AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Big Opportunity for 1523 Posts

AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: 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 can apply online from May 18, 2026 through the official recruitment portal.

This recruitment is considered one of the biggest university faculty recruitment drives in Andhra Pradesh, offering excellent opportunities for candidates from various academic disciplines.

AP Assistant Professor Recruitment Jobs Details

Total Vacancies

1523 Posts

Job Post

Assistant Professor

Age Limit

44 Years

Last Apply Date

June 8, 2026

AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
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 University Recruitment 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.

Educational Qualification for AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

The educational 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 Science
• Minimum 55% marks
• NET/SLET/SET qualification or Ph.D.

AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 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.

Andhra Pradesh universities

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 Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow the steps below to submit the online application form:

State University vacancies

1. Visit the official recruitment portal
2. Open the relevant university faculty recruitment link
3. Read the official notification carefully
4. Register using email ID and mobile number
5. Fill the online application form
6. Upload required documents
7. Pay the application fee online
8. Submit the form and download confirmation copy

Andhra University Faculty Important Links

AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Latest Updates

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official recruitment portal for updates regarding detailed notifications, syllabus, admit cards, examination centres and interview schedules.