CUAP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is officially out for candidates looking to build a career in teaching at a prestigious Central University. The Central University of Andhra Pradesh has released an advertisement for 60 temporary Assistant Professor and Guest Faculty positions across various departments for the academic year 2026-27. If you have a Master’s degree with 55% marks and a NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D., this is a great opportunity to apply. The application process is completely online, and candidates need to submit their forms before June 7, 2026, through the Samarth portal. All official updates can be tracked directly on www.cuap.ac.in.
CUAP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview
Criteria
Details
Organization Name
Central University of Andhra Pradesh (CUAP)
Post Name
Assistant Professor (Temporary Basis) & Guest Faculty
Total Vacancies
60 Posts
Advertisement Number
CUAP/Estt./2024-25/GF-ADV/25
Official Website
www.cuap.ac.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
22/05/2026
Application Start Date
22/05/2026
Last Date For Registration
07/06/2026 (up to 23:59 hours)
Last Date For Fee Payment
07/06/2026
Admit Card Release Date
To be notified on www.cuap.ac.in
Exam/Interview Date
To be notified
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 1,000/-
SC / ST / PWD / Women
Nil
Payment Mode
Online via Samarth Portal
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
As per UGC Norms
Maximum Age
Below 65 years for Retired/Superannuated Teachers
Age Relaxation
As per Government of India/UGC rules
CUAP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts
Post Name
Advertisement No.
60
Assistant Professor (Temporary) / Guest Faculty
CUAP/Estt./2024-25/GF-ADV/25
CUAP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Qualification
Description
Educational Qualification
Master’s degree with 55% marks in a relevant subject from an Indian University or equivalent degree from a foreign university.
Additional Qualification
Must have cleared NET (UGC/CSIR) or SLET/SET, OR have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016.
Desirable
Candidates having teaching experience in Central/State Government universities will be preferred.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Number of Posts
UR
27
OBC
16
SC
8
ST
4
EWS
5
Total
60
State-Wise Vacancy Details
State
Eligibility
All India
Yes, candidates from all over India are eligible to apply as it is a Central University recruitment.
Job Location
Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh.
Important Documents Required
Document
Details
Identity Proof
Aadhar Card, PAN Card, etc.
Educational Certificates
Self-attested copies of degree, certificates, and mark sheets (UG, PG, Ph.D., NET/SET).
Experience Certificate
From previous or current employers.
Caste/Category Certificate
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS certificates should be issued on or after 01.04.2025.
Syllabus Overview & Exam Pattern
Section
Details
Syllabus Overview
Not applicable for direct interviews. Candidates will be assessed based on their subject expertise, research credentials, and teaching competence.
Exam Pattern
No written exam is mentioned. The recruitment process is purely based on the screening of applications and an interview.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage 1: Shortlisting
Academic scores will be considered for shortlisting candidates for the interview.
Stage 2: Interview
Selection will be based strictly on performance in the interview conducted in Hybrid Mode at CUAP, Anantapur.
Stage 3: Document Verification
Original documents must be presented at the time of joining.
Salary Details
Category
Honorarium Details
Guest Faculty
Max Rs. 50,000/- per month or Rs. 1,500/- per lecture.
Temporary Assistant Professor (With 2+ years exp.)
Rs. 57,000/- per month or Rs. 1,500/- per lecture.
Outstanding Candidates (Ph.D./Post-Doc)
Up to Rs. 75,000/- per month or Rs. 1,500/- per lecture.
How to Apply
Step
Instruction
Step 1
Visit the Samarth CU CHAYAN PORTAL at https://curec.samarth.ac.in or check www.cuap.ac.in for the official notification.
Step 2
Read the detailed advertisement carefully to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for your department.
Step 3
Register on the Samarth portal and create your login credentials.
Step 4
Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
Step 5
Upload all required testimonials, including self-attested copies of certificates and category documents (if applicable).
Step 6
Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,000/- online (exempt for SC/ST/PWD/Women).
Step 7
Submit the form before the last date (07th June 2026) and save a printout for future reference.
