The Telangana government has begun filling backlog faculty positions, including Assistant Professors and Associate Professors, across various state universities. This initiative aims to address long-pending SC/ST backlog vacancies and strengthen the higher education framework across Telangana campuses.
TG Universities Backlog Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruiting Body | Telangana State Universities / Higher Education Department |
| Post Names | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor (Backlog Posts) |
| Total Vacancies | 130 to 140 posts (Approx. 98 posts identified across 4 universities) |
| Job Location | Telangana, India |
| Official Website | https://tgche.ac.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
| Ordinance & Roster Finalization | Expected Soon |
| Notification Release Date | Rolling out after Ordinance issuance |
| Online Application Start Date | To be notified university-wise |
| Last Date to Apply | To be notified |
Vacancy Details
The government has preliminarily identified 98 backlog vacancies across four key state universities, with total backlog posts expected to reach 130–140 after finalizing details from JNTU and other universities.
| University Name | Assistant Professor | Associate Professor | Total Vacancies |
| Osmania University | 30 | 28 | 58 |
| Mahatma Gandhi University | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| Palamuru University | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Satavahana University | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Total Identified (4 Universities) | 49 | 49 | 98 |
The Telangana recruitment drive initially identifies 98 backlog Assistant and Associate Professor posts across Osmania, Mahatma Gandhi, Palamuru, and Satavahana universities. Total vacancies are expected to reach 130–140 once JNTU and other universities clear details, while regular recruitment for 420 Assistant Professor posts across 7 state universities proceeds simultaneously.
Education Details
Assistant Professor: Postgraduate degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks, alongside a valid NET/SET/SLET qualification or a Ph.D. degree awarded per UGC guidelines.
Associate Professor: Ph.D. degree in the relevant/allied subject with a Master’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of teaching/research experience in an academic or research position.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive pay scales governed by the UGC 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) norms (Academic Level 10 for Assistant Professors and Level 13A for Associate Professors plus applicable state allowances).
Age Limit
Governed by Telangana State Government recruitment norms and respective university statutes, accommodating candidates up to 44–48 years, with standard age relaxations for SC, ST, BC, and PwBD categories.
Selection Process
Screening of academic records, qualifications, and research metrics.
Domain-specific written exam or seminar presentation (if mandated by university rules).
Final personal interview conducted by the respective University Selection Committee.
Application Fee
General / OC Candidates: As per individual university notifications
SC / ST / BC / PwBD Candidates: Concessional fee as notified in official releases
How to Apply
Visit the official university recruitment portal.
Download and carefully review the university-specific backlog recruitment notification.
Register on the university portal using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Complete the online application form with accurate academic, service, and personal details.
Upload relevant documents including SC/ST certificates, degree transcripts, NET/Ph.D. proofs, and photograph.
Pay the prescribed application fee through the designated online payment gateway.
Submit the application form online and preserve a printed copy for submission or future reference.
Official Links
| Official Website of TGCHE | Click Here |
