Arunachal Pradesh PSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 145 Posts
The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (Arunachal Pradesh PSC) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 145 Assistant Professor. Candidates with Any Masters Degree, M.Phil/Ph.D Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 23-01-2026, and closes on 23-02-2026. The candidate shall apply online through Arunachal Pradesh PSC website, https://appsc.gov.in/.
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
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Company Name
Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Post Name
Assistant Professor
No of Posts
145
Advt No
01/2026
Salary
Pay Matrix Level-10 (Rs. 57,700 - 1,82,400/-)
Qualification
Master's Degree with 55% marks + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D.
Age Limit
Up to 30 years (General), 35 years (ST/SC), 37 years (APST)
Arunachal Pradesh PSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Subject
Total Posts
PwBD Reservation
English
18
1 (Locomotor Disability)
Hindi
14
1 (Locomotor Disability)
History
21
NIL
Political Science
18
1 (Locomotor Disability)
Economics
13
1 (Locomotor Disability)
Geography
13
NIL
Education
09
1 (Locomotor Disability)
Commerce
06
1 (Locomotor Disability)
Mathematics
06
NIL
Zoology
06
NIL
Botany
05
NIL
Physics
05
NIL
Chemistry
07
1 (Locomotor Disability)
Sociology
02
NIL
Anthropology
02
NIL
Grand Total
145
8 Posts
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
Category
Application Fee
APST Candidates
Rs. 150/- (Rupees One Hundred Fifty Only)
Other Applicants (General/ST/SC)
Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only)
PwBD Candidates
NIL (Exempted as per Section 19 of Arunachal Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018)
Important Dates
Event
Date/Time
Notification Release Date
22/01/2026
Online Application Start Date
23/01/2026 (17:00 hours)
Last Date for Online Application Submission
23/02/2026 (11:00 hours)
Interview Date
To be notified in due course
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
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for APPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
APPSC has announced 145 vacancies for Assistant Professor positions across 15 subjects including English (18), Hindi (14), History (21), Political Science (18), Economics (13), and others in various disciplines for Government Colleges under the Department of Education with reservations for APST and PwBD candidates.
Q2. What is the educational qualification required for APPSC Assistant Professor 2026?
Candidates must possess Master's degree with 55% marks (50% for ST/SC) in concerned subject from recognized university plus NET/SLET/SET qualification or Ph.D. degree as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016. NET exemption available for Ph.D. holders meeting specific conditions.
Q3. What is the age limit for APPSC Assistant Professor recruitment?
The maximum age limit is 30 years for general candidates, 35 years for ST/SC candidates with 5 years relaxation, and 37 years for APST candidates with 7 years relaxation. Additional age concession for PwBD and government servants as per rules.
Q4. What is the salary for APPSC Assistant Professor posts?
Selected candidates will receive salary in Pay Matrix Level-10 ranging from Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 per month for Group-A Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) posts along with other allowances and benefits as admissible under government rules.
Q5. What is the application fee for APPSC Assistant Professor 2026?
APST candidates must pay Rs. 150, other applicants (General/ST/SC) must pay Rs. 200 as application fee. PwBD candidates are completely exempted from payment of application fee as per Section 19 of Arunachal Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018.
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