Sarkari Sahayta - TGPSC Recruitment 2026 – Deputy Educational Officers / Gazetted Head Master Grade‑I

Tgpsc Deputy Educational Officers Gazetted Head Master Recruitment 2026 Apply For 24 Posts

Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC), Hyderabad has released Notification No.03/G/SE/2026 dated 05 June 2026 inviting online applications for the posts of Deputy Educational Officers / Gazetted Head Master Grade‑I in the School Education Department. Eligible candidates can apply online through the Commission’s official website https://www.tgpsc.gov.in.

🏛 About Telangana Public Service Commission

Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) is the constitutional body responsible for conducting recruitment examinations and selecting candidates for various government posts in the state of Telangana. It ensures merit‑based selection, transparency, and adherence to service rules in all recruitment processes.

📌 Notification Highlights

• Notification No.: 03/G/SE/2026
• Posts: Deputy Educational Officers / Gazetted Head Master Grade‑I
• Department: School Education Department, Telangana
• Total Vacancies: 24 (MZ‑I: 10, MZ‑II: 14)
• Age Limit: 18–44 years (as on 01 July 2026, with relaxations as per rules)
• Pay Scale: ₹58,850 – ₹1,37,050/‑
• Application Mode: Online only (applications through any other mode will not be accepted)
• Application Dates: From 12 June 2026 to 19 July 2026 (till 5:00 PM)
• Hall Tickets: Available 7 days prior to examination
• Tentative Exam Date: October 2026

🎯 Purpose of Recruitment

This recruitment aims to strengthen the School Education Department by appointing qualified Deputy Educational Officers and Gazetted Head Masters to oversee academic administration, ensure quality education, and implement government policies across Telangana schools.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a citizen of India.
• Character and antecedents must be suitable for public service.
• Applicants must possess the prescribed academic qualifications as on 05 June 2026 (date of notification).

🎓 Educational Qualifications

Note: Degrees obtained through Distance Education must be recognized by UGC/AICTE/Distance Education Bureau. Equivalent qualifications will be considered only after approval by an Expert Committee.

📅 Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years (not born after 01 July 2008)
• Maximum Age: 44 years (not born before 02 July 1982)
• Superannuation Age: 61 years

🎯 Age Relaxations

Note: Age relaxations are subject to rules under Telangana State & Subordinate Service Rules, 1996. However, no applicant shall be eligible if he/she exceeds the superannuation age after relaxation.

📊 Reservations

Direct recruitment under this notification will follow the reservation rules as per Rule‑22 & 22(A) of Telangana State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996. The following categories are covered:

• Scheduled Tribes (ST)
• Scheduled Castes (SC)
• Backward Classes (BC‑A, BC‑B, BC‑C, BC‑D, BC‑E)
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
• Horizontal Reservation for Women and Meritorious Sportspersons

Carry‑forward vacancies from previous recruitments will also be filled as per government orders. If eligible candidates are not available in a particular category, vacancies may be interchanged as per rules.

📍 Local Candidate Reservation

95% of posts are reserved for local candidates under Multi Zone‑I and Multi Zone‑II. Definition of local candidate is based on continuous study or residence in the concerned local area for the prescribed period.

• Studied in local institutions for at least 4 consecutive academic years ending with the qualifying exam.
• If not studied, must have resided in the local area for at least 4 years immediately preceding the qualifying exam.
• For broader eligibility, candidates who studied in Telangana for 7 consecutive years are considered local to the zone where they studied longest.

📜 Community Certificates

Applicants claiming reservation or relaxation must produce valid community certificates issued by Revenue Authorities not below the rank of Tahsildar in Telangana. The following rules apply:

• SC/ST: Certificate issued by competent Revenue Authority of Telangana State.
• BC: Non‑Creamy Layer Certificate (Form‑VIIB) issued by Tahsildar via Mee‑Seva.
• EWS: Income certificate for the financial year prior to application, issued by Tahsildar via Mee‑Seva.
• PWD: Disability certificate as per G.O.Ms.No.31, WD, CW & DW Dept., Dt.01/12/2009.
• Sports Quota: Reservation applicable as per G.O.Ms.No.74, YAT&C (Sports) Dept., Dt.09/08/2012 and subsequent amendments.

Note: Applicants from other states are not entitled to any reservation benefits under this notification.

📝 How to Apply

Eligible applicants must submit their applications online only through the official website https://www.tgpsc.gov.in. Applications through any other mode will not be accepted.

Step‑by‑Step Process

1. Step‑I: Register through One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered. A unique TGPSC ID will be generated.
2. Step‑II: Login using TGPSC ID and Date of Birth. Verify details fetched from OTR database (Name, DOB, Qualifications, Community, etc.).
3. Step‑III: Select examination centre and preview the application for correctness.
4. Step‑IV: Pay the application fee online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
5. Step‑V: Download the PDF copy of the submitted application form. Keep the Reference ID Number safe for future correspondence.

💳 Application & Examination Fee

• Application Processing Fee: ₹1000 for OC & BC applicants; ₹500 for SC, ST & PwD applicants.
• Examination Fee: ₹120 for all applicants.
• Exemptions: Unemployed applicants are exempted from examination fee. Government employees (Central/State/PSUs/Corporations) must pay both fees.

📅 Important Dates

• Start of Online Application: 12 June 2026
• Last Date of Application: 19 July 2026 (till 5:00 PM)
• Hall Ticket Download: 7 days before exam
• Tentative Exam Date: October 2026

⚠️ Important Instructions

• Applicants must ensure eligibility before applying. Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
• Details in OTR database at the time of submission will be considered final.
• No changes will be allowed after submission of application.
• Handwritten/typed/photostat copies of application forms will not be accepted.
• Applicants must retain their registered mobile number and email ID for OTP/SMS communication till completion of recruitment.
• For technical issues, contact TGPSC Helpdesk at 040‑23120301 / 040‑23120302 or email helpdesk@tgpsc.gov.in.

📌 Final Note

Submission of application form implies that the applicant has read and agreed to abide by all terms and conditions of the notification. The Commission reserves the right to conduct the examination in OMR‑based offline mode or Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT).