AP MEGA DSC 2025: School Asst, Secondary Grade Teacher[ SGT] Recruitment Rules GO 15 SCHOOL EDUCATION (Services-I) DEPARTMENT G.O.Ms.No: 15 Dated: 19.04.2025
School Education - Mega DSC -2025 - The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (AP TRT) for the posts of School Assistants (SA), Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT)in Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipality Schools, Municipal Corporation Schools, Tribal Welfare Ashram Schools, and for the posts Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT) and Physical Education Teachers(PET) in the Juvenile welfare Department schools and for the posts of Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT- Special Education), Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT-Special Education) and Physical Education Teachers(PET) in the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Schools in the State - Scheme of Selection Rules, 2025 - Orders - Issued.
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Read the following:-
1. G.O.Ms.77, GA (Ser.D) Dept., Dt:02.08.2023.
2. G.O.Ms.No:03, GA (Ser.D) Dept., Dt:17.01.2024.
3. G.O.Rt.No:56, School Education (Services-1) Dept., Dated:09.02.2024.
4. G.O.Ms.No:11&12, School Education (Services-1) Dept., Dated:12.02.2024.
5. G.O.Ms.No:27, School Education (Services-1) Dept., Dated:13.06.2024.
6. G.O.Rt.No:256, School Education (Services-1) Dept., Dated:30.06.2024.
7. G.O.Ms.No:12, School Education (Services-1) Dept., Dated:15.04.2025.
8. G.O.Ms.No:14, School Education (Services-1) Dept., Dated:17.04.2025.
9. G.O.Ms.No.7, Social Welfare (CV) Department , dt: 18.04.20205.
10. G.O.Ms.No.4, Youth, Advancement, Tourism and Culture (Sports) Dept., Dated:19.04.2025.
11. G.O.Ms.No:46, GA (Ser.D) Dept., Dt:19.04.2025.
12. G.O.Ms.No:47, GA (Ser.D) Dept., Dt:19.04.2025.
13. From the Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, Lr.Rc.No.ESE02-20021/9/2024-RECTMT- CSE, Dt: 19.04.2025.
ORDER:
The following notification will be published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette.
RULES:
ii) These Rules shall apply to all the categories of teacher posts in Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipality, Municipal Corporation Schools, Tribal Welfare Ashram Schools, Department of Juvenile Welfare Schools and Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Schools and to such other categories of teacher posts in such other schools as may be notified by the Government from time to time.
iii) These Rules shall come into force with immediate effect from the date of issuance of these orders.
(i) For School Assistant (SA), Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT – Special Education in Special Schools), Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT- Special Education in Special Schools), the total marks shall be 100, out of which 80 marks (TRT- 80%) for the written test (Computer Based Test) and remaining 20 marks (20%) for APTET/CTET Weightage.
(ii)For School Assistants (Physical Education) (SA-P.E.) and Physical Education Teacher (PET), the total marks shall be 100 for written test (Computer Based Test) only. No TET for PET and School Assistant (Physical Education).
(iii) Recruitment shall be purely based on merit-cum-roster system as per the existing provisions being adopted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh vide G.O.Ms.No.77, G.A. (Ser-D) Dept., Dt: 02.08.2023 and subsequent G.O.Ms.No:12, S.E (Services-I) Dept., Dt:15.04.2025, G.O.Ms.No.46, G.A. (Ser-D) Dept., Dt: 19.04.2025, and G.O.Ms.No.47, G.A (Ser-D) Dept., Dt: 19.04.2025 .
(a) (i). The candidates applying for the post should be fully qualified and must be in possession of all certificates as on the last date prescribed in the notification, for submission of application.
(ii). Only those candidates who are in possession of all eligibility certificates, should apply for the post and there shall not be any kind of relaxation / exemption given in this regard.
(b) Must possess Intermediate Certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (or) other equivalent certificate recognized by Board of Intermediate Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
(c) Must possess Academic Degrees obtained from the Universities recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC).
(d) Teacher Education Courses must be recognized by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
(e) The Applicants who have obtained requisite Degrees through Open Universities / Distance Education mode are required to have recognition by the University Grants Commission / AICTE / Distance Education Bureau as the case may be. Unless the relevant Statutory Authority has recognised such Degrees, the same shall not be taken into consideration for purposes of Educational Qualification vide its Public Notice No. F.27-1/2012 (CPP-II), Dt. 27/06/2013. (A university established or incorporated by or under a State Act shall operate only within the territorial jurisdiction allotted to it under its Act and in no case beyond the territory of the State of its location). The onus of proof of recognition by the relevant Statutory Authority that their Degrees / Universities are recognized, rests with the candidate only. If the candidate fails to prove, the certificates obtained thereof shall not be taken into consideration in any aspect.
(f) Special Education D.Ed./D.El.Ed / B.Ed. Courses or its equivalent courses recognized by NCTE & Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
(g) The candidates should be qualified in the AP Teacher Eligibility Test - APTET/CTET for the posts of School Assistants, Secondary Grade Teachers, TGT Special education and SGT- Special education.
(h) TET qualification is not required for the posts of School Assistant (Physical Education) and Physical Education Teachers(PET).
a) School Assistant (Mathematics):
Must possess Graduation with Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics OR one of the three equal optional subjects from a University recognized by UGC with at least 50% marks in Graduation. In case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with bench mark disability candidates the minimum marks shall be 45% and must pass B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Mathematics as a methodology subject from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
OR
Must possess a 4-year B.A.B.Ed. / B.Sc.B.Ed. Integrated degree having Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics with at least 50% marks. In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%, with concerned methodology from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
OR
Post-Graduation in the concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with concerned subject methodology as per NCTE regulations. In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 50%.
OR
B.C.A. Candidates with Mathematics at intermediate level as a group subject. Must possess at least 50% marks in Graduation in case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with benchmark disability candidates the minimum marks shall be 45% and must pass B.Ed./B.Ed. (Special Education) with Mathematics as a methodology subject from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
b) School Assistant (Physical Sciences):
Must possess a Graduation with at least two of the following subjects as optional subjects: Physics / Applied Physics / Engineering Physics & Instrumentation and Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Bio- Chemistry / Electronics / Geology or Physics / its allied subjects or Chemistry / its allied subjects as one of the main subject and other as subsidiary / ancillary subject from a university recognized by UGC with 50% marks in Graduation, in case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with bench mark disability Candidates the minimum marks shall be 45% in Graduation, and must pass B.Ed./B.Ed. (Special Education) with Physical Science /Physics/Chemistry / Science as a methodology subject from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
OR
Must possess a 4-year B.Sc., B.Ed. Integrated degree with at least two of the following subjects as optional subjects: Physics / Applied Physics / Engineering Physics & Instrumentation and Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry / Electronics / Geology or Physics / its allied subjects or Chemistry / its allied subjects as one of the main subject and other as subsidiary / ancillary subject with at least 50% marks; In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45% with concerned methodology from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
OR
Post-Graduation in the concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with concerned subject methodology as per NCTE regulations. In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 50%.
OR
B.C.A. Candidate with Physics and Chemistry at intermediate level as a group subject. Must possess at least 50% marks in Graduation in case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with benchmark disability candidates the minimum marks shall be 45% and must pass B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Physical Science / Physics /Chemistry / Science as a methodology subject from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
(c) School Assistant (Biological Science):
Must possess Graduation with Botany and Zoology as optional subjects (or)one of the two as main and the other as subsidiary subject (or) any two of other allied subjects viz. Public Health /Human Genetics / Genetics / Bio-chemistry / Chemistry / Environment Sciences / Micro-biology / Bio-Technology / Industrial Micro-biology / Agriculture / Food Technology/Fisheries/ Nutrition/ Geology / Sericulture / Horticulture / Forestry / Poultry / Pharmacology / Pharmacy / General Micro-Biology optional subject- 1, Chemistry optional Subject-2, Genetics / Bio-Informatics/ Molecular Biology/ Agriculture / Marine Bio-Technology optional Subject-3 (or) M.Sc. Bio-Technology 5 years integrated course from a university recognized by UGC with 50% marks in Graduation; In case of SC/ST/BC/ Persons with bench mark disability Candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45% in Graduation and must pass B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Biological Science / Natural Sciences /Science / Botany / Zoology as a methodology subject from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
OR
Must possess a 4-year B.Sc.B.Ed. Integrated degree having Botany and Zoology as optional subjects (or)one of the two as main and the other as subsidiary subject (or) any two of other allied subjects viz. Public Health /Human Genetics / Genetics / Bio-chemistry / Chemistry/Environment Sciences / Micro-biology / Bio-Technology / Industrial Micro-biology / Agriculture/ Food Technology / Fisheries/ Nutrition/ Geology / Sericulture / Horticulture / Forestry /Poultry / Pharmacology / Pharmacy / General Micro-Biology optional subject- 1, Chemistry optional Subject-2,Genetics/ Bio-Informatics/ Molecular Biology/ Agriculture / Marine Bio-Technology optional Subject-3 with at least 50% marks; In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45% in Graduation with concerned methodology from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
OR
Post-Graduation in the concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with concerned subject methodology as per NCTE regulations. In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 50%.
OR
B.C.A. Candidate with Botany and Zoology at intermediate level as a group subject. Must possess at least 50% marks in Graduation in case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with benchmark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45% and must pass B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Biological Science / Natural Sciences / Science / Botany / Zoology as a methodology subject from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
(d) School Assistant (Social Studies): Must possess Graduation with any two of the following subjects as optional: -
(i)History (ii) Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology (iii) Economics (iv) Geography (v) Political Science (vi) Politics (vii) Public Administration (viii)Commerce (ix) Sociology (x) Social Work(xi) Anthropology (xii) Social Anthropology (xiii) Philosophy(xiv)Psychology (xv) Business Economics (xvi)Business Organization and Management (xvii) Statistics / Business Statistics /Quantitative Techniques (xviii) financial Services, Banking and Insurance (xix) Accountancy / Financial Accounting (xx)Fundamentals of information technology in its equivalent of computer Systems and Programmes principles (xxi) Industrial Relation (xxii) Foreign Trade subject from a university recognized by UGC with 50% marks in Graduation; in case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with bench mark disability Candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and must pass B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Social Studies / Social Sciences / Geography / History /Politics /Political Science /Economics as a methodology subject.
OR
Must possess a 4-year B.A. B.Ed. Integrated degree having any two of the following subjects as optional (i)History (ii) Ancient Indian History Culture& Archaeology (iii) Economics (iv)Geography (v) Political Science (vi)Politics (vii) Public Administration (viii)Commerce (ix) Sociology (x) Social Work(xi) Anthropology (xii) Social Anthropology (xiii) Philosophy(xiv)Psychology with at least 50% marks; In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) with concerned methodology from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
OR
Post-Graduation in the concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with concerned subject methodology as per NCTE regulations. In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 50%.
OR
B.C.A/B.B.M Candidate with Social Sciences at intermediate level as a group subject. Must possess at least 50% marks in Graduation, in case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with benchmark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45% and must pass B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special Education) with Social Studies / Social Sciences /Geography/History/ Politics /Political Science/Economics as a methodology subject from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
(e) School Assistant (English):
Must possess Graduation with English as a main subject (or) one of the optional subjects (or) a Post Graduate Degree in English from a university recognized by UGC with 50% marks either in Graduation or Post Graduation; in case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with bench mark disability Candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45% and must pass B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with English Methodology from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
OR
Must possess a 4-year B.A.B.Ed/ B.Sc.B.Ed Integrated degree having English as one of the optional subjects with at least 50% marks (In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) with concerned methodology from any institution recognized by NCTE.
OR
Post-Graduation in the concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with concerned subject methodology as per NCTE regulations. In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 50%.
(f) School Assistant (Telugu):
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Telugu as the main subject (or) one of the three equal optional subjects (or) Bachelor’s Degree in Oriental Language in Telugu (B.O.L) (or) its equivalent (or) a Post Graduate Degree in Telugu from a university recognized by UGC with 50% marks either in Graduation or Post Graduation; in case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%, and must pass B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Telugu as methodology Subject (or) Telugu Pandit Training (or) its equivalent from a university recognized by NCTE/RCI.
OR
Must possess a 4-year B.A.B.Ed Integrated degree having Telugu as the main subject (or) one of the three equal optional subjects with at least 50% marks (In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) with concerned methodology from any institution recognized by NCTE.
OR
Post Graduation in the concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with concerned subject methodology as per NCTE regulations. In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 50%.
(g) School Assistant (Hindi):
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi as one of the Main subject (or) Bachelor’s Degree in Oriental Language in Hindi (B.O.L) (or) Praveena of Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha (or) Vidwan of Hindi Prachar Sabha, Hyderabad (or) any other equivalent recognized qualification in Hindi (BA degree Standard) (or) a Post Graduate Degree in Hindi (of the following as per table-I) from a university recognized by UGC with 50% marks either in Graduation or Post Graduation (In case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with bench mark disability Candidates the minimum marks shall be 45%) of the following as per Table -I and along with any one of the following training qualifications from a university recognized by NCTE/RCI, as per Table-II.
(m) School Assistant (Physical Education):
Must possess a Graduation Degree (or) its equivalent recognized by UGC and a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed) (or) M.P.Ed recognized by NCTE.
Note-1:
Must possess Intermediate Certificate with 50% marks (In case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) issued by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh or any other equivalent certificate recognized by Board of Intermediate Education, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, (OR) Those candidates who are in possession of Intermediate Vocational Course along with bridge course certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh and two year Diploma in Education (D.Ed.) / Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh (or) its equivalent certificate (or) Special Education in D.Ed./ D.El.Ed. recognized by RCI (or) 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education recognized by NCTE/RCI.
Note 1 : Must Possess certificate of Intermediate / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) as recognized by the Board of Intermediate Education, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh with at least 45% Marks in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002 (i.e., those who are admitted into D.El.Ed. up to the year 2007) and pass in 2-year D.Ed. / D.El.Ed in Elementary Education / Special Education (or) 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education/ Special Education.
Note 2. TET Qualification:
The candidates applied for Secondary Grade Teachers, must have qualified Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP-TET)/ Central Teacher Eligibility Test (C-TET).
(III) Qualifications for the posts notified in the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Schools (TGT-Special Education, SGT-Special Education and Physical Education Teachers)
(a) School Assistants - Languages & Non-Languages
School Education - Mega DSC -2025 - The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (AP TRT) for the posts of School Assistants (SA), Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT)in Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipality Schools, Municipal Corporation Schools, Tribal Welfare Ashram Schools, and for the posts Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT) and Physical Education Teachers(PET) in the Juvenile welfare Department schools and for the posts of Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT- Special Education), Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT-Special Education) and Physical Education Teachers(PET) in the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Schools in the State - Scheme of Selection Rules, 2025 - Orders - Issued.
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AP MEGA DSC 2025: School Asst, Secondary Grade Teacher[ SGT] Recruitment Rules GO 15
SCHOOL EDUCATION (Services-I) DEPARTMENT G.O.Ms.No: 15 Dated: 19.04.2025Read the following:-
1. G.O.Ms.77, GA (Ser.D) Dept., Dt:02.08.2023.
2. G.O.Ms.No:03, GA (Ser.D) Dept., Dt:17.01.2024.
3. G.O.Rt.No:56, School Education (Services-1) Dept., Dated:09.02.2024.
4. G.O.Ms.No:11&12, School Education (Services-1) Dept., Dated:12.02.2024.
5. G.O.Ms.No:27, School Education (Services-1) Dept., Dated:13.06.2024.
6. G.O.Rt.No:256, School Education (Services-1) Dept., Dated:30.06.2024.
7. G.O.Ms.No:12, School Education (Services-1) Dept., Dated:15.04.2025.
8. G.O.Ms.No:14, School Education (Services-1) Dept., Dated:17.04.2025.
9. G.O.Ms.No.7, Social Welfare (CV) Department , dt: 18.04.20205.
10. G.O.Ms.No.4, Youth, Advancement, Tourism and Culture (Sports) Dept., Dated:19.04.2025.
11. G.O.Ms.No:46, GA (Ser.D) Dept., Dt:19.04.2025.
12. G.O.Ms.No:47, GA (Ser.D) Dept., Dt:19.04.2025.
13. From the Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, Lr.Rc.No.ESE02-20021/9/2024-RECTMT- CSE, Dt: 19.04.2025.
ORDER:
The following notification will be published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette.
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 309 of the Constitution of India read with sub section (3) and (4) of Section 169, Sub-sections (3) and (4) of section 195 and Section 243 of the Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, (Andhra Pradesh Act 13 of 1994) and amendments thereon and third proviso of Section 74 of the Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965 (Andhra Pradesh Act 6/1965) and Section 78 and Section 99 of the Andhra Pradesh Education Act, 1982 (Act 1 of 1982), read with sub-section (1) of section 23 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 (Central Act No. 35 of 2009), duly incorporating the norms and conditions of the eligibility criteria prescribed by the NCTE and RCI from time to time for the posts of teachers, the Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby makes the following Rules for the Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT) for the posts of School Assistant (SA), Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) in Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipality Schools, Municipal Corporation Schools, Tribal Welfare Ashram Schools, and for the posts Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT) and Physical Education Teachers(PET) in the Juvenile welfare Department schools and for the posts of Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT-Special Education), Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT-Special Education) and Physical Education Teachers(PET) in the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Schools situated in the State of Andhra Pradesh. RULES:
1. SHORT TITLE AND APPLICATION:
i) These rules may be called as the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (AP TRT)Rules for the posts of School Assistant (SA), Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT),Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT- Special Education in Special Schools), Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT-Special Education in Special Schools) and Physical Education Teachers(PET) Scheme of Selection Rules, 2025.ii) These Rules shall apply to all the categories of teacher posts in Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, Municipality, Municipal Corporation Schools, Tribal Welfare Ashram Schools, Department of Juvenile Welfare Schools and Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Schools and to such other categories of teacher posts in such other schools as may be notified by the Government from time to time.
iii) These Rules shall come into force with immediate effect from the date of issuance of these orders.
AP DSC 2025 SGT, SA METHOD OF RECRUITMENT
The Recruitment shall be through a selection process consisting of Computer Based Test (CBT) and other criteria stipulated by the Government from time to time.(i) For School Assistant (SA), Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT – Special Education in Special Schools), Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT- Special Education in Special Schools), the total marks shall be 100, out of which 80 marks (TRT- 80%) for the written test (Computer Based Test) and remaining 20 marks (20%) for APTET/CTET Weightage.
(ii)For School Assistants (Physical Education) (SA-P.E.) and Physical Education Teacher (PET), the total marks shall be 100 for written test (Computer Based Test) only. No TET for PET and School Assistant (Physical Education).
(iii) Recruitment shall be purely based on merit-cum-roster system as per the existing provisions being adopted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh vide G.O.Ms.No.77, G.A. (Ser-D) Dept., Dt: 02.08.2023 and subsequent G.O.Ms.No:12, S.E (Services-I) Dept., Dt:15.04.2025, G.O.Ms.No.46, G.A. (Ser-D) Dept., Dt: 19.04.2025, and G.O.Ms.No.47, G.A (Ser-D) Dept., Dt: 19.04.2025 .
AP DSC 2025 SGT, SA QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY
A candidate for selection to the posts of Teachers, shall possess the academic and professional/training qualifications as prescribed below:-(a) (i). The candidates applying for the post should be fully qualified and must be in possession of all certificates as on the last date prescribed in the notification, for submission of application.
(ii). Only those candidates who are in possession of all eligibility certificates, should apply for the post and there shall not be any kind of relaxation / exemption given in this regard.
(b) Must possess Intermediate Certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (or) other equivalent certificate recognized by Board of Intermediate Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
(c) Must possess Academic Degrees obtained from the Universities recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC).
(d) Teacher Education Courses must be recognized by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
(e) The Applicants who have obtained requisite Degrees through Open Universities / Distance Education mode are required to have recognition by the University Grants Commission / AICTE / Distance Education Bureau as the case may be. Unless the relevant Statutory Authority has recognised such Degrees, the same shall not be taken into consideration for purposes of Educational Qualification vide its Public Notice No. F.27-1/2012 (CPP-II), Dt. 27/06/2013. (A university established or incorporated by or under a State Act shall operate only within the territorial jurisdiction allotted to it under its Act and in no case beyond the territory of the State of its location). The onus of proof of recognition by the relevant Statutory Authority that their Degrees / Universities are recognized, rests with the candidate only. If the candidate fails to prove, the certificates obtained thereof shall not be taken into consideration in any aspect.
(f) Special Education D.Ed./D.El.Ed / B.Ed. Courses or its equivalent courses recognized by NCTE & Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
(g) The candidates should be qualified in the AP Teacher Eligibility Test - APTET/CTET for the posts of School Assistants, Secondary Grade Teachers, TGT Special education and SGT- Special education.
(h) TET qualification is not required for the posts of School Assistant (Physical Education) and Physical Education Teachers(PET).
AP MEGA DSC School Assts Post Wise Qualifications
(I) School Assistants:a) School Assistant (Mathematics):
Must possess Graduation with Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics OR one of the three equal optional subjects from a University recognized by UGC with at least 50% marks in Graduation. In case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with bench mark disability candidates the minimum marks shall be 45% and must pass B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Mathematics as a methodology subject from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
OR
Must possess a 4-year B.A.B.Ed. / B.Sc.B.Ed. Integrated degree having Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics with at least 50% marks. In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%, with concerned methodology from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
OR
Post-Graduation in the concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with concerned subject methodology as per NCTE regulations. In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 50%.
OR
B.C.A. Candidates with Mathematics at intermediate level as a group subject. Must possess at least 50% marks in Graduation in case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with benchmark disability candidates the minimum marks shall be 45% and must pass B.Ed./B.Ed. (Special Education) with Mathematics as a methodology subject from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
b) School Assistant (Physical Sciences):
Must possess a Graduation with at least two of the following subjects as optional subjects: Physics / Applied Physics / Engineering Physics & Instrumentation and Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Bio- Chemistry / Electronics / Geology or Physics / its allied subjects or Chemistry / its allied subjects as one of the main subject and other as subsidiary / ancillary subject from a university recognized by UGC with 50% marks in Graduation, in case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with bench mark disability Candidates the minimum marks shall be 45% in Graduation, and must pass B.Ed./B.Ed. (Special Education) with Physical Science /Physics/Chemistry / Science as a methodology subject from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
OR
Must possess a 4-year B.Sc., B.Ed. Integrated degree with at least two of the following subjects as optional subjects: Physics / Applied Physics / Engineering Physics & Instrumentation and Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry / Electronics / Geology or Physics / its allied subjects or Chemistry / its allied subjects as one of the main subject and other as subsidiary / ancillary subject with at least 50% marks; In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45% with concerned methodology from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
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Post-Graduation in the concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with concerned subject methodology as per NCTE regulations. In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 50%.
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B.C.A. Candidate with Physics and Chemistry at intermediate level as a group subject. Must possess at least 50% marks in Graduation in case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with benchmark disability candidates the minimum marks shall be 45% and must pass B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Physical Science / Physics /Chemistry / Science as a methodology subject from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
(c) School Assistant (Biological Science):
Must possess Graduation with Botany and Zoology as optional subjects (or)one of the two as main and the other as subsidiary subject (or) any two of other allied subjects viz. Public Health /Human Genetics / Genetics / Bio-chemistry / Chemistry / Environment Sciences / Micro-biology / Bio-Technology / Industrial Micro-biology / Agriculture / Food Technology/Fisheries/ Nutrition/ Geology / Sericulture / Horticulture / Forestry / Poultry / Pharmacology / Pharmacy / General Micro-Biology optional subject- 1, Chemistry optional Subject-2, Genetics / Bio-Informatics/ Molecular Biology/ Agriculture / Marine Bio-Technology optional Subject-3 (or) M.Sc. Bio-Technology 5 years integrated course from a university recognized by UGC with 50% marks in Graduation; In case of SC/ST/BC/ Persons with bench mark disability Candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45% in Graduation and must pass B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Biological Science / Natural Sciences /Science / Botany / Zoology as a methodology subject from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
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Must possess a 4-year B.Sc.B.Ed. Integrated degree having Botany and Zoology as optional subjects (or)one of the two as main and the other as subsidiary subject (or) any two of other allied subjects viz. Public Health /Human Genetics / Genetics / Bio-chemistry / Chemistry/Environment Sciences / Micro-biology / Bio-Technology / Industrial Micro-biology / Agriculture/ Food Technology / Fisheries/ Nutrition/ Geology / Sericulture / Horticulture / Forestry /Poultry / Pharmacology / Pharmacy / General Micro-Biology optional subject- 1, Chemistry optional Subject-2,Genetics/ Bio-Informatics/ Molecular Biology/ Agriculture / Marine Bio-Technology optional Subject-3 with at least 50% marks; In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45% in Graduation with concerned methodology from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
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Post-Graduation in the concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with concerned subject methodology as per NCTE regulations. In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 50%.
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B.C.A. Candidate with Botany and Zoology at intermediate level as a group subject. Must possess at least 50% marks in Graduation in case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with benchmark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45% and must pass B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Biological Science / Natural Sciences / Science / Botany / Zoology as a methodology subject from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
(d) School Assistant (Social Studies): Must possess Graduation with any two of the following subjects as optional: -
(i)History (ii) Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology (iii) Economics (iv) Geography (v) Political Science (vi) Politics (vii) Public Administration (viii)Commerce (ix) Sociology (x) Social Work(xi) Anthropology (xii) Social Anthropology (xiii) Philosophy(xiv)Psychology (xv) Business Economics (xvi)Business Organization and Management (xvii) Statistics / Business Statistics /Quantitative Techniques (xviii) financial Services, Banking and Insurance (xix) Accountancy / Financial Accounting (xx)Fundamentals of information technology in its equivalent of computer Systems and Programmes principles (xxi) Industrial Relation (xxii) Foreign Trade subject from a university recognized by UGC with 50% marks in Graduation; in case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with bench mark disability Candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) and must pass B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Social Studies / Social Sciences / Geography / History /Politics /Political Science /Economics as a methodology subject.
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Must possess a 4-year B.A. B.Ed. Integrated degree having any two of the following subjects as optional (i)History (ii) Ancient Indian History Culture& Archaeology (iii) Economics (iv)Geography (v) Political Science (vi)Politics (vii) Public Administration (viii)Commerce (ix) Sociology (x) Social Work(xi) Anthropology (xii) Social Anthropology (xiii) Philosophy(xiv)Psychology with at least 50% marks; In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) with concerned methodology from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
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Post-Graduation in the concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with concerned subject methodology as per NCTE regulations. In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 50%.
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B.C.A/B.B.M Candidate with Social Sciences at intermediate level as a group subject. Must possess at least 50% marks in Graduation, in case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with benchmark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45% and must pass B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special Education) with Social Studies / Social Sciences /Geography/History/ Politics /Political Science/Economics as a methodology subject from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
(e) School Assistant (English):
Must possess Graduation with English as a main subject (or) one of the optional subjects (or) a Post Graduate Degree in English from a university recognized by UGC with 50% marks either in Graduation or Post Graduation; in case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with bench mark disability Candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45% and must pass B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with English Methodology from any institution recognized by NCTE/RCI.
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Must possess a 4-year B.A.B.Ed/ B.Sc.B.Ed Integrated degree having English as one of the optional subjects with at least 50% marks (In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) with concerned methodology from any institution recognized by NCTE.
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Post-Graduation in the concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with concerned subject methodology as per NCTE regulations. In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 50%.
(f) School Assistant (Telugu):
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Telugu as the main subject (or) one of the three equal optional subjects (or) Bachelor’s Degree in Oriental Language in Telugu (B.O.L) (or) its equivalent (or) a Post Graduate Degree in Telugu from a university recognized by UGC with 50% marks either in Graduation or Post Graduation; in case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%, and must pass B.Ed. / B.Ed. (Special Education) with Telugu as methodology Subject (or) Telugu Pandit Training (or) its equivalent from a university recognized by NCTE/RCI.
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Must possess a 4-year B.A.B.Ed Integrated degree having Telugu as the main subject (or) one of the three equal optional subjects with at least 50% marks (In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) with concerned methodology from any institution recognized by NCTE.
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Post Graduation in the concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with concerned subject methodology as per NCTE regulations. In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 50%.
(g) School Assistant (Hindi):
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi as one of the Main subject (or) Bachelor’s Degree in Oriental Language in Hindi (B.O.L) (or) Praveena of Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha (or) Vidwan of Hindi Prachar Sabha, Hyderabad (or) any other equivalent recognized qualification in Hindi (BA degree Standard) (or) a Post Graduate Degree in Hindi (of the following as per table-I) from a university recognized by UGC with 50% marks either in Graduation or Post Graduation (In case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with bench mark disability Candidates the minimum marks shall be 45%) of the following as per Table -I and along with any one of the following training qualifications from a university recognized by NCTE/RCI, as per Table-II.
(m) School Assistant (Physical Education):
Must possess a Graduation Degree (or) its equivalent recognized by UGC and a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed) (or) M.P.Ed recognized by NCTE.
Note-1:
The candidates must possess certificates of Graduation/Post Graduation from a University recognized by UGC with 50% marks. In case of SC / ST / BC / Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45% marks.
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For the posts of School Assistant Languages, the candidates must possess certificates of Graduation / Post Graduation, and for the posts of School Assistant Non Languages, the candidates must possess graduation, with at least 45% of marks in either graduation or Post Graduation (or its equivalent) and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from National Council for Teacher Education recognized institution in accordance with the National Council for Teacher Education (form of application for recognition the time limit of submission of application, determination of norms and standards for recognition of Teacher Education Programmes and permission to start new course or training) regulations 2002 notified on 13.11.2002 and NCTE (Recognition norms and procedures) Regulations 2007 notified on 10.12.2007.
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For the posts of School Assistant Languages, the candidates must possess certificates of Graduation / Post Graduation, and for the posts of School Assistant Non Languages, the candidates must possess graduation, with at least 45% of marks in either graduation or Post Graduation (or its equivalent) and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from National Council for Teacher Education recognized institution in accordance with the National Council for Teacher Education (form of application for recognition the time limit of submission of application, determination of norms and standards for recognition of Teacher Education Programmes and permission to start new course or training) regulations 2002 notified on 13.11.2002 and NCTE (Recognition norms and procedures) Regulations 2007 notified on 10.12.2007.
Note 2. TET Qualification:
The candidates applied for all categories of School Assistants (language and non-languages) except Physical Education, must have qualified Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test(AP-TET)/ Central Teacher Eligibility Test (C-TET).Qualification for AP MEGA DSC 2025 SGT Posts
(II) (i) Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT):Must possess Intermediate Certificate with 50% marks (In case of SC/ST/BC/Persons with bench mark disability candidates, the minimum marks shall be 45%) issued by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh or any other equivalent certificate recognized by Board of Intermediate Education, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, (OR) Those candidates who are in possession of Intermediate Vocational Course along with bridge course certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh and two year Diploma in Education (D.Ed.) / Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) Certificate issued by the Director of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh (or) its equivalent certificate (or) Special Education in D.Ed./ D.El.Ed. recognized by RCI (or) 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education recognized by NCTE/RCI.
Note 1 : Must Possess certificate of Intermediate / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) as recognized by the Board of Intermediate Education, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh with at least 45% Marks in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002 (i.e., those who are admitted into D.El.Ed. up to the year 2007) and pass in 2-year D.Ed. / D.El.Ed in Elementary Education / Special Education (or) 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education/ Special Education.
Note 2. TET Qualification:
The candidates applied for Secondary Grade Teachers, must have qualified Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP-TET)/ Central Teacher Eligibility Test (C-TET).
(III) Qualifications for the posts notified in the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Schools (TGT-Special Education, SGT-Special Education and Physical Education Teachers)
STRUCTURE OF TEACHER RECRUITMENT TEST :
The Structure and Content for Teacher Recruitment Test for School Assistants Languages, Non- languages, SA (Physical Education), SGT, TGT Special Education, SGT Special Education and PET are as follows:
Duration of examination: 2Hours 30Minutes
