JNTUA Faculty Promotions Eligible Candidates & Ineligible Candidates 2026 Circular

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur, commonly known as Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur, has released the “JNTUA Faculty Promotions Eligible Candidates & Ineligible Candidates 2026 Circular” for faculty members applying under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) and promotion procedures for the academic year 2026. The circular contains important information regarding the scrutiny of applications submitted by teaching faculty members seeking promotions to higher academic positions in various departments and constituent colleges of the university.

As per the notification, the university authorities have prepared separate lists of eligible and ineligible candidates after verifying academic qualifications, teaching experience, research publications, API scores, and other service records in accordance with UGC/AICTE norms and Andhra Pradesh Government regulations. Faculty members whose applications fulfill all prescribed conditions have been included in the eligible candidates list, while those with incomplete documents, insufficient service requirements, or deficiencies in eligibility criteria have been placed under the ineligible category.

The university has advised all applicants to carefully verify their status in the published lists. Candidates declared ineligible may be allowed to submit representations, supporting documents, or clarification requests within the stipulated deadline mentioned in the circular. The university administration will examine such grievances be

fore finalizing the promotion process. Faculty members included in the eligible list will be called for interaction sessions, interviews, or evaluation procedures as part of the Career Advancement Scheme promotion process.

According to the official recruitment and promotion guidelines issued by JNTUA, the selection and promotion process emphasizes academic excellence, research contributions, teaching performance, publications in recognized journals, and adherence to UGC regulations. The university has also instructed departments and constituent colleges to ensure transparency and timely completion of the promotion procedures.

Faculty members are advised to regularly visit the official JNTUA website and university notification portals for updated schedules regarding interviews, verification dates, final eligible lists, and promotion orders. The circular plays a significant role in streamlining faculty career progression and maintaining academic standards within the university system.