Government of Andhra Pradesh

Commissionerate of Higher Education, A.P., Mangalagiri

Circular

Cir. No: 0l/CCE-Acad Cell/Autonomous Transfers /AC-06/2026 Dated: 03-07-2026.

Sub: Higher Education -Transfers and postings of Lecturers/ Librarians/
Physical Directors working in Government Degree Colleges (autonomous
and Non-autonomous) to Govt. Autonomous Colleges - Notification Issued -
Reg.
Reft 1. G.O. Rt. No.134, Higher Education [CE.A1) Department, dated: 02-07-2026.
2. . G.O. [Link], 42,Higher Education [U.E-IJ Department dated 04.06.2001.
3. G.O. [Link]. 16, Higher Education Department dated 1,7.5.201,8.

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The attention of Principals of Government Degree Colleges is drawn to the subject and
references cited and are informed that the Commissionerate of Higher Education, Andhra
Pradesh is going to fill up vacancies (existing and arisingJ in the following 24 Government
Autonomous colleges with eligibie Lecturers/Librarians/Physical Directors through
transfers by the selection procedure involving conduct of interviews as per the selection
process stipulated in references cited above.

Name of the autonomous

[Link] Zone District college
L I Srikakulam GDC [W] Srikakulam
2 I Vishakhapatnam Dr. VSK GDC Visakhapatnam
3 I Vishakhapatnam GDC [W) Visakhapatnam
+. I Anakapalli GDC Yellamanchili
5 II East Godavari GDC Rajahmundry
6. II Kakinada PR GDC Kakinada
7 II Kakinada ASD GDC [W) Kakinada
B. II West Godavari ASNM GDC [M] Palakol
9 II West Godavari GDC Tanuku
10 II NTR SRR& CVR GDC Vitayawada
LL III Guntur GDC [W) Guntur
1,2 III Bapatla ABR GDC Repalle
13, III Prakasam DS GDC IWJ Oneole
1,+. IiI Nellore TRR GDC Kandukur
15. III Nellore DK GDC [W') Nellore
16. III Tirupati VSSC GDC Sullurpet
17 IV Chittoor PVKN GDC[M) Chittoor
18, IV Chittoor NPS GDC f\CI Chittoor
1.9 IV Chittoor GDC Nagari
20 IV Kadapa GDC fMl Kadapa
21 IV Kadapa GDC tW) Kadapa
22 IV Anathapuramu GDC [M) Ananthapur
23. IV Anathapuramu KSN GDC [W) Ananthapur
24 IV Anathapuramu SKP GDC Guntakal

The following procedure and guidelines shall be followed for the Transfer and
Postings of Lecturers to Govt. Autonomous Colleges:

1. The transfers and postings of lecturers to Govt. Autonomous Colleges shall be taken up
in accordance with [Link].42 Higher Education [U.E-l) Department dated
04.06.2001. as amended vide G.0. [Link]. 16, Higher Education Department dated
77.5.2078 read with G.O, Rt. No.134, Higher Education ([Link]) Department, dated:
02-07-2026.
2. The Lecturers/Librarians/Physical Directors who are willing to apply for
 Autonomous Colleges shall submit an online application available in the department
website [[Link],[Link]) by using individual log-in credentials as per the schedule
given below. Please note that default password for individual faculty
/librarians/Physical directors is APCHE@123. If faculty wishes to change the
password it could be done from respective principals' Iogins by clicking on "Generate
Password". It is further informed that the tentative vacancy position will be dispiayed
on the CHE website.
3. The Principal shall, on receiving the application in their log-in (College login), have to
verify the application of each individual in respect of his/her eligibility and
supporting documents for entitlement points etc., and validate the applications online
and submit to CHE-AP for placing it before the selection committee on or before
03.07.2026.
+. All the eligible candidates should attend the personal interview at SRR&CVR Govt
Degree College, Vijayawada on04.07.2026 specified dates as per the schedule given
below along with the validated application form duly signed by principal and lecturer
concerned and relevant documents in support of their entitlement points, Academic,
Research and Administrative contributions/performances etc., to produce before the
selection committee without fail.
5. The candidates are not eligible for any TA/DA and their absence in the college on the
interview date (including journey dates) shall be treated as 0n Duty,

The tentative Schedule for the selection process is given below

Display of Notification in the website 03.07.2026

Last date for submission of application 03.07.2026

Conduct of Selections for all subjects 0+.07.2026

In this connection, the Principals of the Government Degree Colleges in the state are
directed to communicate the information to the lecturers working in your respective
colleges and verify the submitted applications with utmost care and submit them as per the
schedule

Sd/- Dr. Narayana Bharath Gupta IAS.,

Commissioner of Higher Education, AP
Encl:
1. Guidelines
2. Application form

To
The Principals of all GDCs in the State
Rf DCEs for favour of information and necessary action.
All the Principals of Govt Autonomous Colleges for information and necessary action

//ArrEsrED//

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 Government of Andhra Pradesh
Commissionerate of Higher Education, A.P., Mangalagiri
Guidelines for Transfer and Posting of Lecturers to Govt. Autonomous Colleges - 2026
The Autonomous Colleges are different from other affiliated colleges in terms of their scope, role
and responsibility. The Autonomous Colleges design their own courses of study in consultation with the
University based on the local and other needs and opportunities. Accordingly, special emphasis has
been laid on providing requisite resources to these Colleges so as to enable them to provide quality
education. In consonance with the national level objective of strengthening the Autonomous Colleges,
the Government of Andhra Pradesh, vide [Link],No.42 dated 04.06.2001., issued special guidelines for
recruitment of teaching staff and Principals for Autonomous Colleges. The following guidelines have
been issued in accordance with [Link].42 Higher Education (U.E-l) Departmentdated 04.06.2001as

amended vide G.0. [Link]. 16, Higher Education Department dated 17.5.2018 read with G.0. Rt.
No.134, Higher Education [CE.A1) Department, dated: 02-07-2026

Guidelines for transfer and appointment of Lecturers :

a) The Lecturers shall be appointed through screening on the basis of the following criteria:
i) "NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009"
iD Aptitude for innovation and academic excellence.
iii) Must be drawing UGC scale of pay. If such lecturers are not available or not willing,
then lecturers drawing other scales may be posted.
iv) Must possess a minimum of service of two years as lecturer.
v) The tenure may be five years at a time.
b) Where there is a dearth of expert teachers, in specific disciplines like Biochemistry,
Microbiology within the Zone, the faculty may be posted by outsourcing from other zones
on deputation.
c) Those who have completed 2 years of stay in a particular station as on 31st May, 2026 shall
be eligible for transfer. Those who have completed 5 years of stay at a particular station as

on 31st May 2026 shall be transferred, if there is any request for the said post or on
administration grounds. Employees other than those who completed 5 years of stay at a
station, shall also be eligible for transfer on personal request. Employees who are due to
retire within one year from 31st May 2026 shall not be disturbed unless they request for
transfer. However, this protection does not apply in cases where complaints or
administrative grounds necessitate transfer.
d) Standing instructions on the transfers of office bearers of recognized Service Associations
as issued in Circular Memo. [Link] 01 - SWOSERA/27 / 2019-SW, G.A (SW) Dept., dated:
15/6/2022 and further clarifications communicated from time to time will apply. Office
Bearers (State General Secretary & State President and District Secretary & District
President) of all recognized Service Associations are exempted from transfer for 09 year
period irrespective of terms.
eJ Male employees under 50 years of age shall notbe posted to Women Degree [Link] no
women employees are available, male employees who have crossed 50 years of age as on
3 Lst May 2026 may be considered for posting to Women's Colleges.

0 When a woman employee working in a co-educational college opts for a post in a Women's
Degree College, she shall be accommodated by transferring a male employee from that pos!
even if he has not completed the minimumZ-year service period.
g) NAAC Coordinators of Government Degree Colleges that have submitted IIQA to NAAC and
 are awaiting Peer Team visits may be exempted from transfer unless they request for
transfer
h) Lecturers engaged in Major/Minor Research Projects can be transferred to colleges where
such facilities exist, subject to satisfaction of other conditions and eligibility criteria.
Lecturers engaged in DBT/DST Research Projects may be exempted from transfer during
the tenure or final submission of the project whichever is eariier,
i) Lecturers currently engaged in research work with allocated scholars (minimum one

scholar) by the University need not be exempted from transfers, but their transfers may be
considered within the jurisdiction of the concerned University where possible
j) Visually challenged employees are exempted from transfers unless they request for transfer.
However, the Physically challenged employees with 400/o or more disability as certified by
the appropriate authority as per norms of "Persons with disabilities" shall be given
preference
k) Employees who have mentally challenged children and seeking a transfer to a station where
relevant medical facilities are available will be given preference subject to availability of clear
vacancy.
l) The persons who are facing charges / ACB cases / Vigilance cases shall not be transferred.
m) NCC-trained teachers who have completed B years of service should be posted to vacancies
where there is an NCC unit. If no such vacancy is available, they shall be transferred to other
colleges. NCC Officers facing disciplinary proceedings shall not be transferred.
n) The Head of the Department is authorized to transfer employees on administrative grounds
where serious complaints have been made and where it is felt that an employee's
continuance disturbs the atmosphere of the Institution. This authority extends during ban
period also.
oJ Transfers will be effected from focal to non-focal/non-focal to non focal/non-focal to focal
posts. Transfers from one focal post to another focal post are not permitted.

I. Structure of selection committee

The selection committee shall comprise of a chairman and three (03) members as detailed
below:

[Link] Designation Role

I Commissioner of Collegiate Education Chairman

2
Joint Director/Regional f oint Director Member

3 One Professor Cadre Subject expert nominated Member

by A.P. State Council of Higher Education.

4 Principal ofthe concerned College Member

II. Criteria for Selection:

The Selection is based on the individual entitlement points, and the score awarded by the
selection committee.

III. EntitlementPoints:

[Link]. Criteria Entitlement points as per Govt. GO

No of completed year
1, ofservice in all 1 point for completed year of service in GDCs
cadres as on May 31't
 Mav,2026 in GDCs

For Employees Drawing UGC Pay Scales (201,6)

Category I : Municipalities, Points For

Corporations, Cities (160lo and er Year Empl
aboveHRA')
oyees
Category II: Rural Areas (Bo/o / 9o/o Points Drawi
/10% HRAI t: er year ng
State Pay Scales (2022)
Stay in the present
2 station as on May
3L'tMay,2026 Categoryl : All District 12 Points
Headquarters ((16% HRAJ lr..
[y"r.
Category II : 12% HRA) 13 Points
lo.. r.r.
Category III: 10% HRA 15 Points
lr". r"r.

3 Single Woman 10 Points

400/o-600/o
4. 05 Points
disability
More than 600/o
5 0B Points
disability
The employees
who are suffering
from the following
diseases; Cance4,
6 Heart Disease, 05 Points
Neuro - Surgery,
Kidney
transplantation ,
Bone TB
Applicants with
dependent
children who are
7 05 Points
mentally retarded
and or under
treatment
Applicants with
dependent
children suffering
from juvenile
diabetes and
children suffering
from congenital
B 05 Points
heart problems
and are under
medical treatment
available only at
specified places to
which they are
seeking transfers
Spouse
employment ( Only
one ofthe spouses
I shall be shifted 10 Points
following the
prescribed
procedureJ
State Teacher
1"0 Awardees (2024 &" 5 Points
2025 onlvl
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Government of Andhra Pradesh

Commissionerate of Higher Education, A.P., Mangalagiri
Autonomous Transfers - 2026
Transfer Application form for Lecturers
1. CFMS ID
2. Salutaion[Mr./Ms./Dr.)
3. Employee Name
4. Designation
5. Gender
6. Date of Birth &Age
7. Subject
B. Zone

9. District

10. JB Code

11. Name of the College & Place

12. Date of joining in Govt Degree College (DDlMM/YYYYI

13. Date ofjoining at present station (DDlMM/YYYY)

14. Date of joining at present institution (DD/MM/YYYY)

15. Date of retirement (DD/MM/YYYY)

16. Mobile number

17. Email id

18. Type ofPayScale (UGC/State)

19. Present Station Category (Focal/ Non-Focal)

20. API Score [Overall Grade)

21. Details of Educational Qualifications

Post Graduation NET/SLET/SET Ph.D

Subject/
Specialization

Year of Acquiring
Qualification

22. Entitlement Points:

Entitlement
[Link], Criteria Entitlement points as per Govt GO points of the
applicant
No of completed year 1 point for completed year of service in
ofservice in all cadres GDCs
1.
as on May 31st May,
2026 in GDCS
For Employees Drawing UGC Pay Scales
Stay in the present
(2076)
2. station as on May
31'tMay,2026
 For Employees Drawing State Pay Scales
(2022)

)
.) Sinele Woman 10 Points
4. 40 o/o -
6 0 o/o d i s a b ility 05 Points
More than 60%
5 0B Points
disabiliW
The employees who
are suffering from
the following
diseases; Cancec
6 Heart Disease, 05 Points
Neuro - Surgery,
Kidney
transplantation ,
Bone TB
Applicants with
dependent children
7 who are mentally 05 Points
retarded and or
under treatment
Applicants with
dependent children
suffering from
juveniie diabetes
and children
suffering from
congenital heart
B 05 Points
problems and are
under medicai
treatment available
only at specified
piaces to which
they are seeking
transfers
Spouse
employment ( 0nly
one ofthe spouses
9 shall be shifted 10 Points
following the
prescribed
procedure)
State Teacher
10 Awardees (2024 & 5 Points
2025 onlyJ

23. Order of preference for place of posting within the zone (Autonomous Colleges only):

[Link]. District Zone Name of the GDC Place

(A)
1
2
a
J

Signature of the Principal Signature of the Candidate