AP DSC TRT 2026: Apply by Nov 3 for detailed notification

The Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education (AP DSC) issued a brief notification on October 13, 2026, for the Teacher Recruitment Test 2026 (APTRT-2026). This recruitment drive aims to fill 2,721 teaching and related positions across various schools and managements in Andhra Pradesh.

The vacancies cover a range of posts including School Assistants, Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), principals, and physical education teachers. The detailed notification and the online application link are anticipated to be released on or before November 3, 2026, on the official website tet2dsc.apcfss.in.

Vacancy Distribution and Age Criteria

The 2,721 vacancies are distributed across general schools, special education institutions, and various societies and other managements. The largest share of vacancies, 2,111, is for general schools, comprising School Assistants and Secondary Grade Teachers. Special Education posts account for 350 vacancies, while societies and other managements have 260 positions, including principals, PGTs, TGTs, and physical education roles. These figures are tentative and subject to change in the detailed notification.

Candidates applying for these positions must be between 18 and 44 years of age as of July 1, 2026. Age relaxations are provided for specific categories: SC/ST/BC candidates can apply up to 49 years, and candidates with disabilities up to 54 years. Ex-servicemen are eligible for age concessions according to applicable rules.

Eligibility and Application Process

Educational qualifications for the various posts differ, generally requiring Intermediate or Senior Secondary education, a relevant diploma or degree in elementary education, and the prescribed teacher eligibility qualification (APTET or CTET). The application fee for all categories is Rs. 750, which must be paid online using debit/credit cards, net banking, or UPI. The registration start date and application deadline have not yet been confirmed by the Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education.

The online application process will be exclusively accepted through the official websites, tet2dsc.apcfss.in and cse.ap.gov.in. Candidates are advised to monitor these portals for the detailed notification, which will provide thorough instructions for registration and submission.

Selection Procedure and Examination Details

The selection process for School Assistant and Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) posts will assign 80% weightage to the written examination and 20% to APTET scores. For School Assistant (Physical Education), PET, and PGT posts, the selection includes a written examination carrying 100 marks. The written examination for TGT posts will carry 80 marks. All examinations will be Computer Based Tests of objective type.

The syllabus for the examination is currently available on the official website. The recruitment is being conducted under G.O.Ms.No.81, Finance (HR-I Plg. & Policy) Department, dated August 22, 2026. Separate orders from the School Education (Services-I) Department, all dated October 13, 2026, govern different groups of posts: G.O.Ms.No.28 for School Assistants and SGTs, G.O.Ms.No.29 for Special Education posts, and G.O.Ms.No.30 for societies and other managements. The selection process also includes document verification. Selected candidates can expect salaries ranging from Rs. 21,230 to Rs. 78,910, depending on the specific post.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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