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AP DSC 2026 Special Education Syllabus – Complete & Updated Guide (SA & SGT)

The Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education has officially released the AP DSC 2026 Special Education Syllabus for School Assistant (SA) and Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) posts.

This notification is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a government teaching job in Special Education, covering Inclusive Education, Disability Specialisation, Psychology, and Methodology as per RCI and NEP 2020 guidelines.

This article provides a clear exam pattern, subject-wise syllabus, preparation focus, and official syllabus download link.

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 AP DSC 2026 Special Education – Key Highlights

• Recruiting Authority: Government of Andhra Pradesh

• Department: School Education

• Exam Name: DSC 2026 – Special Education

• Posts Covered:

  • School Assistant – Special Education

  • Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) – Special Education

• Exam Mode: Objective (MCQs)

• Total Marks: 80

• Total Questions: 160

• Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

   

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 AP DSC 2026 Exam Pattern – Special Education

🔹 Part-I (General Sections)

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	20	10
Perspectives in Special & Inclusive Education	10	5
Psychology (CWSN)	10–16	5–8

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🔹 Part-II (Core Special Education)

Section	Questions	Marks
Disability Specialisation	90	45
Methodology in Special & Inclusive Education	24–30	12–15
Total	160	80

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 Disability Categories Covered (Very Important)

Candidates must specialize in any one category:

• Intellectual Disability (ID)

• Hearing Impairment (HI)

• Visual Impairment (VI)

• Specific Learning Disability (SLD)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Cerebral Palsy with Multiple Disabilities (CP + MD)

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 Detailed AP DSC 2026 Special Education Syllabus (Overview)

 General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian Constitution & Education

• National & International Current Affairs

• Education Policies & Schemes

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 Perspectives in Special & Inclusive Education

• Philosophical foundations (Idealism, Pragmatism, Humanism)

• Indian & Western education thinkers

• Inclusive education models

• RTE Act 2009, RPWD Act 2016

• NEP 2020, NCF 2005, NCFSE 2023

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

• Co-teaching & differentiated instruction

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 Psychology with Reference to CWSN

• Growth & Development stages

• Learning theories (Pavlov, Skinner, Piaget, Vygotsky)

• Intelligence & Multiple Intelligences

• Motivation, memory, attention

• Behaviour management & classroom psychology

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 Disability Specialisation (Core Area – High Weightage)

• Concepts of disability, impairment & rehabilitation

• Early identification & intervention

• IEP & IFSP

• Assistive technologies & AAC devices

• Sensory training & functional academics

• Vocational rehabilitation & transition planning

• National & international disability organizations

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 Methodology in Special & Inclusive Education

• Curriculum adaptation & modification

• Teaching strategies for ID, HI, VI, SLD, ASD, CP & MD

• Multisensory teaching approaches

• Classroom management & evaluation

• Inclusive assessment techniques

• ICT & assistive software for CWSN

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 Preparation Tips for AP DSC Special Education

• Focus more on Disability Specialisation (45 marks)

• Study RCI-recommended books

• Practice MCQs daily

• Understand laws & policies clearly

• Revise teaching methodologies & UDL concepts

Official Syllabus PDF Download

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Disclaimer : 

This article is prepared for informational and educational purposes only. Syllabus details are based on the official notification released by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Candidates are advised to verify updates from the official DSC/School Education Department website before applying.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – AP DSC 2026 Special Education

🔹 Q1. What is AP DSC 2026 Special Education?

AP DSC 2026 Special Education is a teacher recruitment examination conducted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to appoint Special Education Teachers for SGT and School Assistant (SA) posts.

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🔹 Q2. Who is eligible to apply for Special Education DSC 2026?

Candidates must have:

• Relevant Special Education qualification recognized by RCI

• Required TET qualification (as per notification)

• Registration with Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)

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🔹 Q3. How many marks are allotted for Disability Specialisation?

Out of 80 total marks, 45 marks are allotted exclusively for Disability Specialisation, making it the most important section in the exam.

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🔹 Q4. Which disability categories are included in the syllabus?

The syllabus includes:

• Intellectual Disability (ID)

• Hearing Impairment (HI)

• Visual Impairment (VI)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Specific Learning Disability (SLD)

• Cerebral Palsy with Multiple Disabilities

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🔹 Q5. Is the AP DSC Special Education exam objective or descriptive?

The exam is completely objective, consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

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🔹 Q6. Where can I download the official AP DSC 2026 Special Education syllabus?

You can download the official syllabus PDF from the authorized source using the “Download Syllabus” button provided in this article.

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🔹 Q7. Is Psychology important for DSC Special Education?

Yes. Psychology related to Children with Special Needs (CWSN) is an important scoring area and helps in understanding teaching methodologies and behavior management.

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🔹 Q8. Does the syllabus follow NEP 2020 and Inclusive Education concepts?

Yes. The syllabus strictly follows NEP 2020, Inclusive Education, RPWD Act 2016, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.

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🔹 Q9. Is RCI registration mandatory?

Yes. RCI registration is mandatory at the time of certificate verification for Special Education teacher posts.

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🔹 Q10. Which section has the highest weightage in DSC Special Education?

👉 Disability Specialisation carries the highest weightage (45 marks) and should be the top priority for preparation.