AP DSC Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025: Download PDF
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The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Department of School Education has released the AP DSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern along with the official notification on the official website. Candidates should go through the syllabus for the AP DSC post carefully to prepare a robust strategy for the exam. This will help them to learn the basic concepts of all the topics from which questions are asked in the written exam. The key highlights are:
- The AP DSC selection process comprises two stages: written exam and document verification.
- The APSC DSC Exam Pattern is different for different posts including TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher), PGT (Post Graduate Teacher), SA (School Assistant), SGT (Secondary Grade Teacher), and Music Teacher.
- Candidates should adhere to the best preparation strategy and books in order to achieve the favorable AP DSC Result in the written exam.
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AP DSC Exam Pattern 2025
Along with the exam syllabus, the candidates should check the AP DSC Exam Pattern to get an idea of the exam format and marking scheme followed by the department. We have discussed below the exam pattern for all the posts for the reference of the aspirants:
Trained Graduate Teachers
The exam of TGT comprises two papers: Paper I is the English Language Proficiency Test and Paper II is Teacher Recruitment Test. Check the Paper-wise exam pattern details below.
Paper I
- Paper I is held for 100 marks.
- A total number of 100 questions are asked.
- The duration of the examination is 1 Hour 30 Minutes.
Paper |
Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
Part I |
English Language Proficiency Test |
100 |
100 |
1 Hour 30 Minutes |
Paper II
- A total of 160 questions will be asked.
- The examination is held for 80 marks.
- The duration of the exam is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Paper |
Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
Part I |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
20 |
10 |
2 Hours 30 Minutes |
Part-II |
PerspectiveinEducation |
10 |
5 |
|
Part-III |
Classroom implicationsofEducational Psychology |
10 |
5 |
|
Part-IV |
Content of Concerned Subject |
80 |
40 |
|
Methodology of Concerned Subject |
40 |
20 |
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Total |
160 |
80 |
Post Graduate Teacher
Like TGT, the PGT also comprises 2 Papers - Paper I is English Language Proficiency Test and Paper II is Teacher Recruitment Test. Check the Paper-wise exam pattern shared below.
Paper I
For this post Paper I is held for a total of 100 questions, wherein each question carries one mark. The total duration of the exam is 1 Hour 30 Minutes.
Paper |
Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
Part I |
English Language Proficiency Test |
100 |
100 |
1 Hour 30 Minutes |
Paper II
This examination is held for a total of 200 questions and a total of 200 questions are asked. The duration of the exam is 3 hours.
Paper |
Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
Part I |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
20 |
10 |
3 Hours |
Part-II |
Perspective in Education |
20 |
10 |
|
Part-III |
Educational Psychology |
10 |
10 |
|
Part-IV |
Content Of Concerned Subject |
100 |
50 |
|
Methodology Of Concerned Subject |
40 |
20 |
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Total |
160 |
80 |
School Assistants - TRT
For AP DSC, a total of 160 questions are asked and the examination is held for 80 marks. The duration of the exam is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Paper |
Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
Part I |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
20 |
10 |
2 Hours 30 Minutes |
Part-II |
Perspective in Education |
10 |
5 |
|
Part-III |
Classroom implications of Educational Psychology |
10 |
5 |
|
Part-IV |
Content of Concerned Subject |
80 |
40 |
|
Methodology of Concerned Subject |
40 |
20 |
||
Total |
160 |
80 |
2 Hours 30 Minutes |
Music - TRT
For AP DSC Music TRT, a total of 140 questions are asked and the examination is held for 70 marks. The duration of the exam is 2 Hours 30 Minutes. The skill test here will be held for 30 Marks.
Paper |
Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
Part I |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
20 |
10 |
2 Hours 30 Minutes |
Part-II |
Perspective in Education |
10 |
5 |
|
Part-III |
Education Psychology |
10 |
5 |
|
Part-IV |
Language Ability (Telugu) |
10 |
5 |
|
Part V |
Content and Methodology |
100 |
50 |
|
Total |
140 |
70 |
2 Hours 30 Minutes |
SGT (TET cum TRT)
This exam is held for 100 marks wherein a total number of 200 questions are asked. The duration of the exam is 3 hours.
Paper |
Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Part I |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
20 |
10 |
Part-II |
Perspective in Education |
10 |
5 |
Part-III |
Education Psychology |
20 |
10 |
Part-IV |
Language Ability I (Optional) |
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Content |
20 |
10 |
|
Methodology |
10 |
5 |
|
Part V |
Language Ability (English) |
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Content |
20 |
10 |
|
Methodology |
10 |
5 |
|
Part VI |
Mathematics |
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Content |
20 |
10 |
|
Methodology |
10 |
5 |
|
Part VII |
Science |
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Content |
20 |
10 |
|
Methodology |
10 |
5 |
|
Part VIII |
Social Studies |
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Content |
20 |
10 |
|
Methodology |
10 |
5 |
AP DSC Syllabus 2025
The AP DSC Syllabus is comprehensive and covers multiple subjects crucial for teaching positions in Andhra Pradesh. It includes General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Perspectives in Education, Educational Psychology, and Pedagogy across various subjects like Mathematics, Social Studies, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Languages (Telugu, English, or Hindi). The syllabus is designed to assess candidates' understanding of educational concepts, teaching methodologies, and subject-specific knowledge required to excel in teaching roles. Detailed syllabus information is provided in the official notification, guiding candidates in their preparation for the AP DSC examination.
AP DSC SGT (TET cum TRT)
The syllabus for AP DSC SGT detailed syllabus has been stated in the table attached below.
Part |
Syllabus |
Part I |
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Part II |
Perspectives in Education |
Teacher Empowerment |
|
Acts / Rights |
|
National Curriculum |
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Part III |
Educational Psychology |
Development of Child |
|
Individual Differences |
|
Learning |
|
Personality |
|
Part IV |
Content & Methodologies |
Telugu |
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Kannada |
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Odia |
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Language – II English |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
|
Social Studies |
AP DSC School Assistant
The table for the AP DSC School Assistant can be referred from the table attached below.
Part |
Syllabus |
Part I |
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Part II |
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Teacher Empowerment |
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Acts / Rights |
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National Curriculum |
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Part III |
Classroom Implications of Educational Psychology |
Individual Differences |
|
Learning |
|
Personality |
|
Part IV |
Content & Methodologies |
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AP DSC TGT
The syllabus for AP DSC TGT has been stated in the table attached below.
Paper |
Syllabus |
Paper I |
|
Word Formation |
|
One word substitutes |
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Short forms and Full forms |
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Abbreviations and Full forms |
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Modal Auxiliaries |
|
Ordinary Verbs Form |
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Clauses |
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Sentence Structures |
|
Language Functions |
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Question Tags |
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Paper II |
Current Affairs |
History of Education |
|
Teacher Empowerment |
|
Educational Concerns in Contemporary India |
|
National Curriculum |
|
National Educational Policy-2020 |
|
Classroom Implications of Educational Psychology |
|
Individual differences |
|
Learning |
|
Personality |
|
Content & Methodologies |
AP DSC PGT
The syllabus for AP DSC PGT has been described below.
Paper |
Syllabus |
Paper I |
Parts of Speech |
Synonyms |
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Antonyms |
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Homophones |
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Homonyms |
|
Hypernyms and Hyponyms |
|
Spelling |
|
Phrasal Verbs |
|
Word Formation |
|
One word substitutes |
|
Short forms and Full forms |
|
Abbreviations and Full forms |
|
Helping Verbs Forms |
|
Modal Auxiliaries |
|
Ordinary Verbs Form |
|
Articles |
|
Prepositions |
|
Clauses |
|
Sentence Structures |
|
Degrees of Comparison Form |
|
Language Functions |
|
Question Tags |
|
Direct Speech & Indirect Speech |
|
Active Voice & Passive Voice, etc. |
|
Paper II |
Current Affairs |
History of Education |
|
Teacher Empowerment |
|
Educational Concerns in Contemporary India |
|
Acts / Rights |
|
National Curriculum |
|
National Educational Policy-2020 |
|
Development of Child |
|
Understanding Learning |
|
Pedagogical Concerns |
|
Content & Methodologies |
AP DSC Music
The syllabus for AP DSC Music has been explained in the table attached below.
Part |
Syllabus |
Part I |
Current Affairs |
Part II |
History of Education |
Teacher Empowerment |
|
Educational Concerns in Contemporary India |
|
Acts / Rights |
|
National Curriculum |
|
National Educational Policy |
|
Part III |
Educational Psychology |
Development of Child |
|
Individual Differences |
|
Learning |
|
Personality |
|
Part IV |
Language Ability |
Part V |
Content & Methodologies |
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FAQs
How can I download the AP DSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern?
The aspirants can download the AP DSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern in a PDF file from the official website of the AP DSC or Testbook.
Why is it important to check the AP DSC Syllabus?
Candidates should check the AP DSC Exam Syllabus to learn the fundamentals of all the topics thoroughly that are often asked in the written exam.
For how many marks the AP DSC School Assistants - TRT exam is conducted?
The AP DSC School Assistants - TRT exam is conducted for a total of 80 marks.
Is there any negative marking in the AP DSC Recruitment Exam?
No. There shall be no negative marking in the AP DSC Written Exam.
What is the selection process for the AP DSC Recruitment?
The AP DSC selection process comprises two stages: written exam and document verification.
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