How many vacancies are available in AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1,523 vacancies have been announced across 19 state universities for posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian, and Lecturer (RGUKT).

When does the online application open and close?

Applications open on 18th May 2026 and close on 8th June 2026 by 5:00 PM IST. The last date for submitting the hard copy is 15th June 2026.

Is UGC-NET mandatory for the Assistant Professor post?

Yes, UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/APSET/APSLET qualification is required unless the candidate holds a Ph.D. degree awarded as per UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016.

Can I apply to more than one university?

Yes, candidates can apply to multiple universities for the same subject through the common portal and indicate their university preference after the shortlisting stage.

AP University Recruitment Notification 2026 Out Assistant and Associate Professor Posts (1523 Vacancy)

Andhra University has come up with a total of 1523 vacancies for various posts, including Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian, and Lecturer, across 19 state universities. Candidates can apply online from 18th May to 8th June 2026 through online mode from the official website www.apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in.

AP University Notification 2026 Out

The official notification PDF for the recruitment of Assistant Professor posts for all the universities has been released at the official website www.apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in. Candidates before applying for the AP Assistant Professor vacancy must go through the detailed advertisement to ensure their eligibility and know other details.

AP University Recruitment 2026- Summary

Andhra University has invited online applications from interested and eligible candidates for Andhra Pradesh Assistant Professor posts. 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	Screening based on educational qualification Merit list shortlisting based on qualification Personal interview
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

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
Andhra University	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 University Assistant Professor Application Form 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Assistant Professor online application process will start from 18th May 2026 onwards at the official website www.apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in. Candidates need their laptop/mobile and internet connection to apply. While submitting the online form, candidates make sure to fill in all information correctly; providing incorrect information leads to the rejection of the application form.

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.

Post Name	Selection Stage
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	Pay Level	Pay Scale
Assistant Professor	Level 10	Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 1,82,400/-
Assistant Professor (Senior Scale)	Level 11	Rs. 68,900 – Rs. 2,05,500/-
Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)	Level 12	Rs. 79,800 – Rs. 2,11,500/-
Associate Professor	Level 13A	Rs. 1,31,400 – Rs. 2,17,100/-
Professor	Level 14	Rs. 1,44,200 – Rs. 2,18,200/-
Senior Professor	Level 15	Rs. 1,82,200 – Rs. 2,24,100/-

AP Assistant Professor Recruitment: List of Universities

AP Assistant Professor Recruitment process is going to be conducted for Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian, and Lecturer, across 19 state universities, whose names are as follows: