AP SET Recruitment 2026 Notification – Apply Online for Assistant Professor & Lecturer Posts
Andhra University has released the AP SET Recruitment 2025 notification for Assistant Professor and Lecturer eligibility. Online applications start from 9 January 2026. Candidates with a postgraduate degree (55% marks) can apply online. Exam will be held on 28 & 29 March 2026.
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AP SET Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details
AP SET Notification 2026
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, has released the AP SET Notification 2026 on 2 January 2026. The Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET) is conducted to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor and Lecturer posts in colleges and universities of Andhra Pradesh.
Online applications will be accepted from 9 January to 9 February 2026.
AP SET Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam |
| Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET 2026) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor / Lecturer |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Language of Exam | English & Telugu |
| Age Limit | No Age Limit |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Document Verification |
AP SET Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 2 January 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 9 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 February 2026 |
| Last Date with ₹2000 Late Fee | 25 February 2026 |
| Last Date with ₹5000 Late Fee | 5 March 2026 |
| Hall Ticket Release | 19 March 2026 |
| Exam Date | 28 & 29 March 2026 |
AP SET Vacancy Details
- Total Vacancies: (Not Available in Provided Content)
AP SET is an eligibility test; vacancies are notified separately by colleges/universities.
Eligibility Criteria for AP SET Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have completed Post Graduation / Master’s Degree in the relevant subject.
- Minimum Marks:
- General Category: 55%
- Reserved Categories: 50%
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | Not Applicable |
| Maximum Age | No Age Limit |
| Age Relaxation | Not Applicable |
AP SET Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1600 |
| BC / EWS | ₹1300 |
| SC / ST / PWD / Transgender | ₹900 |
- Fee is non-refundable
- Payment Mode: Online
Salary Details
- AP SET is an eligibility test.
- Salary and pay scale will be as per UGC norms and respective college/university rules.
(Exact salary details not available in provided content)
Selection Process for AP SET 2026
The selection process includes:
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
Exam Pattern
Paper I
- Teaching & Research Aptitude
- 50 Questions | 100 Marks
- Duration: 1 Hour
- No Negative Marking
Paper II
- Subject-specific
- 100 Questions | 200 Marks
- Duration: 2 Hours
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Notification link |
| Apply Online | https://apset.net.in/ |
| Official Website | https://apset.net.in/ / www.andhrauniversity.edu.in |
Jan 9, 2026
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