AP University Notification 2026 Out
Andhra University (Website)
Location: Andhra PradeshApplication Start: 2026-05-18Application End: 2026-06-08Exam Date: 2026-06-22
| Total Vacancies | 1523 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pay Scale | Assistant Professor: Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 1,82,400/- (Level 10) Assistant Professor (Senior Scale): Rs. 68,900 – Rs. 2,05,500/- (Level 11) Assistant Professor (Selection Grade): Rs. 79,800 – Rs. 2,11,500/- (Level 12) Associate Professor: Rs. 1,31,400 – Rs. 2,17,100/- (Level 13A) Professor: Rs. 1,44,200 – Rs. 2,18,200/- (Level 14) Senior Professor: Rs. 1,82,200 – Rs. 2,24,100/- (Level 15) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 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.
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Job Description
Andhra University has announced 1523 vacancies for various posts including Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian, and Lecturer across 19 state universities. The online application process will be open from 18th May to 8th June 2026. Selection will be based on screening, merit list shortlisting, and a personal interview for some posts, while others involve a written test.
Age Limit (Detail)
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 |
Selection Process
| 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. |
Exam Pattern
For Assistant Professor: A Computer-Based Test (CBT by APPSC) 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).
Application Fee
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) |
Vacancy Details
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 | – |
How to Apply
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.
Detailed Notification Link
| Official Notification | View Notification |
Qualifications
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.
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.