UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Exam Pattern and Application Guide
UPESSC has announced 1,936 Assistant Professor posts. Check dates, eligibility, fees, exam pattern, selection stages and online application steps.
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The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) has opened applications for 1,936 Assistant Professor posts in degree colleges across Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment includes posts in co-educational and women’s colleges under the Higher Education Department.
The notification was issued on September 8, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online until October 7, 2026. This date is also the last day to pay the application fee. Before filling out the form, candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPESSC portal.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Key details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission |
| Advertisement number | 04/2026 |
| Post | Assistant Professor |
| Total vacancies | 1,936 |
| Pay scale | Level 10, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 |
| Application mode | Online |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and application start | September 8, 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | October 7, 2026 |
| Last date for online corrections | October 11, 2026 |
| Written examination | November 19 and 20, 2026 |
Candidates should not wait until the last day to submit the form. Websites tend to become slow when everyone arrives at the same door at once.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks. They must also meet the required eligibility condition through one of the following:
- National Eligibility Test (NET)
- State Level Eligibility Test (SLET)
- State Eligibility Test (SET)
- A PhD degree, where accepted under the recruitment rules
The degree and eligibility qualification must match the subject and requirements listed in the detailed notification. Candidates should check the subject-wise rules before applying.
Age limit and relaxation
The maximum age limit is 62 years. The age will be calculated as on July 1, 2026. Age relaxation will apply to eligible categories as per Uttar Pradesh government rules. Candidates should keep valid category and age-related documents ready in case they are asked to produce them during verification.
Application fee
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: Rs. 2,000
- SC and ST candidates: Rs. 1,500
- Persons with Disabilities: Rs. 1,000
The fee must be paid online through a credit card, debit card or net banking. The application is not complete until the fee payment is successful and the form is submitted.
UPESSC Assistant Professor exam pattern
The selection process has three stages:
- Written examination
- Interview or personality test
- Document verification
The written test will carry 360 marks. It will have 120 objective questions, with two hours to complete the paper.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 30 | 90 |
| Subject-specific paper | 90 | 270 |
| Total | 120 | 360 |
Each correct answer will carry three marks. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. The interview or personality test will carry 40 marks. Since negative marking applies, candidates should avoid guessing when they have no clear idea of the answer.
How to apply online
- Visit the official UPESSC website at upessc.up.gov.in.
- Complete One Time Registration using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Log in and select the Assistant Professor application under Advertisement Number 04/2026.
- Fill in the form in English and check all details before saving it.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates in the stated formats.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment method.
- Submit the application and save the confirmation page.
Documents and file size rules
The photograph must be in JPG or JPEG format and between 30 KB and 300 KB. The signature must be between 10 KB and 200 KB. Educational, caste and category certificates should be uploaded in PDF format, with file sizes between 50 KB and 500 KB.
After submission, candidates should print three copies of the completed application form for their records. Keep the payment receipt, registration number and submitted form in one folder. This small step can save time when the admit card or document verification notice arrives.
What candidates should check before submission
- Name and date of birth match the official documents.
- Master’s degree marks meet the required percentage.
- NET, SLET, SET or PhD details are entered correctly.
- Subject choice matches the eligibility rules.
- Category details and certificates are valid.
- Uploaded files meet the format and size limits.
- Fee payment status shows as successful.
- Three copies of the final form are saved or printed.
Applicants should read the detailed UPESSC notification before completing the form. The official notice remains the main source for subject-wise vacancies, category rules, certificate requirements and any later changes to the recruitment schedule.
