The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has officially released the much-awaited TGPSC DIET Lecturer Recruitment 2026 notification for recruitment to Senior Lecturer and Lecturer posts in District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) under the School Education Department. The recruitment drive aims to fill 86 vacancies across multiple academic disciplines, including Education, English, Telugu, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Psychology, Philosophy, Physical Education and more.
Candidates possessing postgraduate qualifications along with M.Ed. and other prescribed educational credentials can apply online through the TGPSC portal. The commission has fixed 24 June 2026 as the starting date for submission of applications, while the last date to complete the registration process is 29 July 2026 at 5:00 PM.
The announcement is expected to attract a large number of aspirants seeking permanent teaching positions in Telangana’s teacher education institutions.
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TGPSC DIET Lecturer Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 18 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 24 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 July 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Hall Ticket Release | 7 days before exam |
| Tentative Examination Month | November 2026 |
TGPSC DIET Lecturer Vacancy Details
The commission has notified a total of 86 vacancies distributed between the Senior Lecturer and Lecturer categories.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Lecturer, DIET | 23 |
| Lecturer (Various Subjects) | 63 |
| Total | 86 |
Major Subject-wise Lecturer Vacancies
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Service Training Field Interaction & Coordination (DRU) | 16 |
| Telugu | 8 |
| Education (Urdu Medium) | 4 |
| English | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
| Social Studies | 3 |
| Psychology | 3 |
| Art Education | 3 |
| Physical Education | 3 |
| Others | Remaining Posts |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be Indian citizens and possess the prescribed educational qualifications on or before the notification date. The qualifications vary according to the subject and post applied for.
For most Lecturer and Senior Lecturer posts, candidates must possess:
- Postgraduate Degree in the relevant subject
- Minimum 55% marks in qualifying examination
- M.Ed. degree recognised by NCTE
- Subject-specific qualifications wherever applicable
For SC, ST, BC and Persons with Disabilities candidates, the minimum qualifying marks requirement is relaxed to 50%.
Age Limit
The age of applicants will be calculated as of 1 July 2026.
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 44 Years |
The notification notes that the upper age limit has been enhanced from 34 years to 44 years through a recent government order, providing a wider opportunity for experienced candidates.
Salary Structure
Selected candidates will receive attractive pay scales under the Telangana Government service rules.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Senior Lecturer, DIET | ₹58,850 – ₹1,37,050 |
| Lecturer, DIET | ₹54,220 – ₹1,33,630 |
TGPSC DIET Lecturer Recruitment Selection Process
The TGPSC has indicated that recruitment will be conducted through an objective-type examination. The commission may conduct the examination either:
- OMR-based Offline Mode
- Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT)
The final mode of examination will be announced separately through official notices and hall tickets. For multi-session CBRT examinations, normalisation of scores will be applied before preparation of merit lists.
How to Apply for TGPSC DIET Lecturer Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the TGPSC online portal by following these steps:
- Visit the TGPSC official website.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
- Login using OTR credentials.
- Select the DIET Lecturer Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the applicable fee, if required.
- Submit the application form before the deadline.
- Download and save the application confirmation.
The commission has advised candidates not to wait until the final day for submission of applications.
