The Andhra Pradesh State Government has officially released the AP Universities Recruitment 2026 notification to fill 1,523 teaching faculty and Non-Teaching positions across various state universities. This massive recruitment drive offers an exceptional opportunity for academic professionals to secure higher-education roles, including Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, and Assistant Librarian/Academic Non-Vacation. Interested and eligible candidates can begin submitting their online applications starting from May 18, 2026.
AP Universities Teaching and Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
| Recruitment Authority | Higher Education Department, Andhra Pradesh |
| Notification Name | AP Universities Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,523 Posts |
| Post Names | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Notification Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Online Application Starting Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Portal | apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in |
AP Universities Jobs 2026 Vacancy Details
The Andhra Pradesh State Government has approved 1,523 teaching vacancies across 19 state universities and RGUKT. The posts include both regular (1,244) and backlog (279) faculty positions. Significant vacancies are available at institutions such as RGUKT, Andhra University, and Sri Venkateswara University.
Post-wise Vacancies in All Universities
| 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 Vacancies
| Post | Total Vacancies | OC | BC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | 38 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Assistant Professor | 208 | 82 | 45 | 32 | 12 |
RGUKT Vacancies
| 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 |
AP Universities with Vacancies
Following is the list of the 19 state universities and institutions covered under the AP Universities Recruitment 2026 drive:
- Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU)
- Adikavi Nannaya University (AKNU)
- Andhra Kesari University (AKU)
- Andhra University (AU)
- Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University
- Dr. YSR Architecture & Fine Arts University
- Dravidian University
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur (JNTU-A)
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Gurazada Vizianagaram (JNTU-GV)
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTU-K)
- Krishna University
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT)
- Rayalaseema University
- Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU)
- Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV)
- Sri Venkateswara University (SVU)
- Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU)
- Yogi Vemana University (YVU)
Educational Qualification
Here are the detailed educational qualifications and eligibility criteria for the various posts under the AP Universities Recruitment 2026.
| Post Name | Detailed Qualifications & Eligibility Criteria |
| Assistant Professor |
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| Associate Professor | • Must hold a Ph.D. degree in the relevant academic discipline alongside a good academic record. • A Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks. • A minimum of 8 years of active teaching and/or research experience equivalent to the position of an Assistant Professor. • Must possess a minimum of 7 research publications in Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, or UGC-CARE indexed journals. • Requires a minimum Research Score of 75 as prescribed under UGC regulations. |
| Professor | • An eminent scholar holding a Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline. • A minimum of 10 years of teaching or research experience in a University, College, or National Level Institution, including experience guiding doctoral candidates. • Must possess a minimum of 10 high-quality research publications in Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, or UGC-CARE indexed journals. • Requires a minimum Research Score of 120. • Alternatively, outstanding professionals with a Ph.D. and significant, documented contributions to their field are eligible. |
| Lecturer (RGUKT) | • Must hold both a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline with a First Class or equivalent grade. • Must satisfy all AICTE/UGC prescribed qualifications, including NET or Ph.D. requirements where applicable. |
| Assistant Librarian | • A Master’s Degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Documentation Science with at least 55% marks. • Must have qualified NET/SLET/SET or possess a Ph.D. in accordance with UGC norms. |
Salary
| 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 |
Age Limit
As per the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Andhra Pradesh State Government guidelines, there is typically no specific upper age limit for applying to teaching faculty positions in higher education. However, the retirement age for these roles is firmly set at 62 years.
Selection Process
Assistant Professor: If there are more than 12 eligible applicants for a single post, a screening written test will be conducted by the APPSC. If fewer than 12 apply, applications are forwarded directly to the Screening Committee.
Associate Professor & Professor: There is no written examination for these senior roles. Selection is determined directly through screening committee evaluations and interviews.
Application Fee
Details regarding the specific application and processing fees will be completely outlined once the detailed notification is fully accessible on the official portal. Application fees typically vary depending on the candidate’s reservation category (General/OBC/SC/ST).
How to Apply
- Visit the official AP universities recruitment portal at
apuniversitiesrecruitment.apcfss.in. - Navigate to the latest notifications section and click on the link for “AP Universities Faculty Recruitment 2026.”
- Register by providing your basic personal and academic details to generate a unique login ID.
- Log in to the portal and meticulously fill out the comprehensive online application form.
- Upload the required scanned documents, including academic certificates, a recent passport-size photograph, and your signature.
- Pay the applicable application fee via the secure online payment gateway.
- Submit the final application form and ensure you take a printed copy for future reference.
