📢 Arunachal Pradesh PSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online For 145 Posts

📢 Arunachal Pradesh PSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 145 Posts

The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released a major recruitment notification inviting eligible candidates to apply online for 145 Assistant Professor posts in Government Colleges under the Department of Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. This opportunity is ideal for postgraduate candidates with NET/SLET/SET qualifications or a Ph.D. looking for a government teaching career in India.

🧑‍🎓 Recruitment At a Glance

Detail	Information
Recruitment Body	Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Post Name	Assistant Professor
Total Vacancies	145
Application Mode	Online
Starting Date	23 January 2026 (17:00 hrs)
Last Date	23 February 2026 (11:00 hrs)
Official Website	appsc.gov.in

📊 Subject-Wise Vacancy Details

The 145 vacancies have been distributed across 15 academic subjects. Some of the key subject openings include:

English – 18 Posts
Hindi – 14 Posts
History – 21 Posts
Political Science – 18 Posts
Economics – 13 Posts
Geography – 13 Posts
Education – 9 Posts
Commerce – 6 Posts
Mathematics – 6 Posts
Zoology – 6 Posts
Botany – 5 Posts
Physics – 5 Posts
Chemistry – 7 Posts
Sociology – 2 Posts
Anthropology – 2 Posts

👉 Total: 145 Posts including a few reserved seats for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

🎯 Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for these Assistant Professor positions, candidates must fulfill the following educational requirements:

📌 Essential Qualifications

Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for ST/SC candidates).
NET/SLET/SET qualification conducted by UGC/CSIR.
Or a Ph.D. degree as per UGC regulations (2009/2016).
Ph.D. holders from top-ranked foreign universities may also be eligible.

📌 NET Exemptions

Ph.D. degree awarded as per UGC rules may exempt the candidate from NET/SLET/SET.
Ph.D. registration before July 11, 2009, under specified conditions also qualifies for exemption.

🧠 Age Limit & Relaxation

The age criteria for this recruitment are as follows:

General Candidates: Up to 30 years
ST/SC Candidates: Up to 35 years (5 years relaxation)
APST (Arunachal Pradesh ST): Up to 37 years (7 years relaxation)

Age relaxation for PwBD candidates and government servants is as per government norms.

💰 Salary and Benefits

Selected candidates will be appointed as Group-A Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) officers and are entitled to a competitive salary under Pay Matrix Level-10:

💵 Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 1,82,400 per month (plus allowances and benefits)

📝 Application Fee

Category	Fee
APST Candidates	Rs. 150/–
Other (General/ST/SC)	Rs. 200/–
PwBD Candidates	Exempted

🧩 Selection Process

The selection for Assistant Professor positions is based on:

Shortlisting of candidates based on academic records and specified criteria.
Viva-voce / Interview – Candidates will be assessed in a detailed interview worth 100 marks.
Final Merit & Selection – Based on interview performance and overall eligibility.

🛠 How to Apply Online

Aspiring candidates should follow these steps:

Visit the official APPSC website at appsc.gov.in.
Register for One-Time Registration (OTR) (if not already registered).
Log in with your OTR ID and fill in the application form.
Upload required documents such as educational certificates, NET/Ph.D. proofs, photo, and signature.
Pay the application fee and submit the form.
Take a printout for future reference.

📅 Important Dates at a Glance

📢 Notification Released: 22 January 2026
📝 Apply Online Starts: 23 January 2026 (5:00 PM)
⏳ Last Date to Apply: 23 February 2026 (11:00 AM)

(Interview schedule will be announced later.)

🧠 Final Thoughts

This recruitment presents a golden opportunity for postgraduate scholars, Ph.D. holders, and NET/SLET qualified candidates who aspire to shape the future through teaching in Government Colleges of Arunachal Pradesh. With a clear selection process, attractive salary package, and defined eligibility, interested candidates should prepare and apply well before the deadline.