Telangana Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 Out for 526 Posts, Notification on 1 Dec

The Telangana State Government is going to recruit eligible candidates for a total of 526 Assistant Professors in various government universities across the state, for which the detailed notification will be released on 1 December 2026. The recruitment will include 429 regular vacancies and 97 backlog vacancies across 10 universities.

The online application process is scheduled from 2nd to 22nd December 2026. The Telangana Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 will be conducted by the respective state universities under the supervision of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE).

Telangana Assistant Professor Notification 2026

The Telangana Government will release the official Telangana Assistant Professor Notification 2026 announcing a total of 526 Assistant Professor vacancies on 1st December 2026. The detailed notification PDF will include subject-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, reservation rules, application fees and other recruitment conditions.

Telangana Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026- Summary

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic qualifications, teaching-related assessment, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary for Telangana Assistant Professor posts will be governed by the applicable university pay scales and government rules. The exact pay level, basic pay, allowances and other benefits will be confirmed in the official recruitment notification.

Telangana Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

The government has reportedly prepared a recruitment schedule to complete the selection process by April 2027. Candidates can check the tentative dates below.

Telangana Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026

The Telangana Government is planning to fill 526 Assistant Professor vacancies in various state universities. These vacancies include 429 regular posts approved under the first phase of recruitment and 97 backlog vacancies identified by the authorities as of 31st October 2026.

The recruitment will be conducted across 10 universities. Osmania University has the highest number of vacancies, with 281 posts, followed by Kakatiya University with 58 posts.

Telangana Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates interested in applying for Telangana Assistant Professor vacancies must fulfil the educational qualifications and other eligibility conditions prescribed by the concerned universities and UGC guidelines.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university.
• Candidates are generally required to have at least 55% marks in their Master’s Degree (50% for eligible reserved categories, as per applicable rules).
• Candidates should have qualified for the UGC NET, CSIR NET or an equivalent recognised eligibility examination, wherever applicable.
• Candidates holding a PhD degree may also be eligible for exemption from NET/SET requirements, subject to applicable UGC regulations.
• Candidates applying for Engineering and Technology disciplines must fulfil the subject-specific qualifications prescribed for the respective posts.

Telangana Assistant Professor Selection Process 2026

The selection process is expected to be conducted in multiple stages. Candidates will first undergo academic screening, followed by a university-level assessment and an interview. The reported selection process is as follows:

1. Academic Screening: Candidates’ educational qualifications and academic records will be examined by the screening committee.
2. Shortlisting: Eligible candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:10 ratio based on subject-wise vacancies and reservation rosters.
3. Demo and Domain Knowledge Assessment: Shortlisted candidates will appear for a teaching demonstration and assessment of their subject knowledge.
4. Interview: Candidates shortlisted after the assessment will be called for an interview in a 1:5 ratio.
5. Final Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared after the interview, followed by roster verification.
6. Appointment: Selected candidates will receive appointment orders after completion of the recruitment formalities.