The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has again postponed the examination for Assistant Professor positions, a move attributed to an ongoing court case. The examination, originally slated for December 2023 and January 2024, now faces an indefinite delay. This latest postponement adds to a history of protracted recruitment processes, leaving qualified candidates in a state of prolonged uncertainty.
The recruitment drive, announced on October 30, 2023, aimed to fill 1698 posts across 18 state universities in Andhra Pradesh. Applications closed on November 20, 2023, with a substantial number of candidates, exceeding 46,000, reportedly applying for approximately 3,200 faculty posts that include Professors, Associate Professors, and Lecturers alongside Assistant Professors, as indicated in November 2023 reports.
Long Shadow of Stalled Processes
This is not an isolated incident. Candidates seeking Assistant Professor roles have endured significant delays before. In July 2020, reports highlighted that the state government had yet to conduct interviews for candidates who had qualified for Assistant Professor positions two years prior. At that time, the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) was reportedly exploring legal avenues to resolve the impasse, with no clear timeline for the completion of the recruitment process. Protests and representations from affected candidates had become a recurring feature.
University Appointments: A Pattern of Delay
The current situation echoes past struggles. The 2023 recruitment notification itself detailed a schedule that was subject to postponements. Key dates included:
| Activity | Original Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | October 30, 2023 | Completed |
| Last Date to Apply Online | November 20, 2023 | Completed |
| Last Date for Submission of Application Hard Copy | November 27, 2023 | Completed |
| Prima-facie Eligible/Ineligible List Display | November 30, 2023 | Completed |
| Grievance Period Ends | December 7, 2023 | Completed |
| Final List of Prima-facie Eligible Candidates Display | December 8, 2023 | Completed |
| APPSC Assistant Professor Examination (Part 1) | December 18-23, 2023 | Postponed |
| APPSC Assistant Professor Examination (Part 2 - Archeology & Bio-Science) | January 5, 2024 | Postponed |
The salary structure for these positions, as reported, ranges from ₹57,100 to ₹1,47,760 for Assistant Professors, with higher scales for Associate and full Professors.
Arunachal Pradesh Context: A Separate, Concurrent Process
Separately, the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has also been engaged in recruitment for Assistant Professor posts. In February 2026, a notification was released for 145 Assistant Professor positions in government colleges, with applications closing on February 23, 2026. This recruitment process involves a different set of dates and application procedures, with a selection based on shortlisting and interviews, and salaries at Pay Matrix Level-10. The timing of these recruitment drives, while sharing an acronym, points to distinct administrative processes, though concerns about candidate overlap and potential impact on other recruitment cycles have been raised.
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