AP Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 Notification: Andhra University has officially released the AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,523 teaching vacancies across 19 State Universities in Andhra Pradesh.
The recruitment drive includes vacancies for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian and Lecturer posts. Eligible candidates will be able to apply online from May 18, 2026 through the official recruitment portal.
AP Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Andhra University |
| Posts Name | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Assistant Librarian |
| Total Vacancies | 1523 |
| Job Type | State University Teaching Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Start Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | June 8, 2026 |
| Assistant Professor CBT Exam Date | June 22, 2026 |
| Official Website | apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in |
AP Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 Important Dates
Candidates can check the important dates below:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | June 8, 2026 |
| Assistant Professor CBT Exam | June 22, 2026 |
AP Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 Details
A total of 1,523 vacancies have been announced, including regular and backlog posts across 19 state universities.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Professor | 63 |
| Associate Professor | 334 |
| Assistant Professor | 1020 |
| Assistant Librarian | 2 |
| Lecturer (RGUKT) | 104 |
Out of the total vacancies, 1,244 are regular vacancies while 279 are backlog vacancies.
Qualification for AP Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026
The qualification varies depending on the post applied for.
Assistant Professor Eligibility
Candidates must possess:
- Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks
- UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/APSET/APSLET qualification
- OR Ph.D. as per UGC regulations
Associate Professor Eligibility
Candidates should have:
- Ph.D. in relevant discipline
- Master’s degree with 55% marks
- Minimum 8 years teaching/research experience
- Seven research publications
- Research score of 75
Professor Eligibility
Applicants must possess:
- Ph.D. in relevant subject
- Minimum 10 years teaching/research experience
- Ten research publications
- Research score of 120
Lecturer (RGUKT) Eligibility
Candidates should have Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in the relevant discipline with First Class or equivalent qualification.
Assistant Librarian Eligibility
Applicants must possess:
- Master’s degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation
- Minimum 55% marks
- NET/SLET/SET qualification or Ph.D.
AP Assistant Professor 2026 Age Limit
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age Limit | 44 Years |
| SC/ST/BC/EWS | 5 Years |
| PwBD Candidates | 10 Years |
AP University Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/BC/EWS | Rs. 2500 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 2000 |
| OCI Candidates | USD 50 (Rs. 4200 Approx.) |
AP Assistant Professor Selection Process 2026
The selection procedure differs according to the post.
Assistant Professor Selection Process
- Eligibility Screening
- CBT Written Examination
- Shortlisting
- Academic Score Evaluation
- Interview
Associate Professor and Professor Selection Process
- Eligibility Screening
- Research & Academic Score Evaluation
- Shortlisting
- Interview
AP Assistant Professor Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive salary as per UGC pay scales.
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 |
| Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) | ₹68,900 – ₹2,05,500 |
| Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) | ₹79,800 – ₹2,11,500 |
| Associate Professor | ₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100 |
| Professor | ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 |
| Senior Professor | ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100 |
How to Apply for AP Asst Professor Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps below to submit the online application form:
- Visit the official recruitment portal
- Open the relevant university faculty recruitment link
- Read the official notification carefully
- Register using email ID and mobile number
- Fill the online application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download confirmation copy
AP Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 Important Links
- Short Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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