AP DSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 2,721 Vacancies; Check Posts, Eligibility Here

The Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education has released the brief notification for the AP DSC Teacher Recruitment Test 2026, announcing 2,721 vacancies across teaching and related posts. Released on October 13, 2026, the recruitment drive covers School Assistants, Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), principals and physical education posts.

Candidates can access the brief notification through the official website, tet2dsc.apcfss.in. The detailed notification and online application link are expected to be released on or before November 3, 2026. The registration start date and application deadline have not yet been confirmed.

The prescribed age limit for candidates is 18 to 44 years, with relaxation for eligible categories. The upper age limit is 49 years for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Backward Class (BC) candidates, and 54 years for candidates with disabilities. Ex-servicemen will receive age concessions according to the applicable rules.

Educational qualifications vary depending on the post. The listed requirements include Intermediate or Senior Secondary education, a relevant diploma or degree in elementary education, and the prescribed teacher eligibility qualification.

Candidates must check the detailed notification for post-specific educational requirements and the applicable Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) or Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) qualification criteria.

The brief notification specifies an application fee of Rs. 750 for all categories. Candidates will be required to pay the fee online using the available payment methods, including debit or credit cards, net banking and UPI.

The detailed notification is expected to provide further instructions on the application process, fee payment and submission of required documents.

The selection process varies according to the post. For School Assistant and SGT posts, the selection formula assigns 80% weightage to the written examination and 20% to APTET scores.

For School Assistant (Physical Education), PET and PGT posts, selection includes a written examination carrying 100 marks. The written examination for TGT posts carries 80 marks.

Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the complete examination pattern, subject-wise requirements and selection rules applicable to each post.

AP DSC Recruitment 2026: Steps to Apply

The online application link is expected to be released along with the detailed notification on or before November 3, 2026. Once applications open, candidates should follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website at tet2dsc.apcfss.in.
2. Open the AP DSC Recruitment Test 2026 notification and application link.
3. Complete the registration process using the required details.
4. Fill in the application form and upload the prescribed documents.
5. Pay the application fee through the available online payment options.
6. Review the details and submit the application form.
7. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates are advised to monitor the official website for the detailed notification, confirmed registration dates, post-wise eligibility requirements and other recruitment instructions before submitting their applications.