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The Andhra Pradesh government released the Sports Mega DSC 2025 Notification on May 1, 2025, allocating 421 teacher posts under a 3% sports quota as part of the larger Mega DSC 2025 recruitment drive to fill 16,347 teaching vacancies. These sports quota posts are for positions such as School Assistants, Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), Principals, and Physical Education Teachers (PET) in government schools across the state. The selection process for these posts does not involve a written test; instead, candidates are chosen based on their merit and seniority in sports achievements.
The Andhra Pradesh government issued the Sports Mega DSC 2025 Notification on May 1, 2025, under Government Order (G.O. Ms. No. 25) by the School Education Department, announcing 421 teacher posts under a 3% sports quota as part of the broader Mega DSC 2025 recruitment drive to fill 16,347 teaching vacancies in government schools. These posts are reserved for candidates with notable sports achievements and cover roles such as School AssistantsSecondary Grade Teachers (SGT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), Principals and Physical Education Teachers (PET) Below is a comprehensive overview of the notification based on available information.
Key Details of AP Sports Mega DSC 2025 (421 Posts)
1. Total Vacancies
-421 posts under the sports quota, distributed across various teaching positions in government schools (Municipal, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, AP Model Schools, and Tribal Welfare Schools).
- The exact breakdown of posts (e.g., by category or district) is available in the detailed notification PDF on the official websites.
2. Post Categories
School Assistants (SA): For subjects like Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Social Studies, English, Telugu, Hindi, etc.
-Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT: For primary school teaching.
- Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT): For specific subjects in upper primary/secondary schools.
-Post Graduate Teachers (PGT): For higher secondary classes in AP Model Schools.
-Principals: Administrative roles in schools.
- Physical Education Teachers (PET): For physical education instruction.
3. Application Period
- Start Date: May 2, 2025
- End Date: May 31, 2025
- Applications must be submitted online only.
4. Application Websites
- Primary Portal: https://sports.ap.gov.in
- Alternate Portal: https://sportsdsc.apcfss.in
- General DSC Portal (for reference): https://apdsc.apcfss.in
- Candidates should regularly check these websites for updates, downloadable notification PDFs, and application links.
5. Eligibility Criteria
Nationality and Domicile
- Candidates must be Indian nationals.
- Preference is given to candidates domiciled in Andhra Pradesh
Age Limit (as of May 15, 2025)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 44 years
- Age Relaxations:
- SC/ST/BC: Up to 49 years
- Physically Challenged: Up to 54 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation based on years of service (as per government norms).
Educational Qualifications
Qualifications vary by post. Below are examples:
- SGT:
- Intermediate (10+2) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/PH).
- 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) or equivalent.
- School Assistants:
- Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks.
- B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognized university.
- PET:
- Diploma or Degree in Physical Education (D.P.Ed./B.P.Ed.) from a recognized institution.
- TGT/PGT/Principal:
- Specific postgraduate degrees, professional qualifications, and experience as outlined in the notification.
- AP TET/CTET: Candidates must have qualified in the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) or Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) with the required pass percentage (60% for General, 50% for BC, 40% for SC/ST/PH/Ex-Servicemen).
Sports Achievements
- Candidates must have recognized sports achievements at the state, national, or international level, as per the guidelines in the notification.
- Achievements are evaluated for merit and seniority to determine selection.
6. Application Fee
- Rs. 750 per post (candidates applying for multiple posts must pay separately for each).
- Payment is made through the online payment gateway on the application portal.
- Fee exemptions, if any, for reserved categories will be specified in the notification.
7. Selection Process
- No Written Exam: Unlike the general DSC recruitment, sports quota candidates are selected based on merit in sports achievements and seniority
- Merit Evaluation:
- Sports achievements are assessed based on certificates and records submitted.
- Priority is given to higher-level achievements (e.g., international > national > state).
- Document Verification:
- Shortlisted candidates must submit original certificates (educational, sports, caste, etc.) for verification.
- Dates and venues for verification will be announced on the official websites.
- Final Selection'
- A merit list is prepared based on sports achievements and eligibility.
- Selected candidates are allotted posts as per vacancy and reservation norms.
8. Reservation Rules
- The 421 posts are subject to reservation policies for SC, ST, BC, Physically Challenged, Women, and Ex-Servicemen, as per Andhra Pradesh government norms.
- 3% sports quota is applied within the overall reservation framework of the 16,347 DSC posts.
- Detailed reservation breakdowns are provided in the notification PDF.
9. Important Dates
- Notification Release: May 1, 2025
- Application Window: May 2, 2025 – May 31, 2025
- Document Verification: To be announced (check official websites)
- Merit List Release: To be announced
10. How to Apply
1. Visit https://sports.ap.gov.in or https://sportsdsc.apcfss.in.
2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, and sports achievement details.
4. Upload required documents (e.g., educational certificates, sports certificates, photo, signature).
5. Pay the application fee (Rs. 750 per post) via the online payment gateway.
6. Submit the application and download the confirmation receipt.
7. Keep checking the website for updates on shortlisting and verification.
11. Documents Required
-Educational Certificates: SSC, Intermediate, Degree, B.Ed., D.P.Ed., etc., as applicable.
- Sports Certificates: State/National/International achievement certificates.
- AP TET/CTET Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Physically Challenged Certificate (if applicable).
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable).
- Aadhaar Card and other ID proofs.
- Passport-size photographs and digital signature
12. Additional Context
- The Mega DSC 2025 recruitment includes 16,347 total vacancies (14,088 district-level and 2,259 state/zonal-level posts).
- The sports quota (421 posts) is a subset of this recruitment, specifically for meritorious sportspersons.
- The notification aligns with the Andhra Pradesh government’s commitment to fill teaching vacancies transparently, as emphasized by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Education Minister Nara Lokesh.
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Total Posts:421
Sports Mega DSC-TR (Sports Quota)
1. The applications are invited from the eligible Meritorious Sportspersons for appointment of 421 Teacher Posts under three percent (3%) quota for meritorious sportspersons on horizontal reservation without written examination.
2. The application form along with user guide will be accessible on the official Sports website (https://sports.ap.gov.in) & (https://sportsdsc.apcfss.in) from 2nd May, 2025 to 31th May, 2025. The eligible Meritorious Sportspersons can apply through online for recruitment under sports quota to the posts as stated as prescribed in G.O.Ms.No. 4,Dt: 19.04.2025 of YAT&C(S) Dept., and G.O.Ms.No.47, General Administration (Services-D) Department, Dated:19.04.2025.
3. Those sportspersons who want to avail other than sports quota, he/she may apply for Mega DSC 2025, as per notification given by School Education Department (APDSC) vide notification No.1/Mega DSC-TRC-1/2025, Dt:20.04.2025 & Notification No.02/MEGA DSC-TRC-1/2025, Dated: 20-04-2025
4. The details of posts under various managements for selection of teachers posts under 3% horizontal reservation to meritorious sportspersons are mentioned below
5. This recruitment will be proceeded as per this notification and as per the following rules and GOs issued by the Government from time to time.
i. G.O.Rt.No.272, Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture (Sports& Youth Services) Department, Dated:19-09-2019.
ii. G.O.Ms.No.4, Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture (Sports& Youth Services) Department, Dated:19.04.2025.
iii. G.O.Ms.No.47, General Administration (Services-D) Department, Dated:19.04.2025.
iv. G.O.Ms.NO.48, General Administration (Services-D) Department, Dated:20.04.2025.
v. Lr.Rc.No.ESE02-20021/44/2025-RECTMT-CSE, Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, Dated:22-04-2025.
vi. Other relevant GOs available at AP Mega DSC 2025 Website.
Payment of fee:
The applicants have to pay an amount of Rs.750/- towards application fee through Payment Gateway only from 02/05/2025 to 31/05/2025. The last date for payment of fee, submission of application online and uploading all the requisite certificates online is 31/05/2025. On receipt of fee the candidate shall be issued a ‘Journal Number’ with which he/she can proceed with submission of application online. Issue of Journal Number does not mean that the candidate has completed submission of application online. It is only a confirmation of the fee received. Once the fee is paid, it will not be refundable under any circumstances. Payment of fee other than online through payment gateway such as challan/Demand Draft/Cheques will not be considered.
Note: If a candidate intends to apply for more than one post, he/she must submit a single application for all the posts she/ he chooses to apply. However, for each additional post a separate fee must be paid.
8. The step-by-step procedure for submission of application through online will be given in User Guide on official website. The application submitted manually or online with illegible documents will be rejected without further correspondence.
9. Applicants are advised to carefully read Qualifications and Eligibility, Post Wise Qualifications, Age Criteria, Sports Criteria, Persons with Benchmark Criteria & TET Eligibility in the Annexure of this notification for AP Mega DSC 2025 under Sports Quota and ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for this recruitment before proceeding with the fee payment and submission of the application
10. The persons already working in Government Service/ Autonomous bodies/ Local bodies / Government Aided institutions etc., whether in permanent or temporary capacity or as work charged employees are required to inform in writing under proper acknowledgment to their Head of Office/Department that they are applying for this recruitment. .
11. The Information regarding Qualifications and Eligibility, Post Wise Qualifications, Age Criteria, Sports Criteria, Persons with Benchmark Criteria & TET Eligibility at Annexure will be available on official websites (https://sports.ap.gov.in) & (https://sportsdsc.apcfss.in) from the date of issue of notification which can be downloaded at free of cost.
12. The eligible Meritorious Sportsperson who applied under sports quota is not required to write Mega DSC 2025 examination. The SAAP will not issue any hall tickets for regular DSC examination. This notification is only for eligible meritorious persons who wants to avail 3% horizontal reservation under sports quota without examination.
13. AGE: No person shall be eligible for this recruitment if he/she is less than 18 years of age and if he/she is more than 44 years of age as on 01/07/2024. However, in case of all the groups of SC/ST/BCs/EWS candidates the maximum age limit shall be 49 years and in respect of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities candidates the maximum age limit shall be 54 years as per G.O.Ms.No:14, School Education (Services-I) Dept., Dt:17.04.2025.
Upper age limit for Ex-service Men:
A candidate who has served in the Armed Forces of the Indian Union is eligible for age relaxation. The length of service rendered in the Armed Forces, plus an additional three years, shall be deducted from the actual age of the candidate for the purpose of determining the maximum age limit for eligibility.
Note: The age relaxation for Ex-servicemen is applicable for those who have been released from Armed Forces other than by way of Dismissal or Discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency.
14. Qualifications:
(a) The Post-wise eligibility conditions are at Annexure enclosed (as prescribed in G.O.Ms.No:15 School Education (Ser.I) Department, dated:19.04.2025, G.O.Ms.No:16 School Education (Ser.I) Department, dated:19.04.2025) and its amendments G.O.Ms.No.17, School Education (Ser-I) Department, Dt:28.04.2025 and G.O.Ms.No.18, School Education (Ser-I) Department, Dt:28.04.2025
(b) The candidates applying for the posts must be fully qualified for the post applied for and must be in possession of all Certificates as on the last date for submission of applications prescribed in the notification. Only those candidates who are in possession of all eligibility certificates, should apply for the post and there shall not be any kind of relaxation / exemption given in this regard. However, for SA-PE, PETs & PD posts candidate who is applying under sports quota for eligible meritorious sports person, the professional qualifications UG.D.P.Ed, B.P.Ed and M.P.Ed as mentioned in G.O Ms.No. 15, School Education Department & G.O Ms.No. 16, School Education Deportment, Dated: 19.04.2025 are temporarily relaxed as per G.O.Ms.No.04 ,Dated: 19.04.2025, Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture (Sports & Youth Services) Department and G.O.Ms.No.47, General Administration (Services-D) Department, Dated:19.04.2025. All the G.O’s quoted in the notification are available in the websites (https://sports.ap.gov.in) & (https://sportsdsc.apcfss.in) and the candidates shall go through these G.O’s before filling up the application form.
Reservations:
a) 3% horizontal reservation is applicable for Meritorious Sports Persons in terms of orders and guidelines issued by the Government vide G.O.Ms.No.47, General Administration (Services.D) Department, Dated:19.04.2025, and G.O.Ms.No.04, Dated: 19.04.2025, Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture (Sports & Youth Services) Department.
b) The rule of reservation for local candidates is applicable and the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (OLC & RDR) Order (Presidential Order) 1975 and amendments time to time shall be followed strictly.
c) The number of candidates selected shall not be more than the number of vacancies notified. If any post, unfilled for any reason, the horizontal reservation with respect to sports quota stands lapsed.
d) 33 1/3% horizontal reservation shall be applicable for eligible women Meritorious Sportspersons. This exercise shall be conducted duly following the 3% horizontal reservation for Meritorious Sportspersons.
e) A candidate appointed under sports quota should be adjusted in the direct recruitment against the category viz. Open Competition/ Three groups of Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/ All groups of Backward Classes/ Economically Weaker Sections, to which he/she belongs. In respect of open category, anybody can apply and compete.
16. Selection Procedure and Instructions:
(a) Mode of Selection for each category of post & other terms and conditions shall be as per guidelines laid down in G.O.Ms.No.04, Dated: 19.04.2025, Youth Advancement, Tourism &Culture (Sports & Youth Services) Department and G.O.Ms.No.47, General Administration (Services-D) Department, Dated:19.04.2025.without written DSC examination & based on sports achievement, under three percent (3%) horizontal reservation to meritorious sportspersons.
(b) Submission of Application Forms:
i. Candidates who are qualified and intending to apply for posts notified in respect of any district shall submit online application as per prescribed procedure.
ii. The applicant shall compulsorily upload his/her own scanned recent photo with signature.
iii. Once candidate submitted valid mobile number for contact, all information, messages will be sent to that mobile number. The Candidates are also advised to frequently visit the official websites (https://sports.ap.gov.in) & (https://sportsdsc.apcfss.in) for update information about Sports Mega DSC2025 recruitment process.
iv. Candidates who submit false/fake information in online application form shall be liable for criminal prosecution besides rejection of the application or cancellation of selection, as the case may be. v. Management wise and Post wise Option: Since, the notification is issued including the vacant teacher posts under different managements run by the Government/Local Bodies, the candidates applying for the posts should mandatorily follow the below procedure:-
a. The candidates can apply for more than one post under different Managements as per his eligibility.
b. If a candidate intends to apply for more than one post, he/she must indicate the order of preference for the posts at the time of submitting the application. For example: If a candidate is applying for multiple positions such as School Assistant (Physics), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), and School Assistant (Mathematics), they should clearly specify their preferences in a sequential order, i.e., 1st preference: School Assistant (Physics), 2nd preference: TGT, 3rd preference: School Assistant (Mathematics). This order of preference will be considered during the selection and allotment process, and once submitted finally, it cannot be changed.
c. The Options exercised in the online application, shall be final. d. The allotment of posts to the selected candidates shall be made subject to merit in sports achievement and vacancy position provided by the school education department.
d. The allotment of posts to the selected candidates shall be made subject to merit in sports achievement and vacancy position provided by the school education department.
e. If a candidate applied for more than one post and comes under zone of selection of different posts / managements, he/she will be selected as per the priority option exercised by the candidate at the time of application submission. And his/her name will not be considered for remaining posts selection
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