By Mukesh 
The Andhra University Recruitment 2026 has officially announced the AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 with 1523 openings. The detailed notification was published on 15-05-2026 at the official website. Candidates who meet the age criteria of up to 44 years and hold post-wise qualifications including Master’s Degree, Ph.D., NET/SET/SLET, Library Science, or relevant discipline can now submit their online applications from 18-05-2026 to 08-06-2026. Direct links to download the notification and apply online are shared below.
AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Andhra University has officially released the AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of 1,523 teaching vacancies across 19 State Universities in Andhra Pradesh. The recruitment includes Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian, and Lecturer (RGUKT) posts. The official notification, released on 15/05/2026, contains complete details regarding post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit, application fee, selection process, salary structure, exam details, and application guidelines. Eligible candidates are advised to carefully read the complete notification before submitting the online application through the official recruitment portal.
Download AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview
Andhra University is recruiting 1523 Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian, and Lecturer posts across 19 State Universities in Andhra Pradesh with post-wise qualifications including Master’s Degree, Ph.D., NET/SET/SLET, and relevant disciplines, last date 08 June 2026.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 15-05-2026
- Starting Date for Apply Online: 18-05-2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 08-06-2026
- Exam Date: 22-06-2026
AP Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 – Post Details
A total of 1,523 vacancies have been announced across 19 state universities in Andhra Pradesh. Out of these, 1,244 are regular vacancies and 279 are backlog vacancies.
- Professor – 63 Posts
- Associate Professor – 334 Posts
- Assistant Professor – 1020 Posts
- Assistant Librarian – 2 Posts
- Lecturer (RGUKT) – 104 Posts
Who Can Apply for AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
Candidates from different academic backgrounds can apply depending on the post. The eligibility varies post-wise as per university and UGC/AICTE norms.
- Assistant Professor: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks and UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/APSET/APSLET, or Ph.D. as per UGC regulations.
- Associate Professor: Ph.D. in relevant discipline, Master’s degree with 55% marks, minimum 8 years teaching/research experience, 7 publications, and research score of 75.
- Professor: Ph.D. in relevant discipline, minimum 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 research publications, and research score of 120.
- Lecturer (RGUKT): Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in relevant discipline with First Class or equivalent.
- Assistant Librarian: Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 44 Years
- SC / ST / BC / EWS: 5 Years Relaxation
- PwBD: 10 Years Relaxation
Application Fee
- General / BC / EWS: Rs. 2500
- SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 2000
- OCI Candidates: Rs. 4200 (USD 50)
Selection Process
The selection process differs depending on the post. Assistant Professor posts include a written test, while Associate Professor and Professor posts are shortlisted through academic and research score followed by interview.
- Assistant Professor: Eligibility Screening, CBT Written Test, Shortlisting, Academic Score Evaluation, Interview
- Associate Professor / Professor: Eligibility Screening, Research & Academic Score Evaluation, Shortlisting, Interview
Salary Details
- Assistant Professor: Level 10 – ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400
- Assistant Professor (Senior Scale): Level 11 – ₹68,900 to ₹2,05,500
- Assistant Professor (Selection Grade): Level 12 – ₹79,800 to ₹2,11,500
- Associate Professor: Level 13A – ₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100
- Professor: Level 14 – ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200
- Senior Professor: Level 15 – ₹1,82,200 to ₹2,24,100
How to Apply for AP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official recruitment portal
- Click on the relevant university faculty recruitment link
- Read the official notification carefully
- Register with your email ID and mobile number
- Fill in the online application form with personal and academic details
- Upload the required documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and keep a printout for future reference