The Government of Andhra Pradesh, School Education Department, has released brief notifications for Andhra Pradesh DSC Recruitment 2026 through the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT-2026). The recruitment covers School Assistants, Secondary Grade Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Principals, Post Graduate Teachers, Trained Graduate Teachers, Physical Directors and Physical Education Teachers.
| AP DSC Teacher Recruitment 2026 – 2,721 Vacancies | AP TRT Notification 2026 | |
| Job Location: Andhra Pradesh | |
| Organization Name | Government of Andhra Pradesh, School Education Department |
| Post Name | School Assistant, Secondary Grade Teacher, School Assistant (Special Education), Secondary Grade Tea |
| No. of Vacancies | 2,721 Tentative Posts |
| Qualification | Degree |
| Mode | Online |
According to the three brief notifications dated 13 October 2026, a total of 2,721 tentative vacancies have been announced across general teacher recruitment, Special Education Teacher recruitment and recruitment in various societies. The detailed notifications containing educational qualifications, age limits, application dates, salary details and other eligibility conditions are expected to be available on or before 3 November 2026.
Post Details
The 2,721 tentative vacancies are divided into three recruitment categories under separate brief notifications.
1. General Teacher Recruitment – 2,111 Vacancies
Under Brief Notification No. 1/DSC-2026/APTRT-2026, recruitment has been announced for Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipal and Municipal Corporation schools.
- School Assistant: 906 Posts
- Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT): 1,205 Posts
- Total: 2,111 Posts
2. Special Education Teacher Recruitment – 350 Vacancies
Under Brief Notification No. 2/DSC-2026/APTRT-2026, recruitment has been announced for Special Education Teachers in Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipal and Municipal Corporation schools.
- School Assistant – Special Education: 150 Posts
- Secondary Grade Teacher – Special Education: 200 Posts
- Total: 350 Posts
3. Teachers in Societies Recruitment – 260 Vacancies
Under Brief Notification No. 3/DSC-2026/APTRT-2026, recruitment has been announced for teaching and physical education posts in the notified departments, societies and school managements.
- Principal: 30 Posts
- Post Graduate Teacher (PGT): 81 Posts
- Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT): 113 Posts
- Physical Director: 2 Posts
- Physical Education Teacher: 34 Posts
- Total: 260 Posts
Overall Tentative Vacancies: 2,721 Posts
Note: The vacancies are tentative and may change after confirmation by the concerned district authorities, departments and societies. The final post-wise, management-wise and cadre-wise vacancies will be provided in the detailed notifications.
AP DSC Recruitment 2026 – District-Wise Vacancy Details
The general teacher and special education notifications announce a combined total of 2,461 tentative vacancies across 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The remaining 260 vacancies are under the societies recruitment notification, for which a district-wise breakup is not provided in the brief notification.
- Srikakulam: 36 Posts – General Teachers: 20; Special Education: 16
- Vizianagaram: 18 Posts – General Teachers: 4; Special Education: 14
- Parvathipuram Manyam: 15 Posts – General Teachers: 8; Special Education: 7
- Alluri Sitharamaraju: 171 Posts – General Teachers: 159; Special Education: 12
- Visakhapatnam: 34 Posts – General Teachers: 29; Special Education: 5
- Anakapalli: 32 Posts – General Teachers: 20; Special Education: 12
- Kakinada: 63 Posts – General Teachers: 52; Special Education: 11
- Konaseema: 53 Posts – General Teachers: 43; Special Education: 10
- East Godavari: 22 Posts – General Teachers: 11; Special Education: 11
- West Godavari: 20 Posts – General Teachers: 10; Special Education: 10
- Eluru: 22 Posts – General Teachers: 8; Special Education: 14
- NTR: 32 Posts – General Teachers: 22; Special Education: 10
- Krishna: 30 Posts – General Teachers: 16; Special Education: 14
- Guntur: 34 Posts – General Teachers: 25; Special Education: 9
- Palnadu: 28 Posts – General Teachers: 14; Special Education: 14
- Bapatla: 27 Posts – General Teachers: 17; Special Education: 10
- Prakasam: 291 Posts – General Teachers: 266; Special Education: 25
- SPSR Nellore: 184 Posts – General Teachers: 165; Special Education: 19
- Tirupati: 118 Posts – General Teachers: 99; Special Education: 19
- Chittoor: 144 Posts – General Teachers: 130; Special Education: 14
- Annamayya: 119 Posts – General Teachers: 107; Special Education: 12
- YSR Kadapa: 227 Posts – General Teachers: 206; Special Education: 21
- Kurnool: 404 Posts – General Teachers: 389; Special Education: 15
- Nandyal: 171 Posts – General Teachers: 157; Special Education: 14
- Anantapuramu: 108 Posts – General Teachers: 92; Special Education: 16
- Sri Satya Sai: 58 Posts – General Teachers: 42; Special Education: 16
Total District-Wise Vacancies: General Teachers – 2,111; Special Education Teachers – 350; Combined Total – 2,461 Posts.
According to the tentative vacancy figures, Kurnool has the highest combined number of general and special education vacancies, with 404 posts, followed by Prakasam with 291 posts and YSR Kadapa with 227 posts.
Qualification
The brief notifications do not provide the complete educational and professional qualification requirements for each post.
- Candidates must meet the educational and professional qualifications prescribed for the relevant post in the detailed notification.
- Post-wise eligibility conditions, age limits, relaxations and other requirements will be provided in the detailed notification.
- Candidates should carefully read the official notification applicable to their chosen post before applying.
Salary Details
The approximate salary for AP DSC Recruitment 2026 varies according to the post. Based on previously published Andhra Pradesh pay-scale references, the estimated salary details are given below.
- Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT): Basic pay scale of ₹21,230–₹63,010; estimated starting gross salary of ₹29,500–₹35,000 per month.
- School Assistant: Basic pay scale of ₹28,940–₹78,910; estimated starting gross salary of ₹40,000–₹48,000 per month.
- SGT (Special Education): Approximately ₹29,500–₹35,000 per month, subject to the applicable pay rules.
- School Assistant (Special Education): Approximately ₹40,000–₹48,000 per month, subject to the applicable pay rules.
- Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT): Approximately ₹40,000–₹48,000 per month.
- Post Graduate Teacher (PGT): Approximately ₹45,000–₹55,000 per month.
- Principal: Approximately ₹55,000–₹65,000 per month.
- Physical Director: Approximately ₹40,000–₹48,000 per month.
- Physical Education Teacher: Approximately ₹29,500–₹35,000 per month.
Note: These figures are approximate estimates based on previously published pay-scale references and are not confirmed salary details for AP DSC 2026. The final pay scale, allowances and remuneration for society posts will be subject to the detailed official notification and applicable service rules. Gross salary and take-home salary may differ due to deductions.
Selection Process
According to the brief notifications, the APTRT-2026 examination will be conducted through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) in objective type.
- Examination Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Question Type: Objective Type
- Examination Date: To be announced in the detailed notification
The complete selection procedure and other applicable conditions will be provided in the detailed notification.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates will be invited to submit their applications online through the official website during the application period specified in the detailed notification.
- Visit the official website: https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in.
- Read the detailed DSC-2026/APTRT-2026 notification for the post you wish to apply for.
- Check the educational qualifications, age limit, eligibility conditions, application fee and other instructions.
- Complete the online application form when the application window opens.
- Enter the required information accurately and follow the official instructions for submission.
- Submit the application within the prescribed application period and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important: The brief notifications do not specify the application opening date or last date. Candidates should check the detailed notification for the official application schedule.
Important Instructions
- The total of 2,721 vacancies is calculated from the three brief notifications and is tentative.
- Vacancy numbers may be revised by the competent authorities.
- The detailed notifications will contain the final vacancy details, qualifications, age limits, eligibility conditions and application schedule.
- Applications must be submitted online only through the official website. Applications sent through other modes will not be accepted.
- Candidates are advised to read the detailed notification carefully and submit applications well before the last date to avoid last-minute issues.
Candidates interested in Andhra Pradesh DSC Recruitment 2026 should regularly check the official website for detailed notifications and updates regarding applications, eligibility criteria and examination dates.
Important Dates
- Brief Notification Date: 13 October 2026
- Detailed Notification Release: Expected on or before 3 November 2026
- Online Application Starting Date: Not announced
- Last Date to Apply: Not announced
- APTRT-2026 Examination Date: To be announced
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| General Teacher Notification | Click here |
| Special Education Notification | Click here |
| Societies Notification | Click here |
| AP DSC Syllabus 2026 | Click here |
| Official website Link | Click here |