AP DSC 2026 — Mega DSC Notification, Vacancy & Exam Date
Andhra Pradesh District Selection Committee — Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT)
Government school teacher recruitment (SGT, SA, Special Education, TGT, PET, Language Pandit)
AP DSC · 2026Quick guide for AP Mega DSC 2026: notification expected October 2026, TRT exam expected December 2026, ~2,535 posts (indicative). Most posts need AP TET; merit often 80% TRT + 20% TET. Apply only on apdsc.apcfss.in / cse.ap.gov.in when the PDF is live. SA Special Education syllabus is already on tet2dsc.apcfss.in.
Quick Overview 2026
| Full form | AP DSC / TRT — District Selection Committee teacher recruitment |
|---|---|
| Authority | CSE AP (School Education) |
| Notification (planned) | October 2026 |
| Exam (planned) | December 2026 (TRT / CBT) |
| Vacancies (indicative) | ~2,535 — final only in Mega DSC PDF |
| Posts | SGT · SA · SA Special Education · TGT · PET · Language Pandit · Principal |
| Merit (typical) | 80% TRT + 20% AP TET |
| TET | Required for most SGT / SA / TGT posts |
| SA Special Education syllabus | Official PDF — 160 MCQs, 80 marks, 2h 30m (tet2dsc Syllabus-2026) |
| Portals | apdsc.apcfss.in · cse.ap.gov.in · tet2dsc.apcfss.in |
| Fee | In official PDF only |
Latest Updates 2026
SA Special Education syllabus OUT (DSC-2026)
Official PDF on tet2dsc: 160 MCQs, 80 marks, 2h 30m (GK, inclusive education, CWSN psychology, disability specialisation, methodology). Vacancies/apply dates still await Mega DSC notification.
Mega DSC plan — Notification Oct, Exam Dec
Job calendar / Education Department messaging: notification planned October 2026, exams December 2026. Watch cse.ap.gov.in and apdsc.apcfss.in for the live PDF.
Indicative posts ~2,535
Planning figures cite about 2,535 teaching posts. Final seat matrix only in official Mega DSC advertisement.
AP TET still essential for most posts
Secure valid AP TET before Mega DSC apply. Portals: tet2dsc.apcfss.in, aptet.apcfss.in.
How to Apply for AP DSC 2026
Online only after Mega DSC notification. Fee, last date and post matrix are in the official PDF — not from agents.
Selection path
- Keep valid AP TET (Paper-I or II as required)
- Wait for Mega DSC PDF (planned October 2026) on cse.ap.gov.in / apdsc.apcfss.in
- Note post code, district/zone, fee and last date
- Apply online and pay only on government gateway
- Download hall ticket from official portal
- Write TRT (planned December 2026)
- Check answer key / result on official site
- Attend document verification with originals
- Join if appointed after merit + reservation
Documents checklist
- AP TET memo
- SSC / Inter / Degree memos
- D.El.Ed / B.Ed / B.P.Ed (as per post)
- Local candidate certificates
- Caste / EWS / PwBD / sports (if claiming)
- Aadhaar + photos
- NOC if already in government service
Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Job calendar / Mega DSC plan | June 2026 | Done |
| SA Special Education syllabus PDF | Published (tet2dsc) | Done |
| Mega DSC notification (expected) | October 2026 | Upcoming |
| Apply online | After notification | Tentative |
| Last date to apply | As in PDF | Tentative |
| Hall ticket | Before exam | Tentative |
| TRT / CBT exam (expected) | December 2026 | Upcoming |
| Answer key / result | After exam | Tentative |
| Document verification | District-wise | Tentative |
Eligibility Criteria
Post-wise rules only in the Mega DSC PDF. Typical pattern: SGT — Intermediate + D.El.Ed + TET Paper-I; School Assistant / TGT — degree + B.Ed + TET Paper-II; PET — B.P.Ed as notified; SA Special Education — special-education qualification as in PDF. Age, local status and reservation from official GO.
- SGT: Inter + D.El.Ed + TET Paper-I (typical — confirm PDF)
- School Assistant: subject degree + B.Ed + TET Paper-II (typical)
- SA Special Education: special-education qualification as in Mega DSC PDF
- PET / Language Pandit / TGT: post-wise rules in PDF
- Age & reservation: only from official GO / notification
- Use only apdsc.apcfss.in / cse.ap.gov.in — no agent “early apply”
Posts & Cadres
| Stream | Example Programmes |
|---|---|
| SGT | Primary / elementary teaching · D.El.Ed + TET Paper-I focus |
| School Assistant | Maths, Physical Science, Bio Science, Social, English, Telugu, Hindi |
| SA Special Education | 160 MCQs / 80 marks / 2h 30m · Part-1: GK (10) + Inclusive ed (5) + CWSN psychology (5) · Part-2: Disability ID/HI/VI/SLD/ASD/CP+MD (45) + Methodology (15) |
| TGT / Language Pandit | As listed in Mega DSC vacancy table |
| PET | B.P.Ed / equivalent as notified |
| Principal / HM | Only if notified |
Selection & Merit
- Typical weight: 80% TRT + 20% AP TET
- Hall ticket, key, result only on official portals
- DV is mandatory — rank alone is not final appointment
- SA Special Education syllabus PDF: tet2dsc.apcfss.in (Syllabus-2026 folder)
- Other post syllabi: download matching official PDF when released
AP DSC vs AP TET
| Feature | AP DSC | AP TET |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Recruit teachers (paid posts) | Eligibility test only |
| Outcome | Merit / appointment | TET pass memo |
| Order | Apply after TET (usually) | Write TET first |
| Weight in DSC | About 80% TRT | About 20% TET |
| Portal | apdsc.apcfss.in | aptet.apcfss.in / tet2dsc |
Action Checklist
- Save Mega DSC PDF (post code, fee, last date)
- Confirm TET paper matches post
- Apply online + pay fee on govt gateway
- Print application / fee receipt
- Download hall ticket only from official site
- Keep originals ready for DV
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AP DSC 2026?
AP DSC (District Selection Committee) is the TRT process to recruit government school teachers (SGT, School Assistant, TGT, PET, etc.). Also called Mega DSC / AP teacher recruitment 2026.
When is Mega DSC notification and exam?
Planned: notification October 2026, exam December 2026 (job calendar). Confirm only on cse.ap.gov.in / apdsc.apcfss.in.
How many vacancies?
About 2,535 posts are discussed as planning figures. Final district-wise vacancies appear only in the official Mega DSC PDF.
Is AP TET mandatory?
Yes for most SGT, School Assistant and TGT posts. Recent merit often uses 80% TRT + 20% TET.
Where to apply online?
https://apdsc.apcfss.in/ and https://cse.ap.gov.in/ only. Related: tet2dsc.apcfss.in, aptet.apcfss.in. Avoid agents.
What is the application fee?
Printed in the Mega DSC notification. Recent cycles often ~₹750. Pay only on the official gateway.
SGT vs School Assistant?
SGT: mainly elementary (typically Inter + D.El.Ed + TET Paper-I). School Assistant: subject teaching (typically degree + B.Ed + TET Paper-II). Check post code in the PDF.
AP TET vs AP DSC?
TET = eligibility. DSC/TRT = recruitment for jobs. Clear TET first, then apply for Mega DSC when open.
Where is SA Special Education syllabus PDF?
Official DSC-2026 PDF: https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in/DSC-PDF/Syllabus-2026/Special%20Education%20DSC%20-%202026.pdf — 160 MCQs, 80 marks, 2h 30m.
How to download hall ticket / check result?
Only from apdsc.apcfss.in (or the link in the notification) using registration details. No official hall ticket is sold by agents.
Latest AP DSC Notifications
Related AP Entrance Exams
Sources: CSE AP / job calendar (Mega DSC Oct 2026, exam Dec 2026); apdsc.apcfss.in, cse.ap.gov.in, tet2dsc.apcfss.in; SA Special Education syllabus PDF on tet2dsc; ~2,535 vacancies indicative. Final seats, fee and age only in official notification. EasyApplications.in is independent — not affiliated with CSE AP.