The School Education Department of Andhra Pradesh has announced the AP DSC Teacher Recruitment 2026 for 2,721 tentative teacher vacancies. According to the published information, three brief notifications – No. 1/DSC-2026, 2/DSC-2026 and 3/DSC-2026 – were released on 13 October 2026, and the recruitment will be conducted through the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT 2026).
The vacancies cover School Assistants, Secondary Grade Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Principals, PGTs, TGTs, Physical Directors and Physical Education Teachers across government schools and welfare societies. The detailed notification with eligibility conditions, age limits, fees and the application schedule will be published on or before 3 November 2026 on the official portal, tet2dsc.apcfss.in. Teaching aspirants may also like our OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026, BPSC TRE 4.0 Teacher Recruitment 2026 and UPESSC Assistant Teacher PRT Recruitment 2026 pages.
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AP DSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruiting Department | School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Recruitment Test | Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT 2026) |
| Notifications | 1/DSC-2026, 2/DSC-2026 and 3/DSC-2026 (brief notifications) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,721 (tentative) |
| General Teacher Vacancies | 2,111 |
| Special Education Vacancies | 350 |
| Societies Vacancies | 260 |
| Posts | School Assistant, Secondary Grade Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Principal, PGT, TGT, Physical Director, Physical Education Teacher |
| Selection Examination | Computer Based Test (objective type) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in/ |
AP DSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Only the brief notifications have been released so far. The application start date, last date and examination dates will be announced in the detailed notification.
| Brief Notifications Release Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | On or before 3 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start and Last Date | To be announced in the detailed notification |
| APTRT 2026 Exam Date | To be announced |
AP DSC Vacancy 2026 – Three Notifications
The 2,721 tentative vacancies are divided across three recruitment notifications. Candidates should check the notification relevant to their teaching post before applying. These numbers are tentative – the final post-wise breakup, management-wise details and reservation rosters will be published in the detailed notification.
| Notification | Recruitment Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1/DSC-2026 | School Assistant and Secondary Grade Teacher (general schools) | 2,111 |
| 2/DSC-2026 | Special Education Teachers | 350 |
| 3/DSC-2026 | Teachers in Societies (Principals, PGT, TGT, PET, Physical Director) | 260 |
| Total | All Three Notifications | 2,721 |
AP DSC 2026 Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| School Assistant | 906 |
| Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) | 1,205 |
| School Assistant (Special Education) | 150 |
| Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) | 200 |
| Principal | 30 |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | 81 |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | 113 |
| Physical Director | 2 |
| Physical Education Teacher (PET) | 34 |
| Total | 2,721 |
AP DSC 2026 District-wise Vacancy Details
The general teacher and special education brief notifications give district-wise vacancies across the 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh, together accounting for 2,461 posts. Kurnool has the highest combined tentative vacancies at 404, followed by Prakasam with 291 and YSR Kadapa with 227. The societies notification (260 posts) does not carry a district-wise breakup.
| District | General Teachers | Special Education | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Srikakulam | 20 | 16 | 36 |
| Vizianagaram | 4 | 14 | 18 |
| Parvathipuram Manyam | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Alluri Sitharamaraju | 159 | 12 | 171 |
| Visakhapatnam | 29 | 5 | 34 |
| Anakapalli | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| Kakinada | 52 | 11 | 63 |
| Konaseema | 43 | 10 | 53 |
| East Godavari | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| West Godavari | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Eluru | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| NTR | 22 | 10 | 32 |
| Krishna | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| Guntur | 25 | 9 | 34 |
| Palnadu | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Bapatla | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| Prakasam | 266 | 25 | 291 |
| SPSR Nellore | 165 | 19 | 184 |
| Tirupati | 99 | 19 | 118 |
| Chittoor | 130 | 14 | 144 |
| Annamayya | 107 | 12 | 119 |
| YSR Kadapa | 206 | 21 | 227 |
| Kurnool | 389 | 15 | 404 |
| Nandyal | 157 | 14 | 171 |
| Anantapuramu | 92 | 16 | 108 |
| Sri Satya Sai | 42 | 16 | 58 |
| Total | 2,111 | 350 | 2,461 |
AP DSC Eligibility Criteria 2026
The brief notifications cover different teaching posts but do not provide the final post-wise eligibility conditions. The educational and professional qualifications for each post will be specified in the detailed notification, and the applicable recruitment rules will be those prevailing on the date of the detailed notification. Candidates should check the detailed notification for their preferred post before submitting an online application, and confirm every condition from the official notice on tet2dsc.apcfss.in.
AP DSC Age Limit 2026
The age limits, relaxations and related conditions for AP DSC Recruitment 2026 will be provided in the detailed notification. Candidates should check the official notification for the age requirements applicable to their post and category.
AP DSC Application Fee 2026
The application fee details are not specified in the brief notifications. The fee structure will be announced in the detailed notification on or before 3 November 2026.
AP DSC Selection Process 2026
The AP DSC 2026 recruitment examinations will be conducted as objective-type Computer Based Tests through the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT 2026). The examination dates will be announced in the detailed notification. The AP DSC 2026 syllabus is hosted on the official recruitment website, and candidates should refer to the official syllabus and subsequent recruitment instructions for their respective posts.
AP DSC Teacher Salary 2026
The pay scales for the notified teaching posts will follow the Andhra Pradesh government norms for the respective posts and will be specified in the detailed notification. Candidates should treat any salary figures circulating on unofficial portals as unconfirmed until the department publishes them officially.
How to Apply Online for AP DSC Recruitment 2026
Applications will be accepted online only through the official website. The application period and detailed instructions will be specified in the detailed notification. Based on the published information:
- Visit the official website at tet2dsc.apcfss.in.
- Open the AP DSC 2026 detailed notification once it is published (on or before 3 November 2026).
- Read the eligibility conditions and instructions for the post you are applying for.
- Follow the online application instructions provided by the department.
- Enter the required personal, educational and other information carefully in the application form.
- Complete and submit the application according to the official instructions within the specified application period.
The department has stated that applications submitted through modes other than online will not be accepted. Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date once the application schedule is announced.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Educational qualification certificates and marks sheets for the relevant post
- Teacher eligibility (TET / CTET) qualification proof, as applicable to the post
- Caste, EWS or disability certificates, where applicable
- Domicile or residence proof of Andhra Pradesh, as applicable
- Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card or Driving Licence)
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the specified format
The exact document list will be confirmed in the detailed notification – keep the originals and self-attested copies ready in advance.
Important Links
How many vacancies are notified under AP DSC Recruitment 2026?
A total of 2,721 tentative vacancies have been notified through three brief notifications – 2,111 general teacher posts, 350 special education posts and 260 posts in societies.
When were the AP DSC 2026 brief notifications released?
The three brief notifications (No. 1/DSC-2026, 2/DSC-2026 and 3/DSC-2026) were released by the School Education Department of Andhra Pradesh on 13 October 2026.
When will the AP DSC 2026 detailed notification and applications start?
The department has stated that the detailed notification will be published on or before 3 November 2026, and the application schedule will be announced along with it.
What is the official website for AP DSC Recruitment 2026?
The official recruitment portal is https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in, where the notifications, syllabus and application links are hosted.
What is the selection process for AP DSC 2026?
The recruitment will be conducted through the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT 2026), an objective-type Computer Based Test. Examination dates will be announced in the detailed notification.
Which district has the highest AP DSC 2026 vacancies?
Kurnool has the highest combined tentative vacancies at 404 posts under the general teacher and special education notifications, followed by Prakasam with 291 and YSR Kadapa with 227.
What do the three AP DSC 2026 notifications cover?
Notification 1/DSC-2026 covers 2,111 School Assistant and Secondary Grade Teacher posts in general schools, 2/DSC-2026 covers 350 Special Education Teacher posts, and 3/DSC-2026 covers 260 posts of Principals, PGTs, TGTs, Physical Directors and Physical Education Teachers in societies.
Disclaimer: A2Z Sarkari Exam is a private, unofficial information portal. The AP DSC Teacher Recruitment 2026 details above are based on the three brief notifications (No. 1/DSC-2026, 2/DSC-2026 and 3/DSC-2026) released on 13 October 2026. Only tentative vacancy figures are available so far; eligibility, fees and dates will be clarified in the detailed notification. Candidates must verify every detail from the official portal, tet2dsc.apcfss.in, before applying.



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