The Andhra Pradesh District Selection Committee (AP DSC) has officially released the merit list for the 2025 Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT), along with the district-wise and category-wise cut-off marks. This recruitment drive aims to fill 16,347 vacancies for various teaching posts.

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AP DSC Minimum Qualifying Marks 💯
To qualify for the AP DSC 2025 exam, candidates must meet the minimum passing marks. These marks are a mandatory benchmark, and only those who score at or above these percentages will be considered for the merit list.
- General (OC/EWS): 60%
- Backward Classes (BC): 50%
- SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen: 40%
It’s important to note that for some posts like Principal, PGT (Non-Languages), and TGT (Non-Languages), there is a mandatory English Language Proficiency Test with a different set of minimum qualifying marks (60 for OC/BC/EWS and 50 for SC/ST/PH/Ex-Servicemen).
AP DSC Cut-Off 2025: District and Category-Wise Analysis 📊
The cut-off marks for AP DSC 2025 are not uniform across the state. They vary significantly depending on the district, post, and category. The final cut-off is influenced by several factors, including the number of candidates who appeared, the difficulty level of the exam, and the total number of vacancies.
Here is a general overview of the cut-off trends observed in different districts:
- High Cut-off Districts: Districts like Chittoor, Krishna, and Guntur generally have higher cut-off marks due to increased competition. For example, the cut-off for the Open Category (OC) in these districts can range from 96% to 98%.
- Lower Cut-off Districts: Districts such as Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, and Nellore tend to have comparatively lower cut-off marks. The cut-off for OC candidates in these regions might range from 70% to 85%.
The final cut-off marks are determined based on the 80% weightage from the Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT) and 20% weightage from the AP Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) scores.
How to Check Your AP DSC Merit List and Cut-Off 📋
Candidates can check their merit list and cut-off marks on the official AP DSC website. Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official website: apdsc.apcfss.in.
- Click on the “Merit List” or “Cut-off Marks” link on the homepage.
- Log in with your credentials (username and password).
- Select your district and the post you applied for.
- Download the PDF to view your result and the cut-off marks for your category.
Shortlisted candidates must then proceed to the document verification process.
