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UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Update Date: 01 October 2026 | 10:25 AM | 👤 By Admin | 👁️ 80 Views

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026. A total of 1,936 Assistant Professor posts are available in non-government aided co-educational and women colleges. The online application process is based on OTR, with applications starting on 08 September 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 19 and 20 November 2026.

UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) : Recruitment Examination : Short Details
Important Dates
  • • Online Apply Start Date : 08 September 2026
  • • Online Apply Last Date : 07 October 2026
  • • Last Date For Fee Payment : 07 October 2026
  • • Correction Last Date : 11 October 2026
  • • Exam Date : 19 & 20 November 2026
  • • Admit Card : Before Exam
  • • Result Date : Will Be Updated Here Soon
Application Fee
  • •General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS / Other : ₹ 2000/-
  • •SC / ST / PH / Female : ₹ 1500/-
  • •Divyangjan : ₹ 1000/-
Payment Mode (Online): You Can Make The Payment Using The Following Methods:
Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) : Age Limit As On 01 July 2026
Total Vacancies
  • •Minimum Age : Not Mentioned in Official Notification
  • •Maximum Age : 62 Years (Category Wise)
  • •Category-wise reservation/relaxation as prescribed by Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
1,936
Total Posts
UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details
Post Name No. Of Post Post Name No. Of Post
Assistant Professor – Co-Educational Colleges 1564 Assistant Professor – Women Colleges 372
UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 : Eligibility Criteria
Post Name Eligibility Criteria
Assistant Professor – General Subjects
  • Master’s Degree in the concerned/relevant subject with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognized Indian University or an equivalent foreign qualification, along with NET/SLET/SET as prescribed. Ph.D. holders meeting the notification conditions may receive exemption from NET/SLET/SET.
Assistant Professor – Art & Music Subjects
  • For Art/Drawing & Painting and Music subjects, the prescribed subject-specific qualification is applicable. Candidates must fulfil the relevant educational qualification and other conditions mentioned for the concerned subject in the official notification.
Assistant Professor – Agricultural Subjects
  • The required postgraduate qualification must be in the concerned agricultural/relevant subject or an officially prescribed allied subject. Subject-wise equivalent qualifications are specified in the notification.
Assistant Professor – Specialized Subjects
  • Candidates must possess the prescribed subject-wise postgraduate qualification or another alternative qualification specified in the notification. Certain specialized/professional subjects have separate eligibility provisions.
UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 : Mode Of Selection

The selection process for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 will be conducted through a written examination followed by an interview.

  • Written Examination – 360 Marks
  • Interview – 40 Marks
  • Final Merit List – 400 Marks

Candidates will first appear in the written examination. On the basis of written examination marks, candidates will be shortlisted for the interview. The final merit list will be prepared using the prescribed written examination and interview marks.

Important: In case of equal merit, the notification provides prescribed tie-breaking criteria, including written examination marks, interview marks, and applicable qualification-related criteria. 

How to Apply for UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
  1. Visit the official website of Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) or click on the direct link given below.
  2. Read the official notification brochure and verify eligibility criteria before applying.
  3. Click on the Apply Online link and complete the registration / OTR process.
  4. Fill the online application form with personal, academic, and category details carefully.
  5. Upload scanned copies of required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.
  6. Pay the applicable application fee through online payment mode (Debit / Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI).
  7. Verify all details in the preview page and submit the application form.
  8. Download and print 2 copies of the final submitted application form for future reference.
UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 : FAQs
Q. How many vacancies are available in UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026? ⌄
A. The notification advertises 1,936 Assistant Professor posts.
Q. What is the last date to pay the application fee? ⌄
A. The last date to apply online is 07 October 2026.
Q. What is the written examination date? ⌄
A. The written examination is scheduled for 19 and 20 November 2026.
Q. How many questions are asked? ⌄
A. There are 120 objective questions — 30 General Knowledge and 90 subject-specific questions.
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