Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (Arunachal Pradesh PSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 145 Assistant Professor Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Arunachal Pradesh PSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 23-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Arunachal Pradesh PSC Assistant Professor Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
Arunachal Pradesh PSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview
Arunachal Pradesh PSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualifications:
- Master's degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or equivalent degree from an accredited Foreign University
- Relaxation of 5% marks (from 55% to 50%) at Master's and Bachelor's Degree level for ST/SC candidates
- Additional Requirements (Any One):
- Cleared National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or CSIR
- Cleared similar test accredited by UGC like SLET/SET
- Awarded Ph.D. Degree in accordance with UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and amendments
- Ph.D. Degree obtained from a Foreign University/Institution ranking among top 500 in World University Rankings by QS, THE, or ARWU
- Exemption from NET/SLET/SET:
- Candidates registered for Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009 (subject to specific conditions)
- Candidates awarded Ph.D. degree as per UGC Regulations 2009
- NET/SLET/SET not required for Master Programme in disciplines for which such tests are not conducted
- Desirable:
- Research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals
- Teaching/Post-Doctoral experience
- Awards from International Organizations/Government of India recognized bodies
Salary/Stipend
- Pay Matrix Level: Level-10
- Salary Range: Rs. 57,700/- to Rs. 1,82,400/- per month
- Post Category: Group-A Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)
- Department: Government Colleges under Department of Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh
- Other allowances and benefits as admissible under rules will be provided
Age Limit
- General Candidates: Up to 30 years of age
- ST/SC Candidates: Up to 35 years (5 years relaxation)
- APST Candidates: Up to 37 years (7 years relaxation from general category)
- PwBD Candidates: Age concession as per Government rules and regulations
- Regular Government Servants of Arunachal Pradesh: Age relaxation as per Government rules
- Age relaxation is in accordance with "Assistant Professor for Government Colleges of Arunachal Pradesh" Group 'A' Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) Recruitment Rules 2024
Application Fee
Important Dates
Selection Process
- Selection Method: Through Viva-voce/Interview only
- Total Interview Marks: 100 marks
- Screening Committee: Commission will constitute a Screening Committee to shortlist candidates eligible for interview as per Appendix-II (Table 3B), UGC Regulations 2018
- Interview Ratio: Eligible candidates will be invited for interview in the ratio of 1:3 subject to availability based on their score in Appendix-II (Table 3B)
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates must score minimum 50% of total marks in the interview to qualify for selection
- Relaxation for PwBD: As per Government notification
- Shortlisting Criteria: Academic score as specified in Appendix-II (Table 3B) for Colleges will be considered for shortlisting only; final selection based on interview performance
- Final Selection: As per APPSC Manual for Conduct of Examination-2024
General Information/Instructions
- APPSC invites online applications from citizens of India for Assistant Professor Examination-2026
- The number of vacancies and reservation for APST and PwBD candidates are as per Requisition Proforma submitted by the indenting/requisitioning departments
- Candidates must mandatorily register for One Time Registration (OTR) before filling online application
- Those already registered in OTR need not register again and can directly login
- Applicants in Government Service must upload intimation to Head of Department or NOC
- Only single application should be submitted; if multiple applications submitted, highest Registration ID (RID) will be accepted
- Fee paid against one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID
- Application form once submitted cannot be changed or modified
- Candidates must carefully read the DISCLAIMER before final submission
- Wrong information at any stage may lead to cancellation of candidature
- Eligible candidates must produce all original certificates at the time of interview
- Decision of Commission regarding eligibility is final
- The Appointing Authority conducts medical test and verifies character, antecedents, authenticity of documents before appointment
- Provisional recommendation does not confer right to appointment
- PwBD candidates must submit disability certificate issued by certifying authority as per Section 57 of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
- Medical Board for disability certificate must include specialty of particular disability as member
- Selection process for PwBD candidates as per Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and Arunachal Pradesh Rules, 2018
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: https://appsc.gov.in
- Step 1: One Time Registration (OTR)
- Before filling online application, candidates must mandatorily register for OTR
- If already registered, use same user ID and password to login
- Step 2: Fill Online Application Form
- Login with OTR credentials
- Fill all required details carefully and correctly
- Application window active from 17:00 hours on 23/01/2026 till 11:00 hours on 23/02/2026
- Step 3: Upload Required Documents
- Signature on white paper with black ink (40-50 KB in JPG format)
- Recent color passport size photo with white background (40-100 KB in JPG format)
- Self-attested Matriculation Certificate/Marksheet with Date of Birth
- Self-attested APST certificate (for APST candidates) or Aadhar Card/PRC/EPIC
- Self-attested Bachelor's Degree certificates and marksheets
- Self-attested Master's Degree certificates and marksheets
- Self-attested NET/JRF/SLET/SET certificate
- Self-attested M.Phil/Ph.D. certificates (if applicable)
- Certificate from Registrar/Dean for Ph.D. prior to July 11, 2009 (Annexure-1 format)
- Research publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Teaching/Post-Doctoral experience certificates
- Awards certificates
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Step 4: Pay Application Fee
- APST: Rs. 150/-
- Others: Rs. 200/-
- PwBD: Exempted
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Review all details before final submission
- Once submitted, no changes allowed
- Take printout for future reference
- Detailed instructions for OTR and online application available on APPSC website
Documents Required for Upload
- Signature of candidate on white paper with black ink pen (40-50 KB in JPG format)
- Latest/Recent color passport size photo with white background, front faced without headgear and sunglasses (40-100 KB in JPG format)
- Self-Attested photocopy of Matriculation Certificate/Marksheet with Date of Birth issued by Board
- Self-Attested Photocopy of APST certificate for APST candidates and Aadhar Card/PRC/EPIC for other applicants
- Self-Attested photocopy of Bachelor Degree certificates and Mark Sheets issued by Assistant Registrar/Registrar/Controller/Vice-Chancellor
- Self-Attested photocopy of Master Degree certificates and Mark Sheets issued by concerned University authorities
- Self-Attested NET with JRF/NET/SLET/SET certificate
- Self-Attested photocopy of M.Phil/Ph.D. certificates as per UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016
- Certificate from Registrar/Dean for Ph.D. prior to July 11, 2009 (Annexure-1 format)
- Research Publications in Peer-Reviewed or UGC-listed Journals
- Teaching/Post-Doctoral Experience certificates
- Awards given by International Organizations/Government bodies
- Disability certificate for PwBD candidates as per Section 57 of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
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