Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,936 Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) has officially released the detailed recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. 04/2026) for the recruitment of Assistant Professors across grant-in-aid co-educational and women’s degree colleges in the state.

This major state-level higher education recruitment drive aims to fill 1,936 vacancies spanning diverse arts, science, commerce, and agricultural disciplines. The online application registration window opened on 8th September 2026, and candidates can submit their applications online up to 7th October 2026.

Recruitment Overview Matrix

Feature	Details
Conducting Organization	Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
Advertisement Number	Advt. No. 04/2026
Post Designation	Assistant Professor (Group ‘C’ Equivalent Academic Cadre)
Total Openings	1,936 Vacancies (1,564 for Co-ed & 372 for Women’s Colleges)
Job Location / Deployment	Government-Aided Degree Colleges across Uttar Pradesh
Pay Scale (7th CPC)	Level-10 (₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400/-)
Application Mode	Online Only (Mandatory OTR-based system)
Online Application Start Date	8th September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	7th October 2026
Official Website Portal	www.upessc.up.gov.in

Important Schedule & Timeline Matrix

Event Description	Official Dates & Timeline
Notification Release Date	8th September 2026
Commencement of Online Registration & OTR	8th September 2026
Closing Date & Time for Online Applications	7th October 2026
Application Correction Window	11th October 2026
Tentative Written Examination Dates	19th and 20th November 2026

Subject-Wise Vacancy Highlights

The 1,936 vacancies are distributed across multiple core disciplines. Key subject allocations include:

• Hindi: 197 posts
• Chemistry: 179 posts
• English: 111 posts
• Economics: 104 posts
• Botany: 104 posts
• Commerce: 102 posts
• Physics: 96 posts
• Sociology: 82 posts
• History: 60 posts
• Mathematics: 49 posts
• Art: 24 posts
• Philosophy: 16 posts
• Other Humanities, Science, and Agricultural streams make up the remaining balance to total 1,936 posts.

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Parameters

1. Age Limit Parameters (As on 1st July 2026)

• Maximum Upper Age Limit: 62 Years
• Age Relaxations: Applicable to reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PwBD) in accordance with Uttar Pradesh state government rules.

2. Educational Qualifications

• Master’s Degree: Master’s degree in the relevant or allied subject with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
• Qualifying Examination: Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or CSIR, or a similar accredited test like SLET/SET.
• Ph.D. Exemption Alternative: Candidates possessing a Ph.D. degree awarded in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 are exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET.
• Category Relaxations: A relaxation of 5% marks (from 55% to 50%) is provided at the Master’s level for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and PwBD candidates.

Selection Process Structure

The multi-stage selection framework comprises:

1. Written Examination (360 Marks): Objective multiple-choice question paper consisting of 120 questions (30 questions on General Knowledge and 90 questions on the chosen subject-specific syllabus). Duration is 2 hours. Marking Scheme: +3 marks for every correct response and -1 mark negative marking for incorrect answers.
2. Interview / Personality Test (40 Marks): Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for an interview panel evaluation.
3. Final Merit Generation: Total evaluation is based out of 400 composite marks combining written test scores and interview performance.

Application Fee Structure

• Unreserved (UR) / General / OBC / EWS: ₹2,000/-
• Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): ₹1,500/-
• Divyang / PwBD Candidates: ₹1,000/-
• Payment Mode: Online payment gateway using Credit Cards, Debit Cards, or Net Banking.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

1. Visit Official Portal: Access the official UPESSC recruitment portal at www.upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR): Register using a valid personal mobile number and active email ID to generate your permanent OTR profile.
3. Access Recruitment Link: Navigate to the active notices dashboard and select “Assistant Professor Recruitment (Advt. No. 04/2026)”.
4. Fill Application Form: Input accurate personal credentials, academic history, post-graduation marks, and category details in English.
5. Upload Scanned Files: Upload your scanned passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG, 30 KB – 300 KB), signature (10 KB – 200 KB), and essential educational/category certificates in PDF format (50 KB – 500 KB).
6. Pay Application Fee: Remit the application fee online via integrated digital payment channels.
7. Final Submission & Print: Preview all entered details carefully, submit the form online before 7th October 2026, and print out 3 hard copies for future administrative counseling and verification.

🔗 Official UPESSC Website Portal

🔗 Direct Link to Apply Online for UPESSC Assistant Professor

📄 Download UPESSC Advt. No. 04/2026 Official Notification PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to submit online applications for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

A: The online application portal closes on 7th October 2026.

Q2: How many total vacancies are advertised under Advertisement No. 04/2026?

A: A total of 1,936 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Professors across aided degree colleges in Uttar Pradesh.

Q3: Is NET or Ph.D. mandatory to apply for this post?

A: Yes, candidates must either possess a Master’s degree with NET/SLET/SET qualification or hold a Ph.D. degree compliant with standard UGC regulations.

Q4: What is the age limit criteria for applicants?

A: The maximum age limit is 62 years calculated as on 1st July 2026, with standard category relaxations applicable.

Q5: What is the exam pattern for the written test?

A: The written test carries 360 marks comprising 120 multiple-choice questions (30 on General Knowledge and 90 on the core subject), with a negative marking of 1 mark for incorrect answers.