The Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, has published the AP DSC 2026 (Teacher Recruitment Test) syllabus and exam pattern for 2,721 posts. The SCERT, Andhra Pradesh, issued the syllabus, which covers SGT, School Assistant, TGT, PGT, Principal and Physical Education posts. The online objective test carries 80 or 100 marks depending on the post, with no negative marking. For SGT and School Assistant posts, the AP TET score carries 20% weightage in the final merit.
Important Note
1. There is no negative marking in AP DSC 2026. Attempt every question.
2. For SGT and School Assistant posts, the written test is worth 80 marks and your AP TET score is converted to 20 marks (20% weightage). Check that your AP TET score is valid.
3. The exam date, admit card date and number of questions are not mentioned in the available information. Watch tet2dsc.apcfss.in for the schedule.
AP DSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh (syllabus by SCERT, AP) |
| Exam Name | Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT) – AP DSC 2026 |
| Post Name | SGT, School Assistant, TGT, PGT, Principal, PET, School Assistant (PE) |
| Advertisement No. | Not mentioned in the available information. Check tet2dsc.apcfss.in |
| Total Vacancies | 2,721 |
| Exam Mode | Online, objective type |
| Total Marks | 80 (SGT, SA, TGT Paper II) / 100 (PGT, Principal, PET, SA-PE) |
| Negative Marking | No |
| AP TET Weightage | 20% for SGT and School Assistant |
| Exam Date | Not yet announced |
| Official Website | tet2dsc.apcfss.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Syllabus Released | October 2026 |
| Exam Date | Not yet announced |
| Admit Card | Not yet announced |
Selection Process
- Online written test (TRT): 80 or 100 marks depending on the post.
- AP TET weightage: applies to SGT and School Assistant posts.
- Personal Interview / Document Verification, as per the notification.
- Final Merit List.
| Post | Written Test | AP TET Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| School Assistant (Languages and Non-Languages) | 80 marks | 20 marks (20%) |
| Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) | 80 marks | 20 marks (20%) |
| TGT | 80 marks | – |
| PGT | 100 marks | – |
| School Assistant (PE) and PET | 100 marks | – |
AP DSC Exam Pattern 2026
SGT, School Assistant, TGT, PGT and Principal
| Post | GK and Current Affairs | Perspectives in Education | Educational Psychology | Content | Methodology | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGT | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40 | 20 | 80 |
| School Assistant | 10 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 20 | 80 |
| TGT (Paper II) | 10 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 20 | 80 |
| PGT (Paper II) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 50 | 20 | 100 |
| Principal (Paper II) | 15 | 15 | 20 | 35 (Part IV) | 15 (Teaching Methodology) | 100 |
TGT, PGT and Principal also have a Paper I (English Language Proficiency).
SGT Special Education
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| GK and Current Affairs | 8 |
| Perspectives in Special and Inclusive Education | 4 |
| Psychology with reference to CWSN | 8 |
| Disability Specialisation (HI or VI) | 20 |
| Content and Methodologies | 40 (25 + 15) |
| Total | 80 |
PET / School Assistant (PE/PD)
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| GK and Current Affairs | 5 |
| Perspectives in Education | 5 |
| Physical Education Pedagogy | 20 |
| Content | 70 |
| Total | 100 |
The number of questions, post-wise duration and qualifying marks are not mentioned in the available information. Check tet2dsc.apcfss.in.
AP DSC Syllabus 2026: Common Sections
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The official syllabus does not list sub-topics for this section.
Perspectives in Education
| Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| History of Education | Ancient and medieval education; Woods Despatch, Hunter Commission, Hartog, Sargent; Mudaliar, Kothari, Ishwarbhai Patel; NPE 1986, POA 1992 |
| Teacher Empowerment | Professional code of conduct, teacher motivation, professional development, school records and registers |
| Contemporary Concerns | Equality and equity, inclusive education, value education, adolescence education, LPG and education, SSA, RMSA, KGBVs, Mid-Day Meals |
| Acts and Rights | RTE Act 2009, RTI Act 2005, child rights and human rights |
| Curriculum and Policy | NCF 2005, NEP 2020 |
Educational Psychology
| Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Child Development (SGT) | Growth and maturation; physical, cognitive, emotional, social, moral and language development; Piaget, Kohlberg, Chomsky, Rogers, Erikson |
| Individual Differences | Multiple intelligence, IQ, EQ, creativity, aptitude, attitude |
| Learning | Theories, learning curves, transfer of learning, memory and forgetting, CWSN and inclusive education |
| Personality | Theories, assessment, mental health, stress management, emotional intelligence |
Post-wise Content Level
| Post | Content Level |
|---|---|
| SGT | Class III to VIII (difficulty up to Class X): Language I, English, Maths, Science, Social Studies (8 content + 4 methodology marks each) |
| School Assistant | Class VI to Intermediate |
| TGT | Class VI to Intermediate |
| PGT | Degree level (AP three-year Bachelor’s course) |
| Principal | Paper II, Part IV plus Teaching Methodology |
Where to Find Your Subject in the Official Syllabus PDF
| Post | Subject (start page) |
|---|---|
| SGT | SGT (1), SGT Special Education (21) |
| School Assistant | English (35), Telugu (41), Urdu (44), Tamil (48), Kannada (51), Odia (54), Hindi (57), Sanskrit (61), Maths (64), Physical Science (76), Biological Science (85), Social Studies (90) |
| TGT Special Education | Telugu (100), Hindi (103), Maths (106), Physical Science (111), Biological Science (118) |
| TGT | English (123), Telugu (129), Hindi (132), Sanskrit (136), Paper I (139), Maths (141), General Science (153), Physical Science (164), Biological Science (172), Social Studies (177) |
| PGT | English (187), Telugu (194), Hindi (199), Sanskrit (204), Paper I (209), Maths (211), Physical Science (219), Biological Science (229), Botany (235), Zoology (241), Social Studies (247), Civics (258), Economics (264), Commerce (270) |
| Principal | Paper I (277), Paper II (279) |
| Physical Education | PET (284), SA PE/PD (292) |
How to Prepare for AP DSC 2026
- Cover the common sections first. GK, Perspectives and Psychology carry 20 of 80 marks for SGT, SA and TGT, and 30 of 100 for PGT.
- Spend most of your time on Content and Methodology. They carry 60 of 80 marks for SGT, SA and TGT, and 70 of 100 for PGT.
- Make one set of methodology notes. Aims, methods, TLM, curriculum, evaluation and lesson planning repeat across subjects.
- Study at the right level. Use the textbooks of the exact classes listed for your post.
- School Assistant (English) candidates: read every prescribed poem, prose piece, novel, play and short story. Each one is a direct topic.
- Attempt every question in mocks. There is no negative marking.
What Candidates Should Do Next
- Download the official syllabus PDF and go to your post and subject page.
- Check your AP TET score if you are applying for SGT or School Assistant.
- Watch tet2dsc.apcfss.in for the exam schedule and hall ticket.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| AP DSC 2026 Syllabus PDF | Click Here |
| AP DSC Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
What is the AP DSC syllabus 2026?
It has four building blocks: GK and Current Affairs, Perspectives in Education, Educational Psychology, and subject Content and Methodology. Content depends on your post and subject.
Is there negative marking in AP DSC 2026?
No. There is no negative marking.
How many marks is the AP DSC 2026 exam?
SGT, School Assistant and TGT Paper II carry 80 marks. PGT, Principal, PET and School Assistant (PE) carry 100 marks.
Does the AP TET score count in AP DSC 2026?
Yes, for SGT and School Assistant posts. The AP TET score carries 20 marks (20% weightage) on top of the 80-mark written test.
How many vacancies are there in AP DSC 2026?
There are 2,721 posts.
When is the AP DSC 2026 exam?
The exam date has not been announced. Check tet2dsc.apcfss.in.
What is the content level for SGT in AP DSC 2026?
SGT content is drawn from Class III to VIII, with difficulty up to Class X.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the AP DSC 2026 syllabus issued by SCERT, Andhra Pradesh, and published on tet2dsc.apcfss.in. The exam date, number of questions, duration per post and qualifying marks were not available in the information reviewed. Candidates must verify all details and the exam schedule on tet2dsc.apcfss.in. JobShouter is not associated with the Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh. This article is for informational purposes only.
