All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination 2027
Class VI & Class IX Admissions
Academic Year 2027–281. AISSEE 2027 Notification Details
The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the Sainik Schools Society (SSS), has invited online applications for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE-2027).
The entrance examination is conducted for admission into Class VI and Class IX in Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools across the country for the academic year 2027–28.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Name | AISSEE 2027 |
| Full Form | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination |
| Conducting Agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Organization | Sainik Schools Society (SSS) |
| Academic Year | 2027–28 |
| Admission Classes | Class VI and Class IX |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Examination Mode | Pen and Paper (OMR Based) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Examination Date | 31 January 2027 |
| Official Authority | NTA |
2. Important Dates – AISSEE 2027
| Event | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 03 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 02 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Late Fee Application Period | 03 December to 06 December 2026 |
| Last Date for Late Fee Payment | 06 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 07 December to 09 December 2026 |
| Exam City Announcement | 11 January 2027 |
| Admit Card Download | 25 January 2027 |
| AISSEE 2027 Examination | 31 January 2027 |
| Result Declaration | Will be intimated later on the website |
3. Late Fee Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Late Fee | ₹500 |
| Late Application Period | 03 December 2026 to 06 December 2026 |
| Last Date for Late Fee Payment | 06 December 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
4. AISSEE 2027 Examination Pattern
| Particulars | Class VI | Class IX |
|---|---|---|
| Examination Duration | 150 Minutes | 180 Minutes |
| Question Format | MCQ | MCQ |
| Examination Mode | Pen & Paper | Pen & Paper |
| Answer Sheet | OMR Sheet | OMR Sheet |
| Medium | 13 Languages | English Medium |
The Class VI examination will be conducted in 13 mediums, while the Class IX examination will be conducted in English medium.
5. Eligibility Criteria
AISSEE 2027 is conducted for admission into Class VI and Class IX in Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools.
The detailed eligibility criteria, age limits, admission requirements, reservation of seats and other conditions are provided in the official AISSEE 2027 Information Bulletin.
6. Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools
AISSEE 2027 provides an entrance examination opportunity for admission into Class VI and Class IX in:
- Existing Sainik Schools.
- New Sainik Schools across India.
The detailed school list, tentative intake, seat availability and reservation details are available in the official Information Bulletin.
7. How to Apply Online for AISSEE 2027
- Visit the official AISSEE website.
- Open the AISSEE 2027 application link.
- Read the official Information Bulletin carefully.
- Complete the online registration process.
- Fill in the required application details.
- Upload the documents and photographs as specified in the bulletin.
- Pay the prescribed examination fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
8. Application Fee Payment
The examination fee must be paid online through the payment gateway using:
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI
The category-wise examination fee is not specified in the uploaded Public Notice. Refer to the official Information Bulletin for the applicable fee details.
9. Application Correction Window
Correction Dates: 07 December 2026 to 09 December 2026.
Candidates should use the correction facility, as permitted by NTA, to correct eligible particulars in their submitted applications.
10. AISSEE 2027 Exam City and Admit Card
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Announcement of Exam City | 11 January 2027 |
| Admit Card Download | 25 January 2027 |
| Examination Date | 31 January 2027 |
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the NTA official website for updates regarding examination city information, admit cards and other announcements.
11. Official Websites and Important Links
| Particulars | Official Link |
|---|---|
| AISSEE Official Website | Click Here |
| NTA Official Website | Click Here |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Information Bulletin | Check Website |
| Admit Card | Check Website |
| Results | Check Website |
12. Download Official AISSEE 2027 Notification PDF
Download the official NTA Public Notice dated 03 November 2026 for AISSEE 2027.
DOWNLOAD OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION PDFReplace the above PDF link with the actual public URL of the uploaded PDF in Blogger or Google Drive.
13. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
AISSEE 2027 is the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination conducted by NTA for admission into Class VI and Class IX for the academic year 2027–28.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the examination on behalf of the Sainik Schools Society.
Online applications start on 03 November 2026.
02 December 2026 up to 11:50 PM.
Yes. The late fee is ₹500 for applications submitted during the specified late application period.
03 December 2026 to 06 December 2026.
The examination is scheduled for 31 January 2027.
The examination will be conducted in Pen and Paper mode using OMR sheets.
The notice schedules admit card downloading from 25 January 2027.
Through the official website: exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society.
14. Important Instructions to Candidates
- Read the Information Bulletin before applying.
- Fill in all application details carefully.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Keep the application confirmation page safely.
- Regularly visit the NTA website for the latest updates.
- Check eligibility, age limits, school list and seat availability in the official Information Bulletin.
Helpline Numbers:
011-40759000 / 011-69227700
Email: aissee@nta.ac.in
Website: www.nta.ac.in
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implementation of e-SR 2.0 Guidelines to stop maintaining physical service register (Physical SR) for employees whose old service details have been registered in e-SR and DDO/HR Manager verified Instructions
AP Government latest orders on implementation of e-SR Government has ordered to stop maintaining physical service register (Physical SR) for employees whose old service details have been registered in e-SR and DDO/HR Manager verification has been completed.
Ref: 1. G.O.Ms.No.57, Finance (HR-IV FR&LR) Department,dt:20-07-2026.
2. Cir. Memo No. 1154688/FINO1-HR/71/2020-HR-IV, dt:30-09-2026.
3. Cir. Memo No. 1154688/FINO1-HR/71/2020-HR-IV, dt:29-10-2026.
In the reference 1st cited, orders have been issued for rollout of the enhance e-SR application, data entry of physical Service Register details, verification and mandatory recording of all future (live) service events through the respective e SR Modules/screens.
2. In the reference 2nd and 3rd cited, the Government have extended the date for mandatory recording of all future (live) service events through the respective e-SR modules/screens from time to time and up to 30-11-2026 in respect of those who are facing certain technical and administrative difficulties stated therein
3. In respect of employees who have completed e-SR legacy data updation and the same is confirmed by the respective DDOs/HR Managers as per the procedure laid down in the reference 1st cited, Government hereby instructs discontinuation of physical Service Register completely and mandates recording all future (live) service events through the respective e-SR modules/screens mandatorily as indicated at para 13 of reference 1st cited.
4. All the Secretariat Administrative Departments, Heads of Departments,District Collectors, Heads of Offices, Drawing and Disbursing Officers and HR Managers shall ensure strict adherence to the above instructions.
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AP DSC 2026 SGT & School Assistant Recruitment Rules – G.O.Ms.No.52 | Eligibility, Exam Pattern, TET Weightage
AP DSC 2026 – SGT & School Assistant Recruitment Rules
Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT-2026)
G.O.Ms.No.52 | Dated: 04 November 2026
Scheme of Selection Rules – 2026
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AP DSC 2026 Government GO Released
The Government of Andhra Pradesh, School Education Department, has issued G.O.Ms.No.52 dated 04-11-2026 regarding the Scheme of Selection Rules for the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT/DSC-2026).
These rules govern direct recruitment to the posts of School Assistants (SA) and Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT) in Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipality and Municipal Corporation Schools across Andhra Pradesh.
- Department: School Education (Ser.I) Department
- G.O.Ms.No.: 52
- G.O. Date: 04-11-2026
- Recruitment: APTRT / DSC-2026
- Posts: School Assistant and Secondary Grade Teacher
- Selection: Computer Based Test and applicable TET weightage
- Total marks: 100 (except SA Physical Education, which has CBT only)
1. Posts Covered Under DSC 2026
- School Assistant – Mathematics
- School Assistant – Physical Sciences
- School Assistant – Biological Sciences
- School Assistant – Social Studies
- School Assistant – English
- School Assistant – Telugu
- School Assistant – Hindi
- School Assistant – Urdu
- School Assistant – Kannada
- School Assistant – Tamil
- School Assistant – Oriya
- School Assistant – Sanskrit
- School Assistant – Physical Education
- Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT)
2. Method of Recruitment and Marks
| Post | Written Test | TET Weightage | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Assistant (Except Physical Education) | 80 Marks | 20 Marks | 100 |
| Secondary Grade Teacher | 80 Marks | 20 Marks | 100 |
| School Assistant Physical Education | 100 Marks | Not Applicable | 100 |
3. Educational Qualifications and Eligibility
Candidates must possess the prescribed academic and professional qualifications as on the date of issuance of the detailed APTRT/DSC-2026 notification.
- Intermediate or equivalent qualification recognized by the AP Board of Intermediate Education.
- Academic degree from a UGC-recognized University wherever prescribed.
- Teacher education qualifications recognized by NCTE.
- Special Education qualifications must be recognized by NCTE and RCI, as applicable.
- Open University and Distance Education qualifications must have the required statutory recognition.
APTET / CTET Eligibility
| Post | APTET Paper | CTET Paper |
|---|---|---|
| SGT | Paper-IA / IB in concerned medium | Paper-I |
| SA Non-Languages | Paper-IIA / IIB in concerned subject | Paper-II |
| SA Languages | Relevant language-specific APTET paper from 2017 onwards | Paper-II, concerned language as Language-I or Language-II |
| SA Physical Education | Not required | Not required |
4. School Assistant Subject-Wise Qualifications
SA Mathematics
Eligible qualification routes include:
- Graduation with Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics and B.Ed. with Mathematics methodology.
- Four-year B.A.B.Ed. / B.Sc.B.Ed. integrated degree with Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics.
- Post-Graduation in the concerned subject with the prescribed three-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed qualification and methodology.
- BCA with Mathematics at Intermediate level, together with prescribed graduation marks and B.Ed. methodology.
- B.E./B.Tech with Mathematics and Physics at Intermediate level, together with prescribed graduation marks and B.Ed. methodology.
SA Physical Sciences
Graduation with the prescribed combination of Physics, Chemistry and allied subjects, along with B.Ed. in Physical Science / Physics / Chemistry / Science methodology.
Other prescribed routes include four-year integrated B.Sc.B.Ed., Post-Graduation with integrated B.Ed-M.Ed., BCA with the required Intermediate subjects, and B.E./B.Tech with the specified subjects.
SA Biological Sciences
Graduation with Botany and Zoology, or prescribed allied subjects, along with B.Ed. in Biological Science / Natural Sciences / Science / Botany / Zoology methodology.
Four-year B.Sc.B.Ed., prescribed Post-Graduation with integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. and the specified BCA route are also included in the rules.
SA Social Studies
Graduation with any two of the prescribed optional subjects, including:
- History and Ancient Indian History
- Economics and Geography
- Political Science and Politics
- Public Administration
- Commerce and Accountancy
- Sociology and Social Work
- Anthropology and Philosophy
- Psychology and Statistics
- Business Economics and Tourism
- Other subjects listed in Rule 5 of the GO.
Prescribed B.Ed. methodology is also required. Integrated B.A.B.Ed., Post-Graduation with integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. and specified alternative routes are included.
SA English
Graduation with English as main/optional subject or Post-Graduation in English with the prescribed marks, together with B.Ed. English methodology.
Four-year B.A.B.Ed. / B.Sc.B.Ed. with English and the prescribed integrated Post-Graduation route are also included.
SA Telugu
Bachelor's Degree with Telugu as main or one of the prescribed optional subjects, B.O.L. Telugu or equivalent, or Post-Graduation in Telugu with prescribed marks.
B.Ed. with Telugu methodology or Telugu Pandit Training or the prescribed equivalent qualification is required. Integrated B.A.B.Ed. and Post-Graduation integrated routes are also specified.
SA Hindi
Bachelor's Degree with Hindi, B.O.L. Hindi, recognized Hindi qualifications such as Praveena or Vidwan, or prescribed Post-Graduation qualifications.
The prescribed professional qualifications include B.Ed. with Hindi methodology and recognized Hindi Pandit Training qualifications listed in Tables I and II of the GO.
SA Urdu, Kannada, Tamil, Oriya and Sanskrit
For these language posts, the rules prescribe the relevant language as the main subject, one of the three equal optional subjects, B.O.L. or equivalent, or Post-Graduation in the concerned language, along with the prescribed marks and professional training.
B.Ed. / B.Ed. Special Education with the concerned language methodology or the relevant Pandit Training qualification is required, as applicable.
Four-year integrated B.A.B.Ed. / B.Sc.B.Ed. and prescribed integrated Post-Graduation routes are also provided.
SA Physical Education
- Graduation degree or its equivalent recognized by UGC.
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) or M.P.Ed. recognized by NCTE.
- TET qualification is not required.
Special notes:
- The minimum graduation percentage is not applicable to candidates admitted to B.Ed./B.El.Ed. or equivalent courses before 29-07-2011, as specified in the rules.
- Candidates applying with B.Ed. Special Education must have valid RCI registration and CRR number.
5. Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) Qualifications
As per Rule 5(II), candidates must possess the prescribed Intermediate and professional qualifications.
- Intermediate with at least 50% marks.
- For SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates, the prescribed minimum is 45% under the main qualification provision.
- Two-year D.Ed. / D.El.Ed. or equivalent qualification recognized by the competent authorities.
- Special Education D.Ed. / D.El.Ed. recognized by RCI, as applicable.
- Four-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) recognized by NCTE/RCI.
- Intermediate Vocational candidates must satisfy the prescribed bridge-course and professional qualification requirements.
6. Language and Medium of Study
Candidates applying for SA Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Studies, Physical Education and SGT in the concerned medium must satisfy the prescribed language/medium qualification.
The rules recognize the concerned medium of instruction in SSC, Intermediate or Degree, or study of the concerned language as First Language in SSC, Part-I/Second Language in Intermediate or as a subject in Degree, as specified.
The CBT will be bilingual in English and the concerned medium. SA Physical Education examination will be in English and Telugu only.
7. Age Limit – DSC 2026
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| OC | 44 Years |
| SC / ST / BC / EWS | 49 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 54 Years |
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Age is calculated as on 01-07-2026.
- Ex-servicemen: Length of service in Armed Forces plus an additional three years shall be deducted from actual age for determining maximum age, subject to the conditions in the GO.
8. AP DSC 2026 Examination Pattern – School Assistant
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
| Part | Subject | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 20 | 10 |
| II | Perspectives in Education | 10 | 5 |
| III | Classroom Implications of Educational Psychology | 10 | 5 |
| IV | Content of Concerned Subject | 80 | 40 |
| IV | Methodology of Concerned Subject | 40 | 20 |
| TOTAL | 160 | 80 | |
9. SA Physical Education Examination Pattern
Duration: 3 Hours
| Part | Subject | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 10 | 5 |
| II | Perspectives in Education | 10 | 5 |
| III | Physical Education Pedagogy, Teaching Methods and Educational Technology | 40 | 20 |
| IV | Physical Education Content and other prescribed topics | 140 | 70 |
| TOTAL | 200 | 100 | |
Part-IV includes Physical Education Content, Organization and Administration, History of Physical Education, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Health Education, Sports Medicine, Yoga, Sports Training, Sports Management, Research and Statistics, Coaching, Sports Psychology, Olympic Movement and Measurement and Evaluation.
10. SGT Examination Pattern – 2026
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
| Part | Subject | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 16 | 8 |
| II | Perspectives in Education | 8 | 4 |
| III | Classroom Implications of Educational Psychology | 16 | 8 |
| IV | Language-I Content | 16 | 8 |
| IV | Language-I Methodology | 8 | 4 |
| V | Language-II English Content | 16 | 8 |
| V | Language-II English Methodology | 8 | 4 |
| VI | Mathematics Content | 16 | 8 |
| VI | Mathematics Methodology | 8 | 4 |
| VII | Science Content | 16 | 8 |
| VII | Science Methodology | 8 | 4 |
| VIII | Social Studies Content | 16 | 8 |
| VIII | Social Studies Methodology | 8 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 160 | 80 | |
Language-I options: Telugu / Urdu / Hindi / Tamil / Oriya / Kannada / Sanskrit.
11. Syllabus
The detailed syllabus, content and structure of the Teacher Recruitment Test, including subject-wise allocation of marks, will be notified in the Information Bulletin issued by the Commissioner / Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh.
12. TET Weightage – 20%
For SA and SGT posts, APTET/CTET scores will be considered for 20% weightage along with 80% TRT marks.
Final Merit Marks = TRT Marks (out of 80) + TET Weightage (out of 20).
SA: APTET Paper-IIA/IIB or CTET Paper-II.
SGT: APTET Paper-IA/IB or CTET Paper-I.
The TET pass marks prescribed in the GO are:
| TET | Maximum Marks | OC/EWS | BC | SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTET | 150 | 90 | 75 | 60 |
| CTET | 150 | 90 | 75 | 60 |
13. Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| OC and EWS | 40% |
| BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E | 35% |
| SC Groups I, II, III / ST / PwBD | 30% |
The above qualifying percentages apply to the aggregate TRT (80%) and TET (20%) marks for SA except Physical Education and SGT.
For SA Physical Education, the same qualifying percentages apply to the CBT marks out of 100.
14. Normalization of Marks
For examinations conducted in multiple shifts, the Government has prescribed a normalization procedure for APTRT/DSC-2026.
- Normalization will be applied to the marks obtained by candidates in different shifts.
- The formula takes into account the average marks of top 0.1% candidates, mean marks and standard deviation across shifts.
- Normalized marks will be calculated up to five decimal places.
The official normalization formula and definitions are provided in Rule 17 of G.O.Ms.No.52.
15. Preparation of Merit List and Tie-Breaking
When two or more candidates obtain equal marks, the following order will be followed:
- Candidate with older date of birth will receive higher rank.
- If the date of birth is the same, a female candidate will receive higher rank over a male candidate.
- If the tie continues, community preference will be given in the following order:
- ST
- SC Group-I
- SC Group-II
- SC Group-III
- BC-A
- BC-B
- BC-C
- BC-D
- BC-E
- EWS
- OC
In case of further equality, the date of passing the Professional / Training qualification will be considered. If the tie continues, the date of passing Intermediate for SGT and Graduation for School Assistant will be considered.
16. Local Reservation – 95% and 5%
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Local Candidates | 95% |
| Open Competition | 5% |
As per Rule 20, 95% of posts are reserved for local candidates in the respective local area/local cadre. The remaining 5% is open competition and available to both local and non-local candidates based on merit. It is not a separate quota exclusively for non-local candidates.
Vertical reservations apply to SC Groups, ST, BC-A to BC-E and EWS. Horizontal reservations apply to PwBD, Ex-servicemen, Women and Meritorious Sports Persons as per the applicable Government Orders.
17. Post-Wise and Management-Wise Preferences
- Candidates can apply for more than one post under different managements according to eligibility.
- They must indicate their order of preference in the online application.
- A one-time edit facility will be provided after publication of the merit list for seven days.
- Only the order of post/management preferences can be changed during this facility.
- After selection against the highest-priority option, the candidate will not be considered for remaining lower-priority options.
- Candidates must carefully exercise their preferences.
18. Certificate Verification
The following original documents will be verified:
- Printout of the online APTRT/DSC-2026 application.
- SSC or equivalent certificate.
- Intermediate or equivalent certificate.
- Academic qualification certificates – Degree / Post-Graduation.
- Professional qualification certificates – D.Ed., Special D.Ed., B.Ed., Special B.Ed., B.P.Ed. etc.
- APTET / CTET original score card or marks memo.
- Local Status Certificate.
- Latest Integrated Community Certificate for applicable reserved categories.
- EWS Certificate, wherever applicable.
- SADAREM / PH Certificate, wherever applicable.
- RCI Registration Certificate, wherever applicable.
- Ex-servicemen Service Certificate, wherever applicable.
19. EWS Reservation
As specified in Rule 20, EWS means persons not covered by existing reservation schemes for SC, ST and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes, whose gross annual family income is below ₹8 lakh, subject to applicable Government rules.
The EWS certificate must be based on FY 2025-26 income, issued by the competent Revenue Authority in the rank of Tahsildar, in digital format, on or after 01-04-2026.
20. Hall Tickets, Initial Key and Final Key
- Hall tickets will be issued in the manner prescribed by the Commissioner / Director of School Education.
- The initial answer key will be published after the CBT.
- Candidates who appeared for the CBT can submit objections online within the prescribed period.
- Objections received after the stipulated period will not be entertained.
- After disposal of objections, the final key will be published.
- No objections will be entertained on the final key.
21. Selection Committee
| Designation | Role |
|---|---|
| District Collector | Chairperson |
| Joint Collector | Vice Chairman |
| District Educational Officer | Member-Convener |
| Chief Executive Officer | Member |
| Regional Director of Municipal Administration | Member |
The District Selection Committee will approve the final selection lists. The concerned District Educational Officer will issue appointment orders.
22. Appointment and Posting Orders
- Selection lists will be prepared separately for different units of appointment.
- Posting orders will be issued through counselling.
- Teacher-Pupil Ratio and candidates' choices will be considered in order of merit.
- Selected candidates cannot claim transfer from the place of posting as a matter of right.
- Appointment will be on regular basis. There is no apprenticeship.
23. No Waiting List
- There shall be no waiting list.
- Unfilled vacancies due to non-availability of eligible candidates or non-joining will be carried forward to the subsequent recruitment notification.
- A selected candidate who does not join within 30 days from receipt of appointment order will forfeit selection.
- Merely participating in the recruitment process does not confer an automatic right to appointment.
24. Important DSC 2026 Rules at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Government Order | G.O.Ms.No.52 |
| Date | 04-11-2026 |
| Recruitment | APTRT / DSC-2026 |
| Posts | SA and SGT |
| SA/SGT Written Test | 80 Marks |
| TET Weightage | 20 Marks |
| SA Physical Education | 100 Marks CBT |
| SGT Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| SA Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| SA Physical Education Duration | 3 Hours |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age – OC | 44 Years |
| Local Reservation | 95% |
| Open Competition | 5% |
| Waiting List | No Waiting List |
25. Official Government Order PDF Download
Download the complete 35-page Government Order containing all AP DSC 2026 Scheme of Selection Rules.
📄 DOWNLOAD AP DSC 2026 GO PDF VIEW COMPLETE G.O.Ms.No.5226. Important Disclaimer
The above information is prepared based on G.O.Ms.No.52, School Education (Ser.I) Department, dated 04-11-2026. This Government Order specifies the Scheme of Selection Rules. Detailed vacancy numbers, application dates, fee details, examination schedule and other operational instructions should be checked in the separate detailed recruitment notification and Information Bulletin.
Candidates are advised to read the original Government Order and subsequent official amendments before applying.
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AP DSC 2026 Special Education Notification – 350 SA & SGT Vacancies, Apply Online
APTRT / DSC-2026 Special Education Recruitment
School Assistants & Secondary Grade Teachers
Andhra Pradesh School Education Department
Notification No.02/DSC-TRC-1/2026
Notification Date: 05 November 2026
AP DSC 2026 Special Education Vacancy Details
The recruitment notification invites online applications for 350 vacancies in Andhra Pradesh under the AP Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT-2026), also known as DSC-2026.
1. Important Recruitment Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh |
| Recruitment Name | APTRT / DSC-2026 |
| Notification Number | 02/DSC-TRC-1/2026 |
| Notification Date | 05-11-2026 |
| Posts | SA Special Education & SGT Special Education |
| Total Vacancies | 350 |
| School Assistant Vacancies | 150 |
| SGT Vacancies | 200 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Website | tet2dsc.apcfss.in |
| Application Fee | Rs.1,000 per post |
| CBT Examination | 20-12-2026 onwards |
| Examination Languages | English and Telugu |
2. Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| School Assistant (Special Education) | 150 |
| Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) | 200 |
| Total | 350 |
3. District-wise Special Education Vacancies
The following table provides the district-wise vacancies under Government / ZPP / MP managements and Municipality / Municipal Corporation managements.
| S.No | District | Government / ZPP / MP | Municipality / Municipal Corporation | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | SGT | SA | SGT | SA | SGT | ||
| 1 | Srikakulam | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| 2 | Parvathipuram Manyam | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | Vizianagaram | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 4 | Visakhapatnam | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | ASR | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 6 | Anakapalli | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 7 | Kakinada | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| 8 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 9 | East Godavari | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| 10 | Eluru | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
| 11 | West Godavari | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 12 | NTR | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 13 | Krishna | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 14 | Guntur | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 15 | Bapatla | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 16 | Palnadu | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 17 | Prakasam | 11 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 14 |
| 18 | SPS Nellore | 8 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 11 |
| 19 | Tirupati | 8 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 11 |
| 20 | Chittoor | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
| 21 | YSR Kadapa | 7 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12 |
| 22 | Annamayya | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 23 | Ananthapuramu | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 |
| 24 | Sri Satya Sai | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| 25 | Kurnool | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
| 26 | Nandyal | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 134 | 171 | 16 | 29 | 150 | 200 | |
Note: SA = School Assistant (Special Education); SGT = Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education).
4. Important Application Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 05-11-2026 |
| Information Bulletin | 05-11-2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 11-11-2026 |
| Fee Payment Starts | 11-11-2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 30-11-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 30-11-2026 |
| Online Mock Test | 05-12-2026 |
| Hall Tickets Download | 14-12-2026 |
| CBT Examination | 20-12-2026 to 13-01-2027 |
| Initial Key | Second day after completion of the last examination |
| Objections on Initial Key | Within 7 days of its release |
| Final Key | After 7 days from the last date of objections |
| Merit List | 7 days after final key release |
5. Application Fee
Application Fee: Rs.1,000/- per post
Candidates have to pay Rs.1,000 towards application fee for processing and conduct of the Recruitment Test for each post through the online payment gateway.- Fee payment starts from 11-11-2026.
- Last date for payment is 30-11-2026.
- Online application submission must also be completed by 30-11-2026.
6. Age Limit
Age shall be calculated as on 01-07-2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| OC Category Maximum Age | 44 Years |
| SC / ST / BC / EWS | 49 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 54 Years |
Ex-Servicemen Age Relaxation
For Ex-Servicemen who served in the Armed Forces of the Indian Union in regular rolls, the length of service rendered in the Armed Forces plus an additional three years shall be deducted from their actual age for determining the maximum age limit.
This relaxation is not applicable to persons released by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency.
7. Educational Qualifications
Post-wise educational and technical qualifications for the following posts are prescribed in G.O.Ms.No.51, School Education (Ser.I) Department, dated 04-11-2026.
- School Assistant (Special Education).
- Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education).
Candidates must possess the required academic and other qualifications as on the date specified in the detailed notification, i.e., 04-11-2026, as mentioned in the notification.
8. Examination Method
- Selection examination will be conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Examination will be conducted in district headquarters, municipalities, revenue divisions and mandals.
- Candidates must attend the examination at the allotted centre.
- Generally, candidates shall appear in the district in which they seek recruitment or in another district of the State or adjoining State, if allotted.
- Examination languages: English and Telugu only.
- CBT sessions will commence from 20-12-2026.
9. Normalization Procedure
The normalization procedure/technique will be adopted for APTRT-2026 examinations conducted in multiple shifts.
Normalization Formula:
The variables in the normalization formula represent:
- M̂ij: Normalized marks of the jth candidate in the ith shift.
- Mgt: Average marks of the top 0.1% candidates considering all shifts.
- Mgq: Sum of mean marks and standard deviation of candidates considering all shifts.
- Mti: Average marks of the top 0.1% candidates in the ith shift.
- Miq: Sum of mean marks and standard deviation of the ith shift.
- Mij: Actual marks obtained by the jth candidate in the ith shift.
- Mgqᵐ: Sum of mean marks of candidates in the shift having the maximum mean and standard deviation of marks across all shifts.
Note: Calculation of marks will be up to 5 decimal places.
10. Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates must secure the following minimum qualifying marks on aggregate of TRT (80%) and TET (20%).
| S.No | Category | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OC & EWS | 40% |
| 2 | BC (A, B, C, D & E) | 35% |
| 3 | SC (I, II & III), ST, PwBD | 30% |
Minimum qualifying marks for Ex-Servicemen and Meritorious Sports Persons shall be as per their respective communal category.
11. APTET Qualifying Marks
APTET scores and qualifying marks will be considered for teacher selection as prescribed in the notification.
| TET Name | Maximum Marks | OC / EWS | BC | SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTET | 150 | 90 | 75 | 60 |
12. Service Weightage
Service weightage will be given to the following eligible categories:
- IERTs.
- IEDSS personnel.
- CRTs working in TTD-run institutions.
- NGOs working for State Government-run institutions.
- KGBV Schools, including KGBV Special Schools.
- 0.5 marks for each completed year of service.
- Maximum service weightage: 5 marks.
- Total marks after adding weightage shall not exceed 100.
- Service exceeding six months in a year shall be reckoned as one year.
- Service below six months shall be ignored.
The service experience certificate must be issued by the competent authority. The cut-off date for calculating service experience is the date of issue of the Detailed Notification.
Service weightage will be considered only for candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks in the APTRT/DSC-2026 examination.
13. Management-wise and Post-wise Preferences
Candidates applying for more than one post and/or different managements must mandatorily indicate their management-wise and post-wise preferences in sequential order at the time of online application.
Example:
- First Preference – School Assistant (Special Education).
- Second Preference – School Assistant (Physics).
- Third Preference – Secondary Grade Teacher.
One-Time Edit Facility
- A one-time edit facility will be provided immediately after publication of the merit list.
- The facility will be available for seven days only from the date of publication.
- Only the order of post/management preferences can be modified.
- No other application particulars can be changed.
- After the edit facility closes, the modified preferences will be final.
If a candidate is selected for the highest-priority option, the candidate will not be considered for the remaining lower-priority posts or managements. The candidate's name will be removed from other selection lists.
14. Certificate Upload and Verification
- Eligibility certificates must be uploaded in the candidate's login within seven days from publication of the merit list.
- Original certificates must be produced at the time of certificate verification.
- Candidates claiming service weightage must upload the service experience certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Failure to produce original certificates will result in immediate disqualification.
- False, forged, tampered or fabricated certificates will result in rejection or termination of candidature and may attract legal action.
15. Reservation Details
Local Candidate Reservation
As per the notification, 95% of posts shall be reserved in favour of local candidates in relation to the respective local area/local cadre.
The remaining 5% shall be treated as unreserved/open competition and will be available to both local and non-local candidates based on merit. It is not a separate quota exclusively for non-local candidates.
Vertical Reservation
- Scheduled Castes (Group-I, II & III).
- Scheduled Tribes.
- Backward Classes (A, B, C, D & E).
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
Horizontal Reservation
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
- Ex-Servicemen.
- Women.
- Meritorious Sports Persons.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities Categories
- Blindness and low vision.
- Deaf and hard of hearing.
- Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy.
- Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness.
- Multiple disabilities from the above categories, including deaf blindness in posts identified for each disability.
EWS Reservation
- EWS candidates must belong to families not covered under the existing reservation scheme for SCs, STs and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes.
- Gross annual family income must be below Rs.8 lakh.
- EWS certificate must be based on FY 2025-2026 income.
- Certificate must be issued by the competent Revenue Authority in the rank of Tahsildar.
- The digital certificate must be issued on or after 01-04-2026.
- It must be uploaded at application submission or within seven days from publication of merit list and produced at certificate verification.
16. Sports Quota
- Sports quota rules will be followed as per G.O.Ms.No.25, dated 15-05-2026 and G.O.Ms.No.56, GA (Ser.D) Department, dated 15-05-2026.
- Eligible candidates must register on the SAAP portal or other designated platform and obtain a Sports Person Identification Number (SPID).
- SPID must be furnished in the online application.
- Sports candidates must appear for the written examination and secure the prescribed minimum qualifying marks.
- Academic and technical qualifications are compulsory.
- Sports merit certificates and supporting documents must be uploaded on the SAAP portal within the notified application period.
- Sports priority will be considered as per the applicable Government Orders.
Official Sports Authority website: https://sports.ap.gov.in/
17. Important Instructions to Candidates
- Read the Information Bulletin carefully before applying.
- Check the eligibility criteria for the selected post.
- Submit the online application through the official website.
- Enter all personal and educational details correctly.
- Carefully select post-wise and management-wise preferences.
- Verify all information before final submission and fee payment.
- No edit option will be provided after final submission.
- Government employees, employees of autonomous bodies, local bodies, aided institutions and employees working on temporary, contract, outsourcing or work-charged basis must inform their Head of Office/Department in writing about their application.
- False information may result in criminal prosecution, rejection of application or cancellation of selection.
- Hall ticket issuance and appearing for the examination do not automatically confer eligibility.
- All recruitment updates must be checked through the official website and candidate login.
18. Malpractice Rules
Candidates found copying or resorting to malpractice will be expelled from the examination hall and debarred from appearing for three consecutive examinations conducted by the District Selection Committee, apart from action under the Andhra Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Malpractices and Unfair Means) Act, 1997.
Disciplinary action will also be initiated against staff found negligent in performing their examination duties.
19. Initial Key and Final Key
- Objections on the initial key must be submitted within the stipulated period.
- Representations received after the stipulated period will not be entertained.
- After disposal of objections, the final key will be published.
- No objections will be entertained against the final key.
20. Selection and Appointment Conditions
- Eligibility, reservation, examination pattern, marks and selection procedure will be governed by G.O.Ms.No.51, School Education (Ser.I) Department, dated 04-11-2026.
- Vacancies remaining unfilled due to non-availability of eligible candidates, non-joining or other reasons will be carried forward to the subsequent recruitment notification.
- A selected candidate who does not join duty within 30 days from receipt of the appointment order will forfeit the selection.
- Posts notified under Limited Recruitment Notification No.ESE02-20021/143/2020-RECTMT-CSE, dated 19-08-2022, are not included in DSC-2026.
- The rules notified in G.O.Ms.No.51 supersede the earlier orders specified therein, including G.O.Ms.No.24 dated 15-02-2019 and G.O.Ms.No.31 dated 06-05-2019.
21. Candidate Login and Communication
All information relating to the recruitment process will be communicated exclusively through the respective candidates' individual login accounts.
No separate individual communication will be made through SMS, telephone calls or email. General notices and updates will be hosted on the official website and published in print media.
22. Induction Training
All selected candidates for the notified DSC-2026 vacancies must undergo Induction Training on:
23. Grievance Redressal
The Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, is empowered to constitute a Grievance Redressal mechanism to address the grievances of candidates.
24. Government Decision
The Government reserves the right to alter or modify the terms and conditions, including vacancies laid down in the notification, or withdraw the notification at any time.
25. Official Notification and Application Links
Official AP DSC 2026 Website
All applications, Information Bulletin, User Guide, vacancy details, hall tickets and recruitment updates will be available through the official portal.
26. Important Dates – Quick Reference
| Activity | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Notification | 05 November 2026 |
| Applications Start | 11 November 2026 |
| Applications Close | 30 November 2026 |
| Mock Test | 05 December 2026 |
| Hall Tickets | 14 December 2026 |
| Examination Starts | 20 December 2026 |
| Examination Ends | 13 January 2027 |
AP DSC 2026 Societies Notification Released – 260 Posts, Apply Online, Eligibility, Vacancies & Dates
AP DSC 2026 Societies Notification Released
AP TRT-2026 | Principals | PGT | TGT | PD | PET Recruitment
Notification No.03/DSC-TRC-1/2026
Date: 05 November 2026
The Government of Andhra Pradesh, School Education Department, has released the APTRT / DSC-2026 Societies Recruitment Notification for 260 vacancies in various residential educational institutions, AP Model Schools and Welfare of Differently Abled Schools.
AP DSC 2026 Recruitment – Overview
Recruiting Authority: Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh.
Recruitment: Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (AP TRT) – District Selection Committee 2026.
Official Website: tet2dsc.apcfss.in
Official AP DSC 2026 Website – Apply Online1. Posts Included in DSC 2026
Applications are invited for the following posts under different societies and departments:
- Principal
- Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)
- Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)
- Physical Director (PD)
- Physical Education Teacher (PET)
- TGT – Special Education (Special Schools)
2. Society-wise Vacancy Details
| S.No | Society / Management | Principal | PGT | TGT | PD | PET | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | APSWREIS | 21 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 85 |
| 2 | APTWREIS | 0 | 6 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 36 |
| 3 | MJPAPBCWREIS | 3 | 10 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 4 | APREIS | 4 | 20 | 32 | 1 | 11 | 68 |
| 5 | AP Model Schools | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 6 | WDA, TG & SC Department | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
| Grand Total | 30 | 81 | 113 | 2 | 34 | 260 | |
Note: WDA, TG & SC refers to Welfare of Differently Abled, Transgender & Senior Citizens Department.
3. APSWREIS Vacancy Details
Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society.
| Cadre / Zone | Principal Gr-II | PGT Telugu | PGT English | PGT Maths | PET | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Zonal-I | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Multi Zonal-II | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Contiguous Zone-I | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Contiguous Zone-II | 0 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 25 |
| Zone-I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Zone-II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Zone-III | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Zone-IV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Zone-V | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Zone-VI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 21 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 85 |
4. APTWREIS (Gurukulam) Vacancy Details
Andhra Pradesh Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society.
| Cadre | TGT Telugu | TGT English | TGT Maths | TGT Science | TGT Social | PGT Maths | PGT Physical Science | PD | PET | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contiguous Zone-I | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Contiguous Zone-II | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Zone-IV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Zone-V | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 36 |
5. MJPAPBCWREIS Vacancy Details
Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Andhra Pradesh Backward Classes Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society.
Principal and PGT Posts – 13
| Cadre | Principal | PGT Maths | PGT Physical Science | PGT Social | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Zone-II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Zone-I | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Zone-IV | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Zone-VI | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
Trained Graduate Teacher – 24
| Cadre | Telugu | English | Maths | Science | Social Studies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone-I | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Zone-IV | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Zone-VI | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 17 |
| Total | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 24 |
6. APREIS Vacancy Details
Andhra Pradesh Residential Educational Institutions Society.
Principal and PGT Posts – 24
| Cadre | Principal | PGT Telugu | PGT Sanskrit | PGT English | PGT Maths | Biological Science | Social Studies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Zone-I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Multi Zone-II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Contiguous Zone-I | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Zone-I | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Zone-IV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zone-V | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Zone-VI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 24 |
TGT, Physical Director and PET Posts – 44
| Cadre | TGT Languages | TGT Hindi | TGT English | TGT Maths | TGT Science | TGT Social | PD | PET | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contiguous Zone-I | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Zone-I | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Zone-IV | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Zone-V | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Zone-VI | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 44 |
7. AP Model Schools Vacancy Details
| Cadre | Principal | Telugu | Hindi | English | Maths | Science | Social | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Zone-II | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Contiguous District-I | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Contiguous District-II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Contiguous District-IV | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Contiguous District-V | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Contiguous District-VI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 19 |
8. Welfare of Differently Abled, Transgender & Senior Citizens Department
Trained Graduate Teachers and Physical Education Teachers.
| School Type | English | Hindi | Maths | Physical Science | Biological Science | PET | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HH Schools | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| VH Schools | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 15 |
HH – Hearing Handicapped; VH – Visually Handicapped.
9. Important Application Dates
| Event | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 05-11-2026 |
| Information Bulletin | 05-11-2026 |
| Online Fee Payment Starts | 11-11-2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 11-11-2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment and Application | 30-11-2026 |
| Online Mock Test | 05-12-2026 |
| Hall Ticket Download | 14-12-2026 |
| CBT Examination | 20-12-2026 to 13-01-2027 |
| Initial Key | 2nd day after completion of last exam |
| Objections on Initial Key | Within 7 days of its release |
| Final Key | After 7 days from last date of objections |
| Merit List | 7 days after final key release |
10. Application Fee
Candidates have to pay ₹1,000 for each post towards processing and conduct of the Recruitment Test through the Payment Gateway.
Fee payment starts from 11 November 2026. The last date is 30 November 2026.
11. Age Limit
Age will be calculated as on 01-07-2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| OC | Maximum 44 Years |
| SC / ST / BC / EWS | Maximum 49 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | Maximum 54 Years |
Ex-Servicemen Age Relaxation: The length of service rendered in the Armed Forces plus an additional three years shall be deducted from the actual age for determining the maximum age limit.
Age relaxation is not applicable to persons released from Armed Forces by dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency.
12. Educational Qualifications
Post-wise academic and technical qualifications are prescribed in G.O.Ms.No.51, School Education (Ser.I) Department, dated 04-11-2026.
- Candidates must possess the prescribed academic and other qualifications for the post applied for.
- Qualifications must be possessed as on 05-11-2026, the date of issue of the detailed notification.
- There shall be no relaxation or exemption in this regard.
- Special B.Ed qualifications recognized by NCTE / RCI holders are also eligible for Principal, PGT and TGT posts in general schools, subject to NCTE norms.
- Detailed post-wise eligibility conditions must be verified in the official Information Bulletin.
13. AP TRT-2026 Examination Method
- The Computer Based Test (CBT) will be conducted at district headquarters, municipalities, revenue divisions and mandals.
- Candidates must appear at the examination centre allotted to them.
- Examination may be conducted in the recruitment district or, where necessary, another district or adjoining State as allotted.
- Hall tickets will be issued based on the data furnished online.
- Issuance of a hall ticket or appearing for the examination does not establish eligibility.
14. Examination Language
- For the notified posts, CBT will be conducted in English only.
- For Physical Director (PD), Physical Education Teacher (PET) and TGT Special Education for Special Schools, the examination will be in English and Telugu only.
15. Normalization Procedure
The normalization procedure / technique will be adopted for APTRT-2026 examinations conducted in multiple shifts.
The notification specifies the following normalization formula:
M̂ij = [(Mgt − Mgq) / (Mti − Miq)] (Mij − Miq) + Mqgm
Where:
- M̂ij – Normalized marks of the candidate in the particular shift.
- Mgt – Average marks of the top 0.1% candidates considering all shifts.
- Mgq – Sum of mean and standard deviation marks considering all shifts.
- Mti – Average marks of the top 0.1% candidates in the particular shift.
- Miq – Sum of mean and standard deviation of the particular shift.
- Mij – Actual marks obtained by the candidate in the particular shift.
- Mqgm – Sum of mean marks of candidates in the shift having maximum mean and standard deviation of marks across the examination.
Note: Calculation of marks will be up to five decimal places.
16. English Language Proficiency Screening Test
A compulsory qualifying English Language Proficiency Screening Test will be conducted for candidates applying for:
- Principal
- PGT (Non-Languages)
- TGT (Non-Languages)
Screening Test: 100 Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| OC / BC / EWS | 60 Marks |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | 50 Marks |
Important: There is no English Proficiency Test for TGT – Special Education for Special Schools.
17. Minimum Qualifying Marks in DSC-2026
For TGT posts, aggregate marks will be calculated using TRT (80%) and TET (20%). For Principal, PGT, PD and PET posts, TRT marks will carry 100%.
| Category | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| OC & EWS | 40% |
| BC (A, B, C, D & E) | 35% |
| SC (I, II & III), ST, PwBD | 30% |
Minimum qualifying marks for Ex-Servicemen and Meritorious Sports Persons will be as per their communal category.
Mere securing of minimum qualifying marks does not confer any right to be considered for selection.
18. APTET / CTET Qualifying Marks
APTET or CTET scores with the prescribed qualifying marks will be considered for teacher selection wherever TET is applicable.
| TET | Maximum Marks | OC / EWS | BC | SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTET | 150 | 90 | 75 | 60 |
| CTET | 150 | 90 | 75 | 60 |
Note: There is no TET for Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Physical Director (PD) and Physical Education Teacher (PET) posts.
19. Syllabus
The DSC-2026 syllabus is hosted on the official website. The syllabus and topics provided are suggestive / indicative and not exhaustive.
Download DSC-2026 Syllabus – Official Website20. Application Submission Instructions
- Eligible candidates intending to apply for notified posts must submit online applications.
- Candidates must personally fill in all the required particulars.
- Applicants should carefully verify all information before final submission and fee payment.
- False or fake information may result in rejection and criminal prosecution.
- Government employees, employees of autonomous bodies, local bodies and aided institutions, including permanent, temporary, work-charged, contract and outsourcing employees, must inform their Head of Office / Department in writing about their application.
21. Management-wise and Post-wise Preferences
Candidates may apply for more than one eligible post under different managements.
- Management-wise and post-wise preferences must be indicated at the time of online application.
- Preferences must be submitted in sequential priority order.
- For example: 1st preference – PGT Mathematics; 2nd preference – TGT Physical Science; 3rd preference – Physical Director.
- Selection and allotment will be based on the order of preferences exercised by the candidate.
- When selected against the highest-priority option, the candidate will not be considered for the remaining lower-priority options.
- The candidate's name will be removed from other selection lists after selection against one preferred post.
A one-time edit facility will be provided immediately after publication of the merit list for seven days. Candidates can modify only the order of management / post preferences already exercised. Other application particulars cannot be changed through this facility. After this opportunity, no further modification will be permitted.
22. Certificate Upload and Verification
- Eligible candidates must upload their certificates through candidate login within seven days from the date of publication of the merit list.
- Original certificates must be produced at the time of certificate verification.
- Failure to produce original certificates will result in disqualification.
- No relaxation of prescribed eligibility criteria will be considered at certificate verification.
- False, forged, tampered or fabricated certificates may result in rejection or termination and legal action.
23. Sports Quota – APTRT-2026
- Sports quota applicants must register on the designated Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) digital platform at sports.ap.gov.in or another platform designated by SAAP.
- Candidates must obtain a unique Sports Person Identification Number (SPID).
- SPID must be furnished in the APTRT-2026 online application.
- Submission of SPID alone does not guarantee appointment under Sports Quota.
- Eligibility will be determined as per G.O.Ms.No.25, Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture (Sports) Department, dated 15-05-2026, and applicable amendments.
- Sports merit certificates and prescribed supporting documents must be uploaded on the SAAP Portal within the notified application period.
- Candidates must appear for the written examination and secure the minimum qualifying marks.
- Sports priority and prescribed academic / technical qualifications will be considered for sports quota selection.
24. Reservation Details
Local Candidate Reservation
- 95% of posts shall be reserved for local candidates in relation to the respective local area / local cadre.
- The remaining 5% shall be treated as unreserved / open competition.
- The 5% open competition is available to both local and non-local candidates on merit.
- It is not an exclusive quota for non-local candidates.
Vertical and Horizontal Reservations
Vertical reservations will apply to:
- Scheduled Castes (Group-I, II & III)
- Scheduled Tribes
- Backward Classes (A, B, C, D & E)
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
Horizontal reservations will apply to:
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
- Ex-Servicemen
- Women
- Meritorious Sports Persons
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
The notification refers to the following disability categories:
- Blindness and low vision.
- Deaf and hard of hearing.
- Locomotor disability, including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy.
- Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness.
- Multiple disabilities among the specified categories, including deaf blindness, in posts identified for each disability.
Important: The notification states that PwBD reservation shall not be extended to Physical Director and Physical Education Teacher posts.
EWS Reservation
- EWS means persons not covered under the existing reservation schemes for SCs, STs and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes.
- Gross annual family income must be below ₹8.00 lakh.
- EWS candidates must upload an EWS certificate based on FY 2025-26 income.
- The certificate must be issued by the competent Revenue Authority in the rank of Tahsildar.
- The certificate must be issued in digital format on or after 01-04-2026.
- It must be uploaded with the application or within seven days from publication of the merit list and produced at certificate verification.
25. Examination Malpractice
- Candidates found copying or resorting to malpractice will be expelled from the examination hall.
- They may be debarred from appearing for three consecutive examinations conducted by the District Selection Committee.
- Further action will be taken under the Andhra Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Malpractices and Unfair Means) Act, 1997.
- Disciplinary action will be initiated against staff found negligent in their examination duties.
26. Initial Key and Final Key
- Initial key will be released on the second day after completion of the last examination.
- Objections must be submitted within seven days of initial key release.
- Representations after the stipulated period will not be entertained.
- After disposal of objections, the final key will be published.
- No objections will be entertained against the final key.
27. Selection and Appointment Conditions
- Selection will be based on the applicable recruitment rules, qualifications, reservation, examination pattern and merit.
- Any vacancy remaining unfilled due to non-availability of eligible candidates, non-joining or other reasons will be carried forward to the subsequent recruitment notification.
- A selected candidate who does not join duty within 30 days from receipt of the appointment order will forfeit the selection.
- Selected candidates must undergo induction training on Academics and English Proficiency.
28. Important Government Orders
- G.O.Ms.No.50, School Education (Ser.I) Department, dated 04-11-2026 – Recruitment rules.
- G.O.Ms.No.51, School Education (Ser.I) Department, dated 04-11-2026 – Prescribed qualifications.
- G.O.Ms.No.45, General Administration (SPF&MC) Department, dated 20-04-2026 – Local reservation reference.
- G.O.Ms.No.172, General Administration Department, dated 02-09-2026 – Local cadre reference.
- G.O.Ms.No.25, Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture (Sports) Department, dated 15-05-2026 – Sports quota.
The DSC-2026 rules supersede the earlier orders specified in the notification, including G.O.Ms.Nos.15 & 16 dated 19-04-2025 and G.O.Ms.Nos.17 & 18 dated 28-04-2025.
29. Communication and Grievance Redressal
- Recruitment-related individual information will be communicated exclusively through the respective candidate login accounts.
- No separate individual communication will be made through SMS, telephone calls or email.
- General notices and updates will be hosted on the official website and published in print media.
- The Director of School Education, AP, Amaravati is empowered to constitute a Grievance Redressal Mechanism.
30. Government Decision
The Government reserves the right to alter or modify the terms and conditions, including vacancies, or withdraw the notification at any time.
31. Important Official Links
AP DSC 2026 Official Website Apply Online – AP TRT 2026 SAAP Sports Portal CLICK HERE – AP DSC 2026 SyllubusBefore applying, candidates should download and read the official DSC-2026 Information Bulletin, G.O.Ms.No.50, G.O.Ms.No.51 and detailed vacancy information available on the official website. Check post-wise qualifications, local area eligibility, reservations, subject-wise vacancies and application instructions carefully.
Official Notification PDF
Read the complete APTRT / DSC-2026 Societies Notification No.03/DSC-TRC-1/2026, dated 05-11-2026, for all official terms and conditions.
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