AP DSC Recruitment 2026: 2,721 Teacher Posts, District-wise Vacancies and Application Details
The Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh has released three brief notifications for DSC-2026, the recruitment of teachers through the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT-2026). Together they list 2,721 tentative vacancies: School Assistants, Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT), Special Education teachers, Principals, PGTs, TGTs and physical education posts.
Don’t rush to apply yet. The qualifications, age limits, pay, fee and dates are not in these brief notices. They will come in the Detailed Notification, due on or before 3 November 2026. Use this time to check your district numbers below. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in so you do not miss that update.
What Are the Key Highlights of AP DSC Recruitment 2026?
The School Education Department of the Government of Andhra Pradesh is recruiting through one common test, APTRT-2026. The posts sit in three notifications dated 13 October 2026. Notification 1 covers regular School Assistants and SGTs, Notification 2 covers Special Education teachers, and Notification 3 covers posts in Societies.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Recruitment | DSC-2026 through APTRT-2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,721 (tentative) |
| Notifications | No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 of DSC-2026, all dated 13 October 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Selection Test | Computer Based Test (objective type) |
| Detailed Notification | On or before 3 November 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in AP DSC Recruitment 2026?
All numbers are tentative. They are subject to change after the District Authorities confirm them, and any change will be announced by corrigendum before the last date for online applications. The final post-wise, management-wise and cadre-wise vacancies and rosters will be those in the Detailed Notification.
| Post | Notification | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| School Assistant | No. 1 | 906 |
| Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) | No. 1 | 1,205 |
| School Assistant (Special Education) | No. 2 | 150 |
| Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) | No. 2 | 200 |
| Principal | No. 3 | 30 |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | No. 3 | 81 |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | No. 3 | 113 |
| Physical Director | No. 3 | 2 |
| Physical Education Teacher | No. 3 | 34 |
| Total | 1 + 2 + 3 | 2,721 |
Notification 1 gives 2,111 posts, Notification 2 gives 350 and Notification 3 gives 260. Notifications 1 and 2 are district-wise, so find your own district in the tables below. Several districts show 0 for a post. Vizianagaram has no School Assistant post, and West Godavari, Palnadu, Bapatla and Sri Satya Sai have no SGT post in Notification 1. Check the exact cell for your district before planning your application.
Notification 1: School Assistant and SGT by District
| District | School Assistant | SGT |
|---|---|---|
| Srikakulam | 16 | 4 |
| Vizianagaram | 0 | 4 |
| Parvathipuram Manyam | 6 | 2 |
| Alluri Sitharamaraju | 6 | 153 |
| Visakhapatnam | 20 | 9 |
| Anakapalli | 19 | 1 |
| Kakinada | 51 | 1 |
| Konaseema | 42 | 1 |
| East Godavari | 9 | 2 |
| West Godavari | 10 | 0 |
| Eluru | 7 | 1 |
| NTR | 19 | 3 |
| Krishna | 15 | 1 |
| Guntur | 24 | 1 |
| Palnadu | 14 | 0 |
| Bapatla | 17 | 0 |
| Prakasam | 96 | 170 |
| SPSR Nellore | 65 | 100 |
| Tirupati | 22 | 77 |
| Chittoor | 30 | 100 |
| Annamayya | 46 | 61 |
| YSR Kadapa | 48 | 158 |
| Kurnool | 176 | 213 |
| Nandyal | 40 | 117 |
| Anantapuramu | 66 | 26 |
| Sri Satya Sai | 42 | 0 |
| Total | 906 | 1,205 |
Kurnool (213), Prakasam (170), YSR Kadapa (158), Alluri Sitharamaraju (153) and Nandyal (117) carry the biggest SGT numbers, while Kurnool also has the most School Assistant posts at 176. Small districts matter too, so check your own row.
Notification 2: Special Education Posts by District
| District | School Assistant (Special Education) | SGT (Special Education) |
|---|---|---|
| Srikakulam | 7 | 9 |
| Vizianagaram | 6 | 8 |
| Parvathipuram Manyam | 3 | 4 |
| Alluri Sitharamaraju | 5 | 7 |
| Visakhapatnam | 2 | 3 |
| Anakapalli | 5 | 7 |
| Kakinada | 5 | 6 |
| Konaseema | 4 | 6 |
| East Godavari | 5 | 6 |
| West Godavari | 4 | 6 |
| Eluru | 6 | 8 |
| NTR | 4 | 6 |
| Krishna | 6 | 8 |
| Guntur | 4 | 5 |
| Palnadu | 6 | 8 |
| Bapatla | 4 | 6 |
| Prakasam | 11 | 14 |
| SPSR Nellore | 8 | 11 |
| Tirupati | 8 | 11 |
| Chittoor | 6 | 8 |
| Annamayya | 5 | 7 |
| YSR Kadapa | 9 | 12 |
| Kurnool | 7 | 8 |
| Nandyal | 6 | 8 |
| Anantapuramu | 7 | 9 |
| Sri Satya Sai | 7 | 9 |
| Total | 150 | 200 |
Notification 3: Posts in Societies
Notification 3 is post-wise, with no district split. These posts are in the Welfare of Differently Abled, Transgender and Senior Citizens Department, the MJPAPBCWREIS, APTWREIS (Gurukulam), APREIS and APSWREIS Societies, and AP Model Schools managements. The post numbers are in the main table above.
What Is the Eligibility for AP DSC Recruitment 2026?
| Item | Status in the brief notification |
|---|---|
| Educational qualification | Not stated; will be in the Detailed Notification |
| Professional qualification | Not stated; will be in the Detailed Notification |
| Age limit | Not stated; will be in the Detailed Notification |
| Eligibility conditions | Not stated; will be in the Detailed Notification |
The brief notices say the Detailed Notification will carry the prescribed educational and professional qualifications, age limits, crucial dates and eligibility conditions. Notification 2 adds that it will also carry the relaxations. The recruitment will be governed by the rules in force on the date of the Detailed Notification, so do not rely on old DSC rules. If you are looking at teaching jobs in general, see our teaching and faculty jobs page.
Age Limit
The age limit is not given in the brief notification, so no figure is stated here. Wait for the Detailed Notification and check the age cut-off date in it.
What Is the Salary for AP DSC Recruitment 2026 Posts?
The brief notifications do not state the pay scale or salary for any of the nine posts. Pay details are not part of what was released on 13 October 2026. We will not guess a figure. Check the Detailed Notification, due by 3 November 2026, and we will update this page when it is out.
What Is the Selection Process for AP DSC Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Test | Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT-2026) |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (objective type) |
| Exam date | To be announced in the Detailed Notification |
| Syllabus | Hosted on the official website |
The notices name only the computer based objective test. Other stages, marks and any qualifying criteria are not stated yet, so wait for the Detailed Notification before assuming anything. The Government and the School Education Department also reserve the right to modify any recruitment particulars, including the number of vacancies, in accordance with law. Start by reading the syllabus on the official website now, because the test is objective and computer based. Also look at our syllabus page for exam preparation help.
How to Apply Online for AP DSC Recruitment 2026?
Applications will open on the official website during the period given in the Detailed Notification. That period is not yet announced.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official portal (link in Essential Links below). |
| 2 | Read the Detailed Notification once it is released. |
| 3 | Register or sign in, as the Detailed Notification directs. |
| 4 | Fill the online application form carefully and upload the documents asked. |
| 5 | Pay the fee if the Detailed Notification asks for one. |
| 6 | Submit, then download and keep the confirmation page. |
The department’s advice is to read the Detailed Notification carefully, enter your particulars properly, and apply well in advance of the last date to avoid the last-minute rush. Keep your educational certificates, photograph and signature ready before the window opens, so you can finish in one sitting. Use an email address and mobile number you will still use.
What Are the Important Dates for AP DSC Recruitment 2026?
Only two dates are fixed so far. Everything else depends on the Detailed Notification, so bookmark this page and check back after 3 November 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief notifications issued | 13 October 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | On or before 3 November 2026 |
| Application start date | To be announced |
| Last date to apply | To be announced |
| Exam date | To be announced |
What Is the Application Fee for AP DSC Recruitment 2026?
The brief notices do not mention any application fee or fee exemption. The fee table will be in the Detailed Notification, so we do not state any amount here.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not stated yet |
Conditions to Remember Before You Apply
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Online mode only | Any application sent by any other mode will not be entertained under any circumstances |
| Vacancies can change | Numbers are tentative and any variation will be notified by corrigendum before the last date |
| Rules as on Detailed Notification | The recruitment is governed by the rules in force on the date of the Detailed Notification |
| Read before applying | You must read the Detailed Notification and instructions, then fill the form properly |
AP DSC 2026 Essential Links
- Official Notification Page for AP DSC Recruitment 2026 – 2,721 Posts: School Assistant, SGT, Special Education Teacher & Other Posts
- Notification 1/DSC-2026 (brief): School Assistant & SGT, 2,111 tentative posts, district-wise
- Notification 2/DSC-2026 (brief): Special Education School Assistant & SGT, 350 tentative posts, district-wise
- Notification 3/DSC-2026 (brief): Societies, Principal, PGT, TGT, PET and Physical Director, 260 tentative posts
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Andhra Pradesh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
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If you dream of becoming a government teacher in Andhra Pradesh, this is your signal to start preparing. Note your district numbers today and watch for the Detailed Notification on or before 3 November 2026. Read the syllabus on the official website now, so you are ready when applications open. For more updates, see Andhra Pradesh government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.