The Andhra University has released the detailed AP Assistant Professor Notification 2026, announcing a total of 1523 vacancies for various posts, including Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian, and Lecturer, across 19 state universities. Interested candidates who fulfil the required eligibility criteria can submit their online application forms from 18th May 2026 at the official website www.apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in.
AP Assistant Professor Notification 2026 Out
The AP Assistant Professor Notification 2026 has been released on 15th May 2026 by the Andhra University at their official website www.apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in with an aim to recruit eligible candidates for 1523 Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian, and Lecturer vacancies. Out of the total posts, 279 are backlog vacancies.
AP University Faculty Recruitment 2026- Summary
Candidates who are willing to apply for 1523 vacancies must make sure they fulfil the required eligibility criteria, as any candidates who do not fulfil the required criteria will have their applications rejected. The selection of candidates will be based on Screening based on educational qualification, Merit list shortlisting based on qualification, and a personal interview.
| Andhra Pradesh Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026- Overview | |
| Organization | Andra University |
| Post | Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian, and Lecturer |
| Vacancies | 1523 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 18th May to 8th June 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Post Wise |
| Age Limit | Max. 44 Years |
| Selection Process |
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| Number of Universities | 19 |
| Official Website | www.apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in |
Important Dates
The online application process will start from 18th May 2026, and the last date to apply online is 8th June 2026.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 15th May 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 18th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 8th June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 22nd June 2026 |
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AP Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026
A total of 1523 vacancies have been announced by the Andhra University for Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian, and Lecturer posts across 19 state universities. Out of the total posts, 279 are backlog vacancies, while 1244 are new posts.
| Name of the Post | Total | Regular | Backlog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| Associate Professor | 334 | 191 | 143 |
| Assistant Professor | 1,020 | 886 | 134 |
| Assistant Librarian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Lecturer (RGUKT) | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| Total | 1,523 | 1,244 | 279 |
University-Wise Vacancies
| University | Post | Total Vacancies | OC/OC [EWS] | BC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra University | Associate Professor | 38 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Assistant Professor | 208 | 82 | 45 | 32 | 12 | |
| RGUKT | Associate Professor | 37 | 0 | 19 | 14 | 4 |
| Assistant Professor | 170 | 42 | 70 | 30 | 17 | |
| Lecturer | 104 | 42 | 38 | 12 | 4 | |
| Sri Venkateswara University | Associate Professor | 21 | 9 [EWS 2] | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | 86 | 36 [EWS 8] | 24 | 12 | 6 | |
| Professor | 3 | 2 | – | 1 | – |
AP Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil the required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit as discussed below.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Master’s degree with at least 55% marks and UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/APSET/APSLET, or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016. A foreign Ph.D. from a top 500-ranked university is also accepted. |
| Associate Professor | Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, Master’s degree with at least 55% marks, minimum 8 years teaching/research experience, 7 publications, and a research score of 75. |
| Professor | Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, strong published research work, minimum 10 research publications, research score of 120, and 10 years of teaching/research experience. |
| Lecturer (RGUKT) | Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in a relevant discipline with First Class or equivalent. Must satisfy AICTE/UGC norms. NET/Ph.D. may apply where required. |
| Assistant Librarian/Academic Non-Vacation Posts | Master’s degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC norms. Knowledge of library automation and digital systems may be required. |
Age Limit
The upper age limit to apply for the Andhra Pradesh teaching recruitment is 44 years. Candidates from the reserved category are eligible for age relaxation as per the details provided below.
| Category | Age Relaxation | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 5 Years | 49 Years |
| ST | 5 Years | 49 Years |
| BC | 5 Years | 49 Years |
| EWS | 5 Years | 49 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years | 54 Years |
AP Assistant Professor Application Fee 2026
All candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee through the official portal. The fee varies by category:
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/BC/EWS | Rs. 2500 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 2000 |
| Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) | Rs. 4200 (USD 50) |
AP Assistant Professor Selection Process 2026
The selection procedure differs based on the post being applied for.
| For Assistant Professor | Stage 1 – Eligibility Screening: Each university’s departmental committee reviews applications to check basic eligibility. Stage 2 – Written Test (CBT by APPSC): A Computer-Based Test of 150 multiple-choice questions is conducted. Each correct answer carries 3 marks, and there is a penalty of 1 mark for each wrong answer. The test duration is 180 minutes (3 hours). Stage 3 – Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates must score at least 40% (General), 35% (BC), or 30% (SC/ST/PwBD) to qualify. Stage 4 – 12:1 Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted in a 12:1 ratio based on their written test scores. Candidates with prior contractual service at state universities get an additional 0.5% per completed year (up to 10 years). Stage 5 – Academic Score Evaluation (100 Points): A Screening-cum-Evaluation Committee (SEC) assesses candidates based on graduation marks, post-graduation marks, Ph.D., NET/JRF, publications, teaching experience, and academic awards. Stage 6 – 4:1 Shortlisting for Interview: Based on the academic score, candidates are further shortlisted in a 4:1 ratio for the interview round. Stage 7 – Interview (100 Marks): The interview lasts 45 minutes and is evaluated on four components: |
| For Associate Professor and Professor | Stage 1 – Eligibility Screening: Applications are reviewed by departmental committees. No written test is conducted for these posts. Stage 2 – Research & Academic Score Evaluation: The SEC evaluates candidates on the basis of publications, books, funded projects, patents, MOOCs, Ph.D. guidance, and invited lectures, as per the scoring formula in GO Ms. No. 14, dated 13.02.2019. Stage 3 – 4:1 Shortlisting: Candidates are called for interview in a 4:1 ratio based on their validated research/academic scores. Stage 4 – Interview (100 Marks): Same four-component format as described above. Final Selection: The final selection for these posts is based on a 50% weightage to academic/research score and 50% weightage to interview performance. |
AP Assistant Professor Salary 2026
Faculty members selected through this recruitment will receive pay as per the UGC Pay Scale revised under GO Ms. No. 14, dated 13.02.2019. The pay structure follows the Academic Level system with 3% annual increments.
| Posts | Level | Pay Scale |
| Assistant Professor | Level 10 | ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 |
| Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) | Level 11 | ₹68,900 – ₹2,05,500 |
| Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) | Level 12 | ₹79,800 – ₹2,11,500 |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A | ₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100 |
| Professor | Level 14 | ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 |
| Senior Professor | Level 15 | ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100 |
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