TGPSC DIET Lecturer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 86 Vacancies

Telangana TGPSC DIET Lecturer Application 2026: The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC), Hyderabad, has released an official recruitment notification under Notification No: 04/G/SE/2026. This drive invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the general recruitment of Senior Lecturers and Lecturers in DIET within the School Education Department of Telangana.

Candidates who meet the specified academic criteria can register exclusively through the official TGPSC online portal. Below are the detailed terms regarding crucial schedules, post-wise vacancy breakup, educational qualifications, salary scales, and exam patterns taken directly from the official notification document “v”.

TGPSC DIET Lecturer Recruitment 2026: Official Overview

Job Attribute	Details
Organization Name	Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC)
Notification Number	Notification No: 04/G/SE/2026
Designation Name	Senior Lecturer (DIET) & Lecturer (DIET)
Short Core Education	Post Graduate Degree in relevant subject (Minimum 55%) + M.Ed. Degree (Minimum 55%)
Application Mode	Online Only via registered OTR profile
Total Vacancies Available	86 Positions
Official Online Portal	https://www.tgpsc.gov.in

TGPSC DIET Lecturer Recruitment: Important Dates

Official Notification Date: June 18, 2026
Starting Date for Online Form Submission: June 24, 2026
Last Date for Form Submission & Fee Payment: July 29, 2026 (until 05:00 PM)
Download of Examination Hall Tickets: From 7 days before the exam date up to 05:00 PM on the previous day
Tentative Examination Window: November 2026

TGPSC DIET Lecturer Application Fee Details

Application Processing Fee (For OC & BC Categories): Rs. 1000/-
Application Processing Fee (For SC, ST & PwD Categories): Rs. 500/-
Examination Fee (For All Working Employees): Rs. 120/-
Examination Fee Exemption: All unemployed applicants are completely exempted from paying the examination fee of Rs. 120/-.

Note: The fees must be paid online using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. Remitted fees will not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances.

TGPSC DIET Lecturer Recruitment Department Age Limit

Applicants must calculate their age eligibility criteria as of July 1, 2026:

Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years (Must not be born after July 1, 2008)
Maximum Age Limit: 44 Years (Must not have been born before July 2, 1982)
Age Calculator

Upper Age Relaxation Concessions

SC / ST / BC & EWS Category Candidates: 5 Years upper limit relaxation.
Telangana State Government Employees: Up to 5 Years based on the length of regular service (Employees of Corporations/Municipalities are not eligible).
Physically Handicapped (PwD) Persons: 10 Years upper limit relaxation.
Ex-Servicemen & NCC Instructors: 3 Years plus the length of service rendered in the armed forces / NCC.

TGPSC DIET Lecturer Post-Wise Vacancy Breakup

The recruitment features Multi-Zonal vacancies allocated across Multi Zone-I and Multi Zone-II. The position-wise breakup is as follows:

Post Code	Name of the DIET Post	Multi Zone-I	Multi Zone-II	Total Vacancies
1	Senior Lecturer	17	6	23
2	Lecturer in Service Training	7	9	16
3	Lecturer in Education	2	0	02
4	Lecturer in Education (Urdu Medium)	2	2	04
5	Lecturer in English	2	1	03
6	Lecturer in Telugu	2	6	08
7	Lecturer in Urdu	1	0	01
8	Lecturer in Maths	2	1	03
9	Lecturer in Maths (Urdu Medium)	2	0	02
10	Lecturer in Science	2	1	03
11	Lecturer in Science (Urdu Medium)	2	0	02
12	Lecturer in Social Studies	2	1	03
13	Lecturer in Social (Urdu Medium)	2	0	02
14	Lecturer in Philosophy	0	1	01
15	Lecturer in Psychology	2	1	03
16	Lecturer in Planning & Statistics	1	1	02
17	Lecturer in Art Education	2	1	03
18	Lecturer in Educational Technology	1	1	02
19	Lecturer in Physical Education	2	1	03
	GRAND TOTAL	53	33	86 Vacancies

TGPSC DIET Lecturer Educational Qualifications & Requirements

The candidate must have finalized and received their official degree declaration from a UGC-recognized university on or before the notification date (June 18, 2026).

Senior Lecturer (Post Code 1) & Lecturer in Service Training (Post Code 2): Must possess a Post Graduate Degree in relevant disciplines (Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, or specific school languages/sciences) with a minimum of 55% marks. In addition, an M.Ed. Degree with not less than 55% marks from an NCTE-recognized institution is mandatory.
Lecturer in Language & Non-Language Trades (Post Codes 3 to 18): Must hold a Post Graduate degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks. Along with this, an M.Ed. Degree with a minimum of 55% marks is mandatory. For specific language fields (English, Telugu, Urdu, Maths, Science, Social), the candidate must have studied that subject as a primary methodology in their B.Ed. training program.
Lecturer in Physical Education (Post Code 19): Must hold a Post Graduate Degree in Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) with not less than 55% marks from an NCTE-recognized institution.

Concession Rule: For candidates belonging to SC, ST, BC, and Differently Abled categories, the minimum marks requirement for both Academic (PG) and Professional (M.Ed.) qualifications is relaxed to 50% marks.

Language Medium Domicile Parameter (Urdu Medium Posts)

To apply for the Urdu Medium lecturer positions, candidates must meet at least one of these conditions:

Passed SSC, Intermediate, or Degree examination in the Urdu medium. OR
Studied Urdu as a First Language in SSC, or as Part-I / Second Language in Intermediate, or as a main subject in their Degree course.

TGPSC DIET Lecturer Recruitment: Salary Structure

The designated pay scales for regular appointees follow the state pay matrix structures:

Senior Lecturer, DIET (Post Code 1): Scale of Pay Rs. 58,850 – 1,37,050/-
Lecturer, DIET (Post Codes 2 to 19): Scale of Pay Rs. 54,220 – 1,33,630/-

TGPSC DIET Lecturer Recruitment: Selection Process

The selection layout will be managed entirely through competitive written screening processes:

Written Examination: Objective multiple-choice testing executed either in OMR-based Offline mode or Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode.
Normalization Processing: If CBRT tests are processed in multiple sessions, score values will be normalized to percentile indices before final ranking.
Document Verification: Verification of original study logs, local status, and community certificates.
Medical Fitness Allocation: Final recruitment is subject to clearing standard medical examinations.

TGPSC DIET Lecturer Written Exam Pattern

The complete selection test carries 450 maximum marks. There are no negative marks for wrong answers in the written tests.

1. Scheme for Post Codes 1 to 18

Paper I: General Studies and General Abilities | 150 Questions | 150 Minutes | 150 Marks (Bilingual: English & Telugu)
Paper II (Part A: Education Theory & Practice + Part B: Concerned Subject) | 150 Questions (75 Qs each part) | 150 Minutes | 300 Marks (Bilingual except for language specific fields)
Total Combined Target Scale: 450 Marks

2. Scheme for Post Code 19 (Physical Education)

Paper I: General Studies and General Abilities | 150 Questions | 150 Minutes | 150 Marks
Paper II (Part A: Physical Education Content + Part B: Pedagogy) | 150 Questions (75 Qs each) | 150 Minutes | 300 Marks
Total Combined Target: 450 Marks

Minimum Qualifying Threshold Marks

Candidates must secure the following minimum marks to be eligible for selection mapping parameters:

OC, Sportspersons, and EWS Applicants: Minimum 40% marks
Backward Classes (BC) Applicants: Minimum 35% marks
SC, ST, and PwD (PH) Applicants: Minimum 30% marks

Important Added Instructions & Local Rules

Local Reservation (95%): Local reservation applies to 95% of the notified vacancies circle-wise across Multi-Zone I and Multi-Zone II for local residents of Telangana State.
Banned Electronic Items: Smartwatches, mobile phones, calculators, tablets, pen drives, smart glasses, or recording instruments are strictly banned inside the testing halls. Carrying them is punishable under Act No. 25/1997 with jail terms ranging from 3 to 7 years and fines up to Rs. 1,00,000/-.
No Waiting List Policy: TGPSC functions under a strict no waiting list rule. Unfilled or non-joining positions will automatically carry forward to the next recruitment drive.

Important Documents Checklist for Verification

Shortlisted candidates must produce the following original credentials at the verification venue:

System-generated PDF Application form and Hall Ticket printout
SSC / Metric Memo as valid proof of Date of Birth
School Study Certificates from Class 1st to 7th standard (or Residence Certificate if studied privately)
Post Graduate Degree Consolidated Marksheets and M.Ed. Passing Certificates
Community Certificate for SC, ST, and BC categories issued through Meeseva by a Tahsildar
Valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for BC applicants
EWS Income and Asset Certificate for the financial year before application
Disability Certificate in SADAREM format (if claiming PwD reservation)
No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently serving in any government job

How to Apply for TGPSC DIET Lecturer Recruitment 2026

Open your web browser and go to the official portal: https://www.tgpsc.gov.in.
If you are a new user, fill out the One-Time Registration (OTR) details carefully to generate your TGPSC user ID and login profile.
If already registered, click on the Online Application Link for the DIET Notification using your OTR user ID and Date of Birth.
Log in using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
Verify your details fetched from the OTR database (Name, DOB, qualifications, and category) displayed on the screen.
Select your preferred examination center from the available choices (Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal, or Nizamabad).
Preview your complete form entries to ensure there are no typos.
Click on CONFIRM & SUBMIT to proceed to the integrated digital payment gateway portal.
Fulfill your processing and exam fees online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
Once the transaction completes, download and save a printed copy of the generated PDF application page along with your reference ID for future tracking.

Important Links Table

Target Link Type	URL Endpoint
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Syllabus & Exam Pattern	Click Here
Official Website Portal	Click Here
WhatsApp Channel	Join Now
Telegram Channel	Join Now
Arattai Channel	Join Now
Home Page	Click Here

Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Telangana Public Service Commission.

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