UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT, Apply Online for 1936 Posts
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UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released the Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026 Notification through Advertisement No. 04/2026. The recruitment drive has been announced for 1,936 Assistant Professor vacancies in non-government aided co-education and women’s colleges across Uttar Pradesh.
According to the official notification, the UPESSC Assistant Professor application process has started on September 8, 2026. Eligible candidates can complete their One Time Registration (OTR) and submit the online application through the official UPESSC website. The last date to deposit the application fee is October 7, 2026, while corrections in the application form can be made up to October 11, 2026. The UPESSC Assistant Professor Exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on November 19 and 20, 2026.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Highlights
The notification states that applications are invited from Indian citizens for 1,936 Assistant Professor posts, including 1,564 vacancies in co-education colleges and 372 vacancies in women’s colleges. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| Exam Name | Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,936 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| OTR | Mandatory |
| Application Start Date | September 8, 2026 |
| Last Date to Deposit Fee | October 7, 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction | October 11, 2026 |
| Exam Date | November 19 & 20, 2026 |
| Pay Scale | Level-10: ₹57,700–₹1,82,400 |
| Official Website | www.upessc.up.gov.in |
UPESSC Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026
The UPESSC Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 includes posts in a wide range of subjects. The notification covers subjects such as Hindi, English, Economics, Sociology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Commerce, Botany, Zoology, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Education, Sanskrit, Geography, Psychology, Physical Education, Law, Statistics, Urdu, Asian Culture, Ancient History and several agricultural subjects.
The agricultural disciplines include Agricultural Economics, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agricultural Botany, Agricultural Chemistry, Entomology, Agricultural Extension, Geology and Agricultural Statistics.
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Category-wise Reservation
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, women, persons with disabilities and dependents of freedom fighters will be applicable according to the provisions mentioned in the notification and the requisition supplied by the Director of Higher Education, Uttar Pradesh.
Candidates claiming reserved-category benefits under Uttar Pradesh reservation provisions should carefully check the domicile and certificate requirements mentioned in the notification.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
These dates have been provided in Advertisement No. 04/2026 issued by UPESSC.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | September 8, 2026 |
| OTR/Online Application Begins | September 8, 2026 |
| Last Date to Deposit Application Fee | October 7, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Correction | October 11, 2026 |
| Written Examination | November 19 & 20, 2026 |
UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates can refer to the official notification for complete information regarding subject-wise vacancies, eligibility, reservation, application procedure, syllabus, examination scheme, interview requirements and document formats.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and carefully read the complete notification before applying.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 must fulfil the prescribed educational qualifications for the concerned subject.
For the listed subjects, the notification prescribes a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the concerned, allied or relevant subject from an Indian university or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. Candidates are also required to fulfil the prescribed NET/SLET/SET or applicable PhD-related conditions.
NET/SLET/SET Requirement
Candidates meeting the prescribed postgraduate qualification are required to have qualified UGC or CSIR NET, or an equivalent SLET/SET recognised by UGC, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
Certain PhD holders may receive exemption from NET/SLET/SET subject to the specific conditions prescribed in the notification, including requirements relating to the PhD programme, evaluation, viva, research publications and presentation of research work.
Candidates should therefore check the detailed subject-wise eligibility conditions before submitting the application.
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UPESSC Assistant Professor Age Limit 2026
The age calculation date for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is July 1, 2026.
The maximum age prescribed for the post is 62 years.
Candidates belonging to reserved categories should check the notification for applicable relaxation and certificate requirements.
How to Apply Online for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the UPESSC Assistant Professor Apply Online 2026 process:
- Visit the official UPESSC website.
- Complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR).
- Log in and access the Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026 application.
- Enter the required personal, educational and other details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee.
- Carefully review all details before submitting the application.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.
The commission has made the OTR-based online application system mandatory. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted. Candidates should also note that important details such as category, sub-category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed after final submission.
Document Upload Requirements
The notification specifies that candidates must upload their signature in JPG/JPEG format, with the prescribed size and resolution. A passport-size photograph also has to be uploaded within the prescribed file-size and resolution limits. Supporting certificates/documents must be uploaded in PDF format, with the prescribed file-size limit.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Application Fee 2026
Candidates have to pay the prescribed examination/application fee while completing the online application process.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/Unreserved/OBC/EWS & Others | ₹2,000 |
| SC/ST | ₹1,500 |
| PwD | ₹1,000 |
The fee details are specified in the official notification.
The application fee can be paid through the online payment options available on the portal, including credit/debit card or net banking. Candidates should retain the fee receipt after successful payment.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Exam Date 2026
The UPESSC Assistant Professor Exam 2026 will be conducted on:
November 19 and 20, 2026
The commission will provide information regarding the examination centre, date and time through the admit card and other official communication channels. Candidates will have to appear at the examination centre allotted to them, and a change of examination centre will not be permitted.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Exam Pattern 2026
The selection process includes a written examination and interview.
The written examination will carry 360 marks, based on 120 objective-type questions. The interview will carry 40 marks. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the prescribed written examination and interview marks.
Written Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 360 |
| General Knowledge Questions | 30 |
| Subject-related Questions | 90 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Marks per Correct Answer | 3 |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark for wrong/multiple answer |
| Interview | 40 Marks |
Out of the 120 questions, 30 questions will be based on General Knowledge and 90 questions will be related to the concerned subject. The examination will have a duration of two hours, and all questions will be multiple-choice questions with four options.
Negative Marking
The examination includes negative marking. Candidates will receive 3 marks for every correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect or multiple answer.
Candidates should therefore avoid making random guesses during the examination.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Syllabus 2026
The UPESSC Assistant Professor syllabus is available on the official commission website. The syllabus covers the General Knowledge component as well as the concerned subject-specific portion.
Candidates should download and study the subject-wise syllabus from the official website before beginning their preparation. The notification specifically directs candidates to the UPESSC website for the written examination syllabus.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Selection Process 2026
The UPESSC Assistant Professor Selection Process 2026 consists of:
Written Examination → Shortlisting → Interview → Final Merit List
Candidates will first appear for the written examination. Shortlisted candidates will subsequently be called for the interview. The interview schedule will be communicated through SMS, email, newspapers and the commission’s website at least 10 days before the interview.
The final merit is prepared using the marks prescribed for the written examination and interview.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Salary 2026
Selected candidates for the Assistant Professor post will receive the pay scale prescribed under Level-10, ranging from:
₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400
The maximum age limit for the post is 62 years as mentioned in the notification.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Admit Card 2026
The UPESSC Assistant Professor Admit Card 2026 will be made available before the written examination. Candidates will be informed about the admit card download process through the commission’s official communication channels.
Once the admit card download facility is activated, candidates can download it from the UPESSC website using their registration number/mobile number and date of birth.
Important Instructions for UPESSC Assistant Professor Exam
Candidates should keep the following points in mind:
- Carry a black ball-point pen to the examination centre.
- The OMR sheet must be filled carefully.
- Once an answer bubble is marked, changes are not permitted.
- Eraser, blade, nail, whitener or other materials must not be used to alter the OMR sheet.
- Candidates must appear at the examination centre allotted to them.
- PwD candidates eligible for a scribe facility will receive additional time as per the prescribed government orders.