Teacher Recruitment Announced in Andhra Pradesh: 2,721 Vacancies to be Filled, Ranging from SGT to PGT

A short notification for the Andhra Pradesh DSC Recruitment 2026 has been released. A total of 2,721 positions—including School Assistants, Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT), and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT)—are set to be filled.

The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has issued a short notification for the District Selection Committee (AP DSC) Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive covers a total of 2,721 posts, including School Assistants, Secondary Grade Teachers, Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), and other teaching or education-related roles. The recruitment encompasses positions in general schools, special education institutions, and other educational management bodies. At present, the department has released the tentative number of vacant posts. A detailed notification regarding the recruitment is expected to be released by November 3.

The 2,721 vacancies under the Andhra Pradesh DSC recruitment are divided into three categories: 2,111 posts are in general schools, 350 are for special education, and 260 are under societies and other educational management entities. Among the various roles, the highest number of vacancies—1,205—is for Secondary Grade Teachers.

Vacancies by Position:

School Assistant: 906 posts
Secondary Grade Teacher: 1,205 posts
School Assistant (Special Education): 150 posts
Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education): 200 posts
Principal: 30 posts
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT): 81 posts
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT): 113 posts
Physical Director: 2 posts
Physical Education Teacher: 34 posts

When will the application process begin?

The department has not yet provided information regarding the start and end dates for the application process. According to the notification recently released, the detailed notification and the online registration process are expected to commence by November 3. As per this notification, the age limit for candidates applying for this recruitment is 18 to 44 years; however, the upper age limit is 49 years for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and backward classes, and 54 years for candidates with disabilities. Ex-servicemen will also be granted age relaxation in accordance with the rules.

Who is eligible for this recruitment?

Specific educational qualifications have been prescribed for the various posts under this recruitment. Candidates must possess a recognized qualification at the Intermediate or Senior Secondary level. A minimum of 50% marks is required for candidates from the general category, while 45% marks are required for candidates from reserved categories. Additionally, candidates must hold a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education or a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education degree. For the relevant posts, candidates may also be required to have qualified in Paper 1 of the Andhra Pradesh Central Teacher Eligibility Test, the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test, or the Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test.

Application Fee and Selection Process

The application fee for this recruitment has been set at ₹750, which candidates must pay online. Candidates from reserved categories may be granted an exemption or concession regarding the application fee. Furthermore, the selection process will involve a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Please note that the selection method and the weightage assigned to the written examination may vary depending on the specific post.