AP DSC 2025: Exams from June 6 to July 6 – Check Details !

The full form of AP DSC is the Andhra Pradesh District Selection Committee. It is the official body responsible for conducting teacher recruitment examinations for government schools across Andhra Pradesh, India. AP DSC primarily recruits for various teaching positions, including Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT), School Assistant, Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), and others. The AP DSC SGT Notification 2025 is highly anticipated and is expected to be released soon. The Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, is likely to announce approximately 16,347 vacancies for SGT posts. Interested candidates will be required to apply online through the official portal: http://cse.ap.gov.in.

This recruitment offers a significant opportunity for individuals aspiring to build a teaching career in Andhra Pradesh. To be eligible for the AP DSC SGT post, candidates must have completed their Intermediate education and hold a D.El.Ed. or an equivalent teaching qualification from a recognized institution.

In preparation for the AP DSC Exam 2025, candidates are encouraged to stay updated with the latest announcements and guidelines provided by the Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education. Additionally, candidates should dedicate sufficient time to study and revise the relevant syllabus and topics to maximize their chances of success in the examination.

Key highlights of the AP DSC SGT Recruitment include:

• Applications will be accepted exclusively through online mode.
• The selection process will consist of a written examination followed by document verification.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and not older than 44 years to be eligible.

AP DSC SGT Recruitment 2025: Overview

The AP DSC SGT Recruitment 2025 presents a valuable opportunity for candidates who hold a D.El.Ed/D.Ed qualification from a recognized institution. Aspirants aiming for teaching positions in Andhra Pradesh should take note of the key recruitment details provided in the table below:

Exam Particulars	Details
Exam Conducting Authority	Department of School Education (AP DSC)
Official Website	http://cse.ap.gov.in
Name of the Post	Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT)
Recruitment Cycle	2025
Total Vacancies	16,347
Notification Release	20th April 2025
Application Start Date	20th April 2025
Last Date to Apply	15th May 2025
Exam Level	State
Exam Frequency	As per requirement
Selection Process	Written Exam – Document Verification

AP DSC SGT Vacancy 2025

The Department of School Education (AP DSC) is anticipated to announce approximately 16,347 vacancies for the post of Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT). Detailed category-wise vacancy information will be provided in the official notification once it is released. In the previous recruitment cycle, a total of 74 vacancies were announced.

AP DSC SGT Apply Online Process 2025

Candidates must submit the AP DSC SGT Application Form online via the official AP DSC website. The step-by-step process to apply is outlined below:

Step 1: Registration
Visit the official AP DSC website and click on ‘Apply Online’. Select ‘New Registration’ and enter the required details to complete your registration.

Step 2: Fill Out the Application Form
Log in using your registration credentials. Carefully fill in all the necessary personal, academic, and contact information in the application form.

Step 3: Pay the Application Fee
Once the form is filled, proceed to the payment gateway. Pay the applicable registration fee, which may vary depending on the number of posts applied for, using any of the available online payment modes.

Step 4: Upload Required Documents
Upload a scanned copy of your passport-sized photograph and signature as per the specified format. After uploading, click on ‘Submit’ to complete the application process. It is advisable to keep a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

AP DSC SGT Application Fee 2025

Candidates applying for the AP DSC SGT Exam 2025 are required to pay an application processing and exam fee of ₹750.

AP DSC SGT 2025 – Selection Process

The AP DSC SGT Recruitment 2025 selection process is designed to evaluate the candidate’s subject knowledge and teaching aptitude to determine their suitability for the role.

Stage 1: Written Examination

The selection begins with a Computer-Based Test (CBT), which will be conducted in online mode. The test will assess the candidate’s understanding of teaching methodology and the relevant subject matter.
The score obtained in the written examination will carry 80% weightage in the final selection.

APTET Score and Document Verification

The AP TET score contributes 20% weightage to the final merit list during the AP DSC SGT selection process.

Following the Computer-Based Test (CBT), candidates who qualify will be called for document verification, where their original certificates and credentials will be thoroughly reviewed. Only those who successfully clear all stages, including document verification, will be shortlisted for final appointment.

AP DSC SGT Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the AP DSC SGT Recruitment 2025 are defined based on age and educational qualifications. Candidates who do not fulfill these criteria will be deemed ineligible for the selection process.

• Applicants must be between 18 and 44 years of age.
• They must hold a valid Intermediate Certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh.

AP DSC SGT Syllabus & Exam Pattern

• The examination will consist of objective-type questions.
• Total duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
• Maximum marks: 80

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	16	8
Perspectives in Education	8	4
Education Psychology	16	8
Language-I (Telugu/Urdu/Hindi/Tamil/Oriya/Kannada/Sanskrit) (16 questions on Content, 8 on Methodology)	24	12
Language-II (English) (16 questions on Content, 8 on Methodology)	24	12
Mathematics (16 questions on Content, 8 on Methodology)	24	12
Science (16 questions on Content, 8 on Methodology)	24	12
Social Studies (16 questions on Content, 8 on Methodology)	24	12
Total	160	80

Qualification – 

Ensuring the fulfilment of educational qualifications is a crucial aspect of eligibility for aspirants applying for various posts. The required educational qualifications vary depending on the specific position. Here are the post-wise details of educational qualifications: 

Exam Name	Post	Educational Qualification
TET Cum TRT	School Assistant	The requirements are as follows: either a bachelor’s degree plus a bachelor’s degree in education with a specialization (Spl.B.Ed.) or a bachelor’s degree plus a B.Ed. (General) plus a year of special education diploma.     Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree combined with a general education emphasis and a two-year diploma in special education, or a bachelor’s degree combined with a postgraduate professional diploma in special education, can be obtained.
TRT	PGT	The candidates must have a bachelor’s Degree in the respective subject and a B.Ed from a recognized university.
TRT	TGT	must hold a master’s degree from a university recognized by the UGC with at least 50% of the total possible points in the relevant discipline, or a two-year integrated postgraduate study from the nearest Regional Institute of Education of NCERT.
TET Cum TET	SGT	12th Pass and Two-year Diploma in Education/Elementary Education Or Graduation in Education with at least 50% of marks.
TRT	School Assistant	Bachelor’s Degree with Respective subject from a recognized university.
TRT	Music Teacher	10th Pass and Diploma in Music or Four Years Certificate in Music.

Nationality / Citizenship –  

Typically, candidates must be citizens of India to be eligible for the AP DSC exam. 

It’s essential to refer to the official notification or information brochure released by the Andhra Pradesh District Selection Committee or the concerned educational authority for precise details on eligibility criteria, including nationality requirements, for the AP DSC exam. 

AP DSC Admit Card 

Applicants will not be permitted to take the exam if they do not bring a printed copy of their AP DSC Admit Card to the testing location. The instructions listed below can be obtained from the official website by applicants who wish to obtain the hall pass for the AP DSC Exam. 

1. Begin by accessing the official website of AP DSC. 

2. Navigate to the homepage and locate the “Important Links” tab. 

3. Within the list of advertisements, identify the link labeled “Admit Card for the AP DSC 2024”. 

4. Proceed to log in using your registered User ID and password when prompted. 

5. After entering your credentials, click on “Enter” to access the AP DSC hall ticket PDF. 

6. Once the hall ticket is displayed on your screen, download it and ensure to keep it saved for future reference. 

Admit Card Details 

All candidates are advised to check every detail printed on the AP DSC admit card before printing it in soft copy. If one or more details given above are not present or incorrectly printed, you must get it rectified at the earliest from the board itself. 

1. Exam timings 

2. Registration number 

3. Duration of the exam 

4. Candidate’s date of birth 

5. Gender 

6. Exam center name and location 

7. Essential guidelines for exam center & venue 

8. Category of the candidates 

9. Latest passport-size color photograph 

10. Candidate’s name 

11. Guardian’s name 

12. Roll number 

13. Exam date 

AP DSC Exam Pattern 

Candidates need to acquaint themselves with the AP DSC Exam Pattern 2025 to tailor their preparation effectively. They can access details such as the number of questions, total marks, marking schemes, and topics covered in the examination. Refer to the AP DSC Exam Pattern 2025 provided in the table below: 

Subject	Total Question	Total Marks	Time Duration
Secondary Grade Teacher	200	100	180 minutes
School Assistant Language	160	80	150 minutes
School Assistant Nonlanguage- Mathematics	160	80	150 minutes
School Assistant Nonlanguage- Physical Science	160	80	150 minutes
School Assistant Non-language- Biological Science	160	80	150 minutes
School Assistant Non-language- Social	160	80	150 minutes
Music	200	100	180 minutes
PGT Language	200	100	180 minutes
PGT Language	200	100	180 minutes
PGT Non-Language Botany	200	100	180 minutes
PGT Non-Language Zoology	200	100	180 minutes
PGT Non-Language Mathematics	200	100	180 minutes
PGT Non-Language Physics	200	100	180 minutes
PGT Non-Language Chemistry	200	100	180 minutes
PGT Non-Language Civics	200	100	180 minutes
PGT Non-Language Commerce	200	100	180 minutes
PGT Non-Language Economics	200	100	180 minutes
PGT Non-Language Physical Science	200	100	180 minutes
PGT Non-Language Social	200	100	180 minutes
TGT Language	200	100	180 minutes
TGT Language	200	100	180 minutes
TGT Language	200	100	180 minutes
TGT Language Mathematics	160	80	150 minutes
TGT Language Social Science	160	80	150 minutes
TGT Language Science	160	80	150 minutes
TGT Language Proficiency Test – Paper – 1	200	100	90 minutes
TGT Language Proficiency Test – Paper – 2	200	100	90 minutes
School Assistant Special Education	200	100	180 minutes
Art Education	200	100	180 minutes

AP DSC Syllabus 

Here is the syllabus for the AP DSC Examination in tabular format: 

Subject	Topics Covered
Secondary Grade Teacher	Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies
School Assistant Language	Pedagogy of Language Development, Language I, Language II
School Assistant Non-language – Mathematics	Mathematics, Pedagogy of Mathematics
School Assistant Non-language – Physical Science	Physical Science (Physics & Chemistry), Pedagogy of Physical Science
School Assistant Non-language – Biological Science	Biological Science (Botany & Zoology), Pedagogy of Biological Science
School Assistant Non-language – Social	Social Studies (History, Geography, Civics, Economics), Pedagogy of Social Studies
Music	Music, Pedagogy of Music
PGT Language	Pedagogy of Language Development, Language I, Language II
PGT Non-Language Botany	Botany, Pedagogy of Botany
PGT Non-Language Zoology	Zoology, Pedagogy of Zoology
PGT Non-Language Mathematics	Mathematics, Pedagogy of Mathematics
PGT Non-Language Physics	Physics, Pedagogy of Physics
PGT Non-Language Chemistry	Chemistry, Pedagogy of Chemistry
PGT Non-Language Civics	Civics, Pedagogy of Civics
PGT Non-Language Commerce	Commerce, Pedagogy of Commerce
PGT Non-Language Economics	Economics, Pedagogy of Economics
PGT Non-Language Physical Science	Physical Science (Physics & Chemistry), Pedagogy of Physical Science
PGT Non-Language Social	Social Studies (History, Geography, Civics, Economics), Pedagogy of Social Studies
TGT Language	Pedagogy of Language Development, Language I, Language II
TGT Language Mathematics	Mathematics, Pedagogy of Mathematics
TGT Language Social Science	Social Studies (History, Geography, Civics, Economics), Pedagogy of Social Studies
TGT Language Science	Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Pedagogy of Science
TGT Language Proficiency Test – Paper – 1	Proficiency in Telugu/Urdu/Hindi/English (as applicable)
TGT Language Proficiency Test – Paper – 2	Content based on the subject for which the candidate has applied
School Assistant Special Education	Pedagogy of Special Education, Concerned Subject
Art Education	Pedagogy of Art Education, Concerned Subject

AP DSC Result and Cutoffs 

AP DSC Results 2025

The AP DSC School Assistant Result 2025 is anticipated to be announced by the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department on its official website shortly after the completion of the AP Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT). The final merit list will display the names of aspirants who have successfully qualified for the final selection stage, which involves document verification. 

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the official website of the Andhra Pradesh District Selection Committee (AP DSC), typically managed by the Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh. 

2. Find Results Section: Look for the “Results” or “Examination Results” section on the homepage. It may be prominently displayed or found in a dropdown menu. 

3. Click on AP DSC Results 2025 Link: Once in the Results section, click on the link for “AP DSC Results 2024” or a similar option. 

4. Input Necessary Details: Provide requested details such as examination roll number, registration number, or date of birth as needed. 

5. Submit Information: Enter accurate information and click “Submit” or “Check Results” to proceed. 

6. View AP DSC Results 2025: Your results, including overall score and subject-wise scores if applicable, will be displayed. 

7. Download and Print: If available, download or print your results directly from the webpage. 

8. Save Result: Save a digital copy of your result for future reference, either as a PDF or screenshot. 

9. Check Official Notifications: Stay updated on any official notifications or updates regarding the AP DSC Results 2024 provided on the website. 

AP DSC Cutoffs 2025

Aspirants are required to score equal to or above the cutoffs in the Computer-based test to meet the AP DSC  prescribed criteria for minimum marks. Candidates who score below these minimum marks will not be eligible for further selection. 

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
OBC	50%
SC	40%
ST	40%
Differently abled (PH-OH/VH/HI)	40%
Ex-Servicemen	40%

AP DSC Salary Structure 

Here’s the AP DSC Salary Structure 2023 in a tabular format for different teaching posts: 

Post Name	Pay Scale
TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher)	₹21,230 – ₹63,010
School Assistant	₹28,940 – ₹78,910
PGT (Post Graduate Teacher)	₹31,460 – ₹84,970

The annual package for the teaching post is expected to be around ₹3.40 lakhs to ₹5.50 lakhs per annum. Additionally, appointed candidates will receive various allowances, raises, and incentives after the probation period is over 

AP DSC Preparation Tips 

1. Syllabus Analysis: Go through the official syllabus provided for the AP DSC exam. Make a list of topics that you need to cover under each section and prioritize them based on your proficiency level. 

2. Use Quality Study Material: Choose the right study material, including textbooks, reference books, online resources, and previous years’ question papers. Ensure that the study material is up-to-date and covers the entire syllabus comprehensively. 

3. Focus on Weak Areas: Pay special attention to topics or sections where you feel less confident. Allocate more time to these areas in your study schedule and seek help from teachers, tutors, or online resources if needed. 

4. Stay Updated: Stay updated with current affairs, especially related to education, politics, and general knowledge. This will help you in the general awareness section of the exam. 

5. Stay Positive and Confident: Believe in yourself and stay positive throughout your preparation journey. Visualize your success and stay motivated to achieve your goals. 

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