Section 43A(1) in Andhra Pradesh Universities Act, 1991
(1)There shall be constituted a Selection Committee for the selection of Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors of University colleges under the Career Advancement Scheme which shall consist of the following, namely :-(i)the Vice-Chancellor#Chairman;(ii)the Head of the concerned Department#Member;(iii)two experts on the subject from outside the University to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor#Members;(iv)the Principal of the concerned University College#Member;(v)the Commissioner of Collegiate Education or his nominee;and #Member(vi)the Registrar#Secretary.Provided that no person shall participate in the meetings of the Selection Committee if he or his near relative is a candidate for selection under the Career Advancement Scheme;Provided further that no teacher holding a post lower in rank than the one to which appointment is to be made, shall be a member of Selection Committee.