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AP DSC 2026 GO 51 Latest Update
Andhra Pradesh Government has issued important orders regarding the recruitment of School Assistants (Special Education) and Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT – Special Education) through AP Teacher Recruitment Test (APTRT/DSC-2026).
The School Education Department released G.O.Ms.No.51, dated 04 November 2026, prescribing the Scheme of Selection Rules for these Special Education teacher posts in Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipality and Municipal Corporation schools.
- GO Number: G.O.Ms.No.51
- GO Date: 04 November 2026
- Recruitment: APTRT / AP DSC 2026
- Posts: School Assistant Special Education and SGT Special Education
- Selection: Computer Based Test and APTET weightage
- Total Selection Marks: 100
AP DSC 2026 Special Education Posts
These selection rules apply to the following posts in the specified government school managements:
- School Assistant – Special Education
- Secondary Grade Teacher – Special Education
The rules cover Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipality and Municipal Corporation schools in Andhra Pradesh, subject to the applicable local cadre organisation orders.
AP DSC 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be conducted through a Computer Based Test (CBT) and APTET weightage. The total selection marks are 100.
| Selection Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Teacher Recruitment Test (CBT) | 80 Marks |
| APTET Weightage | 20 Marks |
| Total | 100 Marks |
Selection will be based on merit-cum-roster, following applicable reservation rules and the post-wise and management-wise preferences submitted by candidates.
School Assistant Special Education Eligibility
As per GO 51, candidates applying for School Assistant Special Education posts must satisfy the prescribed academic and professional qualifications.
Academic Qualification
- Graduation or Post Graduation from a UGC-recognized university with at least 50% marks.
- For SC/ST/BC and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities candidates, the minimum marks are 40%.
- Alternatively, the prescribed four-year integrated degree or postgraduate qualification with integrated B.Ed-M.Ed Special Education may be considered under the conditions specified in the GO.
Professional Qualification
Candidates must possess one of the prescribed Special Education qualifications recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), including the following alternatives as applicable:
- B.Ed in Special Education recognized by RCI.
- B.Ed General with one-year Diploma in Special Education recognized by RCI.
- B.Ed General with two-year Diploma in Special Education recognized by RCI.
- B.Ed General with Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education.
- Other prescribed RCI-recognized Special Education qualifications listed in the Government Order.
SGT Special Education Eligibility
Candidates applying for Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) posts must possess the prescribed Intermediate and Special Education qualifications.
Academic Qualification
- Intermediate or equivalent qualification with at least 50% marks.
- For SC/ST/BC and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities candidates, the minimum marks are 45%.
- Intermediate Vocational Course candidates must also possess the prescribed bridge course certificate, where applicable.
Professional Qualification
Candidates must possess an RCI-recognized qualification prescribed for SGT Special Education. These include:
- D.Ed / D.El.Ed in Special Education.
- One-year Diploma in Special Education in a disability category.
- Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation with the prescribed certificate course.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation with the prescribed certificate course.
- Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation Worker with the prescribed certificate course.
- Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf.
- Primary Level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment.
- Other equivalent qualifications approved by RCI.
AP DSC 2026 Special Education Exam Pattern
The APTRT/DSC-2026 written examination will be conducted through Computer Based Test. The examination duration for both posts is 2 hours 30 minutes.
1. School Assistant Special Education Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 20 | 10 |
| Perspectives in Special Education and Inclusive Education | 10 | 5 |
| Psychology with reference to CWSN | 10 | 5 |
| Category of Disability Specialization | 100 | 50 |
| Methodology in Special Education and Inclusive Education | 20 | 10 |
| Total | 160 | 80 |
Examination Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Disability Specialization Categories:
- ID – Intellectual Disability
- HI – Hearing Impairment
- VI – Visual Impairment
- SLD – Specific Learning Disabilities
- ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorder
- CP with MD – Cerebral Palsy with Multiple Disabilities
2. SGT Special Education Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 16 | 8 |
| Perspectives in Special Education and Inclusive Education | 8 | 4 |
| Psychology with reference to CWSN | 16 | 8 |
| Category of Disability Specialization | 90 | 45 |
| Methodology in Special Education and Inclusive Education | 30 | 15 |
| Total | 160 | 80 |
Examination Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
AP DSC 2026 Age Limit
The age limit will be calculated as on 01 July 2026.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General / OC | 44 Years |
| SC / ST / BC / EWS | 49 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 54 Years |
The minimum age is 18 years. Eligible Ex-servicemen may receive age relaxation by deducting their length of armed forces service plus an additional three years from their actual age, subject to the conditions in the GO.
APTET Qualifying Marks
For the purpose of selection, the APTET Paper-IB / Paper-IIB scores will be considered subject to the prescribed qualifying marks.
| Category | APTET Pass Marks (Out of 150) |
|---|---|
| OC / EWS | 90 |
| BC | 75 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen | 60 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks in AP DSC 2026
The minimum qualifying percentage on aggregate selection marks (CBT 80% and TET 20%) is as follows:
| Category | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| OC and EWS | 40% |
| BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D and BC-E | 35% |
| SC Groups I, II and III, ST and PwBD | 30% |
Ex-servicemen and meritorious sports persons will follow the qualifying percentage applicable to their community category.
Service Weightage for Eligible Candidates
As per the GO, eligible IERTs, IEDSS and CRTs working in TTD-run institutions, NGOs working for State Government-run institutions and KGBV Schools, including KGBV Special Schools, will receive service weightage subject to the prescribed conditions.
- 0.5 marks for each completed year of service.
- Maximum service weightage: 5 marks.
- A service period exceeding six months in a year will be counted as one year.
- A service period of less than six months will be ignored.
- Service weightage will be considered only for candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks.
Reservation Rules in AP DSC 2026
- 95% of posts will be reserved for local candidates in the respective local area/local cadre as per the Presidential Order, 2025.
- The remaining 5% will be treated as unreserved/open competition and will be available to local and non-local candidates on merit.
- Applicable vertical reservations will be followed for SC, ST, BC and EWS categories.
- Horizontal reservations will apply to eligible categories including PwBD, Ex-servicemen, women and meritorious sportspersons as per Government rules.
- 3% horizontal reservation is applicable for meritorious sportspersons under the referenced Government orders.
Post and Management Preference
Candidates may apply for more than one eligible post under different managements. If applying for multiple posts, candidates must provide their order of preference in the online application.
A one-time edit facility will be provided for seven days immediately after publication of the merit list. This facility is limited to changing the order of post/management preferences. Other application details cannot be modified through this facility.
Certificate Verification Documents
Shortlisted candidates must produce the relevant original certificates during certificate verification. The GO lists the following documents, as applicable:
- Online application printout.
- SSC certificate.
- Intermediate certificate.
- Degree or Post-Graduation certificates.
- Special D.Ed / Special B.Ed and other professional qualification certificates.
- APTET original score card / marks memo.
- Local status certificate.
- Latest Integrated Community Certificate, if applicable.
- EWS certificate, if applicable.
- SADAREM / PwBD certificate, if applicable.
- RCI registration certificate.
- Ex-servicemen service certificate, if applicable.
- Service experience certificate, if claiming service weightage.
Certificates must be uploaded within the prescribed period after publication of the merit list. The GO specifies a seven-day period for uploading the required certificates in the candidate login.
AP DSC 2026 Examination and Notification Schedule
The Commissioner / Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, will issue the recruitment notification and time schedule. The schedule will cover application submission, fee payment, CBT, initial key, objections, final key and results.
Note: G.O.Ms.No.51 lays down the selection rules. The detailed notification and Information Bulletin will provide the recruitment schedule, detailed syllabus, application procedure and other instructions. Candidates should wait for the official notification before making final application decisions.
Important Points for AP DSC Special Education Candidates
- Read the prescribed qualifications carefully before applying.
- Ensure that Special Education qualifications are recognized by RCI.
- Check the applicable APTET Paper-IB or Paper-IIB requirement.
- Keep the RCI CRR registration details ready.
- Prepare for the 160-question CBT examination.
- Check the official detailed notification for syllabus and application dates.
- Exercise post-wise and management-wise preferences carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions – AP DSC 2026 GO 51
1. What is AP DSC GO 51?
G.O.Ms.No.51 dated 04 November 2026 contains the Scheme of Selection Rules for School Assistant Special Education and SGT Special Education posts in Andhra Pradesh schools.
2. Which posts are covered under GO 51?
School Assistant (Special Education) and Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT – Special Education) posts are covered.
3. How many marks are allotted for the AP DSC Special Education selection?
The total selection marks are 100, comprising 80 marks for the CBT and 20 marks for APTET weightage.
4. What is the exam duration?
The CBT duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes for both School Assistant Special Education and SGT Special Education.
5. How many questions are there in the written examination?
Both examinations consist of 160 multiple-choice questions for 80 marks.
6. Is APTET compulsory?
Yes. School Assistant Special Education candidates must qualify APTET Paper-IIB, while SGT Special Education candidates must qualify APTET Paper-IB, as prescribed in the GO.
7. Is RCI registration required?
Yes. Candidates applying for the specified Special Education posts must possess RCI registration with a CRR Number.
8. What is the maximum age limit?
The general maximum age is 44 years as on 01 July 2026. The maximum age is 49 years for SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates and 54 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, subject to the applicable rules.
Official Government Order
For complete details, candidates should refer to the original Government Order issued by the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department.
Government Order: G.O.Ms.No.51
Department: School Education (SER.I) Department
Date: 04 November 2026
Subject: APTRT/DSC-2026 Scheme of Selection Rules for School Assistant Special Education and SGT Special Education posts.
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