APPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment - Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission Assistant Prof[...]

Kingsengg; Nashik District; On-site; INR 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A state public service commission is recruiting for the Assistant Professor role. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks and qualify in the NET. The role involves conducting lectures and engaging in research activities. The basic pay is around Rs 40,000 per month, with an application period from October 30 to November 20, 2023.

Qualifications

• Minimum 55% marks in Master’s Degree.
• Qualification in NET or similar test is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lectures and facilitate learning for students.
• Participate in research and development activities.

Education

Master’s Degree in relevant subject

Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET)

Job description

APPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2023

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission postponed the conduction of the APPSC assistant professor exam 2023. Previously, the APPSC assistant professor 2023 exam was scheduled to be conducted on December 18, 2023 and January 5, 2024. The APPSC assistant professor exam date is yet to be released. The commission activated the APPSC application form 2023 from October 30 to November 20, 2023. Candidates are recommended to check the official website, psc.ap.gov.in regularly for the exam dates.

About APPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2023

(APPSC) conducts APPSC Assistant Professor exam for selection of Assistant Professor designation in various universities. The exam is conducted in two phases, Phase I and Phase II. Phase I acts as the screening test and Phase II is the final exam. In order to apply, candidates will have to enter their details and other required attachments online, then submit the form along with the required fee. After the online process has concluded, aspirants will print the final application form and acknowledgement of the Registration fee and submit it offline to the Registrar Offices of specified universities/colleges.

Exam Pattern

• Phase I (Screening Test) – 120 objective type questions, 2 hours, 120 marks, each question worth 1 mark, negative marking 0.3 marks per wrong answer. Types: multiple choice, matching, true/false, assertion‑reasoning.
• Phase II (Final Exam) – 180 objective type questions, 3 hours, 180 marks, each question worth 1 mark, negative marking 0.3 marks per wrong answer. Types: multiple choice, matching, true/false, assertion‑reasoning.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must have at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale) at the Master’s Degree level in the relevant subject.
• Applicant must have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or any similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET or SET.
• NET, SLET or SET will not be required for Master’s programmes in subjects for which the exams are not conducted.

Application Process

1. Go to the link provided on the official website.
2. Download the official notifications and read about the documents required.
3. Fill out the form and attach the required documents.
4. Select the appropriate payment gateway and make the payment.
5. Print out the filled form along with the acknowledgement of the registration fee.
6. Submit the hard copies in the universities involved in recruitment (list below).

List of Universities Involved

• Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
• JNTU, Kakinada
• JNTU, Anantapur
• Krishna University, Machilipatnam

Exam Dates

• Application Date: 30 Oct 2023 – 20 Nov 2023 (online)
• Offline Application Submission: 27 Nov 2023 – 27 Nov 2023
• Hardcopy Submission of application: 30 Nov 2023 – 30 Nov 2023

Exam Structure & Marking

• Phase I – 2 hours, 120 marks, 120 questions (1 mark each), negative marking 0.3 marks per wrong answer.
• Phase II – 3 hours, 180 marks, 180 questions (1 mark each), negative marking 0.3 marks per wrong answer.

Syllabus Highlights

• Teaching and Research Aptitude – sections on teaching science, research aptitude, reading comprehension, communication, reasoning, logical reasoning, data interpretation, ICT, people‑and‑environment, higher education system.
• Discipline‑specific units – Arts, Humanities, Commerce, Law, Social Sciences, Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy & Architecture, etc. (full syllabus as per official notification).

Mock Tests & Preparation

Applicants can prepare for APPSC Assistant Professor exam using the mock tests available on the official website. Solving mock tests provides insight into the marking scheme, similar question types, and helps reduce exam‑day stress.

Application & Result

APPSC will announce the result in mid‑July. Candidates can check their results online via the official link. Results will contain details such as enrollment number, total marks, and gender.

Basic Pay

The basic pay for an Assistant Professor in Andhra Pradesh is approximately Rs 40,000 per month.