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APPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – 1500 Posts (Collegiate Education) | Notification May 15

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) — Collegiate Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
📋 1,500 Vacancies 💰 Level-10 (AP State Pay Matrix) 📍 Andhra Pradesh 👁️ 62 views
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📋 Vacancy & Pay Details

Total Vacancies 1,500
Category-wise Vacancies
PostDepartmentPay LevelVacancies
Assistant ProfessorCollegiate Education (Government Degree Colleges)Level-101,500

* Subject-wise vacancy breakup (Telugu, English, History, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Commerce, etc.) will be published in the official notification on 15 May 2026 at psc.ap.gov.in. Posts are in Government Degree Colleges across Andhra Pradesh managed by the Collegiate Education Department.
Pay Scale Level-10 (AP State Pay Matrix)
Pay Grade / Level ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400/month (+ DA, HRA, TA as per AP Government rules)
Location Andhra Pradesh
Department Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Ministry Collegiate Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet the following educational eligibility to apply for APPSC Assistant Professor 2026:

  • Master's Degree: Postgraduate degree in the relevant subject from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates — standard UGC norm).
  • NET / SET Qualification: Must have cleared UGC-NET (conducted by NTA) or AP-SET (conducted by Andhra University) in the relevant subject.
  • Ph.D. Exemption: Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure) Regulations 2009 or 2016 are exempt from the NET/SET requirement.
  • The subject of NET/SET qualification must correspond to the post applied for.
Age Limit 18 – 42 years
Age Relaxation
  • OC / General: 18 – 42 years
  • BC (Backward Classes): Up to 45 years (3 years relaxation)
  • SC / ST: Up to 47 years (5 years relaxation)
  • PwBD – OC/General: Up to 52 years (10 years relaxation)
  • PwBD – BC: Up to 55 years
  • PwBD – SC/ST: Up to 57 years

Exact age limits and cutoff date will be confirmed in the official notification on May 15, 2026. Some APPSC college-level posts have no upper age bar — verify from the notification.
Nationality Indian

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC ₹370
SC / ST / PH ₹250
Payment Mode Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI). Fee details will be confirmed in the official May 15 notification. SC/ST/BC/PH/Ex-SM candidates

🏆 Selection Process

APPSC Assistant Professor 2026 selection will follow APPSC's standard process for academic posts:

  1. Stage 1 – Written Examination: MCQ-based objective exam covering Paper I (General Studies & Mental Ability) and Paper II (Subject-specific paper based on the discipline applied for). Questions test subject knowledge at postgraduate level.
  2. Stage 2 – Interview / Oral Test: Candidates shortlisted from the written exam appear for a personality and subject-knowledge interview. Final selection merit = Written Exam marks + Interview marks.

The exact exam pattern, syllabus, and whether an interview is included will be specified in the official May 15, 2026 notification.

📝 How to Apply

The official notification for APPSC Assistant Professor 2026 releases on 15 May 2026 at psc.ap.gov.in. Applications will open on or around the same date. One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) is mandatory before applying.

  1. Complete OTPR: Register at psc.ap.gov.in if not already done. Provide your personal details, educational qualification, NET/SET/Ph.D. details, and contact information.
  2. Check Official Notification: On or after May 15, 2026, visit portal-psc.ap.gov.in/HomePages/RecruitmentNotifications to download the official notification PDF for complete details.
  3. Apply Online: Log in at applications-psc.ap.gov.in with OTPR credentials and apply for the subject-specific post.
  4. Upload Documents: Upload passport-size photograph, scanned signature, and NET/SET/Ph.D. certificate scans as required.
  5. Pay the Fee and Submit: Pay the application fee online and submit. Download the confirmation page.

📁 Required Documents

  • Master's Degree Mark Sheets (all semesters) and Certificate
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate and Mark Sheets
  • UGC-NET or AP-SET Certificate (original scorecard)
  • Ph.D. Degree Certificate (if claiming NET/SET exemption)
  • 10th Class Certificate (date of birth proof)
  • Caste/Community Certificate — BC/SC/ST in AP Government format (if applicable)
  • EWS Income and Asset Certificate (if applicable)
  • PwBD Certificate from authorised medical board (if applicable)
  • Aadhaar Card / Valid Photo ID
  • Experience Certificate (if any, for academic/research experience)
  • OTPR Registration ID printout

📊 Exam Pattern

The detailed exam pattern for APPSC Assistant Professor 2026 will be released with the official notification on May 15, 2026. Based on APPSC's standard pattern for academic recruitment:

PaperSubjectTypeMarks
Paper IGeneral Studies & Mental AbilityObjective MCQ150
Paper IISubject-specific (Discipline applied for)Objective MCQ150

Negative marking of –1/3 per wrong answer typically applies. Official exam pattern, syllabus, and subject-specific paper structure will be published in the May 15 notification PDF. Visit psc.ap.gov.in on May 15, 2026 for complete details.

🔗 Important Links

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Official Website 🌐 https://psc.ap.gov.in

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

APPSC Assistant Professor 2026 is a direct recruitment notification by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission for 1,500 posts of Assistant Professor in Government Degree Colleges under the Collegiate Education (Higher Education) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The notification is expected on May 15, 2026.

The official notification for APPSC Assistant Professor 2026 is expected on May 15, 2026 at psc.ap.gov.in. Candidates are advised to check the portal on that date for the complete notification PDF, subject-wise vacancy breakup, and application link.

Candidates must have a Master's Degree in the relevant subject with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) from a UGC-recognised university. Additionally, UGC-NET or AP-SET qualification in the relevant subject is mandatory. Ph.D. holders (as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016) are exempt from the NET/SET requirement.

APPSC Assistant Professor is placed at Level-10 of the AP State Pay Matrix with a starting basic pay of ₹57,700 per month (scale ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400). DA, HRA, and other allowances are paid additionally as per AP Government rules.

Subject-wise vacancy details will be published in the official notification on May 15, 2026. Based on previous APPSC Collegiate Education recruitments, subjects typically include Telugu, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, History, Political Science, Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, and more.

No. APPSC Assistant Professor 2026 is a direct recruitment — candidates will be selected and appointed as permanent Assistant Professors in Government Degree Colleges. AP-SET (conducted by Andhra University) is a qualifying eligibility test — passing AP-SET makes you eligible to apply, but does not itself give a job.

Yes, UGC-NET or AP-SET qualification in the relevant subject is mandatory. However, Ph.D. holders who were awarded their degree in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016 are exempt from the NET/SET requirement and can apply directly.

Expected age limit is 18 to 42 years for General/OC candidates. Relaxation: BC gets up to 45 years, SC/ST up to 47 years, PwBD gets additional 10 years. Exact age limits and cutoff date will be confirmed in the May 15 notification.

Fee details will be confirmed in the May 15 notification. Based on other APPSC recruitments, the expected fee is ₹370 for General/OC candidates (₹250 processing + ₹120 exam fee) and ₹250 for SC/ST/BC/PH/Ex-SM candidates (exam fee waived).

There are 1,500 posts in total for APPSC Assistant Professor (Collegiate Education) 2026. This is the single largest recruitment in the AP Job Calendar 2026. Subject-wise vacancy breakdown will be published when the official notification releases on May 15, 2026.

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