APPSC Lecturer recruitment 2026 out for 160 posts: apply from 18 November

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released a brief notification for the APPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026, announcing 160 provisional posts for Senior Lecturer in District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Lecturer in State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), and Lecturer in DIET. Brief Notification No. 30/2026 was issued on 13 October 2026, initiating the recruitment process under the Andhra Pradesh School Education Services.

Prospective candidates can begin submitting their online applications from 18 November 2026. The application window will close on 8 December 2026, at 11:59 PM. The recruitment aims to fill these vacancies through direct recruitment.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria

The recruitment drive targets 160 provisional vacancies across three distinct lecturer roles. The largest number of vacancies is for Lecturer in DIET, with 104 posts, followed by Senior Lecturer in DIET with 46 posts, and Lecturer in SCERT with 10 posts. These numbers are provisional and are subject to change, according to the APPSC.

To be eligible, applicants must be between 18 and 44 years of age, with the age calculation date set as 1 July 2026. Educational qualifications, which include a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject and a professional qualification in education, must be possessed as on the date of the detailed notification. The detailed notification, which will include post-wise educational qualifications, category-wise vacancy details, recruitment guidelines, and the examination syllabus, is expected to be released on or before 18 November 2026.

Application Process and Selection Method

Candidates interested in these positions must apply online through the official APPSC website, psc.ap.gov.in. The online application portal will be active from 18 November 2026, and will remain open until 8 December 2026. Applicants are advised to review the detailed notification thoroughly once it is published to understand all specific requirements and instructions.

The selection process for the APPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 will involve a single-level examination. This examination will be conducted as a Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT), eliminating the need for a separate screening test. If the examination is held in multiple sessions, normalisation procedures may be applied to ensure fairness in scoring.

Salary Structure for Lecturer Posts

The APPSC has outlined attractive pay scales for the various lecturer positions. Senior Lecturers in DIET will receive a salary ranging from ₹61,960 to ₹1,51,370. Lecturers in SCERT will have a pay scale of ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400, while Lecturers in DIET will be compensated with a salary between ₹54,060 and ₹1,40,540.

Key Dates for Applicants

The brief notification was released on 13 October 2026, marking the commencement of the recruitment cycle. The detailed notification is anticipated on or before 18 November 2026, coinciding with the opening of the online application window. Candidates have until 8 December 2026, to complete their applications. The crucial date for age calculation is 1 July 2026, while other eligibility conditions will be assessed as on the date of the detailed notification.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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