Arunachal Pradesh PSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Advertisement No. 01/2026, announcing a significant recruitment drive for the position of Assistant Professor in Government Colleges under the Department of Education. The commission invites online applications from Indian citizens to fill 145 vacancies across various academic disciplines. Interested candidates must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) and submit their forms through the official portal before 23rd January 2026.
Arunachal Pradesh PSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recruiting Body | Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 145 Posts |
| Department | Department of Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Job Location | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Job Type | Govt. Job (Group-A Gazetted) |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Notification Release Date | 22nd January 2026 |
| Starting Date to Apply Online | 23rd January 2026 (17:00 Hours) |
| Last Date for Submission | 23rd February 2026 (11:00 Hours) |
Vacancy Details
The APPSC has notified a total of 145 vacancies distributed across 15 subjects. The highest number of posts are available in History, English, and Political Science. Reservations are applicable for APST candidates and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per government norms.
Subject-Wise Vacancy Distribution:
| Sl. No. | Subject | Unreserved | Reserved for APST | Total Posts |
| 1 | English | 04 | 14 | 18 |
| 2 | Hindi | 03 | 11 | 14 |
| 3 | History | 04 | 17 | 21 |
| 4 | Political Science | 04 | 14 | 18 |
| 5 | Economics | 03 | 10 | 13 |
| 6 | Geography | 03 | 10 | 13 |
| 7 | Education | 02 | 07 | 09 |
| 8 | Commerce | 01 | 05 | 06 |
| 9 | Mathematics | 01 | 05 | 06 |
| 10 | Zoology | 01 | 05 | 06 |
| 11 | Botany | 01 | 04 | 05 |
| 12 | Physics | 01 | 04 | 05 |
| 13 | Chemistry | 01 | 06 | 07 |
| 14 | Sociology | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| 15 | Anthropology | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| Total | — | 29 | 116 | 145 |
Education Qualification
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set as per UGC Regulations 2018. The key qualifications include:
Master’s Degree: A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the relevant subject from an Indian or accredited Foreign University. A relaxation of 5% (i.e., 50% marks) is allowed for SC/ST candidates.
National Eligibility Test (NET): Candidates must have cleared the NET conducted by UGC/CSIR or a similar accredited test like SLET/SET.
Ph.D. Exemption: Candidates holding a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations (2009/2016) or obtained from a top 500 foreign university are exempted from the NET/SLET/SET requirement.
Arunachal Pradesh PSC Assistant Professor Salary Structure
Selected candidates will be placed in the Pay Matrix Level-10. The salary scale ranges from Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400/- per month, along with other admissible allowances for Group-“A” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) posts.
Age Limit
The age criteria for candidates as of the notification date are as follows:
General Candidates: Up to 30 years.
SC/ST Candidates: Up to 35 years (5 years relaxation).
APST Candidates: The entry age limit is 37 years, with a further relaxation of 5 years, making the maximum age limit 42 years.
Selection Process
The selection will be based strictly on a Viva-voce/Interview process.
Screening: Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on their Academic Score as per Appendix-II (Table 3B) of UGC Regulations 2018.
Interview Ratio: Eligible candidates will be called for the interview in a 1:3 ratio.
Interview Marks: The total marks for the interview are 100. Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in the interview to qualify.
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the application fee online. The fee structure is:
| Category | Fee Amount |
| APST Candidates | Rs. 150/- |
| Other Applicants | Rs. 200/- |
| PwBD Candidates | Exempted (Nil) |
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for the APPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026:
Visit the Official Website: Go to https://appsc.gov.in.
One Time Registration (OTR): If not registered, complete the mandatory OTR process. Existing users can log in directly.
Fill the Application: Access the online application link active from 23rd January 2026 and fill in the required details carefully.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your signature, recent passport-size photo, and relevant certificates (Matriculation, Degree, NET/Ph.D., APST, etc.).
Pay Fee: Pay the applicable application fee online.
Submit: Review the form and submit it before 11:00 Hours on 23rd February 2026.
Print: Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Official Links
| Arunachal Pradesh PSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Arunachal Pradesh PSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |








