AP DSC Special Education Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for 350 SA & SGT (Special Education) Posts

AP DSC Special Education Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for 350 SA & SGT (Special Education) Posts. The School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has released the Special Education notification under APTRT/DSC-2026 (Notification No. 02/DSC-TRC-1/2026, dated 05.11.2026). It invites applications for 150 School Assistant (Special Education) and 200 Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) posts, 350 vacancies in total. The posts are in Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipality and Municipal Corporation schools across 26 districts.

AP DSC Special Education Recruitment 2026. Online applications open on 11 November 2026 and close on 30 November 2026 at the official website tet2dsc.apcfss.in. The application fee is Rs. 1,000 per post. Selection is based on a Computer Based Test (80%) and APTET score (20%), and the CBT sessions run from 20 December 2026 to 13 January 2027. Candidates holding RCI-recognised special education qualifications and a valid APTET score should read this article fully before applying.

AP DSC Special Education 2026 – Overview

About the AP DSC Special Education Recruitment 2026

The Government of Andhra Pradesh issued G.O.Ms.No.51 on 04.11.2026, framing the Scheme of Selection Rules for Special Education teachers. The Director of School Education then released the detailed notification on 05.11.2026. This recruitment is also referred to as DSC-2026 and is conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT).

Special education here means specially designed instruction and support for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs. The posts are for general schools, so selected teachers will support children with special needs within regular school settings.

The Information Bulletin is available free of cost on the official website from the date of the notification. The notification advises every applicant to read it carefully and confirm eligibility before paying the fee.

Vacancy Details – District Wise AP DSC Special Education Recruitment 2026

Vacancies are split between Government/ZPP/MPP schools and Municipality/Municipal Corporation schools. Totals: Government/ZPP/MPP – 134 SA and 171 SGT; Municipal – 16 SA and 29 SGT.

Post-wise vacancies for each district will also be shown on the official website from 11.11.2026. Posts from the earlier limited recruitment (Notification dated 19.08.2022) are not part of this notification.

Educational Qualification AP DSC Special Education Recruitment 2026

Qualifications must be held as on the date of the detailed notification, which the notification gives as 04.11.2026. No relaxation or exemption is allowed. Only the qualifications entered in the application form are considered.

Common Requirements

• Intermediate certificate from the AP Board of Intermediate Education or an equivalent recognised certificate.
• Degree from a UGC-recognised university.
• Teacher education courses recognised by NCTE, and special education courses recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
• Degrees from open or distance universities count only if recognised by the relevant statutory authority.
• Compulsory RCI registration with a CRR number.

School Assistant (Special Education)

A candidate must satisfy any one of the three routes below:

1. Route A: Graduation or Post Graduation from a UGC-recognised university with 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/BC/PwBD), and a B.Ed in Special Education recognised by RCI. Several RCI-recognised alternatives are accepted, such as B.Ed (General) with a Diploma in Special Education, a PG Diploma in a disability area, or BA B.Ed in Visual Impairment.
2. Route B: Four-year integrated degree from the Regional Institute of Education (NCERT) with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwBD), and a B.Ed (Special Education) recognised by RCI/NCTE with the concerned subject methodology.
3. Route C: Post Graduation with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/BC/PwBD), and a three-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed (Special Education) with subject methodology.

• The minimum marks in graduation do not apply to those who took admission to a B.Ed or B.El.Ed in Special Education before 29 July 2011.
• Candidates must have qualified APTET Paper-IIB.

Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education)

• Intermediate with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwBD), or Intermediate Vocational with a bridge course certificate from the AP Board of Intermediate Education.
• And a D.Ed/D.El.Ed in Special Education recognised by RCI, or another RCI-approved qualification, such as a one-year Diploma in Special Education, DCBR or PGDCBR with a six-month certificate course, or a Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf. The G.O. lists the full set of accepted courses.
• Candidates must have qualified APTET Paper-IB.

Language / Medium Condition

A candidate is eligible for a medium if they passed SSC, Intermediate or Degree in that medium, or studied that language as a first language, Part-I, second language or degree subject. The written test will be in English and Telugu.

Age Limit & Relaxations AP DSC Special Education Recruitment 2026

Ex-servicemen must have been released other than by dismissal or discharge for misconduct or inefficiency to claim this benefit.

Salary Details AP DSC Special Education Recruitment 2026

The pay scale or salary for these posts is depended on the Post

Application Fee

• Rs. 1,000 for processing and conduct of the test, payable for each post through the payment gateway.
• Fee payment and online submission must both be completed by 30.11.2026.
• Fee concessions for any category: Not Mentioned in the Official Notification.

Selection Process AP DSC Special Education Recruitment 2026

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): carries 80 marks.
2. APTET weightage: carries 20 marks. APTET maximum is 150, with pass marks of 90 (OC/EWS), 75 (BC) and 60 (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen).
3. Merit-cum-roster: final lists are prepared by the District Selection Committee, following reservation rules and each candidate’s post and management preferences.
4. Certificate verification: original certificates must be produced.

Minimum Qualifying Marks (on CBT 80% + APTET 20%)

Ex-servicemen and meritorious sportspersons follow the percentage of their communal category. Securing qualifying marks alone does not guarantee selection.

Service Weightage

IERTs, IEDSS staff and CRTs working in TTD-run institutions, NGOs working for State Government-run institutions, and KGBV schools (including KGBV special schools) get 0.5 marks per completed year of service, up to a maximum of 5 marks. A service period of more than six months in a year counts as one year. Total marks after weightage cannot exceed 100, and weightage applies only to candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks.

Tie-Breaking Order

• Older candidate gets the higher rank.
• If the date of birth is also the same, a female candidate ranks higher.
• Further ties follow community order: ST, SC (Group I, II, III), BC (A to E), EWS, then OC.
• Any remaining tie is decided by the date of passing the professional training qualification and the Inter or Graduation examination.

Reservations

• 95% of posts are reserved for local candidates, and the remaining 5% is open competition for both local and non-local candidates.
• Vertical reservation applies to SC (Groups I–III), ST, BC (A–E) and EWS. Horizontal reservation applies to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Ex-Servicemen, women and meritorious sportspersons.
• Sports quota is 3%. Sports candidates must register on sports.ap.gov.in, obtain an SPID and enter it in the application.
• EWS means gross annual family income below Rs. 8 lakh. The EWS certificate must be based on FY 2025-26 income and issued digitally by a Tahsildar-rank officer on or after 01.04.2026.

Exam Pattern AP DSC Special Education Recruitment 2026

Both posts have a Computer Based Test of 160 MCQs for 80 marks, with a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. The test is in English and Telugu. The syllabus is on the official website and is described as indicative, not exhaustive. The G.O. does not mention negative marking.

School Assistant (Special Education)

Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education)

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.

Normalization

As the test runs in multiple shifts, marks will be normalized using the formula in the notification, with calculations up to five decimal places. Hall tickets are issued from the data given in the online application, and holding a hall ticket does not confer any right to eligibility.

Important Dates

The notification says the number of exam sessions may be increased or reduced depending on applicants, so follow the official website for the detailed schedule.

AP DSC Special Education Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

The notification does not give one consolidated checklist, but it refers to the following. Keep scanned copies ready before the portal opens.

• Educational and professional certificates (Intermediate, degree, B.Ed/D.Ed in Special Education) and the RCI CRR registration number.
• APTET Paper-IB or Paper-IIB score details.
• Community, EWS (FY 2025-26, digital), disability and ex-serviceman certificates, if claimed.
• Service experience certificate from the competent authority, if claiming service weightage.
• SPID from sports.ap.gov.in, if applying under the sports quota.
• Photo and signature specifications: Not Mentioned in the Official Notification.

Eligibility certificates must be uploaded in the candidate login within 7 days of the merit list publication, and originals must be produced at verification. Failure to produce originals leads to immediate disqualification.

How to Apply Online for AP DSC Special Education Recruitment 2026

A detailed user guide will be published on the official website from 11.11.2026. In general, the process is as follows:

1. Read the Information Bulletin and G.O.Ms.No.51 and confirm that you meet the qualification, TET and age conditions.
2. Visit https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in from 11.11.2026 and start the application.
3. Fill in all details yourself and check them carefully. Corrections are possible only before final submission and fee payment.
4. If applying for more than one post or management, enter your order of preference. For example, 1st preference SA (Special Education), 2nd preference another post.
5. Pay Rs. 1,000 per post through the payment gateway.
6. Submit the application and save a copy. No edit option is given after final submission.

Points to Remember

• A one-time facility to change only the order of preferences is given for 7 days after the merit list is published.
• Once selected against a higher preference, your name is removed from all lower-preference lists.
• Employees in government, local body or aided service (permanent, temporary, contract or outsourced) must inform their Head of Office in writing that they are applying.
• All communication goes through the candidate login. No SMS, calls or e-mails will be sent.
• Providing false information can lead to rejection, cancellation and criminal prosecution.

Other Important Rules

• Candidates caught in malpractice are expelled and debarred from three consecutive District Selection Committee examinations.
• Objections on the initial key after the stipulated period are not entertained, and no objections are accepted on the final key.
• Selected candidates must join within 30 days of receiving the appointment order or forfeit the selection.
• Selected candidates must undergo induction training on “Academics and English Proficiency”.
• Unfilled vacancies are carried forward to the next recruitment notification.
• The Government may alter the terms and vacancies or withdraw the notification at any time.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the AP DSC Special Education Recruitment 2026?
It is a recruitment by the School Education Department of Andhra Pradesh for School Assistants and Secondary Grade Teachers in Special Education under APTRT/DSC-2026. Posts are in Government, ZPP, MPP, Municipality and Municipal Corporation schools, and selection is through a Computer Based Test plus APTET weightage.

2. How many vacancies are notified?
The notification lists 350 vacancies in total across 26 districts. Of these, 150 are School Assistant (Special Education) posts and 200 are Secondary Grade Teacher (Special Education) posts. District-wise and management-wise figures are given in the vacancy table above.

3. What are the application start and last dates?
Applications and fee payment open on 11 November 2026 and close on 30 November 2026. Both the fee payment and online submission must be completed by the last date. Candidates should avoid waiting until the final day because heavy traffic on the portal can cause delays.

4. What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs. 1,000 for each post, paid through the online payment gateway. A candidate applying for two posts pays for each. The notification does not mention any fee concession for specific categories, so confirm this in the Information Bulletin.

5. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
The age must be between 18 and 44 years as on 01.07.2026. The upper limit is 49 years for SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates and 54 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. Ex-servicemen can deduct their service period plus three years from their actual age.

6. Is APTET compulsory for these posts?
Yes. School Assistant (Special Education) candidates need APTET Paper-IIB, and SGT (Special Education) candidates need Paper-IB. The APTET score also carries 20% weightage in the final merit, so a valid score is required both for eligibility and for selection.

7. Is RCI registration mandatory?
Yes. Candidates applying for both categories of posts must be registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India and hold a CRR number. The qualifying course must also be recognised by RCI. Candidates without a CRR number should sort out registration before applying.

8. What is the exam pattern?
The CBT has 160 multiple-choice questions for 80 marks, with 2 hours 30 minutes allotted. It covers general knowledge, special education perspectives, psychology with reference to children with special needs, disability specialisation and methodology. The test is held in English and Telugu.

9. How is the final merit decided?
Final marks combine the CBT score (80%) with the APTET score (20%). Eligible service weightage of up to 5 marks may be added for qualified candidates, but the total cannot exceed 100. The merit-cum-roster list is then prepared according to reservations and the candidate’s declared preferences.

10. What are the minimum qualifying marks?
The minimum on the combined score is 40% for OC and EWS, 35% for Backward Classes and 30% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. Ex-servicemen and sportspersons follow their communal category. Scoring the minimum does not guarantee selection, because ranking depends on merit and vacancies.

11. Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, if you are eligible. You must list your order of preference for posts and managements while applying. If you are selected for a higher preference, you are removed from the lower ones. A one-time change of preference order is allowed for seven days after the merit list.

12. When will the DSC-2026 exam be held?
The CBT sessions are scheduled from 20 December 2026 to 13 January 2027. The mock test is available from 5 December 2026 and hall tickets can be downloaded from 14 December 2026. The notification says the schedule may change depending on applicant numbers.

13. Is there negative marking in the exam?
The G.O. and notification do not mention negative marking. The Information Bulletin on the official website should be checked for the final exam instructions before the test.

Advice

The AP DSC Special Education 2026 recruitment is a rare chance for RCI-qualified candidates with a valid APTET score to secure 350 teaching posts in government and local body schools. The window is short, from 11 to 30 November 2026, so use the time wisely.

Read G.O.Ms.No.51 and the Information Bulletin first, keep your certificates, RCI number and APTET details ready, and think carefully about your post and management preferences before submitting. Since no edit is allowed after final submission, double-check every entry, and visit the official website regularly for the user guide, mock test and schedule updates.