School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued recruitment notifications under AP DSC 2026 and APTRT-2026 for 2,721 teacher vacancies across 9 positions. Eligible candidates can submit online applications through the official web portal on or before 3 November 2026. Selection will be conducted through a Computer Based Test consisting of objective type questions.
Key Details
| Recruitment Parameter | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Recruitment Drive | AP DSC 2026 / APTRT-2026 Teacher Recruitment |
| Brief Notification Numbers | 1/DSC-2026 / APTRT-2026, 2/DSC-2026 / APTRT-2026, 3/DSC-2026 / APTRT-2026 |
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Total Notified Vacancies | 2,721 posts across General Schools, Residential Societies, and Special Education |
| Location of Posting | 26 Districts of Andhra Pradesh (Headquarters: Amaravati) |
| Mode of Application | Online mode only |
| Application Closing Date | 3 November 2026 |
| Selection Method | Computer Based Test (Objective type) |
| Official Portal | https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in |
Important Dates and Crucial Schedule
| Event / Milestone | Official Schedule |
|---|---|
| Issue of Brief Notifications | 13 October 2026 |
| Detailed Notification availability on official website | On or before 3 November 2026 |
| Last date for submission of online applications | 3 November 2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Examination Date | To be announced in the Detailed Notification |
Overall Vacancy Summary Across Streams
| Recruitment Stream / Department | Notification Reference | Notified Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| General Schools (Govt, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipal Schools) | Brief Notification No. 1/DSC-2026 / APTRT-2026 | 2,111 |
| Residential Educational Institutions Societies | Brief Notification No. 3/DSC-2026 / APTRT-2026 | 260 |
| Special Education Schools (School Assistants and SGTs) | Brief Notification No. 2/DSC-2026 / APTRT-2026 | 350 |
| Grand Total Posts | Combined AP DSC 2026 Drive | 2,721 |
Post-Wise Vacancies Across All Categories
| Post Name | Recruitment Cadre / Category | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| School Assistant | General Schools (Govt, ZP, MP, Municipal) | 906 |
| Secondary Grade Teacher | General Schools (Govt, ZP, MP, Municipal) | 1,205 |
| Principal | Residential Educational Societies | 30 |
| Post Graduate Teacher | Residential Educational Societies | 81 |
| Trained Graduate Teacher | Residential Educational Societies | 113 |
| Physical Director | Residential Educational Societies | 2 |
| Physical Education Teacher | Residential Educational Societies | 34 |
| School Assistant (Special Education) | Special Education Schools | 150 |
| Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) | Special Education Schools | 200 |
| Total Verified Vacancies | All 9 Teaching and Leadership Cadres | 2,721 |
District-Wise Vacancies in General Schools
The 2,111 tentative vacancies for School Assistants and Secondary Grade Teachers across Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipal and Municipal Corporation schools are distributed among 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh as notified below:
| Sl. No | District Name | School Assistant | Secondary Grade Teacher | District Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Srikakulam | 16 | 4 | 20 |
| 2 | Vizianagaram | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | Parvathipuram Manyam | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 4 | Alluri Sitharamaraju | 6 | 153 | 159 |
| 5 | Visakhapatnam | 20 | 9 | 29 |
| 6 | Anakapalli | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| 7 | Kakinada | 51 | 1 | 52 |
| 8 | Konaseema | 42 | 1 | 43 |
| 9 | East Godavari | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 10 | West Godavari | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 11 | Eluru | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 12 | NTR | 19 | 3 | 22 |
| 13 | Krishna | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| 14 | Guntur | 24 | 1 | 25 |
| 15 | Palnadu | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 16 | Bapatla | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 17 | Prakasam | 96 | 170 | 266 |
| 18 | SPSR Nellore | 65 | 100 | 165 |
| 19 | Tirupati | 22 | 77 | 99 |
| 20 | Chittoor | 30 | 100 | 130 |
| 21 | Annamayya | 46 | 61 | 107 |
| 22 | YSR Kadapa | 48 | 158 | 206 |
| 23 | Kurnool | 176 | 213 | 389 |
| 24 | Nandyal | 40 | 117 | 157 |
| 25 | Anantapuramu | 66 | 26 | 92 |
| 26 | Sri Satya Sai | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| - | General Schools Total | 906 | 1,205 | 2,111 |
District-Wise Vacancies in Special Education Schools
The 350 vacancies for School Assistant (Special Education) and Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) are distributed across all 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh as detailed in the official Special Education notification:
| Sl. No | District Name | School Assistant (Special Education) | Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) | District Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Srikakulam | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 2 | Vizianagaram | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 3 | Parvathipuram Manyam | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | Alluri Sitharamaraju | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | Visakhapatnam | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | Anakapalli | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Kakinada | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 8 | Konaseema | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 9 | East Godavari | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 10 | West Godavari | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 11 | Eluru | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | NTR | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 13 | Krishna | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | Guntur | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 15 | Palnadu | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | Bapatla | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 17 | Prakasam | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| 18 | SPSR Nellore | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 19 | Tirupati | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 20 | Chittoor | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 21 | Annamayya | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 22 | YSR Kadapa | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| 23 | Kurnool | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 24 | Nandyal | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 25 | Anantapuramu | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 26 | Sri Satya Sai | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| - | Special Education Total | 150 | 200 | 350 |
Vacancies in Residential Educational Societies
The 260 vacancies in Andhra Pradesh Residential Educational Institutions Societies comprise five distinct leadership and teaching posts as specified in Brief Notification Number 3/DSC-2026 / APTRT-2026:
| Sl. No | Designation / Post Name | Total Notified Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principal | 30 |
| 2 | Post Graduate Teacher | 81 |
| 3 | Trained Graduate Teacher | 113 |
| 4 | Physical Director | 2 |
| 5 | Physical Education Teacher | 34 |
| - | Residential Societies Total | 260 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualifications
The Detailed Notification with breakup of vacancies, prescribed educational and professional qualifications, age limits, crucial dates, eligibility conditions and any other information with instructions will be available on the official website at https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in on or before 3 November 2026.
Recruitment will be governed by the rules which prevail as on the date of Detailed Notification.
Age Limit and Conditions
Age limits and eligibility conditions will be available on the official website on or before 3 November 2026 in the Detailed Notification.
Exam Syllabus and Examination Structure
The Syllabus for DSC-2026 / APTRT-2026 is hosted on the official website at https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in.
Selection Process and Computer Based Test
The DSC-2026 / APTRT-2026 examinations will be held through Computer Based Test (Objective type).
The date of examination will be announced in the Detailed Notification.
The Government and the School Education Department reserve the right to modify any of the recruitment particulars, including the number of vacancies, in accordance with law and the orders of the competent authority.
Any such modification or clarification shall be notified through the corrigendum before the last date of submission of online applications as applicable.
How to Apply Online
- Applications will be invited online through the official website at https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in from the eligible candidates during the period specified in the Detailed Notification.
- Applicants should read the Detailed Notification and other instructions carefully before applying for this Recruitment and enter the particulars properly in the Online Application Form.
- Applicants must submit applications only through online mode.
- Any application sent through any other mode will not be entertained under any circumstances.
- Applicants are advised to submit their applications through online well in advance of the last date to avoid last-minute rush.
Important Instructions Before Applying
- The details of tentative vacancies are notified hereunder and the number of vacancies are subject to variation and upon confirmation being received from the District Authorities Concerned.
- The final post-wise, management-wise and cadre-wise vacancies along with rosters shall be those notified in the Detailed Notification.
- Any subsequent variation shall be notified by way of corrigendum before the last date of submission of online applications.
Important Links
| Official Resource | Direct Web Link |
|---|---|
| General Schools Notification (PDF) | Download General Schools Notice PDF |
| Residential Societies Notification (PDF) | Download Societies Notice PDF |
| Special Education Notification (PDF) | Download Special Education Notice PDF |
| Official Recruitment Portal | Access Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total number of vacancies announced in the AP DSC 2026 recruitment?
The verified post-wise vacancies add up to 2,721 total vacancies.
What is the last date to submit online applications for AP DSC 2026?
The closing date for online application submission is 3 November 2026.
What is the advertisement number for this Andhra Pradesh teacher recruitment?
The notification is issued under advertisement number 1/DSC-2026 / APTRT-2026.
What is the mode of examination for AP DSC 2026?
The examination will be conducted through a Computer Based Test consisting of objective type questions.
What positions are included under the 2,721 notified vacancies?
The posts include School Assistant, Secondary Grade Teacher, Principal, Post Graduate Teacher, Trained Graduate Teacher, Physical Director, Physical Education Teacher, and Special Education teaching cadres.
How many vacancies are allocated for School Assistant positions in General Schools?
There are 906 vacancies allocated for School Assistant positions in General Schools.
How many vacancies are allocated for Secondary Grade Teacher positions in General Schools?
There are 1,205 vacancies allocated for Secondary Grade Teacher positions in General Schools.
Where can candidates apply online for the AP DSC teacher recruitment?
Applicants must submit applications only through online mode at https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in.