AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by Andhra University on 15 May 2026 for 1523 faculty vacancies across 19 State Universities of Andhra Pradesh. The recruitment includes posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian, and Lecturer (RGUKT). The online application portal will open on 18 May 2026 and remain active until 08 June 2026 at apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in.
For Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026, candidates must have a Master's degree with at least 55% marks along with UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/APSET/APSLET qualification or a Ph.D. under UGC norms. Professor and Associate Professor posts require a Ph.D., teaching experience, research publications, and prescribed research scores as detailed in the eligibility table below.
The maximum age limit is 44 years. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/BC/EWS categories get 5 years age relaxation, while PwBD candidates receive 10 years relaxation. The application fee is Rs.2500 for General/BC/EWS and Rs.2000 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
The Computer Based Test (CBT) for Assistant Professor posts is scheduled for 22 June 2026. Professor and Associate Professor selections will be based on research score evaluation and interview only, with no written examination.
Also check — AP University Recruitment 2026 | Assistant Professor Govt Jobs 2026 | Andhra Pradesh Teaching Jobs 2026 | UGC NET Qualified Jobs 2026 — updated daily.
- AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — Overview
- Important Dates — AP University Recruitment 2026
- Vacancy Details — AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
- Eligibility Criteria — AP University Recruitment 2026
- Age Limit and Fee — AP University Recruitment 2026
- Salary — AP University Faculty Posts 2026
- Selection Process — AP University Recruitment 2026
- How to Apply — AP University Recruitment 2026
- Important Instructions — AP University Recruitment 2026
- Final Words
AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Andhra University — 19 State Universities of Andhra Pradesh |
| Notification Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Post Names | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian, Lecturer (RGUKT) |
| Total Vacancies | 1523 (1244 Regular + 279 Backlog) |
| Application Starts | 18 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 08 June 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | 22 June 2026 (Assistant Professor only) |
| Maximum Age | 44 Years |
| Application Fee | Rs.2500 General / Rs.2000 SC/ST/PwBD |
| Official Website | apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in |
Important Dates — AP University Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Released | 15 May 2026 | Published |
| Application Opens | 18 May 2026 | live |
| Last Date to Apply | 08 June 2026 | Upcoming |
| CBT Exam Date | 22 June 2026 | Awaited |
08 June 2026 is the hard cutoff. Portal closes, no extensions. Apply before that date.
Vacancy Details — AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
1523 posts across 19 State Universities. 1244 regular and 279 backlog vacancies included.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 1020 |
| Associate Professor | 334 |
| Professor | 63 |
| Lecturer (RGUKT) | 104 |
| Assistant Librarian | 02 |
| Total | 1523 |
Subject-wise and university-wise breakdown available at apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in. Check your subject before applying.
NET qualified candidates also check — NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026 has 178 Assistant Professor posts open till 02 June 2026 at npsc.nagaland.gov.in. SGGU Godhra Recruitment 2026 has 820 teaching posts open till 25 May 2026 at sggu.ac.in.
Eligibility Criteria — AP University Recruitment 2026
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Master's degree with minimum 55% marks + UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/APSET/APSLET or Ph.D. as per UGC norms |
| Associate Professor | Ph.D. in relevant discipline + Master's with 55% + minimum 8 years teaching/research experience + 7 publications + research score of 75 |
| Professor | Ph.D. in relevant discipline + minimum 10 years experience + 10 research publications + research score of 120 |
| Lecturer (RGUKT) | Bachelor's and Master's in relevant discipline with First Class or equivalent |
| Assistant Librarian | Master's in Library/Information/Documentation Science with 55% + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. |
Age Limit and Fee — AP University Recruitment 2026
Age maximum 44 years. SC/ST/BC/EWS — 5 years relaxation. PwBD — 10 years relaxation.
Fee — Rs.2500 for General/BC/EWS. Rs.2000 for SC/ST/PwBD. OCI candidates Rs.4200 (USD 50). Payment online only. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Salary — AP University Faculty Posts 2026
| Post | 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 |
Selection Process — AP University Recruitment 2026
No interview for Assistant Professor at first stage. CBT score decides shortlisting.
Assistant Professor:
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Eligibility Screening |
| Stage 2 | CBT Written Test — 22 June 2026 |
| Stage 3 | Shortlisting based on CBT score |
| Stage 4 | Academic Score Evaluation |
| Stage 5 | Interview |
Associate Professor and Professor:
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Eligibility Screening |
| Stage 2 | Research and Academic Score Evaluation |
| Stage 3 | Shortlisting |
| Stage 4 | Interview |
How to Apply — AP University Recruitment 2026
Online only at apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in.
- Go to apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in — click relevant university faculty recruitment link.
- Read the official notification before registering.
- Register with valid email ID and active mobile number.
- Fill personal details, academic qualifications, research publications and experience.
- Upload documents — photo, signature, degree certificates, NET/Ph.D. certificate, caste certificate if applicable.
- Pay fee online — Rs.2500 General, Rs.2000 SC/ST/PwBD.
- Review every field. Submit before 08 June 2026.
- Download and print confirmation — keep it for future reference.
Apply Online at: apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in
Important Instructions — AP University Recruitment 2026
- Qualification must be complete on or before last date.
- Awaiting results means not eligible — no exceptions.
- Names on all documents must match — any mismatch at verification means rejection.
- OBC candidates must carry valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate.
- Research score calculation for Professor and Associate Professor posts is as per UGC regulations — check the official notification carefully before applying.
- Check apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in regularly for updates — commission does not communicate individually.
Final Words
AP University Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — 1523 posts, 19 universities, Professor pay going up to Rs.2,18,200 at Level 14, portal opens 18 May at apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in and closes 08 June, CBT on 22 June for Assistant Professor. NET or Ph.D. confirmed and age under 44 — that is all it takes to be eligible. Get documents sorted, names matching across all certificates, research score calculated right, and submit before 08 June. Also check NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026 — 178 teaching posts till 02 June at npsc.nagaland.gov.in. 1523 AP state university posts. Apply from 18 May.
For more university and teaching jobs visit AP University Recruitment 2026 and Assistant Professor Govt Jobs 2026 — updated daily.
Disclaimer
Details based on official notification at apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in. Always verify before applying.