDFs.
Regular Teacher Posts Notification PDF (No. 01): Click to Download
Special Education Notification PDF (No. 02): Click to Download
Societies Notification PDF (No. 03): Click to Download
AP DSC Apply Online 2026
The AP DSC Apply Online 2026 process starts on 11th November 2026 for 2,721 teacher posts under three notifications. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms through the official portal at tet2dsc.apcfss.in until 30th November 2026. Candidates must pay the fee of Rs. 1,000 per post through the payment gateway, fill in the online application with personal, academic and TET details, and enter their preferences carefully in order if applying for more than one post or management. No edits are allowed after final submission.
How to Apply for AP DSC 2026?
- Visit tet2dsc.apcfss.in and download the Information Bulletin and User Guide.
- From 11th November 2026, pay the fee of Rs. 1,000 per post through the payment gateway.
- Fill in the online application with your personal, academic and TET details.
- If applying for more than one post or management, enter your preferences carefully in order. A one-time edit of the preference order is allowed for 7 days after the merit list.
- Check all details and submit before 30th November 2026. No edits are allowed after final submission.
- All updates will be sent only through the candidate login.
AP DSC 2026 Application Fee
The application fee for AP DSC 2026 is given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Rs. 1,000 per post |
| Mode of Payment | Online (Payment Gateway) |
Note: The fee must be paid online between 11th November and 30th November 2026.
AP DSC 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for AP DSC 2026 includes the following stages:
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | Held in district headquarters, municipalities, revenue divisions and mandals. Marks will be normalised across shifts. |
| Merit | For SA, SGT, Special Education posts and TGTs, the merit is based on TRT marks (80%) and TET score (20%). For Principal, PGT, PD, PET and SA (Physical Education), it is based only on the CBT marks. |
| Certificate Upload | Within 7 days of the merit list being published. |
| Certificate Verification | Original documents must be shown. |
| Induction Training | All selected candidates will get training on “Academics and English Proficiency”. |
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Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| OC and EWS | 40% |
| BC (A, B, C, D and E) | 35% |
| SC (I, II and III), ST and PwBD | 30% |
Can West Bengal Candidates Apply for AP DSC 2026?
Since 95% of the posts are reserved for local candidates of Andhra Pradesh, candidates from West Bengal can compete only for the 5% open posts on merit, and reservation benefits will not apply to them. The exam also includes Telugu-based language posts. West Bengal candidates looking for teaching jobs can check the DU CIE Basic School Teacher recruitment and the AEES teacher syllabus 2026.
AP DSC 2026 Notification FAQs
Ques: How many posts are there in AP DSC 2026?
Ans: 2,721 posts — 2,111 regular SA/SGT, 350 Special Education and 260 Societies posts.
Ques: What is the last date to apply for AP DSC 2026?
Ans: 30th November 2026. The application process started on 11th November 2026.
Ques: When is the AP DSC 2026 exam?
Ans: The CBT will be held from 20th December 2026 to 13th January 2027.
Ques: What is the AP DSC 2026 application fee?
Ans: Rs. 1,000 for each post, payable online through the payment gateway.
Ques: What is the age limit for AP DSC 2026?
Ans: 18 to 44 years as on 1st July 2026. The upper limit is 49 for SC/ST/BC/EWS and 54 for PwBD. Ex-servicemen get a relaxation of length of armed forces service + 3 years deducted from actual age.
Ques: Is TET required for AP DSC 2026?
Ans: Yes, for SA, SGT and TGT posts the APTET/CTET score carries 20% weightage in the merit list. The TET pass marks are 90/150 for OC and EWS, 75 for BC, and 60 for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen.
