APPSC DIET & SCERT Lecturer Recruitment 2026: 160 Posts, Pay Scale, Age and Dates
Good news for every aspiring teacher educator in Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has released Brief Notification No. 30/2026 for 160 posts in the A.P. School Education Services: 104 Lecturer (DIET), 46 Senior Lecturer (DIET) and 10 Lecturer (SCERT). If you want a stable state government career in teacher training, keep reading. This is one of the better Andhra Pradesh government jobs openings in the teaching line this year.
Please note one thing before you get excited: this is only a brief notification. Applications run from 18 November 2026 to 8 December 2026 (11:59 PM), but the post-wise qualifications, fee, category-wise vacancies and syllabus will come in the Detailed Notification. This guide on GovtJobsAlert.in tells you what is confirmed today and what to wait for.
What are the Key Highlights of APPSC DIET & SCERT Lecturer Recruitment 2026?
APPSC, headquartered at Vijayawada, is the state agency that recruits for Andhra Pradesh government services. This drive is a General Recruitment for teaching and faculty jobs in District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET) and the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT).
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Notification | Brief Notification No. 30/2026, dated 13 October 2026 |
| Posts | Senior Lecturer DIET, Lecturer SCERT, Lecturer DIET |
| Total Vacancies | 160 (provisional) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Window | 18 November 2026 to 8 December 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Selection | Single-level online (CBRT) examination |
How Many Vacancies are there in APPSC DIET & SCERT Lecturer Recruitment 2026?
| Post Code | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Senior Lecturer, DIET | 46 |
| 02 | Lecturer, SCERT | 10 |
| 03 | Lecturer, DIET | 104 |
| Total | 160 |
The notice does not print a grand total; 160 is the sum of the three rows above. The vacancies are provisional and can change once the concerned Department confirms them. The category-wise break-up is not in the brief notice and will come in the Detailed Notification.
What is the Eligibility for APPSC DIET & SCERT Lecturer 2026?
Educational Qualification
The brief notification does not give the qualification for any of the three posts. It says only that applicants must hold the required educational qualification as on the date of the Detailed Notification, and that the post-wise qualifications will be specified in due course. Please do not trust any website that lists degrees for these posts today. Wait for the Detailed Notification, which APPSC says will be on its website on or before 18 November 2026.
Age Limit
| Post | Age (as on 01/07/2026) |
|---|---|
| Senior Lecturer, DIET | 18 to 44 years |
| Lecturer, SCERT | 18 to 44 years |
| Lecturer, DIET | 18 to 44 years |
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Both the minimum and maximum age are counted as on 1 July 2026. The brief notice does not mention any age relaxation for reserved categories, so check the Detailed Notification before assuming a relaxation applies to you. Also remember that the notice calls the date of the Detailed Notification the crucial date in all aspects, so keep your documents ready to match that date.
What is the Salary for APPSC DIET & SCERT Lecturer 2026?
| Post | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior Lecturer, DIET | Rs 61,960 – 1,51,370 |
| Lecturer, SCERT | Rs 57,700 – 1,82,400 |
| Lecturer, DIET | Rs 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
These are the scales printed in the notification. Allowances and other benefits are not described in the brief notice, so we are not guessing any in-hand figure. Note that the SCERT post has the highest upper limit of the three, while the Senior Lecturer post has the highest starting pay.
What is the Selection Process for APPSC DIET & SCERT Lecturer 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Examination | Single-level examination only |
| Mode | Online (CBRT) |
| Screening Test | Not conducted, whatever the number of applications |
| Normalisation | Applied wherever the Commission considers it necessary, if the exam runs in multiple sessions |
This is good news for candidates: because no Screening Test will be held, there is no extra hurdle before the main exam, irrespective of the number of applications received. If the exam is held in several sessions, marks may be normalised using the method the Commission decides. The notice says the detailed scheme and syllabus will be specified in due course, so exam pattern, marking scheme and qualifying marks are not yet known. The notice does not describe any other stage, so do not rely on rumours about interviews or other rounds. Once the syllabus is out, you can find preparation material on our syllabus page.
How to Apply Online for APPSC DIET & SCERT Lecturer 2026?
Applications open on 18 November 2026. Any application sent by a mode other than the prescribed online mode will not be entertained under any circumstances.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Read the Detailed Notification on the APPSC website (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Open the APPSC online application portal from 18 November 2026 |
| 3 | Register or sign in, then fill in your particulars carefully |
| 4 | Upload the documents the Detailed Notification asks for |
| 5 | Pay the fee if the Detailed Notification prescribes one |
| 6 | Submit before 8 December 2026, 11:59 PM, and save the confirmation page |
The Commission advises candidates to read the Detailed Notification and instructions carefully, enter particulars properly, and apply well before the last date to avoid the last-minute rush.
What are the Important Dates for APPSC DIET & SCERT Lecturer 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief Notification released | 13 October 2026 |
| Detailed Notification on website | On or before 18 November 2026 |
| Online applications start | 18 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 8 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Exam date | Not yet announced |
Because the Detailed Notification is the crucial date for everything, use the weeks before 18 November well. First, collect your degree certificates, mark sheets and caste or community certificate in a single folder. Second, check that your name is spelt the same way on every document. Third, keep a working mobile number and email. Finally, watch the APPSC website daily from the first week of November so that you see the qualification list the moment it appears.
What is the Application Fee for APPSC DIET & SCERT Lecturer 2026?
The brief notification does not mention any application fee or fee exemption. The amount, the categories that pay and the payment modes will be known only from the Detailed Notification, so do not pay any amount to an agent or any website before then.
APPSC DIET & SCERT Lecturer Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for APPSC Andhra Pradesh Lecturer DIET, Senior Lecturer DIET & Lecturer SCERT Recruitment 2026 – 160 Posts (Notification 30/2026)
- Visit APPSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
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- Join Andhra Pradesh Telegram Channel for Govt Jobs
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Teaching jobs at DIET and SCERT carry real respect, because these institutes train the teachers of the state. That is one more reason to prepare seriously instead of waiting for the last week. Start preparing now: the application window is short, only about three weeks, and the qualification details will arrive just as it opens. Mark 18 November and 8 December 2026 on your calendar, keep your certificates ready, and apply early. For more teaching and state openings, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in and our Other Govt Jobs page.