UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1,936 Posts

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the notification for Assistant Professor Selection Exam 2026 under Advertisement Number 04/2026. The recruitment is being conducted for the selection of Assistant Professors in aided co-education and women colleges of Uttar Pradesh.

Through this recruitment drive, UPESSC has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for 1936 Assistant Professor vacancies. Out of these, 1564 vacancies are available in co-education colleges and 372 vacancies are available in women colleges.

Interested candidates who fulfill the required educational qualifications can submit their applications through the official UPESSC website using the OTR-based online application system.

• UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview

UPESSC Assistant Professor Important Dates

UPESSC Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 Details

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 carries 1,936 total vacancies across 42 subjects. Of these, 1,564 posts are in Co-education (Sah-Shiksha) degree colleges and 372 posts are in Women's degree colleges. The number of vacancies is subject to increase or decrease.

Reservation (Gen/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and horizontal reservation (Women, PwD, Freedom Fighter's dependent) figures are notified subject-wise, separately for Co-education and Women's colleges, in the official advertisement's Table-01 (Reservation-wise Details).

UPESSC Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria

UPESSC Assistant Professor Qualification

For most subjects (Hindi, English, Economics, Sociology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Commerce, Botany, History, Philosophy, Zoology, Psychology, Political Science, Education, Sanskrit, Home Science, Geography, Physical Education, Military Science, Agriculture-related subjects, Law, Statistics, Geology, and others), eligibility is either:

• Route A: A Master's degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the relevant/allied subject from an Indian university (or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university), AND a qualifying NET conducted by UGC/CSIR, or an equivalent state-level test (SLET/SET) accredited by UGC - subject to exemption for candidates awarded a PhD as per UGC (Minimum Standards for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 (and subsequent amendments), provided specified conditions relating to regular-mode PhD, external examiners, open viva-voce, published papers, and presented conference papers are met and certified by the university.
• Route B: A PhD in the relevant subject obtained (at any time) from a foreign university/institution ranked in the world's top 500 as per QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education (THE), or Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai) rankings.

For Art/Drawing & Painting, Music Vocal, Music Instrumental (Sitar), and Music Instrumental (Tabla), eligibility is either the same Master's + NET/SLET/SET or PhD route as above, OR a traditional/professional artist with a Bachelor's degree and outstanding professional achievement in the relevant discipline, having studied under recognized traditional masters/artists, having been an "A" grade artist on All India Radio/Doordarshan, and possessing the ability to teach the subject with sound theoretical grounding - subject to a minimum 55% qualifying marks requirement at Master's level for direct recruitment purposes.

A relaxation of 5% in qualifying marks (from 55% to 50%) applies to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/disabled category candidates (as specified in the notification) for the purpose of eligibility and evaluation of academic record for direct recruitment. A further 5% relaxation (55% to 50%) applies to PhD-degree holders who obtained their degree before 19 September 1991. A grade considered equivalent to 55% at Master's level under any UGC-recognized university's grading system is also treated as valid.

The official advertisement also lists subject-wise inter-related/equivalent subjects (Antarsambandh Vishay) accepted for eligibility against several subjects (e.g., Hindi accepts Linguistics; History accepts Medieval History, Modern History, Ancient History, Archaeology; Sociology accepts Social Work; Economics accepts Applied Economics) - candidates should verify the equivalent-subject list for their subject in the official notification.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Age Limit 2026

Age is calculated as on 1 July 2026. The upper age limit (superannuation age) for the post is 62 years. The notification does not specify a separate minimum age limit; category-wise/other relaxations, if any, follow applicable Government of Uttar Pradesh rules.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Salary

Selected candidates for the Assistant Professor posts will receive salary according to Pay Level-10.

The pay scale is mentioned in the recruitment notification under the section related to reservation, age limit and pay scale.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Application Fee

Candidates applying for the UPESSC Assistant Professor Selection Exam 2026 have to pay the examination fee according to their category.

Fee can be paid online via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking, immediately after registration, through the payment gateway on the portal. Payment confirmation from the bank is required for the fee to be considered valid; the fee once paid is non-refundable and non-adjustable against any other application, even if the application contains an error.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Selection Process

Selection for UPESSC Assistant Professor posts is based on a merit list prepared from a 360-mark written examination and a 40-mark interview.

• The written examination consists of 120 objective-type (multiple-choice) questions - 30 questions on General Knowledge and 90 questions on the relevant subject.
• Duration of the written examination is 2 hours.
• Each correct answer carries 3 marks; 1 mark is deducted for a wrong answer or multiple answers marked for a single question (negative marking).
• Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on written examination marks; being called for interview or merely appearing in/passing the written exam does not by itself entitle a candidate to final selection.
• In case of a tie in merit, precedence is given first to higher written exam marks, then interview marks, then the highest percentage in the essential qualification/PhD-JRF-NET combination as specified, and finally to the older candidate (higher age).
• College allotment/preference (Adhikaranata) for appointment is decided by the Director of Higher Education, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Interview 2026

Candidates shortlisted for the interview stage must follow the instructions issued by the commission.

During the interview process, candidates may be required to submit required documents and certificates as mentioned by UPESSC.

The notification contains separate instructions related to interview requirements and documents.

How to Apply for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official UPESSC website, upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) - mandatory before applying; no other mode of application is accepted.
3. Refer to the Hindi/English User Manual and tutorial videos available on the website before applying.
4. Fill the online application form carefully - category, sub-category, date of birth, and gender cannot be changed after final submission.
5. Upload a scanned signature (10–200 KB, JPG/JPEG, white background, 140×110 pixels) and a passport-size photo (30–300 KB, 300–600 pixel resolution).
6. Upload all required certificates/documents in PDF format, each between 50 KB and 500 KB.
7. Pay the applicable application fee online after completing the form.
8. Submit the application before the last date for fee payment, 7 October 2026; corrections (where permitted) can be made until 11 October 2026.

Documents Required for UPESSC Assistant Professor Application 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Educational qualification certificates
• Mark sheets
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• EWS certificate (if applicable)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Other required documents mentioned in the notification

The notification specifies that candidates need to upload photographs, signatures and required certificates/documents in the prescribed format.

Photograph and Signature Requirements

Candidates must upload:

Signature

• JPG/JPEG format
• Size: 10 KB to 200 KB
• Resolution: 140 × 110 pixels

Photograph

• Passport-size photograph
• Size: 30 KB to 300 KB
• Resolution: 300 to 600 pixels

The notification provides specific instructions regarding photograph and signature uploads.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Important Instructions

• The registration and application form must be filled in English only.
• If a candidate submits more than one application for the same post, only the last submitted application will be considered valid; the fee paid will not be refunded or adjusted.
• Candidates with a declared false statement in their application will have their candidature cancelled and may be debarred from future UPESSC examinations/selections, along with other punitive action.
• The High School (or equivalent) certificate's date of birth is the only valid proof of age; no other document is accepted.
• Reserved-category candidates must submit their caste/EWS certificate in the prescribed Uttar Pradesh Government format; the benefit of reservation is available only to candidates who are original residents of Uttar Pradesh.
• A married woman candidate's caste certificate showing her as the wife of a person belonging to an SC/ST/OBC category is not valid - only a caste certificate issued from the paternal side is accepted for women candidates.
• Candidates must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer, to be produced at the time of interview if demanded by the Commission.
• Candidates must accurately declare any pending court case or conviction; concealment or false declaration discovered later will lead to cancellation of candidature/selection.
• No travel allowance (TA/DA) is payable for appearing in the written examination or interview.
• PwD candidates are entitled to scribe facility (as per Government orders dated 4 December 2019 and 8 September 2022) and 20 minutes extra time per hour; the scribe must be arranged by the candidate and registered with the Commission at least one week before the written exam.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

It is Advertisement No. 04/2026 by the Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Ayog for the Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026, to fill 1,936 posts across 42 subjects in the state's government-aided degree colleges.

How many vacancies are there in UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

1,936 vacancies - 1,564 in Co-education colleges and 372 in Women's colleges - with Chemistry (179), Hindi (197), English (111), and Sanskrit (102) among the subjects with the highest post counts.

What is the last date to apply for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online fee payment is 7 October 2026; corrections in the submitted application are allowed until 11 October 2026.

What is the qualification required for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

A Master's degree with 55% marks in the relevant subject, plus a qualifying NET/SLET/SET, or a PhD obtained under specified UGC conditions that exempt the NET/SLET/SET requirement. Requirements vary slightly for Art, Music Vocal, and Music Instrumental subjects.

What is the age limit for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

Age is reckoned as on 1 July 2026; the post's superannuation age is 62 years. No separate minimum age is specified in the notification.

What is the application fee for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

Rs. 2,000 for General/OBC/EWS and others, Rs. 1,500 for SC/ST, and Rs. 1,000 for PwD candidates.

How can I apply online for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

By completing One Time Registration (OTR) and submitting the online application at upessc.up.gov.in, along with the required documents and fee payment.

What is the selection process for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

A 360-mark written examination (120 objective questions, 2 hours, with negative marking) followed by a 40-mark interview; the final merit list is based on combined written and interview marks.

What is the salary for UPESSC Assistant Professor?

Pay Level-10, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 per month.

When is the UPESSC Assistant Professor written examination?

19 and 20 November 2026.