The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has issued DSC-2026 Notification No. 03/DSC-TRC-1/2026 for 260 teaching and leadership vacancies in residential education societies, welfare institutions and AP Model Schools.
The notification includes Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Physical Director (PD) and Physical Education Teacher (PET) posts. Applications and fee payment are scheduled from 11 November to 30 November 2026 through the official AP DSC portal.
AP DSC Societies Recruitment 2026: overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh |
| Recruitment | APTRT / DSC-2026 – Societies and Model Schools |
| Notification number | 03/DSC-TRC-1/2026 |
| Notification date | 5 November 2026 |
| Vacancies | 260 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application dates | 11–30 November 2026 |
| Application fee | ₹1,000 for each post |
| CBT schedule | 20 December 2026–13 January 2027 |
| Hall tickets | Scheduled from 14 December 2026 |
| Official portal | tet2dsc.apcfss.in |
Vacancy details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Principal | 30 |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | 81 |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | 113 |
| Physical Director (PD) | 2 |
| Physical Education Teacher (PET) | 34 |
| Total | 260 |
The vacancies are distributed among the societies and institutions listed in the official notification, including APSWREIS, APTWREIS (Gurukulam), MJPAPBCWREIS, APREIS, AP Model Schools and the Welfare of Differently Abled, Transgender & Senior Citizens Department. Use the official annexure for the exact post, subject, institution and reservation distribution.
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility is different for each post and institution. Candidates should read the notification’s post-wise requirements before applying.
- Principal: Check the prescribed postgraduate qualification, teaching experience and administrative/service requirements.
- PGT: Check the required postgraduate subject degree and teacher-training qualification, where prescribed.
- TGT: Check the relevant graduate subject combination and professional teaching qualification.
- Physical Director / PET: Check the required physical education degree, professional qualification and any other post-specific conditions.
The exact age limit, relaxations, experience requirements and certificates must be verified in Notification No. 03/DSC-TRC-1/2026 and its information bulletin. Do not apply using the eligibility conditions of the regular SA/SGT recruitment; this is a separate notification.
Application fee
| Particular | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ₹1,000 per post |
If candidates apply for more than one post, they must follow the single-application and additional-fee process in the official instructions. Confirm the amount and selected posts on the payment screen.
Selection process and exam schedule
The recruitment uses a Computer Based Test (CBT) under APTRT-2026. The overall examination window is scheduled for 20 December 2026 to 13 January 2027. Hall tickets are scheduled to be available from 14 December 2026.
The paper pattern, subject syllabus, qualifying marks and any experience assessment are governed by the relevant post-specific instructions. The candidate’s exact examination date and shift must be checked on the hall ticket.
How to apply
- Open the official AP DSC portal.
- Select DSC-2026 Notification No. 03 – Societies / Model Schools.
- Read the detailed notification and Information Bulletin.
- Identify the eligible post, subject and institution.
- Pay the required fee through the official gateway.
- Complete the application and upload the required documents.
- Submit the form and save the acknowledgement and fee receipt.
Important links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply online / official portal | AP DSC portal |
| Societies and Model Schools notification PDF | Download Notification No. 03 |
| Societies Information Bulletin | Download Information Bulletin No. 03 |
| General AP DSC overview | AP DSC 2026 – all three streams |
| General SA / SGT article | AP DSC Notification No. 01 – 2,111 posts |
FAQs
Is this the same as the 2,111 SA and SGT recruitment?
No. This is Notification No. 03 for societies and Model Schools, with 260 vacancies. General SA and SGT posts are covered by Notification No. 01.
What is the total number of posts?
260 posts across five post types.
When is the last date?
30 November 2026.
Can the same eligibility criteria be used for all posts?
No. Principal, PGT, TGT, PD and PET have different qualification and experience conditions.
This article covers only Notification No. 03/DSC-TRC-1/2026. The official notification and corrigenda take precedence over this summary.
