AP Universities Jobs 2026 Notification for 1523 Posts, Download Complete Details. The Andhra Pradesh government has officially launched one of the most significant higher education recruitment drives in the state’s history. With 1,523 vacancies announced across prestigious institutions, this is a landmark opportunity for academic professionals seeking roles in AP’s premier universities.
AP Universities Recruitment 2026 Notification Overview
The State Government has issued orders granting permission to fill 1,523 faculty positions in various universities. In accordance with the recently released Job Calendar, permission was granted to issue the notification on Friday. Out of the 1,523 posts, 279 are backlog and 1,244 are regular positions.
A screening test will be conducted by the APPSC for Assistant Professor roles. However, there will be no written exam for Associate Professor and Professor posts. Applications will be accepted starting from the 18th of this month. The highest number of vacancies are in:
- RGUKT: 311 posts
- Andhra University: 246 posts
- Sri Venkateswara University: 125 posts
- Sri Krishnadevaraya University: 103 posts
AP Universities Recruitment 2026 Overview Summary |
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|---|---|
| Name of the Notification | AP Universities Recruitment 2026 |
| Universities Name | All the Major Universities in AP including Andhra University, RGUKT, Sri Venkateswara University etc |
| Total Vacancies | 1523 [Including Teaching and Non Teaching] |
| Posts | Professors, Associate Processors, Assistant Processors, Librarians |
| Notification Date | 15th May 2026 |
| Start of Online Applications | May 18 |
| Last Date for Application & Fee Payment | June 8th |
| Application Mode | Online Apply and Submit Hard Copies |
| Web Portal URL | apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in |
The government has issued a separate order providing weightage to contract faculty. Universities must identify and submit a list of currently working contract faculty to the government. A weightage of 0.5% per year will be given, considering a maximum of 10 years of service. This weightage applies only to those who secure the minimum qualifying marks in the written exam. Weightage will also be given in the interview (1 mark per year, up to a maximum of 10 marks). Minimum qualifying marks in the written exam are:
SC/ST/PH: 30%
BC: 35%
Others: 40%
Post Wise Vacancy Summary for AP Universities Recruitment 2026
| Cadre | Regular | Backlog | Total |
| Professor | 63 | 0 | 63 |
| Associate Professor | 191 | 143 | 334 |
| Assistant Professor | 886 | 134 | 1,020 |
| Assistant Librarian | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Lecturer (RGUKT) | 104 | 0 | 104 |
| Total | 1,244 | 279 | 1,523 |
Andhra University Recruitment Vacancies 2026
| Post | Total Vacancies | OC | BC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | 38 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Assistant Professor | 208 | 82 | 45 | 32 | 12 |
RGUKT Lecturer Recruitment Vacancies 2026
| Post | Total Vacancies | OC | BC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | 37 | 0 | 19 | 14 | 4 |
| Assistant Professor | 170 | 42 | 70 | 30 | 17 |
| Lecturer | 104 | 42 | 38 | 12 | 4 |
Sri Venkateswara University Recruitment Vacancies 2026
| Post |
Total Vacancies
|
OC [EWS]
|
BC
|
SC
|
ST
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Associate Professor
|
21
|
9 [EWS 2 ]
|
10
|
6
|
1
|
|
Assistant Professor
|
86
|
36 [EWS 8]
|
24
|
12
|
6
|
|
Professor
|
3
|
2
|
1
|
Remaining University Vacancies will be added soon.
Universities Covered Under Recruitment for AP Universities Recruitment 2026
Andhra University (AU)
Sri Venkateswara University (SVU)
Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU)
Yogi Vemana University (YVU)
Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU)
Adikavi Nannaya University (AKNU)
Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU)
Andhra Kesari University (AKU)
Rayalaseema University
RGUKT AP
Krishna University
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam
JNTU Kakinada
JNTU Anantapur
JNTU Gurajada Vizianagaram
Dr BR Ambedkar University
Dr Abdul Haq Urdu University and more
Essential Qualifications for AP Universities Recruitment 2026
Assistant Professor Eligibility
Essential Qualifications:
a) A Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
b) Candidate must have cleared UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / APSET / APSLET in the relevant discipline.
OR
c) Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations, 2009/2016 and amendments, are exempted from NET/SLET/APSET.
OR
d) A Ph.D. degree from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 universities in the world (QS/THE/ARWU).
Relaxation:
- 5% relaxation for SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates.
- 5% relaxation for Ph.D. holders who obtained Master’s degree prior to 19 Sept 1991.
Examples seen repeatedly across ANU, AKU, DAHUU, AU, AKNU notifications.
Associate Professor Eligibility
Essential Qualifications:
- a) A good academic record with a Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline.
- b) A Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
- c) A minimum of 8 years of teaching and/or research experience in a University, College, or Accredited Research Institution/Industry in a position equivalent to Assistant Professor.
d) Candidate should possess:
- Minimum 7 publications in Scopus/Web of Science indexed / SCI / SCIE / UGC-CARE etc journals AND
- A minimum Research Score of 75 as prescribed under relevant regulations.
Relaxation:
- 5% relaxation for SC/ST/BC/PwBD candidates.
- Relaxation for older Ph.D. degree holders as prescribed.
- Common pattern observed repeatedly in ANU, AU, AKNU and university notifications.
Professor -Required Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
a) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline.
b) Published work of high quality and active engagement in research.
c) Minimum 10 research publications in Scopus/Web of Science indexed / SCI / SCIE / UGC-CARE journals.
d) Minimum Research Score of 120.
e) Minimum 10 years teaching/research experience in University/College/National Level Institutions, including experience in guiding doctoral candidates.
OR
Outstanding professionals having a Ph.D. degree with significant contributions supported by documentary evidence and required experience.
Common pattern extracted across university Professor notifications.
Lecturer (RGUKT notifications)
Essential Qualifications (generalized):
a) Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline with First Class or equivalent.
b) Candidate should satisfy AICTE/UGC prescribed qualifications.
c) NET/Ph.D. requirement may apply wherever prescribed by regulations.
Assistant Librarian / Academic Non-Vacation Posts
Essential Qualifications (generalized):
a) Master’s Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science with 55% marks.
b) Must have qualified NET/SLET/SET or possess a Ph.D. as per UGC norms.
c) Knowledge of library automation, digitization and information systems may be required.
This version is generalized from the notifications and removes subject-specific names while preserving the actual qualification structure used across the recruitment notifications.
Age Limit Criteria AP Universities Recruitment 2026
| Post |
Minimum Age
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Maximum Age (OC)
|
SC/ST/BC/EWS
|
PwBD
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor |
18 Years
|
44 Years
|
49 Years
|
54 Years
|
| Associate Professor |
18 Years
|
44 Years
|
49 Years
|
54 Years
|
| Professor |
18 Years
|
44 Years
|
49 Years
|
54 Years
|
| Lecturer |
18 Years
|
44 Years
|
49 Years
|
54 Years
|
| Assistant Librarian / Academic Non-Vacation |
18 Years
|
44 Years
|
49 Years
|
54 Years
|
- Candidate should be not less than 18 years and not more than 44 years as on 01-07-2026.
- For SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates, upper age limit = 49 years.
- For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), upper age limit = 54 years.
- Ex-Servicemen are eligible for additional age relaxation as per Government rules.
Post Wise Salary in AP Universities Recruitment 2026
| Post |
Pay Level
|
Salary Range
|
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor |
Level–10
|
₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400
|
| Associate Professor |
Level–13A
|
₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100
|
| Professor |
Level–14
|
₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200
|
| Lecturer (RGUKT – where applicable) |
AP State Govt.
Revised Pay Scales
2022
|
₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760
|
| Assistant Librarian / Academic Non-Vacation |
Usually UGC equivalent pay scale
|
As per university notification
|
- Assistant Professor Level-10 ₹57,700–₹1,82,400
- Associate Professor Level-13A ₹1,31,400–₹2,17,100
- Professor Level-14 ₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200
- Assistant Professor: Entry faculty cadre with Level-10 pay.
- Associate Professor: Around 2.3× starting pay compared to Assistant Professor.
- Professor: Highest faculty cadre with Level-14 pay and top scale exceeding ₹2.18 lakh/month.
Important Dates for AP Universities Recruitment 2026
| Event / Milestone | Date |
| Notification on Common Portal | May 15 |
| Start of Online Applications | May 18 |
| Last Date for Application & Fee Payment | June 8 |
| Last Date for Submission of Hard Copies | June 15 |
| Display of Preliminary Eligibility List (Asst. Prof) | June 22 |
| Last Date for Receiving Objections | June 29 |
| Final Eligibility List for Screening Test | June 30 |
AP Universities Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The Post wise Recruitment process is explained below.
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor – Detailed Process
Stage 1: Screening & Academic Score
Applications are screened based on:
- Graduation marks
- Post-Graduation marks
- M.Phil./Ph.D.
- NET/JRF/APSET
- Research publications
- Teaching/Post-Doctoral experience
- Awards
Academic score is calculated out of 100 marks.
Stage 2: Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on merit and validated score. SEC (Screening-cum-Evaluation Committee) verifies claims and prepares shortlist.
Stage 3: Interview (100 Marks)
Category-I: Lecture Discourse & Disposition – 40 Marks
- Lecture demonstration – 25
- Interdisciplinary awareness, critical thinking, personality – 15
Category-II: Pedagogy & Research Aptitude – 60 Marks
- Domain knowledge & technology-enabled learning – 35
- Research competence and future plans – 25
For Assistant Professor recruitment, academic records are used primarily for screening and shortlisting purposes. The final recommendation is heavily dependent on interview performance, teaching ability, presentation skills, subject understanding and research aptitude.
Associate Professor and Professor
- Research score validation
- Screening cum Evaluation Committee scrutiny
- 4:1 shortlist
- Interview
- Final merit
Final Merit: 50% research score 50% interview
Interview duration: 45 minutes
The entire interview process is proposed to be video recorded for transparency. Candidates are also required to attend original certificate verification before interviews. Any mismatch in submitted information can lead to disqualification.
Contract Faculty Weightage
Interview Weightage:
- 1 mark per completed year
- Max 10 years
- Max 10 marks
Written test weightage:
- 0.5% per year
- Maximum 10 years
- Independent qualification mandatory
Contract faculty weightage becomes particularly important during shortlisting and final merit preparation. Candidates with long contractual service experience may gain a measurable advantage during interview-stage evaluation.
| Post | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Academic Score validation → Shortlisting → Interview → Contract Faculty Weightage (if eligible) → Final Merit |
| Associate Professor | Academic/Research Score evaluation → 4:1 Shortlisting → Interview → Contract Faculty Weightage (if eligible) → Final Merit |
| Professor | Academic/Research Score evaluation → 4:1 Shortlisting → Interview → Contract Faculty Weightage (if eligible) → Final Merit |
| Lecturer (RGUKT) | As per institution norms / notification-specific |
| Assistant Librarian / Academic Non-Vacation | Screening → Shortlisting → Interview |
