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AP DSC 2026 New Recruitment Rules – G.O.Ms.No.50
This government order is important for candidates preparing for AP Model Schools, AP Residential Schools, BC Welfare Residential Schools, Social Welfare Residential Schools, Tribal Welfare Gurukulam Schools and Differently Abled Schools recruitment.
- G.O. Number: G.O.Ms.No.50
- GO Date: 04 November 2026
- Department: School Education (Ser.I)
- Recruitment: APTRT / DSC 2026
- Selection Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Posts: Principal, PGT, TGT, PD and PET
- TGT Selection: 80% Written Test + 20% TET Weightage
- Principal and PGT: 100 Marks Written Test
- PD and PET: 100 Marks Written Test
1. Posts Covered Under AP DSC 2026 GO 50
The recruitment rules apply to the following institutions and departments:
- Andhra Pradesh Model Schools.
- Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Andhra Pradesh Backward Classes Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (MJPAPBCWREIS).
- Andhra Pradesh Residential Educational Institutions Society (APREIS).
- Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (APSWREIS).
- Andhra Pradesh Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (APTWREIS – Gurukulam).
- Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Schools.
2. AP DSC 2026 Selection Process
According to G.O.Ms.No.50, recruitment will be conducted through a Computer Based Test and other prescribed selection criteria.
| Post | Selection Marks |
|---|---|
| Principal | 100 Marks CBT |
| PGT | 100 Marks CBT |
| TGT Non-Languages | 80 CBT + 20 TET |
| TGT Languages | 80 CBT + 20 TET |
| TGT Special Education | 80 CBT + 20 APTET |
| Physical Director | 100 Marks CBT |
| Physical Education Teacher | 100 Marks CBT |
3. English Language Proficiency Test
One of the important provisions in the new recruitment rules is the compulsory English Language Proficiency Screening Test.
This test is applicable to:
- Principal posts.
- PGT Non-Language posts.
- TGT Non-Language posts.
The English Language Proficiency Test is conducted for 100 marks and is qualifying in nature. The marks obtained will not be included in the final merit list.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| OC / BC / EWS | 60 / 100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | 50 / 100 |
Important: Candidates who fail to qualify in the English Proficiency Test will not have their Paper-II evaluated and will not be considered for selection.
No English Proficiency Test is prescribed for PGT Languages, TGT Languages, TGT Special Education, PD and PET posts.
4. Principal Examination Pattern
The Principal recruitment examination consists of two papers. Paper-I is an English Language Proficiency Test and Paper-II is the main written examination.
Paper-I: English Proficiency Test
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Standard | Intermediate Level |
Paper-II: Main Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 30 | 15 |
| Perspectives in Education | 30 | 15 |
| Educational Psychology – Classroom Implications | 40 | 20 |
| School Education, Administration, Financial Management, Monitoring and Leadership | 70 | 35 |
| Understanding of Teaching Methodology | 30 | 15 |
| Total | 200 | 100 |
Paper-II duration: 3 Hours.
5. PGT Examination Pattern
The Post Graduate Teacher examination consists of 200 MCQs for 100 marks. The examination duration is 3 hours.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 20 | 10 |
| Perspectives in Education | 20 | 10 |
| Classroom Implications of Educational Psychology | 20 | 10 |
| Content of Concerned Subject | 100 | 50 |
| Methodology of Concerned Subject | 40 | 20 |
| Total | 200 | 100 |
PGT Non-Languages: Candidates must qualify in the English Language Proficiency Test before their main examination is evaluated.
PGT Languages: There is no English Language Proficiency Test. The main examination carries 100 marks.
6. TGT Examination Pattern
The Trained Graduate Teacher examination consists of 160 MCQs for 80 marks. The duration is 2 hours 30 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 20 | 10 |
| Perspectives in Education | 10 | 5 |
| Classroom Implications of Educational Psychology | 10 | 5 |
| Content of Concerned Subject | 80 | 40 |
| Methodology of Concerned Subject | 40 | 20 |
| Total | 160 | 80 |
7. TGT Special Education Examination Pattern
The examination for TGT Special Education in Special Schools will be conducted according to B.Ed. Special Education standards.
| 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 Specialisation (HI / VI) | 60 | 30 |
| Content in Regular Concerned Subject | 40 | 20 |
| Methodology in Regular Concerned Subject | 20 | 10 |
| Total | 160 | 80 |
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
8. Physical Director Examination Pattern
The Physical Director examination will be conducted for 100 marks. The examination duration is 3 hours and the standard is B.P.Ed.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 10 | 5 |
| Perspectives in Education | 10 | 5 |
| Physical Education Pedagogy and Educational Technology | 40 | 20 |
| Physical Education Content and Related Areas | 140 | 70 |
| Total | 200 | 100 |
9. Physical Education Teacher Examination Pattern
The PET examination is conducted according to U.G.D.P.Ed. standards for 3 hours.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 10 | 5 |
| Perspectives in Education | 10 | 5 |
| Physical Education Psychology, Pedagogy and Educational Technology | 40 | 20 |
| Physical Education Content and Related Areas | 140 | 70 |
| Total | 200 | 100 |
10. Minimum Qualifying Marks
The government has prescribed the following minimum qualifying percentages for the selection process.
| Category | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| OC and EWS | 40% |
| BC A, B, C, D and E | 35% |
| SC Groups I, II, III | 30% |
| ST | 30% |
| PwBD | 30% |
For Ex-Servicemen and Meritorious Sports Persons, the qualifying percentage applicable to their community category will be followed.
11. APTET / CTET Qualifying Marks
For TGT selection, only APTET/CTET scores with the prescribed qualifying marks will be considered.
| Category | APTET (150) | CTET (150) |
|---|---|---|
| OC / EWS | 90 | 90 |
| BC | 75 | 75 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | 60 | 60 |
TET Eligibility for TGT
- TGT Non-Languages: Relevant APTET Paper-IIA/IIB or CTET Paper-II, subject to the prescribed language conditions.
- TGT Languages: Relevant language-specific APTET paper introduced from 2017 onwards or eligible CTET qualification.
- TGT Special Education: APTET Paper-IIB as prescribed in the rules.
12. Educational Qualifications
Principal
- Prescribed Post Graduation or two-year integrated postgraduate qualification.
- Required B.Ed. / B.Ed. Special Education or equivalent recognized qualification.
- Prescribed relevant experience in eligible educational institutions.
- Minimum experience varies according to the post and service category.
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)
- Post Graduation in the concerned subject from a UGC-recognized university.
- Generally 50% marks for OC candidates and 45% for SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates, subject to the specific qualification provisions.
- B.Ed. / B.Ed. Special Education with concerned subject methodology recognized by NCTE/RCI, or another prescribed eligible qualification.
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)
- Graduation or Post Graduation in the concerned subject as prescribed.
- Generally 50% marks for OC candidates and 40% for SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates, subject to the applicable qualification provisions.
- B.Ed. / B.Ed. Special Education with concerned methodology or another prescribed eligible qualification.
- Relevant APTET/CTET qualification as applicable.
Physical Director (PD)
- Bachelor's Degree from a UGC-recognized university.
- B.P.Ed. or M.P.Ed. recognized by NCTE.
- No TET requirement.
Physical Education Teacher (PET)
- Intermediate or equivalent qualification.
- U.G.D.P.Ed. recognized by NCTE, or Bachelor's Degree with B.P.Ed. / M.P.Ed. recognized by NCTE.
- No TET requirement.
13. Age Limit for AP DSC 2026
The age of candidates 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 |
Minimum age: 18 years.
Eligible Ex-Servicemen will receive relaxation by deducting the length of Armed Forces service plus an additional three years from their actual age, subject to the conditions specified in the GO.
14. Examination Medium
- Principal, PGT and TGT examinations will generally be conducted in English medium, except language subjects.
- TGT Special Education, Physical Director and Physical Education Teacher examinations will be bilingual in English and Telugu.
- The concerned subject and medium conditions specified in the GO will apply.
15. Local Reservation and Merit List
Selection will be made based on merit-cum-roster and applicable reservation rules.
The merit-cum-roster list will be prepared using the prescribed software application based on notified vacancies, candidate merit, reservation roster and preferences.
16. Sports Quota
- Eligible sports candidates must register on the designated SAAP portal.
- They must obtain a Sports Person Identification Number (SPID).
- SPID must be furnished in the online application.
- Sports candidates must appear for the written examination and secure the prescribed qualifying marks.
- Sports merit certificates and supporting documents must be uploaded within the notified application period.
- 3% horizontal reservation applies for Meritorious Sports Persons under the applicable Government Orders.
17. Certificate Verification
Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents for verification.
Important Documents
- Online application printout.
- SSC certificate.
- Intermediate certificate.
- Degree / Post Graduation certificates.
- B.Ed. / Special B.Ed. / B.P.Ed. / M.P.Ed. certificates, as applicable.
- APTET / CTET original scorecard, wherever applicable.
- Local status certificate.
- Community certificate, wherever applicable.
- EWS certificate, wherever applicable.
- SADAREM / disability certificate, wherever applicable.
- RCI registration certificate, wherever applicable.
- Ex-Servicemen service certificate, wherever applicable.
- Principal experience certificate, wherever applicable.
18. Important Instructions for DSC Candidates
- All educational and professional qualifications must be possessed by the date of the detailed notification.
- Academic degrees must be from recognized universities.
- Teacher education courses must be recognized by NCTE.
- Special Education qualifications must meet RCI recognition requirements.
- Candidates claiming equivalent qualifications may be referred to an Expert Committee.
- Only qualifications mentioned in the application form will be considered for the applied post.
- False information or fabricated certificates may result in rejection of candidature and further action.
19. AP DSC 2026 Syllabus and Notification
The detailed syllabus, allocation of marks to different subjects, content and structure of the Teacher Recruitment Test will be notified in the Information Bulletin issued by the Commissioner/Director of School Education through the designated official website.
Candidates should regularly check official announcements for the detailed notification, vacancies, application dates, examination schedule and hall tickets.
20. Frequently Asked Questions – AP DSC 2026
G.O.Ms.No.50 dated 04 November 2026, issued by the School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh.
Principal, PGT, TGT, TGT Special Education, Physical Director and Physical Education Teacher posts in the specified institutions.
No. TET is not required for PGT posts.
Yes. The applicable APTET/CTET qualification and weightage are prescribed for TGT posts.
No. It is compulsory for Principal, PGT Non-Languages and TGT Non-Languages only.
80 marks for the written CBT and 20 marks for APTET/CTET weightage.
The maximum age is 44 years as on 01 July 2026.
Three hours for the main written examination.
Paper-I is 1 hour 30 minutes and Paper-II is 3 hours.
No. TET is not required for Physical Director and Physical Education Teacher posts.
Official GO PDF – AP DSC 2026
G.O.Ms.No.50
Date: 04-11-2026
Department: School Education (Ser.I)
Subject: APTRT / DSC 2026 Scheme of Selection Rules.
Official Document: Refer to the original 54-page government order for complete post-wise qualifications and recruitment conditions.
Candidates are advised to read the complete government order before applying. The detailed recruitment notification and Information Bulletin will provide further information regarding vacancies, syllabus and examination schedule.
Disclaimer: This article is prepared based on G.O.Ms.No.50 dated 04-11-2026 supplied for reference. The article is an informational summary and does not replace the original Government Order or subsequent official notifications.
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