The Population Research Centre (PRC) at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, is established by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi. The university is NAAC-Accredited 'A' Grade with a CGPA of 3.74 out of four points scale and is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified institution.
Population Research Centre, Andhra University
Assistant Professor, Research Investigator, Field Investigator, Research Fellow - II, LDC/Typist
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About Population Research Centre, Andhra University
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The educational qualifications vary for each post:
- Assistant Professor: Qualifications as per latest UGC guidelines. Subject: Master's Degree in Demography / Population Studies / Statistics / Biostatistics / Economics / Mathematics / Sociology / Social Work / Psychology / Anthropology / Geography from a recognized Institution/University. Persons with P.G. Degree other than Demography / Population Studies should have completed a minimum one-year regular course in Demography / Population Studies at a recognized Institute/University.
- Research Investigator: At least 2nd class Post Graduate degree in Demography / Population Studies / Statistics / Economics / Mathematics / Sociology / Social Work / Psychology / Anthropology / Geography from a recognized Institution/University. Knowledge in Computer Applications.
- Field Investigator: At least 2nd class Post Graduate degree in Demography / Population Studies / Statistics / Economics / Mathematics / Sociology / Social Work / Psychology / Anthropology / Geography from a recognized Institution/University.
- Research Fellow - II: At least 2nd class Post Graduate Degree in Demography / Population Studies / Statistics / Economics / Mathematics / Sociology from a recognized Institution / University.
- LDC/Typist: Must hold a Bachelor's Degree of any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act by the University of Grants Commissions.
Age Limit Details
The age limits are as follows:
- Assistant Professor: As per the latest UGC guidelines, there is no upper age limit.
- Research Investigator, Field Investigator, Research Fellow - II, LDC/Typist: Minimum age: 18 years, Maximum age: 42 years.
Age Relaxation:
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/BC/EWS will get a relaxation of 5 years.
- Candidates belonging to PWD and Ex-Serviceman will get a relaxation of 10 years.
Salary & Pay Scale
The pay scale varies for each post as follows:
- Assistant Professor: Level-10 of 7th CPC (Rs. 57,700 - 1,82,400)
- Research Investigator: Rs. 44,570 - 1,27,480
- Field Investigator: Rs. 32,670 - 1,01,970
- Research Fellow - II: Rs. 25,000/- per month (Consolidated)
- LDC/Typist: Rs. 37,747/- per month (Fixed)
How to Apply
Candidates must apply in the prescribed format. The application process is as follows:
- Download the prescribed application form from the University website (https://www.andhrauniversity.edu.in) or https://www.mohfw.gov.in.
- Pay the required application fee through ONLINE PAYMENT to the specified bank account.
- Fill out the application form and attach self-attested copies of all testimonials, certificates (Mark-sheets, Birth Certificate, Educational Certificates, Experience Certificates etc.), and supporting documents. Two (2) copies of application forms with all testimonials are needed along with the fee payment challan.
- The envelope containing the application form must indicate the name of the post and the advertisement number: AV(2)/PRC/61167/2025.
- Send the completed application form along with enclosures to reach the following address on or before 25.11.2025 at 5:00 PM:
The Registrar, Central Administrative Office, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam-530003
Applications in any other form will not be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications without relevant enclosures will be rejected.
Application Fee
The application fee varies by post and category:
For Assistant Professor, Research Investigator, Field Investigator:
- OC: Rs. 1,000/-
- OBC, Minorities: Rs. 500/-
- SC/ST/PWD: Rs. 250/-
For LDC/Typist, Research Fellow - II:
- OC/OBC: Rs. 500/-
- SC/ST/PWD: Rs. 250/-
The fee is to be paid through ONLINE PAYMENT to the Registrar, Andhra University, Account No. 10428603374, IFSC Code No. SBIN0000772, State Bank of India, AU Campus.
Important Dates
- Date PublishedOct. 25, 2025
- Application StartsOct. 25, 2025
- DeadlineNov. 25, 2025
- Exam DateN/A
Vacancy Breakdown
- Field Investigator (UR)2
- Assistant Professor (UR)1
- Research Investigator (UR)1
- Research Fellow - II (UR)1
- LDC/Typist (UR)1
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