APSET is a State Eligibility Test which is meant for selecting eligible candidates for the posts of Assistant Professor/Lecturer in all the universities and Colleges of Andhra Pradesh State and will be conducted by them after the formal announcement of the test.
Important Dates for APSET Recruitment
The official timeline to be followed by candidates is given below :
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | January 2, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (No Late Fee) | February 9, 2026 |
| Last Date with Late Fee Rs. 5,000 | March 5, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | March 19, 2026 |
| APSET Exam Date (Tentative) | March 28 & 29, 2026 |
Apply Online for APSET Recruitment 2026
- Go to the official website of APSET
- Click on Apply Online / Registration
- Complete the registration of a new user
- Pay the application fee online
- Provide academic and personal information
- Upload photograph and signature in prescribed size
- Application form should be submitted.
- Download and save the confirmation page
APSET Recruitment Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates should meet the given criteria for further process :
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Master’s Degree or equivalent from a UGC-recognized university |
| Minimum Marks (General) | 55% |
| Minimum Marks (SC/ST/BC/PwD/Transgender) | 50% |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit |
| Nationality | Indian |
Selection Process for APSET Recruitment 2026
- Selection under the APSET 2026 is strictly based on clearing the eligibility test.
- Two papers have to be attempted by the candidate in offline mode.
- Paper I assesses general teaching and research ability.
- Paper II evaluates the subject-specific knowledge selected by the candidate.
- The candidates obtaining the minimum qualifying marks are declared qualified in APSET.
- APSET eligibility qualifies one for appointment as an Assistant Professor. No appointment happens.
APSET Exam Pattern 2026 (Overview)
Candidates must be aware of the given pattern of exam :
| Paper | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 50 | 100 |
| Paper II | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 150 | 300 |
Key Points to Note
- APSET is an eligibility exam, not a recruitment exam
- No limit on the age for applying
- Applicants will apply for only one subject
- The late fee option is possible under three phases
- Admit card is a necessity for exams
- Validity of the certificate is lifelong
Important Links – APSET Recruitment Notification 2026
| Official Website | https://www.apset.net.in/ |
| Notifications | Click Here |
| Instructions | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Advertisement | Click Here |
FAQs – APSET Recruitment Notification 2026
APSET determines eligibility for Assistant Professor and Lecturer posts in Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
There is no maximum age restriction.
A Master’s degree with required percentage.
Yes, provisionally, pending meeting requirements of eligibility at a later
No, it is valid only in Andhra Pradesh.
Two papers – Paper I and Paper II.
There is no negative marking.
Yes, if exempted as per UGC regulations.
The APSET certificate has a lifetime validity.
