AP DSC Syllabus 2026 — Subject-Wise Breakdown
The AP DSC (Andhra Pradesh District Selection Committee) exam covers General Knowledge, Perspectives in Education, Educational Psychology, and Content & Methodology for your teaching subject. Here's the established subject-wise structure to plan your preparation around.
The AP Mega DSC 2026 notification is expected in October 2026, with the exam likely in December 2026. The breakdown below reflects the established AP DSC exam pattern from prior recruitment cycles — always cross-check the final syllabus against the official notification at cse.ap.gov.in once released.
How the AP DSC Syllabus Is Structured
For the Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) post, the written test (Teacher Recruitment Test) carries 80 marks, split across four parts. Content & Methodology — your subject-specific teaching knowledge — carries the largest share of the marks by a wide margin.
SGT Written Test — Marks Distribution
| Part | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 8 |
| Perspectives in Education | 4 |
| Educational Psychology (Child Psychology & Pedagogy) | 8 |
| Content & Methodology (subject-specific) | 60 |
Content & Methodology Subjects (SGT)
- •Telugu / other Language I
- •English (Language II)
- •Mathematics
- •Environmental Studies / Science
- •Social Studies
Other Posts
The DSC recruitment also covers School Assistant, TGT, PGT, Principal, and PET posts, each with its own subject-specific Content & Methodology weightage. School Assistant follows a similar written-test format (160 questions, 80 marks). Exact marks splits for TGT, PGT, Principal, and PET will be confirmed in the official notification.
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