TGPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has launched a new recruitment drive for teaching posts in District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) under the School Education Department. Issued vide Notification No. 04/G/SE/2026, dated 18/06/2026, this drive opens 86 posts spread across Senior Lecturer and Lecturer cadres in 19 different subject categories. Online applications will start on 24th June 2026 and close on 29th July 2026 at 5:00 PM, written examination will be tentatively scheduled in November 2026.

If you have a postgraduate degree as well as B.Ed./M.Ed. Qualified and waiting for a stable government teaching role in Telangana, it is worth going through this notification carefully. Below are complete, easy-to-follow details of everything mentioned in the official notification – vacancies, eligibility, age limit, fee structure, exam pattern and step-by-step application process.

TGPSC DIET Lecturer Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

Important Dates for TGPSC Diet Lecturer Notification

Candidates planning to apply should keep these dates in mind, as TGPSC does not entertain late applications or extension requests under any circumstances.

TGPSC Diet Lecturer Vacancy Details 2026 (Post Code Wise)

The 86 vacancies are distributed across 19 post codes, with subjects ranging from Education and English to Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Urdu, Arts Education and Physical Education. Each post is classified under Multi-Zone-I and Multi-Zone-II based on the local cadre system of Telangana.

Comment: As clarified in the notification, incomplete or non-joining vacancies will be carried forward to the next recruitment cycle, and any addition or deletion of vacancies will be communicated through an official addendum before the examination or before the final selection list respectively.

TGPSC Diet Lecturer Salary and Pay Scale

A common question among the candidates is how much these posts actually pay after getting selected. The notification specifies two different pay bands depending on the cadre.

• Senior Lecturer, DIET (Post Code 1): Rupee. 58,850 - Rs. Rs 1,37,050 per month
• Lecturer, Diet (Post Code 2 to 19): Rupee. 54,220 – Rs. Rs 1,33,630 per month

Eligibility Criteria for TGPSC Diet Lecturer Posts

Educational qualification must be fulfilled for this recruitment and result must be formally declared by the University On or before notification date i.e. 18/06/2026 - Merely appearing in the final examination or pending results will not be accepted.

General Aptitude Pattern

In almost all 19 post codes, the qualification pattern follows a similar two-part structure:

1. A Post Graduate (PG) Degree In the subject specified for that post code, not less than 55% marks From a UGC recognized University (50% for SC/ST/BC/PWD candidates).
2. One M.Ed. degree with not less than 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/BC/PWD candidates) from an NCTE-recognized institution with a specified method of teaching - in B.Ed. For posts related to language and science.

Subject wise qualification summary

For posts requiring the eligibility of Urdu or Telugu medium, candidates must either have passed SSC/Intermediate/Degree in that medium or must have studied the language as First Language/Part-I/Second Language/Subject at the relevant level.

related topics (Such as Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Geo-informatics, etc.) are accepted as per Annexure-I of GO Ms. No. 11, Department of School Education (Section III), dated 04/03/2023.

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Age Limit for TGPSC Diet Lecturer Recruitment 2026

Age is calculated as follows 01/07/2026. This is one of the more candidate-friendly aspects of this notification, as the upper age limit has been revised substantially.

• minimum age: 18 years (should not be born after 01/07/2008)
• Maximum Age: 44 years (should not be born before 02/07/1982)

Important Update: As per GO Ms. No. 86, General Administration (SER.A) Department, dated 18/05/2026, the upper age limit for this post was increased from 34 years to 44 years – an increase of 10 years – significantly increasing the eligible candidate pool.

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No candidate is eligible if he/she has crossed the superannuation age of 61 years even after availing relaxation.

Application Fee for TGPSC Diet Lecturer Notification

The fee structure has two distinct components – an application processing fee and an examination fee – and both must be paid online through the payment gateway.

Comment: Any type of Government/PSU/Corporation employees irrespective of category have to pay the examination fee. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable under any circumstances.

TGPSC Diet Lecturer Exam Pattern 2026

Selection is based entirely on written objective type examination, conducted either in OMR mode or in the form of Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) at the discretion of the Commission.

For post code 1 to 18

For Post Code 19 (Physical Education)

Both Paper-I and Paper-II (except language subjects) are conducted bilingually english and telugu.

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Examination Center for TGPSC Diet Lecturer Recruitment

The objective type examination will be conducted at the following centres, subject to change at the discretion of the Commission:

• Hyderabad (including HMDA jurisdiction)
• Karimnagar
• Khammam
• Warangal
• Nizamabad

Request for change of allotted examination center will not be considered.

Selection Process and Qualifying Marks

Selection is made purely on the basis of marks obtained in written examination followed by certificate verification and medical fitness check. Here's how the eligibility criteria work:

If SC/ST candidates do not fulfill the prescribed qualifying marks, they may still be considered on the basis of their relative performance, irrespective of the minimum marks. Securing qualifying marks does not automatically guarantee selection – final allotment depends on qualifying rank and post preference (web-option) against available vacancies.

How to Apply Online for TGPSC Diet Lecturer Recruitment 2026

To apply for this recruitment one has to first register through One Time Registration (OTR), then submit the actual application. Here's the process broken down into simple steps:

1. Visit the official TGPSC website (tgpsc.gov.in) and complete One Time Registration (OTR) If you have not registered before. This generates your TGPSC ID.
2. log in Using your TGPSC ID and date of birth, verify the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
3. Verify auto received details Such as name, date of birth, educational qualification, community, gender and disability status from your OTR profile.
4. Choose your preferred exam centre.
5. Preview the app Carefully, then click on “Save & Payment” to proceed.
6. pay prescribed fee Through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
7. Download the generated PDF application For future reference – Note the reference ID number printed on it.

online application Through the official TGPSC portal after the application window opens on 24/06/2026.

Remember: OTR is registration only No An application was considered. You have to submit separate online application specifically for this notification before the last date.

Documents Required During TGPSC Diet Lecturer Recruitment

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for upload or verification at various stages of the recruitment process:

• Latest color passport size photograph (within 3 months) and scanned signature
• Proof of educational qualification (PG degree, M.Ed degree)
• SSC/CBSE/ICSE certificate (for date of birth proof)
• Study certificate from class 1st to 7th (for local status/residence proof)
• Community Certificate (for SC/ST/BC candidates) issued by a Tehsildar or above
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (For BC candidates, Form-VIIB)
• Income Certificate (for EWS candidates)
• Disability certificate in SADAREM format (for PwD candidates)
• No Objection Certificate (for candidates already employed)
• Declaration of Unemployment (for fee exemption)
• Aadhar Card / Voter ID Card / PAN Card or any other valid photo identity card

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Reservation Policy in TGPSC DIET Lecturer Notification

Reservation in this recruitment follows Rule 22 and 22(A) of the Telangana State and Subordinate Services Rules, 1996 as well as various government orders covering SC, ST, BC, EWS, Persons with Disabilities and women candidates. Some key points to note:

• Local Reservation: As per GO Ms. No. 124, GA (SPF-MC) Department, dated 30/08/2018, 95% of the posts under both Multi Zone-I and Multi Zone-II are reserved for local candidates.
• Candidates availing reservation/age relaxation under SC/ST/BC/EWS/PH categories are also automatically considered for Open Category (OC) vacancies.
• Sports Reservation (2%) is applicable as per GO Ms. No. 74, Department of Youth Development, Tourism and Culture (Sports).
• Candidates are from outside Telangana State No Entitled to any reservation benefit.

TGPSC Diet Lecturer Syllabus Highlights

The syllabus of Paper-I is the same across all post codes, while Paper-II varies subject-wise. Here's a quick summary of what each paper includes:

Paper-I – General Studies and General Aptitude It covers Current Affairs, Indian and Telangana History/Geography/Economy, Indian Constitution, Social Exclusion and Inclusion Policies, Telangana Culture and Policies, Logical Reasoning and Basic English.

Paper-II, Part A – Education: Theory and Practice (Common for Post Codes 1-18) Covers philosophical and sociological foundations of education, child psychology and development, pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and evaluation, ICT in education and basic educational research methods.

Paper-II, Part B Is subject-specific – for example, English Lecturer candidates are tested on English Literature, Grammar and Language Pedagogy, while Mathematics Lecturer candidates are tested on Algebra, Calculus, Statistics and Mathematics Pedagogy etc. for each of the 19 post codes.

TGPSC DIET Lecturer Notification: PDF Download Link

Candidates are strongly advised to read the entire official notification before applying, as it contains the complete text of each rule, government order and annexure referred to in this article.

PDF Download Link: Available on the official website of TGPSC (tgpsc.gov.in) under “Notifications” section – Notification No. 04/G/SE/2026, dated 18/06/2026.