AP DSC Syllabus 2026: Official Exam Pattern & Selection Criteria Explained

The Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education has unveiled the requirements for the Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT) 2026. Aspiring educators aiming for positions as School Assistants, SGTs, TGTs, PGTs, or Principals must align their study plans with the official AP DSC 2026 guidelines. Understanding the specific weightage and subject distribution is the first step toward securing a government teaching role.

AP DSC 2026 Examination Highlights

The 2026 recruitment cycle follows a rigorous online examination process. Review the key structural details of the test to ensure you are fully prepared.

• Exam Name: Teacher Recruitment Test 2026
• Mode of Exam: Online
• Type of Questions: Objective Type Questions
• Total Marks: School Assistants/ SGT/ TGT – 80 marks; PGT and Principal – 100 marks
• Negative Marking: No
• Time Duration: 2:30 hours/ 03 hours
• Selection Process: Weightage of TRT (80%) and AP TET (20%) Score, Personal Interview (PI) /Document Verification, Final Merit List

Selection Process and Weightage

Candidates must note that the selection process varies by post. To track your progress, stay updated via the AP Job Calendar 2026 Released - View Exam Schedule.

Post Name	Selection Process
School Assistants Languages and Non-Language	Written Exam (80 marks) + 20 marks for APTET (20%) Weightage
Secondary Grade Teachers (SGTs)	Written Exam (80 marks) + 20 marks for APTET (20%) Weightage
School Assistant (PE) and Physical Education (PET)	Written Exam (100 marks)
TGT	Written Exam (80 marks)
PGT	Written Exam (100 marks)

Detailed Exam Patterns

Below is the comprehensive breakdown of marks for each specific teaching role.

Subjects	Topics	Total Marks
Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT)	G.K & current Affairs (08), Perspectives in Education (04), Ed. Psychology (08), Content & Methodologies (60)	80
PGT (Various Subjects)	G.K (10), Perspectives in Education (10), Ed. Psychology (10), Content (50), Methodology (20)	100

Study Resources

For a detailed breakdown of the curriculum, please download the official syllabus document below:

Download AP DSC Syllabus PDF 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the syllabus for AP DSC Examination 2026?

The comprehensive AP DSC Syllabus 2026 for all teaching posts is detailed in this article, consistent with the official specifications released by the Department of School Education.

What is the exam pattern for AP DSC Examination 2026?

The complete exam pattern for the AP DSC 2026 examination has been outlined in the sections above.

Who is responsible for conducting the AP DSC Exam 2026?

The Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education (AP DSC) is the official body responsible for organizing and conducting the AP DSC Exam 2026.

Is there any negative marking in AP DSC Exam 2026?

Currently, there is no negative marking policy for the AP DSC 2026 examination.