Job Title Chemistry Professor
Category Educations
Location Arunachal Pradesh
Company Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Description Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications:
Master's degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or equivalent degree from an accredited Foreign University
Relaxation of 5% marks (from 55% to 50%) at Master's and Bachelor's Degree level for ST/SC candidates
Additional Requirements (Any One):
Cleared National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or CSIR
Cleared similar test accredited by UGC like SLET/SET
Awarded Ph.D. Degree in accordance with UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and amendments
Ph.D. Degree obtained from a Foreign University/Institution ranking among top 500 in World University Rankings by QS, THE, or ARWU
Exemption from NET/SLET/SET:
Candidates registered for Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009 (subject to specific conditions)
Candidates awarded Ph.D. degree as per UGC Regulations 2009
NET/SLET/SET not required for Master Programme in disciplines for which such tests are not conducted
Desirable:
Research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals
Teaching/Post-Doctoral experience
Awards from International Organizations/Government of India recognized bodies

Salary/Stipend
Pay Matrix Level: Level-10
Salary Range: Rs. 57,700/- to Rs. 1,82,400/- per month
Post Category: Group-A Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)
Department: Government Colleges under Department of Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh
Other allowances and benefits as admissible under rules will be provided


Age Limit
General Candidates: Up to 30 years of age
ST/SC Candidates: Up to 35 years (5 years relaxation)
APST Candidates: Up to 37 years (7 years relaxation from general category)
PwBD Candidates: Age concession as per Government rules and regulations
Regular Government Servants of Arunachal Pradesh: Age relaxation as per Government rules
Age relaxation is in accordance with "Assistant Professor for Government Colleges of Arunachal Pradesh" Group 'A' Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) Recruitment Rules 2024
Application Fee
Category Application Fee
APST Candidates Rs. 150/- (Rupees One Hundred Fifty Only)
Other Applicants (General/ST/SC) Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only)
PwBD Candidates NIL (Exempted as per Section 19 of Arunachal Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018)
Important Dates
Event Date/Time
Notification Release Date 22/01/2026
Online Application Start Date 23/01/2026 (17:00 hours)
Last Date for Online Application Submission 23/02/2026 (11:00 hours)
Interview Date To be notified in due course


Selection Process
Selection Method: Through Viva-voce/Interview only
Total Interview Marks: 100 marks
Screening Committee: Commission will constitute a Screening Committee to shortlist candidates eligible for interview as per Appendix-II (Table 3B), UGC Regulations 2018
Interview Ratio: Eligible candidates will be invited for interview in the ratio of 1:3 subject to availability based on their score in Appendix-II (Table 3B)
Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates must score minimum 50% of total marks in the interview to qualify for selection
Relaxation for PwBD: As per Government notification
Shortlisting Criteria: Academic score as specified in Appendix-II (Table 3B) for Colleges will be considered for shortlisting only; final selection based on interview performance
Final Selection: As per APPSC Manual for Conduct of Examination-2024
General Information/Instructions
APPSC invites online applications from citizens of India for Assistant Professor Examination-2026
The number of vacancies and reservation for APST and PwBD candidates are as per Requisition Proforma submitted by the indenting/requisitioning departments
Candidates must mandatorily register for One Time Registration (OTR) before filling online application
Those already registered in OTR need not register again and can directly login
Applicants in Government Service must upload intimation to Head of Department or NOC
Only single application should be submitted; if multiple applications submitted, highest Registration ID (RID) will be accepted
Fee paid against one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID
Application form once submitted cannot be changed or modified
Candidates must carefully read the DISCLAIMER before final submission
Wrong information at any stage may lead to cancellation of candidature
Eligible candidates must produce all original certificates at the time of interview
Decision of Commission regarding eligibility is final
The Appointing Authority conducts medical test and verifies character, antecedents, authenticity of documents before appointment
Provisional recommendation does not confer right to appointment
PwBD candidates must submit disability certificate issued by certifying authority as per Section 57 of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
Medical Board for disability certificate must include specialty of particular disability as member
Selection process for PwBD candidates as per Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and Arunachal Pradesh Rules, 2018


How to Apply
Visit the official website: https://appsc.gov.in
Step 1: One Time Registration (OTR)
Before filling online application, candidates must mandatorily register for OTR
If already registered, use same user ID and password to login
Step 2: Fill Online Application Form
Login with OTR credentials
Fill all required details carefully and correctly
Application window active from 17:00 hours on 23/01/2026 till 11:00 hours on 23/02/2026
Step 3: Upload Required Documents
Signature on white paper with black ink (40-50 KB in JPG format)
Recent color passport size photo with white background (40-100 KB in JPG format)
Self-attested Matriculation Certificate/Marksheet with Date of Birth
Self-attested APST certificate (for APST candidates) or Aadhar Card/PRC/EPIC
Self-attested Bachelor's Degree certificates and marksheets
Self-attested Master's Degree certificates and marksheets
Self-attested NET/JRF/SLET/SET certificate
Self-attested M.Phil/Ph.D. certificates (if applicable)
Certificate from Registrar/Dean for Ph.D. prior to July 11, 2009 (Annexure-1 format)
Research publications in peer-reviewed journals
Teaching/Post-Doctoral experience certificates
Awards certificates
PwBD certificate (if applicable)
Step 4: Pay Application Fee
APST: Rs. 150/-
Others: Rs. 200/-
PwBD: Exempted
Step 5: Submit Application
Review all details before final submission
Once submitted, no changes allowed
Take printout for future reference
Detailed instructions for OTR and online application available on APPSC website


Documents Required for Upload
Signature of candidate on white paper with black ink pen (40-50 KB in JPG format)
Latest/Recent color passport size photo with white background, front faced without headgear and sunglasses (40-100 KB in JPG format)
Self-Attested photocopy of Matriculation Certificate/Marksheet with Date of Birth issued by Board
Self-Attested Photocopy of APST certificate for APST candidates and Aadhar Card/PRC/EPIC for other applicants
Self-Attested photocopy of Bachelor Degree certificates and Mark Sheets issued by Assistant Registrar/Registrar/Controller/Vice-Chancellor
Self-Attested photocopy of Master Degree certificates and Mark Sheets issued by concerned University authorities
Self-Attested NET with JRF/NET/SLET/SET certificate
Self-Attested photocopy of M.Phil/Ph.D. certificates as per UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016
Certificate from Registrar/Dean for Ph.D. prior to July 11, 2009 (Annexure-1 format)
Research Publications in Peer-Reviewed or UGC-listed Journals
Teaching/Post-Doctoral Experience certificates
Awards given by International Organizations/Government bodies
Disability certificate for PwBD candidates as per Section 57 of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
Salary Pay Matrix Level-10 (Rs. 57,700 - 1,82,400/-)
Last Date 2026-02-23 00:00:00
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