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Andhra Pradesh Ph.D. in Social Sciences with 10 research publications and 10 years experience (Professor), Master's degree with 55% marks in Social Sciences and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. (Research Officer), Degree with Type Writing and Shorthand Higher Grade and DCA (Stenographer), VII Class (Peon) ₹37400-67000 + GP ₹10000/- (Professor); ₹15600-39100 + GP ₹5400/- (Research Officer); ₹9300-34800 + GP ₹4200/- (Stenographer); ₹5200-20200 + GP ₹1800/- (Peon) Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU)

Last Date

02 Jul 2026

Age Limit

As per notification

Qualification

Ph.D. in Social Sciences with 10 research publications and 10 years experience (Professor), Master's degree with 55% marks in Social Sciences and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. (Research Officer), Degree with Type Writing and Shorthand Higher Grade and DCA (Stenographer), VII Class (Peon)

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Online

ANU Recruitment 2026 Overview

Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) has released a recruitment notification for various posts in the Centre for Babu Jagjivan Ram Chair. This recruitment drive aims to fill 04 vacancies for positions including Professor, Research Officer, Stenographer (Grade 'C'), and Peon. The appointments will be on a Contract/Deputation basis for a period of one year or co-terminus with the chair, whichever is earlier. Eligible candidates with qualifications ranging from VII Class to Ph.D. in Social Sciences are invited to apply offline. The selection process will involve shortlisting based on academic scores, followed by an interview. Detailed eligibility criteria, application fees, and application procedures are outlined in the official notification. Interested candidates should ensure their applications, along with the prescribed demand draft, reach the university before the specified deadline.

Particulars	Details
Company Name	Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU)
Post Name	Professor, Research Officer, Stenographer (Grade 'C'), Peon
No of Posts	04
Salary	Professor: One * + G.P of ₹10000/-, Research Officer: One + G.P of ₹5400/-, Stenographer (Grade 'C'): One * + G.P of ₹4200/-, Peon: One + G.P of ₹1800/-
Qualification	Ph.D. in Social Sciences (Professor), Master's degree with 55% marks in Social Sciences (Research Officer), Degree with Type Writing and Shorthand Higher Grade and DCA (Stenographer), VII Class (Peon)
Age Limit	As per official notification
Last Date	As per official notification
Apply Mode	Offline
Job Type	Contract/Deputation basis for a period of 1(one) year or co-terminus with the chair

Important Dates

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Event	Date
Notification Release Date	As per official notification
Application Start Date	As per official notification
Last Date to Apply	As per official notification
Last Date for Fee Payment	As per official notification

Vacancy Details

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Particulars	Details
Total Vacancies	04
Recruitment Type	Contract/Deputation
Vacancy Status	Active
Department Allocation	Centre for Babu Jagjivan Ram Chair, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur

Major Posts Included

Post Name	No. of Posts
Professor	01
Research Officer	01
Stenographer (Grade 'C')	01
Peon	01
Total	04

Eligibility Criteria

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Criteria	Requirement
Educational Qualification	Professor: (A or B) A. (i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in the Social Sciences and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with, a minimum of 10 research publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in Appendix II, Table 2. (ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in university/college as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, and / or research experience at equivalent level at the University/National Level Institutions with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidate. OR B. An outstanding professional, having a Ph.D. degree in the relevant/allied/applied disciplines, from any academic institutions (not included in A above) / industry, who has Made significant contribution to the knowledge in the concerned/ allied/ relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence provided he/ she has ten years' experience. (iii) Research and Publication activities on and about Babu Jagjivan Ram/ Dalit Studies are desirable. Research Officer / Assistant Professor: (A or B) A. (i) A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in Social Sciences from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. (ii) Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET or who are or have been awarded a Ph. D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of (M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET : Provided, the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances / Bye- Laws / Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/ SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions:- a) The Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode; b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners; c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted; d) The Candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work, out of which at least one is in a refereed journal; e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D work in conferences/seminars sponsored/ funded/supported by the UGC / ICSSR/ CSIR or any similar agency. The fulfilment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned. Note: NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET. OR B. The Ph.D degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by any one of the following: (i) Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) (ii) the Times Higher Education (THE) or (iii) the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai). Note: The Academic score as specified in Appendix II (Table- 3A) for Universities, and Appendix II (Table-3B) for Colleges, shall be considered for short-listing of the candidates for interview only, and the selections shall be based only on the performance in the interview. Stenographer: Degree of a University and pass in Type Writing and Shorthand Higher Grade with DCA from a Government recognized institution. Peon: VII Class
Nationality	As per official notification
Final Year Students eligibility	As per official notification
Additional Qualification	For Stenographer: Candidates with Telugu Type Writing/Computer training will be preferred.

Age Limit

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Post Name/Category	Age Limit
All Posts	As per official notification

Age Relaxation

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST/BC/Other Socially and Economically Weaker Sections	As per official notification (may be preferred as per guidelines of Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation, New Delhi)

Application Fee

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Name of the Post	OC	SC/ST/BC
Professor	₹2000/-	₹1000/-
Research Officer	₹1500/-	₹1000/-
Stenographer (Grade 'C')	₹1000/-	₹500/-
Peon	₹500/-	₹300/-

Fee Payment Modes

Mode	Details
Demand Draft	Demand draft from any nationalized bank drawn in favour of the Registrar, Acharya Nagarjuna University

Selection Process

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Stage	Process
Stage 1	Shortlisting based on Academic Score (as specified in Appendix II, Table- 3A for Universities, and Table-3B for Colleges)
Stage 2	Interview (selections shall be based only on the performance in the interview)

Salary / Pay Scale

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Post Name	Pay Scale / Salary
Professor (Full time, equivalent to Professor of the University)	One * + G.P of ₹10000/-
Research Officer (in the rank and pay equivalent to Lecturer of a University)	One + G.P of ₹5400/-
Stenographer (Grade 'C')	One * + G.P of ₹4200/-
Peon (Office Subordinate)	One + G.P of ₹1800/-

How to Apply

Follow these step-by-step instructions to successfully apply for the ANU Recruitment 2026, ensuring a smooth application process.

Download the prescribed application format from the official website (if available) or prepare an application as per the notification.
Fill in all required details accurately in the application form.
Attach all necessary self-attested copies of educational qualifications, experience certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), and other relevant documents.
Obtain a Demand Draft from any nationalized bank for the applicable application fee, drawn in favour of "Registrar, Acharya Nagarjuna University".
Ensure the application form, demand draft, and all enclosures are sent to the specified address.
The filled-in application shall be sent to: THE REGISTRAR, ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY, NAGARJUNA NAGAR, GUNTUR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH – 522510.
Ensure the application reaches the university on or before the last date. The university is not responsible for any postal delays.

Important Links

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Description	Link
Official Website	Click Here
Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Offline Form	Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in ANU Recruitment 2026?

Ans: There are a total of 04 vacancies announced for various posts in the ANU Recruitment 2026.

Q2. What are the posts available in this recruitment?

Ans: The posts available are Professor, Research Officer, Stenographer (Grade 'C'), and Peon.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for ANU Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The last date to apply for ANU Recruitment 2026 is As per official notification.

Q4. What is the application fee for ANU Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The application fee varies by post and category: Professor (OC ₹2000/-, SC/ST/BC ₹1000/-), Research Officer (OC ₹1500/-, SC/ST/BC ₹1000/-), Stenographer (OC ₹1000/-, SC/ST/BC ₹500/-), Peon (OC ₹500/-, SC/ST/BC ₹300/-).

Q5. What are the educational qualifications required for these posts?

Ans: Qualifications range from VII Class for Peon, Degree with Type Writing, Shorthand, and DCA for Stenographer, Master's degree in Social Sciences for Research Officer, to a Ph.D. in Social Sciences with extensive experience for Professor.

Q6. What is the selection process for ANU Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The selection process involves shortlisting based on academic scores, followed by an interview.

Q7. What is the age limit for applying to these posts?

Ans: The age limit for applying to these posts is As per official notification.

Q8. What is the salary for the Professor post?

Ans: The salary for the Professor post is One * + G.P of ₹10000/-.

Q9. How can I apply for the ANU Recruitment 2026?

Ans: Candidates need to apply offline by submitting the filled application form along with a demand draft and required documents to the Registrar, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

Q10. Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?

Ans: The notification mentions that persons belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, or other socially and economically weaker sections may be preferred as per the guidelines of Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation, New Delhi. Specific age relaxation details are As per official notification.

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Job Summary

Board	Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU)
State	Andhra Pradesh
Qualification	Ph.D. in Social Sciences with 10 research publications and 10 years experience (Professor), Master's degree with 55% marks in Social Sciences and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. (Research Officer), Degree with Type Writing and Shorthand Higher Grade and DCA (Stenographer), VII Class (Peon)
Salary	₹37400-67000 + GP ₹10000/- (Professor); ₹15600-39100 + GP ₹5400/- (Research Officer); ₹9300-34800 + GP ₹4200/- (Stenographer); ₹5200-20200 + GP ₹1800/- (Peon)
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	02 Jul 2026

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