UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1936 New Vacancies

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released an official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 04/2026) for the post of Assistant Professor. This latest hiring drive offers a great opportunity for qualified candidates seeking a stable government job in higher education, bringing a total of 1,936 new vacancies across co-educational and female degree colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates can complete the application process online through the official portal. Read on to check the detailed eligibility criteria, selection process, important dates, and step-by-step instructions to apply now.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

This career opportunity covers 1,936 Assistant Professor posts across 42 subjects. The distribution based on college type is as follows:

Major subject-wise openings include Hindi (197), Chemistry (179), English (111), Botany (104), Economics (104), Commerce (102), Sanskrit (102), Physics (96), Geography (95), Political Science (95), Zoology (93), Sociology (82), and Law (61).

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Master’s Degree: Minimum 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in the relevant or allied subject from a recognized university.
• National/State Eligibility: Must have passed NET (UGC/CSIR), SLET, or SET.
• Ph.D. Exemption: Candidates holding a Ph.D. awarded under UGC Regulations 2009/2016 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET requirements. Applicants with a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the Top 500 global rankings (QS, THE, or ARWU) are also qualified.

(Note: A 5% relaxation in postgraduate marks is provided for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates residing in UP).

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 62 years.
• Age Calculation: Evaluated as of July 1, 2026.

Application Fee

Candidates must pay the required fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking:

Important Dates

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment Selection Process

The selection process involves two stages as per the official notification:

1. Written Examination (360 Marks): 120 multiple-choice questions (30 General Knowledge + 90 Subject Specific) held over 2 hours. Each correct answer earns 3 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for every wrong answer (Negative Marking).
2. Interview (40 Marks): Candidates who clear the written exam merit list will be called for an interview.

Final selection depends on the combined merit score out of 400 marks.

How to Apply

Follow these practical steps for your application process:

1. Go to the official website at www.upessc.up.gov.in and complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR).
2. Fill out the new application form in English using your OTR credentials.
3. Upload scanned photo (30–300 KB), signature (10–200 KB), and essential certificates in PDF format (50–500 KB).
4. Pay the applicable fee online.
5. Submit the form and keep 3 printed copies for future references (2 copies are required during document verification at the interview).

Important Links

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UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: FAQ

Q1. What is the total vacancy count in this UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment?
There are 1,936 total vacancies announced (1,564 in Co-ed colleges and 372 in Women’s colleges).

Q2. What is the last date to deposit the application fee?
The last date for fee payment is October 7, 2026.

Q3. What educational eligibility is required?
Candidates need a Post Graduate degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject plus NET/SLET/SET clearance or a valid Ph.D. degree.

Q4. Is negative marking applicable in the written exam?
Yes, 3 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for incorrect or multiple-marked answers.

Q5. What is the upper age limit to apply?

The maximum age limit is 62 years calculated as of July 1, 2026.