APPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — 145 Vacancies

About This Job

APPSC has released notification for 145 Assistant Professor posts in Government Colleges across Arunachal Pradesh. Candidates with a Master's degree with 55% marks plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D can apply online. The application deadline has been extended (originally 23 February 2026 — check the official APPSC website for the new date). Salary ranges from Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 per month under Pay Matrix Level-10.

Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - 145 Posts

Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for 145 Assistant Professor posts in various disciplines for Government Colleges under the Department of Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. The recruitment covers 15 academic subjects including English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Education, Commerce, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry, Sociology, and Anthropology. There is no written exam — selection is based on academic merit scoring followed by Viva-voce/Interview. This is a Group-A Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) post in the Pay Matrix Level-10.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

• History: 21 posts (4 Unreserved + 17 APST)
• English: 18 posts (4 Unreserved + 14 APST)
• Political Science: 18 posts (4 Unreserved + 14 APST)
• Hindi: 14 posts (3 Unreserved + 11 APST)
• Economics: 13 posts (3 Unreserved + 10 APST)
• Geography: 13 posts (3 Unreserved + 10 APST)
• Education: 9 posts (2 Unreserved + 7 APST)
• Chemistry: 7 posts (1 Unreserved + 6 APST)
• Commerce: 6 posts (1 Unreserved + 5 APST)
• Mathematics: 6 posts (1 Unreserved + 5 APST)
• Zoology: 6 posts (1 Unreserved + 5 APST)
• Botany: 5 posts (1 Unreserved + 4 APST)
• Physics: 5 posts (1 Unreserved + 4 APST)
• Sociology: 2 posts (0 Unreserved + 2 APST)
• Anthropology: 2 posts (0 Unreserved + 2 APST)

Category-wise Reservation:

• Unreserved: 26 posts
• APST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe): 119 posts

Note: PwBD reservation is available in English, Hindi, Political Science, Economics, Education, Commerce, and Chemistry disciplines (1 post each for Locomotor Disability category).

Who Can Apply?

Route A — Master's Degree + NET/SLET/SET

• Qualification: You need a Master's degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade on a point-scale) in the relevant subject from a recognised Indian university or an accredited foreign university.
• Plus: You must have cleared NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar test like SLET/SET accredited by UGC.
• Relaxation for SC/ST: The minimum marks requirement is relaxed to 50% at both Master's and Bachelor's level for ST/SC candidates.

Route B — Ph.D Holders (Exempt from NET/SLET/SET)

• If you hold a Ph.D degree awarded in accordance with UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degree) Regulations 2009 or 2016 and their amendments, you are exempt from the NET/SLET/SET requirement.
• Candidates who registered for Ph.D before 11 July 2009 are governed by the regulations of the institution that awarded the degree, subject to conditions like regular-mode award, external evaluation, open viva-voce, and 2 published research papers.

Route C — Foreign Ph.D

• Ph.D from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 of QS, THE, or ARWU world rankings at any time.

NET/SLET/SET is not required for disciplines where no such test is conducted by UGC, CSIR, or similar accredited bodies.

Age Limit

• You should be up to 30 years old.
• ST/SC candidates: Up to 35 years (5 years relaxation).
• APST candidates: Up to 37 years (additional 5 years relaxation beyond the upper age limit, totalling 7 years from the base).
• PwBD and regular Govt. servants: Age concession as per Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh rules.

The upper age limit is in accordance with "Assistant Professor for Government Colleges of Arunachal Pradesh" Group 'A' Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) Recruitment Rules 2024.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary in Pay Matrix Level-10, ranging from Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 per month.
• This is a Group-A Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) post.
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Arunachal Pradesh Government rules.

Application Fee

• APST candidates: Rs. 150
• Other candidates (General/OBC/EWS): Rs. 200
• PwBD candidates: Exempted (no fee) as per Section 19 of the Arunachal Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on academic merit scoring and interview only. There is no written exam for this recruitment:

1. Academic Merit Screening: A Screening Committee will shortlist candidates based on the Academic Score as specified in Appendix-II (Table 3B) of UGC Regulations, 2018 for College-level positions. Eligible candidates will be called for interview in the ratio of 1:3 (subject to availability).
2. Viva-voce / Interview (100 marks): The total marks for interview is 100. You need a minimum of 50% marks (50 out of 100) in the interview to qualify for selection.
3. Document Verification: You must produce all original certificates and documents at the time of interview.
4. Medical Examination: The appointing authority conducts a medical test and verifies character and antecedents before final appointment.

How to Apply

1. Go to the APPSC portal at appsc.gov.in.
2. Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user. If already registered, log in with your existing user ID and password.
3. Fill in the online application form with all required details.
4. Upload scanned copies of your documents, photograph (passport size, white background, 40-100 kb in JPG), and signature (black ink on white paper, 40-50 kb in JPG).
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

If you are currently working in government service, you must upload a copy of the intimation/NOC from your Head of Department.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 22 January 2026
• Online Application Start: 23 January 2026 (from 5:00 PM)
• Original Last Date to Apply: 23 February 2026 (before 11:00 AM)
• Extended Last Date: Extended — check appsc.gov.in for the new deadline
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach assigned subjects to undergraduate students as per the approved curriculum and syllabus
• Prepare lecture plans, study materials, and question papers for internal and final examinations
• Evaluate student assignments, practicals, projects, and examination answer sheets
• Guide and mentor students in academic, research, and career-related matters
• Conduct research work and publish papers in peer-reviewed and UGC-listed journals
• Participate in college committees, academic boards, and administrative activities
• Attend faculty development programmes, workshops, and seminars to stay updated in the subject area
• Maintain student attendance records and submit reports to the college administration