AP DSC Merit List 2025 Released: What Candidates Must Know
The Department of School Education (DSE), Andhra Pradesh, has officially released the AP DSC Merit List 2025 on its portal apdsc.apcfss.in. This milestone marks a crucial stage for candidates vying for teaching roles under the Mega DSC drive. The merit list, presented in district- and zone-wise PDFs, now allows applicants to verify their selection status.
Posts and Vacancies Covered
A total of 16,347 teaching positions are filled through this recruitment initiative, spanning across:
- School Assistants (SA)
- Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT)
- Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT)
- Post Graduate Teachers (PGT)
- Physical Education Teachers (PET)
- Principals
Breaking down the vacancies by post:
- School Assistants (SA): 7,725
- Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT): 6,371
- Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT): 1,781
- Post Graduate Teachers (PGT): 286
- Physical Education Teachers (PET): 132
- Principals: 52
Merit Calculation: How Selection Was Determined
Merit list rankings reflect the following weightage:
- 80% from AP DSC Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT)
- 20% from APTET or CTET scores
Exception: For School Assistant (Physical Education) and Physical Education Teachers, 100% weightage is based solely on DSC test marks, with no TET contribution.
Release Timeline: How We Got Here
- The Mega DSC examination was held from June through early July 2025.
- Final answer key released mid-July, followed by results and scorecards in early August.
- The merit list was made public on August 22–23, 2025.
Step-by-Step: How to Download the Merit List
- Visit the official DSE AP website: apdsc.apcfss.in
- Click on the “AP DSC Merit List 2025” link displayed on the homepage
- Choose your specific district and post type (SA, SGT, etc.)
- Download the PDF file, review your name, roll number, category, scores, and merit rank
- Save or print the document for your records
What’s Next? Certificate Verification Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for document verification at district-level centres. Required documents typically include:
- Educational certificates
- TET score memo (if applicable)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar card
- Passport-size photographs
- Sports quota certificates (if applicable)
Why This Update Matters
This update is instrumental for over 16,000 hopefuls waiting on the merit list to take the next step in their teaching careers. This transparent, merit-based selection reflects the state’s commitment to fairness and efficiency in public education recruitment.
In Summary – Key Facts at a Glance
- Merit List Released: Yes — via apdsc.apcfss.in (Aug 22–23, 2025)
- Total Vacancies: 16,347 for multiple teaching roles
- Selection Weightage:
- General: DSC (80%) + TET (20%)
- PET & Physical Assistant: DSC only (100%)
- Next Step: Document verification for shortlisted candidates
Let me know if you’d like help checking your district-wise PDF, preparing for verification, or understanding cut-off trends!