TGPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 86 DIET Posts (Senior Lecturer & Lecturer)

TGPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 is now officially open, and it’s excellent news for postgraduate and M.Ed. qualified candidates across Telangana. The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has released Notification No. 04/G/SE/2026 for 86 vacancies of Senior Lecturer and Lecturer in District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) under the School Education Department. These DIET faculty posts offer a respected academic role, a solid government pay scale, and long-term job security.

Online applications open on 24 June 2026 and close on 29 July 2026 at 5:00 PM, on the official website tgpsc.gov.in. If you have a postgraduate degree along with an M.Ed., and you’ve been waiting for a stable teaching position in Telangana, this notification deserves your full attention.

Here’s your complete guide — eligibility, salary, vacancy breakdown, selection process, and how to apply step by step.

TGPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

⚠️ Don’t wait for the last day! Government portals tend to slow down close to the deadline, so try to submit your application a few days early.

Vacancy Details

A total of 86 posts are on offer across Multi-Zone I and Multi-Zone II, with local reservations applicable as per Telangana state rules. One post is for Senior Lecturer, and the remaining 85 are spread across Lecturer posts in various subjects.

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Senior Lecturer and Lecturer posts (all subjects except Physical Education):

• A postgraduate degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks from a University Grants Commission (UGC) recognised university.
• An M.Ed. degree with at least 55% marks from a National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) recognised institution.

For Lecturer in Physical Education:

• A postgraduate degree in Physical Education with at least 55% marks from an NCTE-recognised university.

✅ SC, ST, BC, and differently-abled candidates need only 50% marks in the above qualifications, instead of 55%.

Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)

Candidates must be born between 02 July 1982 and 01 July 2008 to meet the basic age criteria, before applying any relaxation.

Application Fee

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your fee payment receipt and the final submitted application PDF safely — you’ll need them at every later stage, including document verification.

TGPSC Lecturer Salary 2026

This is one of the biggest draws of TGPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 — a genuine government pay scale with strong long-term growth.

Your actual in-hand salary will be higher than the basic pay shown above, once House Rent Allowance (HRA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and other admissible allowances are added based on your place of posting.

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Selection Process

Candidates for these DIET Lecturer posts will be shortlisted through a single written examination — there is no interview stage. Here’s how it works:

1. Written Examination — Objective type, conducted either in OMR-based offline mode or Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode, as decided by the Commission.
2. Paper I — General Studies and General Abilities — 150 questions, 150 marks.
3. Paper II — Concerned Subject (Part A and Part B) — 150 questions, 150 marks.
4. Normalization of scores — Applied if the CBRT is conducted across multiple sessions, to ensure fairness.
5. Final Merit List — Based on the total marks scored across both papers.
6. Document Verification & Medical Examination — Conducted before final appointment.

Qualifying Marks

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How to Apply for TGPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official TGPSC website at tgpsc.gov.in.
2. New users must complete One Time Registration (OTR) to get a TGPSC ID.
3. Already registered? Log in using your TGPSC ID, date of birth, and OTP.
4. Fill in the online application form carefully with your personal, educational, and category details.
5. Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (100–200 KB) and your scanned signature (20–30 KB).
6. Preview your application, then click “Save & Payment” to pay the prescribed fee online.
7. Download and save the generated PDF application form for future reference.

💡 Pro Tip: Have your photo and signature scanned and saved in the correct file size before you start — it makes the whole process much smoother.

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Summing Up…

If you’ve been looking for a stable government teaching career in Telangana, TGPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 is exactly the kind of opportunity you shouldn’t let slip by. With 86 vacancies, a respectable pay scale, and the long-term security of a Sarkari Naukri, it’s well worth your time and effort. Submit your application before 29 July 2026, keep a printed copy of your form handy, and start preparing early for Paper I and Paper II.

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Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from the official TGPSC website. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.