The AP DSC Notification 2025 has been officially released, bringing relief and excitement to thousands of teaching aspirants in Andhra Pradesh. With a total of 16,347 teacher vacancies, this recruitment aims to fill posts in government, municipal, and aided schools across the state. The notification covers posts like SGT, SA, PGT, TGT, PET, and Language Pandits, and is one of the biggest teacher recruitments in recent years.
AP DSC 2025 Latest Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 16,347 posts |
| Application Window | 20 April – 15 May 2025 |
| Exam Dates | July 4 |
| Result Release Date | July 9 to July 12 (Tentative) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Candidate Response Sheet | Released |
| Exam Status | Not postponed – confirmed schedule |
Vacancy Distribution – AP DSC Notification 2025
The recruitment under AP DSC Notification 2025 covers thousands of teaching positions. Here’s an expected distribution:
| Post Name | Expected Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) | 2000+ |
| School Assistant (SA) | 1500+ |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | 1000+ |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | 800+ |
| Language Pandit | 400+ |
| Physical Education Teacher (PET) | 300+ |
| Principals | 150+ |
More than 5.77 lakh applications were received from over 3.35 lakh candidates, making the competition intense. On average, around 35 candidates are competing for each post, with the PET category seeing the highest ratio of 149 candidates per vacancy.
Exam Pattern – AP DSC 2025
The AP DSC Notification 2025 confirms that the exam is being conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. The pattern varies by post, but the general structure includes:
| Section | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 10 | |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | |
| Language Proficiency (English/Telugu) | 30 | |
| Subject-specific Content & Pedagogy | 80 | |
| Total | 150 | 2 hrs 30 mins |
There is no negative marking in the exam. All questions are objective-type multiple-choice.
Selection Process – AP DSC 2025
The selection process under AP DSC Notification 2025 includes:
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Written Test (CBT)
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Weightage of TET Marks – 20%
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Document Verification
The merit list will be prepared based on the combined performance in DSC and TET.
Legal & Administrative Updates
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The Supreme Court has dismissed all petitions against the exam schedule, confirming no postponement.
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The government has included 421 sports quota vacancies under this recruitment.
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Admit cards were issued on 25 June 2025, and response sheets are now available for candidates to review.
FAQs on AP DSC Notification 2025
Q1. Is the AP DSC 2025 exam postponed?
No. The schedule remains unchanged as per official and court confirmation.
Q2. How many vacancies are announced in AP DSC Notification 2025?
A total of 16,347 teaching vacancies are announced.
Q3. How many candidates have applied for AP DSC 2025?
Around 5.77 lakh applications were received from 3.35 lakh candidates.
Q4. What is the mode of the AP DSC 2025 exam?
The exam is being conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
Q5. What is the selection process for AP DSC 2025?
Selection includes a written exam, TET weightage, and document verification.