AP University Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1523 Professor, Lecturer and More Posts

Andhra University, on behalf of 19 State Universities in Andhra Pradesh, has released a massive recruitment notification for 1523 faculty positions including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian, and Lecturer (RGUKT). This is one of the largest state university teaching recruitments in recent years, offering excellent career opportunities for academic professionals across all disciplines.

Important Dates:

Notification Release: 15-05-2026

Online Apply Start: 18-05-2026

Last Date to Apply: 08-06-2026

CBT Exam Date (Assistant Professor): 22-06-2026

Vacancy Details (University-wise distribution available on official portal):

Professor: 63 posts

Associate Professor: 334 posts

Assistant Professor: 1020 posts

Assistant Librarian: 2 posts

Lecturer (RGUKT): 104 posts

Total: 1523 posts (1244 regular + 279 backlog)

Eligibility Criteria (Post-wise):

Post Qualification Experience

Assistant Professor Master's degree (55%) + NET/SET/PhD Fresher eligible

Associate Professor Ph.D. + Master's (55%) + 7 publications + research score 75 8 years

Professor Ph.D. + 10 publications + research score 120 10 years

Lecturer (RGUKT) First Class in Bachelor's & Master's As per norms

Assistant Librarian Master's in Library Science (55%) + NET/SET/PhD -

Selection Process:

For Assistant Professor: Eligibility Screening → CBT Written Test (22-06-2026) → Shortlisting → Academic Score Evaluation → Interview

For Associate Professor / Professor: Eligibility Screening → Research & Academic Score Evaluation → Shortlisting → Interview

CBT exam will be Computer-Based Test covering subject knowledge, teaching aptitude, and research methodology.

Application Fee:

General / BC / EWS: ₹2500

SC / ST / PwBD: ₹2000

OCI Candidates: USD 50 (approx ₹4200)

How to Apply:

Visit the official recruitment portal: https://apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in

Read the official notification carefully (available from 15-05-2026)

Register with a valid email ID and mobile number

Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and experience details

Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, certificates, and publications (if applicable)

Pay the application fee online (credit/debit card, net banking, UPI)

Submit the form and take a printout for future reference

Documents Required:

Master's degree certificate and mark sheets

PhD certificate (if applicable)

NET/SET/SLET pass certificate

Experience certificates (for Associate Professor/Professor)

Publication list with reprints/certificates

Research score calculation sheet (for higher posts)

Caste certificate (if applying under reservation)

PwBD certificate (if applicable)

Important Notes for Candidates from Assam:

Candidates from other states including Assam are eligible to apply. There is no state domicile requirement. However, preference in interview may be given to local candidates as per Andhra Pradesh state policy. The medium of CBT exam is English. Travel to Andhra Pradesh for interview (if shortlisted) will be at candidate's own expense.

Original content section (Why this job matters for Assam candidates):

The AP University Assistant Professor recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for Assam's academicians who hold NET/PhD qualifications but face limited teaching vacancies in Northeast India. With 1523 posts across 19 universities, the scale is massive compared to any single state recruitment in Assam. For candidates from Gauhati University, Dibrugarh University, or Bodoland University who have completed their Master's and cleared NET, this could be a career-defining move to enter a well-structured state university system. The salary for Assistant Professor starts at Level 10 (₹57,700) which is higher than many private engineering colleges in Guwahati or Silchar. More importantly, the selection process for Assistant Professor includes a CBT written exam on 22nd June 2026 – this levels the playing field for out-of-state candidates, as the exam is objective and merit-based. Associate Professor and Professor candidates from Assam's medical colleges, engineering colleges, or central universities like Tezpur University can use their research publications and experience score to compete. However, be aware that the application fee is higher for general candidates (₹2500) and travel for interview will be costly. If you are an Assamese academic willing to relocate to Andhra Pradesh for a stable university career, this is a rare multi-university recruitment. Apply online between 18th May and 8th June 2026. Start preparing for the CBT immediately – the exam is on 22nd June, leaving only about a month for preparation. Andhra Pradesh offers a lower cost of living compared to metro cities, and many universities are in tier-2 cities like Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, and Vijayawada, which have good connectivity from Guwahati via flights and trains.