The Andhra Pradesh Medical Services Recruitment Board (APMSRB), under the Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, has officially announced the Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill Assistant Professor positions in Clinical, Non-Clinical, and Super Specialty departments across medical institutions functioning under the Directorate of Medical Education (DME).
This is a direct recruitment conducted on a regular basis and includes both backlog and fresh vacancies. The notification offers a prestigious career opportunity for qualified medical professionals seeking a stable academic and clinical role within government medical colleges of Andhra Pradesh. The recruitment process follows established service rules, reservation policies, and National Medical Commission regulations to ensure transparency and fairness.
Important Dates
Candidates must adhere strictly to the prescribed schedule, as no extensions are expected.
- Notification Release Date: 01 January 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 08 January 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application: 22 January 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
- Crucial Date for Eligibility & Weightage Calculation: 01 January 2026
- Merit List Validity: One year from date of issue or until next notification
Applicants are advised to complete the application process well before the closing date to avoid technical issues.
Application Fees
The application fee varies according to category and must be paid online during form submission.
- General / OC Category: ₹2,000
- SC / ST / BC / EWS / Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: ₹1,500
The fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. Applications without successful fee payment will be rejected.
Vacancy Details
A total of 220 Assistant Professor vacancies have been notified across different specialties.
Post-wise Vacancy Distribution
- Assistant Professor (Clinical): 130 posts
- Assistant Professor (Non-Clinical): 16 posts
- Assistant Professor (Super Specialty): 74 posts
These vacancies include both regular and backlog positions. The number of posts is tentative and may increase or decrease based on administrative requirements. Detailed subject-wise and category-wise breakup is provided in the official annexure.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure they meet all academic, professional, and service requirements before applying.
Educational Qualifications
For Clinical & Non-Clinical Assistant Professor Posts:
- Postgraduate Degree such as MD / MS / DNB in the relevant specialty
- Degree must be obtained from an institution recognized by MCI or NMC
For Super Specialty Assistant Professor Posts:
- DM / MCh / DNB / DrNB in the concerned super specialty
- Qualification must be from a recognized medical institution
Senior Residency Requirement
- Candidates applying for Clinical and Non-Clinical posts must have completed one year of Senior Residency after acquiring the required postgraduate qualification
- Senior Residency is not mandatory for Super Specialty posts
- Candidates with DNB degrees from non-recognized institutions must complete an additional year of Senior Residency
Only qualifications obtained on or before the notification date will be considered valid.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01 July 2025.
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST / BC / EWS: 5 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Eligible for age deduction equal to years of service plus 3 years, subject to maximum age limit
Candidates exceeding the maximum permissible age after applying relaxation are not eligible.
Salary Scale
Selected candidates will receive pay as per 7th UGC Pay Scales.
- Pay Range: ₹68,900 to ₹2,05,500 per month
- Super Specialty Allowance: ₹30,000 per month (additional)
Apart from basic pay, employees are entitled to admissible allowances, leave benefits, pension provisions, and career advancement opportunities as per Andhra Pradesh Government norms.
Selection Process
Selection is based purely on merit and reservation rules, with a total score of 100 marks.
Marks Distribution
- Qualifying Examination: 75 marks
- Experience Weightage (Post-Qualification):
- Up to 10 marks (1 mark per completed year after PG / Super Specialty)
- Central Institution Qualification:
- 5 marks for candidates who completed PG / Super Specialty from central institutions
Contract Service Weightage
Additional marks are awarded for government contract service:
- COVID-19 Service: 5 marks per six months
- Tribal Area Service: 2.5 marks per six months
- Rural Area Service: 2 marks per six months
- Urban Area Service: 1 mark per six months
Only completed service periods of six months or more are considered. All service certificates must be uploaded in the prescribed format. Incomplete or improperly issued certificates will not be accepted.
The notification date is treated as the cut-off for calculating all weightage marks.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted only through online mode. Offline or manual submissions are strictly rejected.
Steps to apply:
- Complete the online application within the specified dates
- Upload all required documents in PDF format
- Ensure all personal, educational, and service details are accurate
- Pay the applicable application fee
- Submit the application and note the generated application number
- Retain a copy of the submitted form for future reference
Incomplete, incorrect, or misleading applications will be summarily rejected. Any false information may lead to legal action and permanent disqualification.
