ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY

NAGARJUNA NAGAR-522510, GUNTUR Dt., A.P.

NOTIFICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT PROFESSORS
No. ANU/Estt-TS/Direct Recruitment/Asst.Professor/2014

Date: 08-10-2014

Applications are invited in the prescribed proforma from the qualified candidates, as
per UGC norms, for the posts of Assistant Professor/Asst. Librarian/Documentation
Officer (UGC Scales) in various disciplines. The filled in applications should reached this
office by 5.00 PM to the undersigned on or before 31-10-2014.
The details of posts, roster points, qualifications prescribed and other conditions
applicable along with the Application Form can be downloaded from the University website
www.anu.ac.in or www.nagarjunauniversity.ac.in. The filled Application in the prescribed
format along with six sets of xerox copies of qualifications, experience, reservation and
reprints of publications along with a crossed SBI Demand Draft for Rs.1000/- (SC/ST
Rs.500/-) drawn in favour of The Registrar, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna
Nagar, Guntur Dist, A.P., 522 510 should reach undersigned by 5.00 P.M. on or before
31-10-2014.

Nagarjuna Nagar,
Dt. 08-10-2014

REGISTRAR

ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY

NAGARJUNA NAGAR-522510, GUNTUR Dt., A.P.
NOTIFICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT PROFESSORS
No. ANU/Estt-TS/Direct Recruitment/Asst.Professor/2014

Date: 08-10-2014

Applications are invited in the prescribed proforma from the qualified candidates, as
per UGC norms, for the posts of Assistant Professor/Asst. Librarian/Documentation
Officer (UGC Scales) in various disciplines. The filled in applications should reached this
office by 5.00 PM to the undersigned on or before 31-10-2014.
I. Arts Group - Assistant Professors:
Sl.No
.
1.

Subject
Commerce & Buss. Admn.

No. of
Posts
6

2.

Economics

3.
4.

Education
English

1
2

5.

History & Archeology

6.
7.

International Business
Law

1
6

8.

Political Science & Public

Administration

9.
10.

Rural Development
Telugu

1
4

11.

Tourism
and
Management

Travel

Point
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
56
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
59

Roster
Reservation
OC
SC
OC
BC-D(W)
OC(W)
SC(W)
OC
BC-D
BC-E
BC-A
OC-W
SC
OC
BC-B
ST
OC
OC-PH(OH)
SC
OC-W
BC-A
OC
BC-B(W)
OC
ST
OC-W
BC-B
OC
SC-W
OC
BC-D
OC-W
OC-W

II. Science Group Assistant Professors:

Sl.No.

No. of
Posts

Subject

1.

Biotechnology

2.

Geology

3.

Mathematics

4.

Nanotechnology

5.

Pharmacy

6.

Statistics

Roster
Point
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68

Reservation
BC-B
OC
SC
OC
BC-D(W)
OC-W
SC-W
OC
BC-D

III. Engineering Group Assistant Professors:

Sl.No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Subject
Civil
Comp. Sci. Engg.
Electrical & Electronics
Electronics
&
Communications
Mechanical

No. of
Posts
1
1
1

Point
8
11
12

13

14

Roster
Reservation
ST(W)
OC
OC-W
OC
BC-C

IV. Research Centre Assistant Professors:

Sl.No.
1.
2.

Subject
Disaster Mitigation Centre
Scientific Socialism

No. of
Posts
1
1

Point
6
7

Roster
Reservation
OC-W (PH-VH)
SC

No. of
Posts
1
1

Roster
Point
Reservation
Single post OC
4
BC-A(W)

V. LIBRARY:
Sl.No.
1
2

Name of the Post

Assistant Librarian
Documentation Officer

The details of posts, roster points, qualifications prescribed and other conditions
applicable along with the Application Form can be downloaded from the University website
www.anu.ac.in or www.nagarjunauniversity.ac.in. The filled Application in the prescribed
format along with six sets of xerox copies of qualifications, experience, reservation and
reprints of publications along with a crossed SBI Demand Draft for Rs.1000/- (SC/ST
Rs.500/-) drawn in favour of The Registrar, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna
Nagar, Guntur Dist, A.P., 522 510 should reach undersigned by 5.00 P.M. on or before
31-10-2014.
Nagarjuna Nagar,
Dt. 08-10-2014

REGISTRAR

QUALIFICATIONS
(As for the UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and
other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and measures for the maintenance of
standards in Higher Education, 2010)
Required qualifications for ASSISTANT PROFESSOR for Commerce & Business
Administration, Economics, Education, English, History & Archaeology, Law, Political
Science & Public Administration, Telugu, Disaster Mitigation Centre, Scientific
Socialism, Biotechnology, Geology, Mathematics, Nanotechnology, Statistics (UGC Scale
of Pay Rs.15600-39100 + AGP 6000) :
(i) Good academic record as defined by the concerned university with at least 55% marks
(or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the
Master's Degree level in a relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent
degree from an accredited foreign university.
(ii) It Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the
National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test
accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.
(iii) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-clauses (i) and (ii) to this Clause 4.4.1,
candidates, who are, or have been awarded a Ph. D. Degree in accordance with the
University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of
Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the
minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of
Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions.
(iv) NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in
disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.
Required qualifications for ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in Pharmacy (UGC Scale of Pay
Rs.15600-39100 + AGP 6000):
i. Essential:
1. A basic degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm.).
2. Registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, as amended from time
to time including any succeeding enactments.
3. First Class Master's Degree in appropriate branch of specialization in Pharmacy.
ii. Desirable:
1. Teaching, research industrial and / or professional experience in a reputed
organization; and
2. Papers presented at Conferences and / or in refereed journals.
Required qualifications for ASSISTANT PROFESSOR for Civil, Computer Science &
Engineering, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics Communications, Mechanical in
ANU College of Engineering & Technology (UGC Scale of Pay Rs.15600-39100 + AGP
6000):
i. Essential: First Class Master's Degree in the appropriate branch of Engineering (Engg.)
& Technology (Tech)

ii. Without prejudice to the above, the following conditions may be considered desirable:
1. Teaching, research industrial and/or professional experience in a reputed
organization;
2. Papers presented at Conferences and/or in refereed journals.
Required qualifications for ASSISTANT PROFESSOR for M.B.A. (Tourism and
Travel Management), M.B.A. (International Business Studies) (UGC Scale of Pay
Rs.15600-39100 + AGP 6000):
i. Essential:
1. First Class Master's Degree in Business Management/Administration/in a relevant
management related discipline or first class in two year full time PGDM declared equivalent by IU/
accredited by the AICTE/ UGC.
OR
2. First Class graduate and professionally qualified Charted Accountant/ Cost and Works
Accountant /Company Secretary of the concerned statutory bodies.
ii. Desirable:
1. Teaching, research. Industrial and / or professional experience in a reputed organization:
2. Papers presented at Conferences and / or published in refereed journals

Required qualifications for ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN/DOCUMENTATION

OFFICER (UGC Scale of Pay Rs.15600-39100 + AGP 6000):
i. A Master's Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science or
an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a
point scale wherever grading system is followed) and a consistently good academic
record with knowledge of computerization of library.
ii. Qualifying in the national level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other
agency approved by the UGC.
iii. However, candidates, who are, or have been awarded Ph. D. degree in accordance with
the "University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of
Ph.D. Degree), Regulations 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the
minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of
University Assistant Librarian/Documentation Officer.
PERCENTAGE EQUIVALENCE OF GRADE POINTS FOR A SEVEN POINTS SCALE :
It is hereby clarified that where the University/College/Institution declare results in grade points
which is on a scale of seven, the following mechanism shall be referred to ascertain equivalent
marks in percentage:
Grade
Grade Point
Percentage Equivalent
O Outstanding
5.50 6.00
75 100
A Very Good
4.50 5.49
65 74
B Good
3.50 4.49
55 64
C Average
2.50 3.49
45 54
D Below Average
1.50 2.49
35 - 44
E Poor
0.50 1.49
25 34
F Fail
0 0.49
0 - 24
In case of grade point scheme other than above, equivalent certificate should be enclosed.

NOTE:
1. The 55% marks in Masters level shall be insisted upon for those entering the system from outside
and at the entry point of Assistant Professors
2. A relaxation of 5% may be provided at masters level for the SC/ST/Differently-abled (Physically
and visually handicapped) categories for the purpose of eligibility and for assessing good academic
record during direct recruitment to teaching positions. Rounding off of marks to make it to 55% or
50% as the case may be through grace mark procedure etc, by universities is not permissible for
claiming relaxation
3. A relaxation of 5% may be provided, from 55% to 50% of the marks to the Ph.D. degree holders,
who have passed their Master s degree prior to 19th September, 1991.
4. Relevant grade which is regarded as equivalent of 55% wherever the grading system is followed by
a recognized university shall also be considered eligible,
5. The Ph.D. shall be a compulsory requirement for the designation of Professors.
6. The period of time taken by candidates to acquire M.Phil and/or Ph.D shall not be considered as
research experience to be claimed for appointment to the teaching positions.
7. The above essential qualifications are subject to Regulations as received from MHRD/UGC
amended from time to time.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS & ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:
1. The University reserves the right to:

(a) Withdraw any advertised post(s) at any tune without giving any reason. Any
consequential vacancies arising at the time of interview may also be filled up from
the available candidates. The number of positions is thus open to change.
(b) Offer the post at a level lower than that advertised, depending upon the
qualifications, experience and performance of the candidate:
(c) draw reserve panel (s) against the possible vacancies in future;
(d) not to fill up any of the advertised positions.
2. Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess atleast the
minimum essential qualification/experience laid down for the post.
3. Qualifications and other conditions shall be applicable as stipulated by the MHRD/UGC
regulations and as amended from time to time.
4. Reservations for persons with disability will be given as per Govt. of India/UGC rules.
5. Reservation policy will be followed as per Govt. of India Rules. The SC/ST/OBC/PH
candidates are required to attach the relevant certificate as per format prescribed by the
Govt. of India.
6. A relaxation of 5% may be provided from 55% to 50% marks at the Masters level for
the SC/ST/PH category candidates.
7. Relaxation in educational qualifications. experience, age, etc. in case of reserved category
candidates will be given as per Govt. of India rules.
8. Age of the candidate shall be determined on the closing date of application.
9. Other things being equal, preference will be given to SC/ST/PH candidates.
10. Candidates with higher qualifications will be given preference.
11. The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the
same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. Where the number of
applications received in response to an advertisement is large and if found not convenient
or possible to interview all the candidates, the University, at its discretion, may restrict
the number of candidates to a reasonable limit, which may vary from post to post, on the

basis of qualifications, experience, publications etc. higher than the minimum prescribed
in the advertisement. The University may constitute an expert committee to scrutinize the
applications or process administratively depending upon the number of applications.
12. The process of selection may be by a presentation/seminar/interview or a combination
thereof.
13. Higher initial pay may be given to exceptionally qualified and deserving candidates.
14. Applicants not found suitable for higher positions may be considered for lower position in
the same area of specialization.
15. Canvassing in any form shall lead to cancellation of candidature.
16. Qualifications/Experiences etc. as on last date of submission of applications will only be
taken into considerations.
17. SC/ST candidates called for interview will be paid Sleeper class by train or bus fare
through shortest routes as per UGC rules.
18. Written test conducted for short-listing of candidates, should be construed as a merit test;
the selection will be made on the basis of performance in the interview on the
recommendation of selection committee.
19. Those already in Govt. service should produce NOC at the time of interview.
20. In case of the post to be filled through deputation, ACRs/APARs for last 5 years duly
attested and Integrity certificate be sent in confidential cover addressed to the Registrar
by the concerned Employer, failing which the candidature, man- not be considered.
21. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection, which may be detected at
any stage even after issue of the appointment letter, the University reserves the right to
modify/withdraw/ cancel any communication made to the candidates.
22. After joining the service of the University, the candidate will have to abide by the Rules,
Regulations and Ordinances of the University applicable from time to time. He / she may
be assigned any duty within the University or outside depending upon the exigency of the
work.
23. The University shall verify the antecedents or documents submitted by the candidate at
any time during tenure of service. In case, it is detected that the documents submitted by
the candidates are fake or the candidate has a clandestine antecedents / background for
which he has been convicted by any court and has suppressed the said information, then
his/her services shall be terminated forthwith.

REGISTRAR