AP DSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Complete Subject-Wise Guide

Notice information

• The Andhra Pradesh District Selection Committee (AP DSC) recruitment examination is conducted for various teaching positions in Andhra Pradesh. The supplied syllabus covers Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT), School Assistants (SA), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), Physical Education Teachers, Music Teachers, Art and Drawing Teachers, and Special Education posts.
• The syllabus differs according to the post. Depending on the recruitment category, candidates may need to prepare General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Perspectives in Education, Educational Psychology, subject content, teaching methodology, language proficiency, or practical and skill-based components.
• Candidates should prepare the syllabus applicable to their specific post and subject rather than studying every section in this guide.

AP DSC Syllabus Overview

• The official recruitment notification determines the applicable subjects, marks, examination duration, qualifying conditions, and selection rules for each recruitment cycle.

• cse.ap.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

AP DSC Exam Pattern

• The supplied material describes different examination structures for teaching posts. It also contains older pattern information that does not always match the later recruitment scheme.
• Important: Do not combine the 2025 examination pattern with the older marks distribution in the supplied text. The official notification and information bulletin for the post applied for must take precedence.

Physical Education examination pattern

• The supplied material lists the following areas for School Assistant (Physical Education) and Physical Education Teacher recruitment.
• The supplied material describes physical-efficiency events such as running, jumping and shot put, with events differing by gender. Candidates must refer to the relevant official instructions for the prescribed events, standards and scoring rules.

Detailed AP DSC Subject-Wise Syllabus

• The following sections reorganize the topics in the supplied material into a study-friendly format. The expanded descriptions explain the scope of the listed subjects; they do not replace the official post-specific syllabus.

Physical Education

• The Physical Education syllabus includes educational theory, the organisation of physical education and the scientific principles of exercise and sports.
• Topics covered
• Principles, philosophy and history of Physical Education.
• Organisation and administration of Physical Education.
• Psychology, materials and methods of Physical Education.
• Anatomy and Physiology.
• Kinesiology.
• Health Education.
• Safety Education.
• Exercise Science.
• Yoga.
• Exercise Physiology.
• Officiating and Coaching.
• The supplied material also lists the following areas under Physical Education Content:
• Organisation and Administration of Physical Education.
• Basic Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology and Biomechanics.
• Health Education and Sports Injuries.
• Yoga in Physical Education.
• Recreation and Leisure Management.
• Sports Training.
• Concepts of Wellness Management.
• Research and Statistics in Physical Education.
• Officiating and Coaching.
• Preparation focus
• Study the functions of the human body during exercise, movement principles, injury prevention, fitness and wellness, and the organisation of sports activities. For a post that includes a physical efficiency test, prepare separately for the prescribed practical events.

PGT Subject-Wise Syllabus

• The supplied material lists PGT subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Civics, Commerce, Economics, Physical Science and Social Studies, as well as Language subjects.

TGT and School Assistant Subject-Wise Syllabus

• The supplied material covers TGT Languages, TGT Non-Languages, School Assistant Languages and School Assistant Non-Languages.

Science and Physical Science

• The supplied material identifies general science and Physical Science topics covering:
• Mechanics, Kinematics and Dynamics.
• Magnetism and Electricity.
• Heat and chemical changes.
• Chemical symbols and laws of chemical combination.
• Water and specified chemical compounds.
• Environmental and natural-resource topics.
• Science Teaching Methodology.
• For higher-level Physical Science posts, the source additionally lists Physics and Chemistry content and a separate methodology component.

SGT Syllabus — Detailed Structure

• The supplied SGT syllabus uses a TET-TRT structure and separates subject content from methodology.
• The supplied text refers to Classes III–VIII textbooks for relevant content sections and indicates a difficulty level up to Class X. Candidates should check the precise textbook range and examination structure in the applicable notification.

School Assistant Special Education Syllabus

• The supplied material describes School Assistant Special Education under a TET-TRT structure, with sections corresponding to General Knowledge, Perspectives in Education, Educational Psychology, language, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
• The source also provides the following disability-related abbreviations:
• ID: Intellectual Disability.
• HI: Hearing Impairment.
• VI: Visual Impairment.
• SLD: Specific Learning Disabilities.
• ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• CP with MD: Cerebral Palsy with Multiple Disabilities.
• The source does not provide a sufficiently detailed, disability-specific topic list to establish the complete specialised syllabus for every Special Education post. Candidates must consult the relevant official notification and syllabus document for the prescribed disability-specific content, pedagogy and qualification requirements.

AP DSC Syllabus: Quick Revision Checklist

• Use this checklist to track preparation. Select only the subjects applicable to your post.

Step 1: Identify your post and syllabus

• First, identify whether you are preparing for SGT, School Assistant, TGT, PGT, Music, Art, Physical Education or Special Education. Download the corresponding syllabus and note the prescribed subjects.

Step 7: Verify the final examination instructions

• Before the examination, check the applicable notification for negative marking, qualifying requirements, English proficiency rules, skill or physical tests, selection weightage and other conditions. These details should not be inferred from an older syllabus page.

1. Where can I download the AP DSC syllabus?

• Visit the official Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education website and locate the notification or syllabus applicable to your post and recruitment cycle. The AP DSC recruitment portal has also hosted syllabus resources.

• official Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education website ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

2. Is the AP DSC syllabus the same for all posts?

• No. The syllabus varies by post and subject. SGT, School Assistant, TGT, PGT, Music, Art, Physical Education and Special Education candidates should use their respective prescribed syllabi.

3. What subjects are included in the AP DSC syllabus?

• Depending on the post, subjects include General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Perspectives in Education, Educational Psychology, language content, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, subject-specific content and teaching methodology.

6. Is the syllabus provided here the confirmed 2026 syllabus?

• This guide is based primarily on the supplied syllabus material, with the 2025 examination pattern used where referenced above. It should not be represented as a fully verified 2026 syllabus. Candidates must follow the official notification applicable to their recruitment cycle.