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The Government of Andhra Pradesh has officially released the DSC-2026 notification to fill 2,721 teacher posts. Online application submissions are scheduled to open on November 11, 2026.

Below is a detailed breakdown of the vacancy distribution, key event dates, and rising concerns from candidates regarding the notification details.

AP DSC Exam Vacancy Breakdown 2026:

The notification details a total of 2,721 teacher positions allocated across various school categories and managements:

• Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, and Municipal Schools: 2,111 posts
  • School Assistants (SA): 906 posts
  • Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT): 1,205 posts
• Special Education: 350 posts
  • School Assistants (SA Special Education): 150 posts
  • Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT Special Education): 200 posts
• Various Tribal and Welfare Society Managements: 260 posts
  • Principals: 30 posts
  • Post Graduate Teachers (PGT): 81 posts
  • Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT): 113 posts
  • Physical Education Teachers (PET): 2 posts
  • Physical Director (PD): 34 posts
• Society-Wise Institutional Distribution:
  • Social Welfare Gurukul Society: 85 posts
  • Tribal Welfare Gurukul Society: 36 posts
  • Mahatma Jyotiba Phule BC Welfare Gurukul Society: 37 posts
  • AP Residential Educational Institutions Society: 68 posts
  • AP Model Schools: 19 posts
  • Disabled and Senior Citizens Welfare Department: 15 posts

Applications for AP DSC 2026 (APTRT-2026) are open online through the AP TET to DSC Official Portal from 11 November 2026 to 30 November 2026.

AP DSC 2026 Application Process:

1. Verify Eligibility: Review the School Education General Posts Information Bulletin or the Societies Information Bulletin to confirm you meet the educational, professional, and age criteria for your target post.
2. Complete Registration: Visit the AP DSC 2026 Registration Form on the official portal and submit your basic details and captcha to generate your candidate login credentials.
3. Pay Application Fee: Pay the required application fee of ₹1,000 per post online through the payment gateway before filling out the detailed application.
4. Fill Out Application Form: Log in using your credentials and enter your personal information, academic qualifications, AP TET/CTET details, and preferred post/district selections.
5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and required educational/category certificates in the specified format.
6. Review and Submit: Double-check all entered details, submit the form before 30 November 2026, and download the confirmation receipt for future reference.

AP DSC Exam Important Dates (Schedule):

The Andhra Pradesh District Selection Committee (AP DSC) recruitment process is expected to fill 2,721 teacher vacancies across the state. Candidates can check the important application dates, examination schedule, answer key release, merit list and certificate verification dates in the table below.

Event	Important Dates / Details
Total Vacancies	2,721 Teacher Posts
Official Website	apcfss.in
Vacancy Distribution	District-wise, Zone-wise and Multi-Zone-wise
Reservation	Vertical and Horizontal Reservation
Application Fee	₹1,000
Online Application Begins	November 11
Last Date to Apply	November 30
Online Mock Tests	From December 5
Hall Ticket Download	From December 14
AP DSC Computer-Based Examination	December 20 to January 13
Preliminary Answer Key	January 15
Answer Key Objection Window	Until January 22
Final Answer Key	January 29
Merit List Release	February 5
Certificate Upload	February 5 to February 12
Physical Certificate Verification	March 17 to April 17
Final Selection List	May 1
Expected Joining	For the 2027–28 Academic Yea

The sudden notification has shocked many job aspirants due to an uneven and unexpectedly low distribution of posts in several districts:

• Zero/Single-Digit SGT Vacancies: Out of 26 total districts, 16 districts have received little to no actual SGT (Secondary Grade Teacher) posts. Five districts have zero vacancies, while 12 districts are left with single-digit vacancy figures.
• Severely Affected Districts: Districts such as West Godavari, Palnadu, Bapatla, and Sri Sathya Sai have zero SGT posts allocated.
• School Assistant Shortages: Vizianagaram district has zero School Assistant vacancies. Except for Kurnool district, the remaining 25 districts feature only double-digit vacancy allocations.
• Special Education Backlash: Candidates are highly disappointed as the government previously hinted at over 2,200 Special Education vacancies, but the current official notification has only allocated 350 posts.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has released the AP DSC 2026 Notification for the recruitment of School Assistants (SA) and Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT) in government and local body schools across the state. The notification was issued by the School Education Department on November 5, 2026.

The recruitment examination will be conducted through the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT-2026), also known as DSC-2026. Eligible candidates can apply online from November 11 to November 30, 2026.

AP DSC Qualifying Marks 2026:

Candidates appearing for the upcoming DSC teacher recruitment must meet the prescribed minimum qualifying marks and eligibility requirements. The important selection guidelines are as follows:

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
OC / EWS	40%
BC	35%
SC / ST / Divyang	30%
Ex-Servicemen	30%
School Assistants (Special Education)	No minimum qualifying marks

Principal Posts – Experience Requirements

Candidates applying for Principal posts in Model Schools, Residential Schools and Welfare Schools must possess relevant teaching or administrative experience in recognised Senior Secondary Schools, Higher Secondary Schools or Intermediate Colleges.

Experience as a Principal, Vice-Principal, PGT, Lecturer or Senior Secondary School Teacher will be considered, subject to the prescribed recruitment rules.

Special Teachers – Service Weightage

Special teachers working on a contractual basis in government departments and organisations such as Welfare Departments, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Juvenile Welfare may receive additional weightage marks.

• Candidates must have completed at least six months of continuous service.
• 0.5 marks will be awarded for every six months of continuous service, as per the applicable guidelines.

DSC Examination and Selection Process

• Examination Mode: The DSC written examination will be conducted through an online Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• Normalisation: Equipercentile or Gaat-based normalisation methods may be used for examinations conducted in multiple sessions to ensure fairness.
• Certificate Verification: Shortlisted candidates must upload the required certificates within seven days of the merit list release.
• Original Documents: Candidates must produce their original certificates during physical verification. Failure to submit the required documents may result in cancellation of candidature.

The recruitment covers vacancies in Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipality and Municipal Corporation schools. Candidates can apply for eligible posts and indicate their management-wise and post-wise preferences while submitting the application.

The application fee is Rs. 1,000 for each post. The Computer Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to begin on December 20, 2026.

Check the complete details of AP DSC 2026, including important dates, district-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, age limits, application procedure, examination pattern, qualifying marks and selection process.

AP Dsc Notification 2026 Overview :

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Name	AP DSC 2026
Examination Name	Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT-2026)
Conducting Department	School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh
Notification Number	01/DSC-TRC-1/2026
Notification Date	November 5, 2026
Recruitment Posts	School Assistant (SA), Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT)
Other SA Categories	Languages, Non-Languages and Physical Education
Recruitment Type	Direct Recruitment
Job Location	Andhra Pradesh
Managements	Government, ZPP, MP, Municipality and Municipal Corporation
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	November 11, 2026
Last Date to Apply	November 30, 2026
Application Fee	Rs. 1,000 per post
Examination Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Mock Test Date	December 5, 2026
Hall Ticket Release	December 14, 2026
Examination Dates	December 20, 2026 to January 13, 2027
Official Website	https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in

Andhra Pradesh Important Dates 2026:

The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has announced the tentative schedule for the APTRT-2026 recruitment process. Candidates should follow these dates to complete their applications and prepare for the examination.

Event	Date
AP DSC 2026 Notification Release	November 5, 2026
Information Bulletin Release	November 5, 2026
Online Application Start Date	November 11, 2026
Application Fee Payment Begins	November 11, 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	November 30, 2026
Last Date for Online Application	November 30, 2026
Online Mock Test Availability	December 5, 2026
Hall Ticket Download	December 14, 2026
AP DSC 2026 Examination Begins	December 20, 2026
Last Date of Examination	January 13, 2027
Initial Answer Key	Second day after completion of the last examination
Objection Window	Within 7 days of initial key release
Final Answer Key	After 7 days from the last date of receiving objections
Merit List Announcement	7 days after final key release

Note: The examination schedule is tentative. The number of examination sessions may increase or decrease depending on the number of applications received. Candidates should check the official website for the detailed examination timetable.

AP Dsc Vacancy Details 2026:

The AP DSC 2026 recruitment notification includes vacancies for School Assistants and Secondary Grade Teachers across different districts of Andhra Pradesh.

The vacancies are divided into two major categories:

1. Government/ZPP/MP Posts (District Cadre).
2. Municipality and Municipal Corporation Posts (District Cadre).

The notification includes subject-wise vacancies for School Assistants in Languages, Hindi, English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biological Science, Social Studies and Physical Education, along with Secondary Grade Teacher posts.

The following sections provide the district-wise vacancy details.

AP Dsc 2026 Government/ZPP/MP District-Wise Vacancies:

The notification provides district-wise and subject-wise vacancies under Government, Zilla Parishad and Mandal Parishad managements.

According to the vacancy table, the total number of notified vacancies under these managements is 1,709, comprising 640 School Assistant posts and 1,069 SGT posts.

S.No.	District	SA Vacancies	SGT Vacancies	Total
1	Srikakulam	11	3	14
2	Parvathipuram Manyam	6	2	8
3	Vizianagaram	0	0	0
4	Visakhapatnam	3	9	12
5	ASR	6	153	159
6	Anakapalli	19	1	20
7	Kakinada	35	0	35
8	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema	37	1	38
9	East Godavari	5	0	5
10	Eluru	6	1	7
11	West Godavari	7	0	7
12	NTR	1	0	1
13	Krishna	7	0	7
14	Guntur	14	0	14
15	Bapatla	10	0	10
16	Palnadu	10	0	10
17	Prakasam	88	164	252
18	SPS Nellore	16	61	77
19	Tirupati	13	74	87
20	Chittoor	26	99	125
21	YSR Kadapa	29	136	165
22	Annamayya	34	55	89
23	Ananthapuramu	48	4	52
24	Sri Satya Sai	32	0	32
25	Kurnool	138	195	333
26	Nandyal	39	111	150
	Total	640	1,069	1,709

Important District-Wise Highlights:

• Kurnool has the highest number of vacancies under Government/ZPP/MP managements, with 333 posts.
• Prakasam district has 252 vacancies.
• YSR Kadapa has 165 vacancies.
• ASR district has 159 vacancies, including 153 SGT posts.
• Nandyal has 150 vacancies.
• Vizianagaram district has no vacancies under this particular management category.

Andhra Pradesh Municipality and Municipal Corporation Vacancies :

Apart from Government, ZPP and MP schools, the recruitment notification also includes vacancies in Municipality and Municipal Corporation schools.

These vacancies are distributed across 23 districts.

S.No.	District	SA Vacancies	SGT Vacancies	Total
1	Srikakulam	5	1	6
2	Vizianagaram	0	4	4
3	Visakhapatnam	17	0	17
4	Kakinada	16	1	17
5	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema	5	0	5
6	East Godavari	4	2	6
7	Eluru	1	0	1
8	West Godavari	3	0	3
9	NTR	18	3	21
10	Krishna	8	1	9
11	Guntur	10	1	11
12	Bapatla	7	0	7
13	Palnadu	4	0	4
14	Prakasam	8	6	14
15	SPS Nellore	49	39	88
16	Tirupati	9	3	12
17	Chittoor	4	1	5
18	YSR Kadapa	19	22	41
19	Annamayya	12	6	18
20	Ananthapuramu	18	22	40
21	Sri Satya Sai	10	0	10
22	Kurnool	38	18	56
23	Nandyal	1	6	7
	Total as printed in notification	266	134	400

Important: The notification’s municipality vacancy table has a minor discrepancy between the printed aggregate and the sum of its district-wise SGT figures. Candidates should refer to the original subject-wise vacancy table on the official website before choosing their preferences.

AP dsc Subject-Wise Vacancies

The School Assistant vacancies are distributed across the following subjects:

• School Assistant – Languages
• School Assistant – Hindi
• School Assistant – English
• School Assistant – Mathematics
• School Assistant – Physical Science
• School Assistant – Biological Science
• School Assistant – Social Studies
• School Assistant – Physical Education

Candidates must select the post and subject according to their educational qualifications and eligibility.

The district-wise subject vacancies are provided separately for Government/ZPP/MP schools and Municipality/Municipal Corporation schools in the official notification.

Candidates should check the detailed vacancy position available on the official website from November 11, 2026.

ap dsc Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for AP DSC 2026 must satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions.

The eligibility requirements include:

1. Age Limit.
2. Educational Qualifications.
3. Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) Qualification.
4. Post-Specific Requirements.
5. Applicable Reservation Conditions.

The detailed educational qualifications for each post are prescribed in G.O.Ms.No.52, School Education (Ser.I) Department, dated November 4, 2026.

Candidates must carefully read the Information Bulletin before submitting their applications.

AP DSC Age Limit

According to the official notification, candidates must satisfy the following age requirements.

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General / OC	18 Years	44 Years
SC / ST	18 Years	49 Years
BC	18 Years	49 Years
EWS	18 Years	49 Years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	18 Years	54 Years

Age Calculation Date: July 1, 2026.

Candidates must have completed 18 years of age and should not exceed the applicable maximum age limit as of July 1, 2026.

Age Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen

Ex-servicemen who have served in the regular Armed Forces of the Indian Union are eligible for age relaxation.

The length of service rendered in the Armed Forces, along with an additional three years, will be deducted from the candidate’s actual age while determining the maximum age limit.

However, this relaxation will not apply to individuals dismissed or discharged from the Armed Forces due to misconduct or inefficiency.

Educational Qualifications

The educational qualifications vary depending on the post applied for.

The AP DSC 2026 notification specifies that candidates must possess the prescribed academic and technical qualifications for the respective posts.

The qualifications are governed by G.O.Ms.No.52, School Education (Ser.I) Department, dated November 4, 2026.

The detailed post-wise qualification requirements are available in the official Information Bulletin.

Important Points:

• Candidates must possess the required qualifications as of November 5, 2026, the date of issue of the detailed notification.
• No relaxation or exemption will be provided regarding the prescribed academic and other qualifications.
• Candidates with D.Ed (Special Education) or B.Ed (Special Education) qualifications recognised by NCTE/RCI are also eligible to apply for SGT and School Assistant posts in general schools, subject to NCTE norms.

Note: Candidates should verify the exact degree, subject combination, professional teacher training qualification and other requirements applicable to their chosen post from the Information Bulletin. The detailed notification refers to the Information Bulletin and G.O.Ms.No.52 for these requirements rather than reproducing the complete post-wise qualification table.

TET Eligibility and Qualifying Marks

Teacher Eligibility Test qualification is an important requirement for AP DSC 2026 selection.

The notification allows candidates to use qualifying scores obtained in either:

• Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET).
• Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET).

Only scores meeting the prescribed qualifying marks will be considered.

The qualifying marks are as follows:

TET Examination	Maximum Marks	OC/EWS	BC	SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen
APTET	150	90	75	60
CTET	150	90	75	60

Candidates must possess the required TET qualification for the respective teaching post.

AP DSC Application Fee

Candidates applying for AP DSC 2026 must pay an application fee of Rs. 1,000 for each post.

Particulars	Fee
Application Fee per Post	Rs. 1,000
Payment Mode	Online Payment Gateway
Fee Payment Begins	November 11, 2026
Last Date for Payment	November 30, 2026

Candidates applying for multiple posts must pay the prescribed fee for each post separately.

The notification specifies that the application fee covers the processing and conduct of the recruitment test for each post.

AP Dsc Online Application Form

The AP DSC 2026 application process will be conducted entirely online.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official recruitment website from November 11, 2026.

Official Website: https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in

The detailed User Guide explaining the application procedure will also be available on the website from November 11, 2026.

How to Apply for AP DSC 2026?

Candidates can follow these general steps to submit their online applications.

1. Visit the official AP DSC website.
2. Open the APTRT-2026/DSC-2026 recruitment section.
3. Read the official Information Bulletin carefully.
4. Check the eligibility criteria for the desired post.
5. Complete the required application and registration details.
6. Enter the necessary personal, educational and other particulars.
7. Select the eligible post and management preferences.
8. Review all the information entered in the application form.
9. Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,000 for each post through the payment gateway.
10. Submit the online application form.
11. Download and save the submitted application for future reference.

Important: Candidates can make corrections before final submission and fee payment through the payment gateway. However, no edit option will be provided after the final submission of the online application.

Therefore, candidates should carefully verify all details before completing the application.

Post and Management Preferences

One important feature of the AP DSC 2026 recruitment process is the provision to apply for multiple posts and managements.

Eligible candidates can apply for more than one post, subject to the prescribed qualifications.

For example, a candidate eligible for School Assistant Mathematics, School Assistant Physical Science and Secondary Grade Teacher posts can apply for all three positions.

However, candidates must indicate their preferences in the order of priority.

For example:

1. First Preference – School Assistant Mathematics.
2. Second Preference – School Assistant Physical Science.
3. Third Preference – Secondary Grade Teacher.

The selection and allotment process will consider the order of preferences submitted by candidates.

One-Time Preference Editing Facility

The notification provides a one-time opportunity to modify the order of post and management preferences.

This facility will be available immediately after the publication of the merit list for seven days.

However, candidates must remember the following conditions:

• Only the order of previously selected post and management preferences can be changed.
• No other information in the application form can be modified.
• The revised preferences will be treated as final.
• No further modifications will be permitted after the one-time editing facility closes.

What Happens If a Candidate Gets Selected for Multiple Posts?

If a candidate falls within the selection zone for multiple posts or managements, the selection will be made according to the highest-priority preference.

Once selected for the highest-priority option, the candidate will not be considered for the remaining lower-priority posts.

The candidate’s name will automatically be removed from the other selection lists.

Therefore, candidates should carefully choose their preferences while submitting the application.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates for AP DSC 2026 will be conducted according to the rules prescribed in G.O.Ms.No.52, School Education (Ser.I) Department, dated November 4, 2026.

The selection process involves the following major stages:

1. Online Application Submission.
2. Computer Based Test (CBT).
3. TET Score Consideration.
4. Preparation of Merit List.
5. Certificate Upload.
6. Certificate Verification.
7. Final Selection and Appointment.

For School Assistant posts, except Physical Education, and SGT posts, the aggregate selection marks will consider:

• Recruitment Test (TRT): 80%.
• Teacher Eligibility Test (TET): 20%.

For School Assistant Physical Education, the prescribed qualifying percentages apply to the written Computer Based Test marks.

Candidates must satisfy the applicable minimum qualifying marks to be considered for selection.

AP DSC Examination Pattern

The APTRT-2026 examination will be conducted through a Computer Based Test.

The notification confirms the following examination details:

Particulars	Details
Examination Mode	Computer Based Test
Examination Type	Written Test
Examination Starting Date	December 20, 2026
Examination Ending Date	January 13, 2027
Examination Centres	District Headquarters, Municipalities, Revenue Divisions and Mandals
Examination Medium	English and the medium opted by the candidate
SA Physical Education Medium	English and Telugu

Candidates must appear for the examination at the centre allotted to them.

The examination will generally be conducted in the district where the candidate seeks recruitment. However, if necessary, candidates may be allotted examination centres in another district of Andhra Pradesh or an adjoining state.

Note: The detailed examination pattern, duration, total marks and post-wise structure are provided in the Information Bulletin and G.O.Ms.No.52.

Normalization Process

The AP DSC 2026 examination will be conducted in multiple shifts, depending on the number of applicants.

Therefore, the notification specifies a normalization procedure to ensure fair comparison of marks obtained by candidates appearing in different shifts.

Normalization will be calculated using the prescribed formula based on:

• Average marks of the top 0.1% of candidates across all shifts.
• Mean and standard deviation of candidates across all shifts.
• Average marks of the top 0.1% of candidates in the respective shift.
• Mean and standard deviation of candidates in the respective shift.
• Actual marks obtained by the candidate.

The normalization formula will be applied to calculate the normalized marks of candidates.

The notification also specifies that the calculation of marks will be carried out up to five decimal places.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates must secure the prescribed minimum qualifying marks to be shortlisted for selection against the respective vacancies.

For School Assistant posts, except Physical Education, and Secondary Grade Teacher posts, the minimum qualifying percentages will be calculated on the aggregate of TRT and TET marks.

The weightage is:

• TRT – 80%.
• TET – 20%.

The category-wise minimum qualifying marks are as follows:

Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentage
OC and EWS	40%
BC (A, B, C, D and E)	35%
SC (I, II and III)	30%
ST	30%
PwBD	30%

For School Assistant Physical Education, the same qualifying percentages will apply to the marks obtained in the written Computer Based Test.

Important Points:

• Ex-servicemen and meritorious sportspersons must secure the minimum qualifying marks applicable to their respective communal categories.
• Sports quota candidates must also appear for the written examination and obtain the prescribed qualifying marks.
• Merely securing the minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee selection.
• Final selection depends on merit, applicable reservations, vacancies and other recruitment conditions.

Reservation Policy

The AP DSC 2026 notification provides reservations for local candidates and various social and special categories.

The recruitment will follow the applicable reservation rules under the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules and the relevant Government Orders.

1. Local Candidate Reservation

According to the notification, 95% of the posts will be reserved for local candidates in relation to the respective local area or local cadre.

The remaining 5% will be treated as unreserved or open competition.

These 5% vacancies will be available to both local and non-local candidates based on merit. They will not be treated as a separate quota exclusively for non-local candidates.

2. Vertical Reservation

Vertical reservations will apply to the following categories:

• Scheduled Castes (SC – Groups I, II and III).
• Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• Backward Classes (BC – A, B, C, D and E).
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

3. Horizontal Reservation

Horizontal reservations will apply to:

• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
• Ex-Servicemen.
• Women.
• Meritorious Sportspersons.

These reservations will be implemented according to the applicable Government Orders and service rules.

EWS Reservation Eligibility

Candidates claiming EWS reservation must satisfy the prescribed income conditions.

According to the notification, EWS candidates must belong to families whose gross annual income is below Rs. 8 lakh and who are not covered under the existing reservation schemes for SC, ST and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes.

Candidates claiming EWS reservation must submit an EWS certificate based on the financial year 2025–2026.

The certificate must:

• Be issued by the competent Revenue Authority in the rank of Tahsildar.
• Be issued in digital format.
• Be issued on or after April 1, 2026.
• Be uploaded during the application process or within seven days of the merit list publication.
• Be produced during certificate verification.

Candidates should ensure that their certificates meet all the prescribed requirements.

Sports Quota

The AP DSC 2026 notification also provides reservation for meritorious sportspersons.

Candidates applying under the Sports Quota must follow the guidelines issued under G.O.Ms.No.25, Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture (Sports) Department, dated May 15, 2026.

Important Requirements for Sports Quota Candidates:

1. Candidates must register on the designated digital platform maintained by the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP).
2. They must obtain a unique Sports Person Identification Number (SPID).
3. The SPID must be entered in the AP DSC 2026 application form.
4. Candidates must possess the required academic and technical qualifications.
5. They must appear for the written examination and secure the prescribed minimum qualifying marks.
6. Sports merit certificates and supporting documents must be uploaded on the SAAP portal within the notified application period.

The official SAAP portal is available at https://sports.ap.gov.in.

Merely obtaining an SPID does not guarantee selection under the Sports Quota.

Candidates must satisfy both the written examination requirements and the prescribed sports priority criteria.

If a candidate qualifies in the written examination but does not meet the sports priority requirements, the candidate will be considered under general merit, subject to the applicable rules.

AP Dsc Hall Ticket 2026:

The AP DSC 2026 hall tickets are scheduled to be released on December 14, 2026.

Candidates will be able to download their hall tickets through the official website.

The hall ticket will be issued based on the information provided in the online application form.

Candidates should carefully check their examination details after downloading the hall ticket.

Important: The issuance of a hall ticket and appearing for the examination does not automatically establish a candidate’s eligibility. The authorities will verify the eligibility conditions during the recruitment process.

ap dsc Mock Test 2026

The online mock test for AP DSC 2026 is scheduled to be available from December 5, 2026.

Candidates can use the mock test to understand the Computer Based Test environment and become familiar with the online examination process.

The mock test can help candidates practise navigating the examination interface before the actual examination.

Candidates should visit the official website for access to the mock test.

Andhra Pradesh Answer Key 2026

The initial answer key will be released on the second day after the completion of the last examination.

Candidates will be allowed to submit objections against the initial answer key within seven days of its release.

After examining the objections received within the prescribed period, the authorities will publish the final answer key.

The final answer key will be released after seven days from the last date for receiving objections.

Candidates should remember that:

• Objections submitted after the prescribed deadline will not be entertained.
• The authorities will consider objections received within the specified period.
• No objections will be accepted against the final answer key.

AP Dsc Merit List 2026:

The merit list containing candidates’ marks will be announced seven days after the release of the final answer key.

The merit list will be prepared according to the prescribed selection rules, including TRT and TET weightage wherever applicable.

Candidates must satisfy the minimum qualifying marks and other eligibility requirements to be considered for selection.

The final selection will depend on merit, available vacancies, reservation rules, candidate preferences and the applicable recruitment guidelines.

AP Dsc Certificate Verification 2026:

Candidates shortlisted for selection must upload their eligibility certificates through their candidate login.

The notification specifies that candidates must upload the required eligibility certificates within seven days from the publication of the merit list.

Candidates must also bring their original certificates during certificate verification.

Important Certificate Verification Conditions:

• Candidates must upload the prescribed eligibility certificates within the given period.
• Original certificates must be produced during verification.
• Failure to produce original certificates will result in immediate disqualification.
• No relaxation of the prescribed eligibility conditions will be considered during verification.
• False, forged, tampered or fabricated documents will lead to rejection of candidature.

The authorities may also initiate appropriate legal action if candidates submit false information or documents.

AP DSC Documents Required

Candidates should keep their educational, eligibility and reservation-related certificates ready before applying.

The exact list of documents will be specified in the official Information Bulletin and application guidelines.

Depending on the post and category, candidates may need:

• Educational qualification certificates.
• Teacher training qualification certificates.
• APTET or CTET qualification certificate.
• Date of birth proof.
• Community certificate, wherever applicable.
• EWS certificate, wherever applicable.
• PwBD certificate, wherever applicable.
• Ex-servicemen certificate, wherever applicable.
• Sports merit certificates and SPID, for Sports Quota applicants.
• Local candidature-related certificates, wherever applicable.
• Other documents prescribed in the Information Bulletin.

Candidates should upload only valid documents and ensure that all certificates meet the prescribed requirements.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates applying for AP DSC 2026 should carefully follow the instructions provided in the notification.

1. Read the Information Bulletin

Candidates must read the Information Bulletin and check their eligibility before paying the application fee.

2. Provide Correct Information

Candidates must personally fill in all the required details in the online application form.

Submitting false or incorrect information may result in rejection of the application or cancellation of selection.

3. Government Employees

Candidates already working in Government Services, Autonomous Bodies, Local Bodies, Government-Aided Institutions or other specified establishments must inform their Head of Office or Department in writing before applying.

This condition also applies to employees working on permanent, temporary, work-charged, contract or outsourcing arrangements.

4. No Changes After Final Submission

Candidates can make corrections before final submission and fee payment. However, no general edit option will be provided after the final submission of the application.

5. Individual Communication

Recruitment-related information will be communicated through individual candidate login accounts.

The department will not send separate individual communications through SMS, telephone calls or email.

Candidates should regularly check their login accounts and the official website.

6. Appointment and Joining

Selected candidates must join duty within 30 days from the date of receiving the appointment order.

Failure to join within this period will result in forfeiture of selection, and the post will be dealt with according to the notification rules.

7. Induction Training

All selected candidates must undergo induction training on Academics and English Proficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Has the AP DSC 2026 Notification been released?

Yes. The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department released the AP DSC 2026 notification on November 5, 2026, for the recruitment of School Assistants and Secondary Grade Teachers.

2. What is the full form of APTRT?

APTRT stands for Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test. APTRT-2026 is also referred to as DSC-2026.

3. What is the AP DSC 2026 application start date?

The online application process will begin on November 11, 2026.

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

The last date for online application submission and fee payment is November 30, 2026.

5. What is the AP DSC 2026 application fee?

Candidates must pay Rs. 1,000 for each post they apply for through the online payment gateway.

6. What is the age limit for AP DSC 2026?

The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age is 44 years for the general category. The maximum age limit is 49 years for SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates and 54 years for PwBD candidates.

7. What is the age calculation date for AP DSC 2026?

The age of candidates will be calculated as of July 1, 2026.

8. Which posts are included in AP DSC 2026?

The notification includes School Assistant posts in Languages, Non-Languages and Physical Education, along with Secondary Grade Teacher posts.

9. What is the AP DSC 2026 examination date?

The Computer Based Test is scheduled from December 20, 2026, to January 13, 2027.

10. When will AP DSC 2026 hall tickets be released?

The hall tickets are scheduled to be released on December 14, 2026.

11. Is APTET compulsory for AP DSC 2026?

The notification allows qualifying scores obtained in either APTET or CTET to be considered for teacher selection, subject to the prescribed qualifying marks and applicable eligibility conditions.

12. Can candidates apply for multiple posts in AP DSC 2026?

Yes. Eligible candidates can apply for multiple posts and managements. However, they must specify their post-wise and management-wise preferences in the online application.

13. What is the TRT and TET weightage in AP DSC 2026?

For School Assistant posts, except Physical Education, and SGT posts, the selection weightage is 80% for TRT and 20% for TET.

14. What are the minimum qualifying marks for AP DSC 2026?

The minimum qualifying percentages are 40% for OC and EWS, 35% for BC and 30% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. For School Assistant Physical Education, these percentages apply to the written examination marks.

15. When will the AP DSC 2026 merit list be released?

According to the tentative schedule, the merit list will be announced seven days after the release of the final answer key.

16. Is there a reservation for local candidates in AP DSC 2026?

Yes. The notification provides 95% reservation for local candidates in their respective local areas or cadres. The remaining 5% will be available under open competition to both local and non-local candidates based on merit.

17. Is there a Sports Quota in AP DSC 2026?

Yes. Meritorious sportspersons can apply under the prescribed Sports Quota. They must obtain an SPID through the designated SAAP portal, satisfy the academic eligibility conditions and secure the required qualifying marks in the written examination.

18. What happens if a selected candidate does not join duty?

A selected candidate who fails to join within 30 days from receiving the appointment order will forfeit the selection.

19. Where can candidates download the AP DSC 2026 notification?

Candidates can visit the official AP DSC website, https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in, to access the recruitment notification and Information Bulletin.

20. Will AP DSC 2026 be conducted online or offline?

The AP DSC 2026 recruitment examination will be conducted online through a Computer Based Test.