AP DSC Special Education (SGT) Syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern, Exam Date 2026
Detail Information about AP DSC has published notification 2026 for the recruitment of Special Education (SGT) vacancies. Those Candidates who are Interested to the following vacancy and completed all Eligibility Criteria can read the Notification & Apply Online. In this page we provide the Complete Syllabus of this Recruitment with Latest Update Exam Pattern and the Exam Date also.
AP DSC Teacher Syllabus 2026 - Overview
| Name of Recruitment |
AP DSC Teacher Recruitment 2026 |
| Recruitment Full Name |
District Selection Committee (DSC), Andhra Pradesh |
| Conducting Body |
School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh |
| Post Name |
Special Education - Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT) |
| Number of Vacancies |
200 |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Job Location |
Andhra Pradesh |
| Category |
Syllabus and Exam Pattern |
| Official Website |
tet2dsc.apcfss.in |
AP DSC Special Education (SGT) Syllabus 2026
Part I – General Knowledge and Current Affairs :
1. Important syllabus topics include Static GK topics such as – freedom fighters of India, Indian constitution, geography, headquarters of international organizations etc.
2. Current events and latest happenings worldwide from the past 1 year also feature prominently.
3. Candidates need to keep themselves updated with important policy decisions of central and state governments, key personalities in politics, important days and dates, sports, awards and honors, budgets and economic surveys, science and technology etc.
4. Questions test fundamental GK in areas including history, culture, economy, polity and governance.
5. As this section carries significant weightage, candidates must prepare extensively by regularly reading newspapers, magazines and referring to standard GK books and current affairs resources.
Perspectives in Special Education and Inclusive Education
(As per Rehabilitation Council of India, D.Ed. Spl.Ed Curriculum)
1. Nature of Education
2. Philosophical Foundations of Education
3. Agencies of Education
4. Educational Provisions in India
5. Education of children with hearing and speech disabilities / Low vision
6. School AdministrationPsychology with reference to CWSN
(As per Rehabilitation Council of India, D.Ed. Spl.Ed Curriculum)
1. Growth and Development
2. Ages and stages of development (Birth to Childhood)
3. Psychology and Learning
4. Psychological processes and their Implications for Children with different Disabilities
5. Classroom Management
PART – II
I. Category of disability specialization
(As per Rehabilitation Council of India, D.Ed. Spl.Ed Curriculum)
i. HI-Hearing Impairment
Hearing & Deafness, Causes, Preventionand Effects of Deafness, Identification of Deafness and Assessment of Hearing, Amplification Devices, Auditory Learning, Communication & Language, Modes and methods of Linguistic Communication, Assessment of Language, Methods and techniques of language development in DHH students, Literacy for DHH children, Introduction to speech and speech production, Description of speech sounds, Development of speech, Speech problems in children with hearing impairment, Teaching speech to the children with hearing impairment, Introduction to Curriculum and Curricular Strategies, Curriculum and Adaptations, Techniques of Evaluation for Curricular Activities, Role of Language in Education and Teaching Strategies with Necessary adaptations for the children with hearing impairment, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), inclusive education, Diversity and Inclusivity, Concept and Meaning of Inclusive Education, Creating supports for inclusive education , Curricular strategies for inclusive education , Collaborations for inclusive education, Deaf gain and Identity, Sign Languages in Education, family and community, Understanding family , Family and disability, Role of family in early childhood care and education (ECCE), Community for disability rehabilitation, Role of community ineducation of children with disabilities
OR
ii. VI-Visual Impairment
Introduction to disabilities, Understanding Disability, Early Identification and Intervention, Human Resource in Disability Sector, Definition, Causes & Preventive measures, Types, Educational Implications, and Management of disabilities, Psychoeducational implications of blindness and low vision, Anatomy and Physiology of Human Eye, Effects of Blindness and Low Vision, Educational Perspectives: Blindness and Low Vision, Children with Visual Impairment with Additional disbilities (VIAD), Management of Children with VIAD, teaching of expanded core curriculum to children with blindness and low vision, Expanded Core Curriculum & Concept Formation, Teaching of Braille, Sensory Training, Teaching of Orientation and Mobility, Teaching of Daily Living Activities, Social Skills and Assistive Devices, inclusive education, Diversity and Inclusivity, Concept and Meaning of Inclusive Education, Creating supports for inclusive education, Curricular strategies for inclusive education, Collaborations for inclusive education, family and community, Understanding family, Family and disability, Role of family in early childhood care and education (ECCE), Community for disability rehabilitation, Role of community in education of children with disabilities
PART - III
Telugu - Content (Class III to VIII): పాఠ్యాంశాలు
1) తెలుగు పాఠాల్లో ప్రధానంగా విషయాలు
A) కథ పాఠాలు
B) పద్యాలు
C) తత్వ పాఠాలు
D) సంభాషణలు
E) నాటకాలు
F) వ్యాస / వ్యాసపరమైన పాఠాలు
2) పదవినిర్మాణం:-
A) అర్థాలూ
B) వాడుకల వాస్తవాలు
C) నామవాచకాలు
D) క్రియాపదాలు
E) విభక్తిపదాలు
F) సామెతలు - వివరణ, గమనించండి.
G) పాటల శీర్షికలు
3) భావపరిశీలన:
A) వివిధ ప్రత్యయాలు
B) జపాలక్షణాలు
C) పారంపర్యిక పదాలు – (దృశ్య ప్రత్యక్షతలు, కేలిక, ఆర్ధబోధితం, సంకీర్ణ, పదజాలం, లింగాలు, సమాసం, ఉపసర్గ, అర్ధాలు, ఆవేశం)
D) సందేశాలు – తెలుగు భాషలో (అర్థం, ఉద్దేశం, ఉద్దేశ్యం, భావవినిమయం, సర్వనామం, ఆర్ధబోధిత, ప్రత్యయరూపాలు, ప్రయోగాల సందేశం.)
కొన్నిసార్లు సందేశాలు – (దృశ్యదర్శనం, కేలిక, ఉద్దేశవేదం, ప్రశ్నల సందేశం.)
E) సమాసాలు – (దృశ్య, దృశ్యగ, తత్పురుష సమాసాలు)
F) గుంపులు – గుణవాచకాలు, గుణగ గుంపులు
G) వాక్యరూపాలు – వాక్యనిర్మాణం, అన్వయక్రమం (శబ్దాలాంతరాలు) సమాస, సన్నివేశం, ఆర్ధవాచక ప్రాముఖ్యత (అన్వయాలు). పదబంధాలు, పదగుంపులు, మితప, క్రియాపద సమన్వయము చేయాలి.
H) వ్యాకరణం – (అప్రధానత్వం, విదధర్త్వం, నిబంధత్వం, అనుపమానత్వం, సన్నివేశం, ఆర్ధవాచక,
ప్రత్యయరూప, ప్రత్యయ, శబ్దార్థ, కర్త, కర్తవ్యతా వ్యాకరణం)
తెలుగు భాషా పాఠ్యాంశాలు: 03 మార్పులు
(ప్రాథమికస్థాయి భాషా శైలి పాఠ్యాంశ పరిధియ అంశాలు)
1. తెలుగు భాషా పరిజ్ఞానం, పదకోశం, విభక్తులు, లక్షణాలు, స్వభావకోశాలు.
2. గద్యం - సమవయం - సాధారణ ప్రత్యయాలు
3. పద్యరచన - గుణవాచకాలు, నామవాచకాలు, ప్రత్యయాల, భావపరిశీలన, ధ్వని, అర్థ విశ్లేషణములు
4. అన్వయక్రమం - వాక్య నిర్మాణం - శబ్దాలపై ఆధారపడి
5. పద నిర్మాణ పరిజ్ఞానం వివిధ ప్రత్యయాలూ
6. వాక్య నిర్మాణ పరిజ్ఞానం - అర్థవంతమైన ప్రశ్నల నిర్దేశాలు
7. వ్యాకరణ రసం
8. పదగుంపుల నిర్మాణ సామర్ధ్యం
9. సందర్భానుసారంగా భావపరిశీలన సామర్థ్యములు
10. కథా - మూల్యాంకనం
Language – II English
Content (Class III to VIII)
1. Poets, Essayists, Novelists, Dramatists and their works
2. Writing of discourses - Story, Essay, Letter writing, Editorial, Precis writing, notemaking, autobiography and biography
3. Pronunciation - Sounds - Use of dictionary
4. Parts of Speech
5. Tenses
6. Types of Sentences
7. Articles and Prepositions
Methodology - English
1. Aspects of English:-
(a) English language - History, Nature, Importance, Principles of English as Second Language(b) Problems of Teaching / Learning English.
2. Objectives of Teaching English.
3. Development of Language skills:-
(a) Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing (LSRW)
(b) Communicative skills.
5. Approaches, Methods, Techniques of teaching English: Introduction, Definition and Types of Approaches, Methods and Techniques of Teaching English, Remedial Teaching.
6. Teaching of Structures and Vocabulary items.
7. Teaching Learning Materials in English
8. Lesson Planning
9. Curriculum & Textbooks
10. Evaluation in English language
Mathematics Content (Class III to VIII)
I. Numbers:
Numbers - Four fundamental operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division) - Knowing about Numbers - Hindu-Arabic system of numeration (Indian system of numeration) - International system of numeration (British system of numeration) - Place value and Face value of a digit in a number - Comparing and Ordering of Numbers - Whole Numbers - Factors and Multiples - Prime and Composite numbers - Even and Odd numbers - Tests for Divisibility of Numbers - Common Factors and Common Multiples - Prime factorisation - Highest Common Factor (G.C.D) - Lowest Common Multiple - Integers - properties and fundamental operations - Fractions and decimals - Types of fractions - comparison - Applications of fractions in daily life - four fundamental operations on fractions and decimals - Rational Numbers - Properties of Rational Numbers - Rational Numbers between two rational numbers - Four fundamental Operations on Rational Numbers - Product of reciprocals - Squares - Square roots (Numbers and Decimals) - Properties of Square Numbers - Cubes - Cube roots of Numbers - Playing with Numbers - Games with Numbers - Letters for Digits.
II. Arithmetic:
BODMAS rule - Ratios and Proportions (Direct, Inverse) - comparing quantities using ratios, proportion, percentage and their applications - Profit and Loss - Discount - Sales Tax/Value Added Tax/Goods and Services Tax - Simple, Compound Interest and their applications.
III. Geometry:
Basic geometrical concepts (Point, Line, Line segment, Ray, Curves, Polygons, Angles) - Measuring of Lines - Pairs of Lines - Elements of Angles - Measuring of Angles - Types of Angles - Naming of the given 2D figures of Triangles, Square and Rectangle - The Triangle - Types of Triangles and its Properties - Classification of Polygons - Angle sum property - Kinds of Quadrilaterals (Trapezium, Kite, Parallelogram) - Some special parallelograms (Rhombus, Rectangle, Square) - Constructing different types of Quadrilaterals - Views of 3DShapes - Identification of Edges, Vertices and Faces of 3D figures (Euler’s Rule) - Nets for building 3D shapes.
IV. Data Handling:
Reading and interpreting and analysing the Data (pictograph, tally marks, bar graphs, double bar graph, pie charts) - Arithmetic Mean - Mode - Median of un-grouped data - Chance and Probability.
V. Algebra:
Patterns - making rules - The idea of variables - formation of algebraic expressions -Terms, Factors and Coefficients - Linear equations in one variable - terms and types of algebraic expressions - finding the value of an expression - Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication of Algebraic Expressions - Multiplying a Monomial by a Monomial and polynomial - Multiplying a Polynomial by a Polynomial - Standard Identities and their applications - Applications of simple equations to practical situations - Exponents and Powers - Negative exponents - Laws of exponents - Expressing large numbers in the standard form - Factorisation - Division of Algebraic Expressions Continued (Polynomial ÷ Polynomial) - Linear Graphs.
VI. Mensuration:
Measuring Length, Weight, Capacity, Time-Seasons, Calendar, Money, Area - Symmetry (Line and Rotational) - Perimeter of Triangle, Square, Rectangle, Rhombus, Trapezium, Parallelogram, Circle and Polygon), Area of a Quadrilateral, Surface Area and Volume of Cube, Cuboid and Cylinder -Volume and capacity.
Mathematics Methodology
1. Nature and Definitions of Mathematics
2. Aims, values and instructional objectives of teaching Mathematics
3. Methods of Teaching & Remedial measures in Mathematics
4. Instructional Material, TLM and Resource Utilization in Mathematics
5. Curriculum, Textbooks Instructional Planning.
6. Evaluation and Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation
Science Content (Class III to VIII)
1. Living World:
1. Living and non-living things - Characteristics of living organisms Plants -Types of plants- Herb, shrub, Tree, basing on habitat – Terrestrial, Aquatic, Desert etc, plant parts -functions Animals – Animals around us – Oviparous, viviparous; herbivore, carnivore, omnivore; shelters of different animals, Birds – beaks, Domestic animals, Wild animals, Types of animals basing on habitat, herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, Animals sounds, Movements in animals, Different types of habitat and adaptation, Homes of animals, Nests of birds.
2. Human beings - Body parts, Healthy body – good habits, Sense organs and their care, concern for differently abled persons, Good touch and Bad touch, Skeletal parts – Bones, oints, Cartilage; muscles, Safety measures – at home, school safety, Road safety, water hazards, First- aid.
3. Food - Food, Need of food, Sources of food – plants, animals, Types of food, Cooked and raw foods, Utensils, Mid-day meal, Methods of preparing food, Food wastage, Preservation of food, Good food habits, Our food, Components of food, Balanced diet, Junk food, Deficiency diseases Agricultural Practices, Tools used in agriculture, Methods of agriculture, Storage of food, Food from Animals, Food for birds and animals.
4. Family - Role of family members, Family Tree, Types of family, Changing family structure, Family Budget, Shelter for all, Different types of houses, Home appliances, Migration – Reasons, Effects, Slums, Homeless people.
5. Cell – The basic unit of life, Types of cells, Cell structure and function.
6. Microorganisms - Introduction to microorganisms – types, Useful Microorganisms, Harmful microorganism.
7. Games and recreation- indoor, outdoor, local games, uses, materials used and the rules.
2. Life processes :
1. Nutrition - Nutrition in plants – Autotrophic, Parasitic, saprophytic, Insectivorous, Different ways of taking food, Digestion in humans, Digestion in grass eating animals, feeding and digestion in amoeba.
2. Respiration - Types of respiration, Respiration in animals, Respiration in plants, Circulation - Circulatory system in human being -Transport of substances in plants.
3. Excretion in animals, Coordination- Nervous system, Reproduction - Modes of reproduction – sexual, asexual and vegetative, Seed dispersal, Sexual and Asexual Reproduction in Animals, Adolescence and puberty – changes, role of hormones, Reproductive phase, Sex determination, Hormones other than sex hormones, Metamorphosis, Reproductive health
3. Natural Phenomena :
OBJECTS AND MATERIALS
Objects around us – Properties of materials - classification of materials, Properties and uses of Metals and Non-metals, Reactivity order of metals, Methods of separation– Saturated and unsaturated solutions. Acids, bases and salts, indicators, Neutralization, Physical and chemical changes, Rusting of Iron, Galvanization, Crystallization.
MEASUREMENT OF DISTANCES – MOTION
Measurement of distances, Standard units and non-standard units of measurements, Motion and rest, Types of motion, Motion and time – speed, average speed, Uniform and non-uniform motions, Measurement of time, Time period, Units of time and speed, Measuring speed, Distance-time graph
LIGHT
Light, shadows, and reflections, Transparent, opaque and translucent objects, pin hole camera, mirrors and reflection, Regular and Diffused Reflection, multiple images, kaleidoscope, periscope, Characteristics of images formed by mirrors, Spherical mirrors and images, Lenses and images, Sunlight – dispersion, Human Eye, Care of the Eyes, Braille System, Visually Impaired Persons
ELECTRICITY
Simple electric circuit and its components, Symbols of electric components, Electric conductors and insulators, Heating effects of electric current, CFL, LED, Fuse and MCB, Magnetic effects of electric current, Electromagnet, Electric bell, Chemical Effects Of Electric Current, Good/Poor Conducting Liquids, Electroplating.
MAGNETISM
Magnets – Discovery of magnets, Magnetic and non-magnetic substances, Types of magnets, Properties of magnets, Magnetic compass, Storing of magnets.
HEAT
Heat – temperature, measuring temperature, Units of temperature, Types of Thermometers, Transfer of heat – conduction, convection, radiation.
FORCE, FRICTION AND PRESSURE
Force – push or pull, Exploring forces, net force, Effect of force on objects, Contact and non-contact forces, Pressure, Fluid pressure, Atmospheric pressure, Friction, Factors effecting friction, Friction: A necessary evil, Increasing and reducing friction, Types of friction.
COMBUSTION AND FUELS
Exhaustible and inexhaustible resources, Fuels–Types, Coal, Uses of Coal and Coal products, Renning of petroleum, Petrochemical products in various sectors, Various Constituents of Petroleum and their Uses, Formation of coal and petroleum, Natural Gas, Misuse of Energy resources and Consequences. Combustion, Types of Combustion, Ignition temperature, Inflammable substances, Flame, Fuel Efficiency, Burning of Fuels Leads to Harmful Products, Fire control, Structure of fame – colour zones–Intensities.
FIBRES
Natural and Synthetic ubres, Preparation and uses, Types and Characteristics of Synthetic Fibres, Our dress our culture, Kinds of clothes we wear in winter and summer, Plastics as Materials of Choice, Types of plastics, Plastics and environment, Biodegradable – Non biodegradable materials.
SOUND
Sound - a form of energy, Production of sound, Some musical instruments, Propagation of sound, Human ear, Hearing Impairment, Noise and Music, Types of waves (longitudinal and transverse), Characteristics of sound waves (Wavelength, Frequency, Time period, Speed of the wave),Pitch, Loudness and Quality, Audible and Inaudible sounds, Noise pollution.
SOME NATURAL PHENOMENA
The Story of Lightning, Charging by Rubbing, Electric charge and properties of electric charge, Types of charges and their interactions, Transfer of charge, lightning, lightning safety, lightning conductors, Earth quake, Tsunami, Causes and effects, Protectiv measures.
OUR UNIVERSE
The Moon, The Moon’s Surface, Phases of Moon, Eclipses (Solar and lunar eclipses), The Stars, Movement of Stars(Constellation, polestar), Movement of the Sun, Solar System, Planets and Some Other Members of the Solar System, Artificial Satellites.
4. Transportation and Communication:
Transportation - Story of transport – Objects-signs and signboards used for transport – Places associated with transport –Modes of travel in the present and in the past – Methods of transport in different topographical conditions (Transport in hilly areas, Forests, Deserts, Snowy areas, Rivers & Canals) - Need for an international transport -Import and export of the goods- different means of transport of goods-Importance of tourism and seven wonders of the world. Communication – Means and objects of Communication-Types of Communicationboth in Human and Animals (different feelings and gestures) Modern forms of communication – Communication used in the past and present-Advantage of Mass CommunicationCommunication through Postcard, Cell Phone, E-Mail, News Paper, Radio, TV, and Social Mediaetc., How communication and transport brings the entire world together.
5. Professions and Services:
Household materials with reference to profession (farmer, cobbler, tailor etc)-Different professions and their need to the society- villager/farmer (seeds/manure/ agri methods etc.,) , helping agents ( bank, e- seva, PHC, panchayat office, post office/etc.,) Governance and Services - Local Self Govt, State, Central Govt, Judiciary.
6. OUR ENVIRONMENT
1. Climate – Climate change, Weather- Climate- rain- foods-Cyclones-disaster management, Global environmental issues – Greenhouse effect, Global warming, Acid rains. Ecofriendly activities, Say ‘no’ to plastic.
2. Air - Presence of air, Components of air, Properties of air, Availability of oxygen to animals and plants, Replacement of oxygen in the atmosphere, uses of air, Nitrogen cycle, Air pollution -causes, effects and prevention.
3. Water - Forms of water, Uses of water, source, scarcity, protected water, wastage of water, Water resources, Tank pollution, safe drinking water, tank management, journey of rain drop – Water cycle, water magic, water properties, Water resources, major rivers in AP, fisherman, water transport, tragedy of rivers, drought and floods, water pollutions - Causes, effects and prevention. Sewage, Treatment of polluted water, Better house keeping practices, Sanitation and Disease, Alternative arrangement for sewage disposal.
4. Biodiversity - Forests, Flora, fauna, interrelation of organisms, Green world, Advantages of forests, Deforestation - effects, Chipko movement, Conservation of forest and wildlife – Protecting areas, endangered and endemic species.
Methodology:
1. Nature, Scope, History and development of science.
2. Aims, Values, Objectives specifications of teaching Science, Academic Standards.
3. Methods, approaches and techniques of teaching science.
4. Teaching learning material, Improvised teaching aids.
5. Science curriculum, Textbook.
6. Assessment and Evaluation
7. Science laboratories.
8. Planning in science teaching ( Year Plan, Lesson Plan)
9. Role of Science Teacher
10. Science Fairs, Science clubs, Field – trips, Science museums.
Social Studies
Content (Class III to VIII)
Theme - I: Our Universe
1. The shape of the Earth, The Universe- Origin, solar System, Our Earth in the Solar System – Celestial bodies, Constellations, Realms of the Earth- Latitudes and Longitudes -Movements of Earth – Solar System- Globe-Model of Earth – Axis of Earth, Equinox – Eclipses.
2. Maps – Directions, Scale, Symbols, Patterns, Types, Where are we-Village, Mandal, District, country maps.
3. The Earth- Environment – Components, Interior of the Earth, Atmosphere, Biosphere, Pollution, Disasters.
4. Land Forms – Major Land Forms in AP, Podu cultivation, Diversity in Lifestyles.
5. Forests-Climatic Regions - Types of Forests, Forests in AP, Uses- Deforestation, Conservation of Forests.
6. Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources.
Theme - II: Production Exchange and Livelihoods
1. Migration of people- Reasons for migration, effects of migration, Slums, Family Budget, Profession and services- Farmer, Tailor.
2. Resources – Types, Conservation, Mineral and Power Resources – Types of Minerals, Distribution, Conservation Power Resources: Conventional, Non-Conventional.
3. Human Resources- Distribution of Population, Density of Population, Population Change, population composition.
4. Agriculture – Types of farming, Major crops; industries- Classification and Distribution.
5. Weavers, Iron Smelters, factory owners, Indian Textile and the world market-The sword of Tipu Sultan and Wootz steel, Public facilities, Water as a part of fundamental Right to LifeGovt. Role.
6. Markets Around Us- Types of Markets- Consumer Protection.
7. Transport system, International Transport, Exports and Imports, Global Village, Road ways, My bicycle, Vehicles other than Transport, Transport in Hill areas, Forests, deserts, snowy areas, rivers and canals, Road Safety, Traffic symbols, Road safety measures, pedestrian safety, safe cycling, safety travelling.
Theme -III: Political Systems and Governance
1. Early Life to Settled life- Early people, Nomadic life, Belum caves, Rock paintings, Growing plants, Rearing animals, Towards a settled life, Emergence of Kingdoms and Republics, Mahajanapadas, Magadha, Vajji Kingdoms and Empires- Mauryan, Guptas, Satavahanas, Pallava, Chalukya Dynasties.
2. Delhi Sultanate, Kakatiyas, Vijayanagara Empire, Mughals, Contemporary Kingdoms.
3. Governments – Types, Monarchy, Democracy, Different levels, Local and Self Government, State and Central Governments; Why do we need a Parliament?, The role of the Parliament, Who are the people in the parliament?; State Government – Legislature, Executive, Judiciary- Role, Independent Judiciary, Structure of Courts in India, Different Branches of the legal system- Understanding our Criminal Justice System – the role of police and Public Prosecutor, Judge, Fair Trail- Law and Social Justice – Bhopal gas Tragedy, Enforcement of Safety Laws, New laws to protect the Environment.
4. The Indian Constitution, key features – Fundamental Rights – Fundamental Duties; Understanding Secularism, Understanding Laws.
5. Civilizing the “Native” Educating the nation- How the British saw Education? – What happened to the local schools?- the agenda for a National Education, How Important are Dates, How do we periodise, What is Colonial?,- From Trade to Territory-The Company establishes Power, East India Company, Battle of Plassey, Tippu Sultan, The Doctrine of Lapse, Setting up a new administration – Ruling the countryside – Diwani system, Munro system, Demand for Indian Indigo, The Blue Rebellion and after – Tribals, Dikus and the vision of Golden age-How did Tribal groups live?, How did colonial rule effect Tribal lives?, Forest Laws and their impact- Birsa Munda.
6. Indian Freedom struggle, When people Rebel 1857 and after- Policies and the people, Through the Eyes of the people, A Mutiny becomes a popular Rebellion, the company fights back, The making of the National Movement: 1870’s to 1947- The emergence ofnationalism, The growth of mass nationalism, The March to Dandi, Quit India and Later – India after Independence- A new and divided nation, A Constitution is written, How were states to be formed – Planning for development, A Nation sixty years on
Theme -IV: Social Organization and Inequities
1. Inequality, Steps towards equality – Constitutional provisions, Remedial measures for abolishing inequality, Will Discrimination and inequalities stop people from achieving their goal.
2. Women Change the World, Women’s movement, Inspirational Women- Women, Caste and Reforms- Working towards change: Changing the lives of Widows, Girls begin going to School, Women write about women, Caste and social reform: Gulamgiri who could enter, The Non Brahman Movement.
3. Understanding Marginalisation – Adivasis and Development, Minorities and MarginalisationConfronting Marginalisation- Invoking Fundamental Rights-Laws for the Marginalised, Protecting the rights of the Dalits and Adivasis, Adivasis Demands and the 1989 Act.
Theme - V: Religion and Society
Religions – Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam and Sikhism, Unity in Diversity; Bhakthi and Sufi Movements
Theme -VI: Culture and Communication
1. Together with everyone – communication, Postal services, mobiles, E-mail, Mass communication, Newspaper, Radio, TV, Social Media.
2. Let us Visit - Historical and Tourist places in AP; Early Civilisations- Indus Valley civilisation, vedic period, vedic literature; Indian Culture, Languages.
Methodology:
1. Nature, Scope, History and development of Social.
2. Aims, Values, Objectives specifications of teaching Social, Academic Standards.
3. Methods, approaches and techniques of teaching Social.
4. Teaching learning material, Improvised teaching aids.
5. Social curriculum, Text – book.
6. Assessment and Evaluation
7. Social laboratories.
8. Planning in Social teaching (Year Plan, Lesson Plan)
9. Social Teacher roles and responsibilities.
10. Fairs, Clubs, Field – trips, museums
AP DSC Special Education (SGT) Exam Pattern 2026
Duration : 2 Hours 30 Minutes
| Part |
Subject |
No.of Question |
Marks |
| Part I |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
16 |
08 |
| Perspectives in Special Education and Inclusive Education |
08 |
04 |
| Psychology with reference to CWSN |
16 |
08 |
| Part-2 |
Category of disability specialization
i. HI-Hearing Impairment |
40 |
20 |
| Part-3 |
Telugu Content |
10 |
05 |
| Telugu Methodology |
06 |
03 |
| English Content |
10 |
05 |
| English Methodology |
06 |
03 |
| Mathematics Content |
10 |
05 |
| Mathematics Methodology |
06 |
03 |
| Science Content |
10 |
05 |
| Science Methodology |
06 |
03 |
| Social Content |
10 |
05 |
| Social Methodology |
06 |
03 |
| |
Total |
160 |
80 |
AP DSC Exam Date 2026 : Notified Soon
Starting Date of Application Form : 13th October 2026
Last Date of Application Form : 03rd November 2026
Total : 200
