UPESSC UP Assistant Professor BEd Recruitment 2026 — 107 Vacancies, Apply Online Before 27 May

Quick Highlights

• Organization: UP Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj
• Advertisement No.: 691/07(2026)/Adhiyachan(Vigyapan)/2026-27 (Vigyapan Sankhya – 51, Revised)
• Post Name: Assistant Professor BEd (Sahayak Acharya B.Ed)
• Total Vacancies: 107
• Application Mode: Online only via official website
• Last Date (UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026): 27 May 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
• Exam Date: 28 July 2026

Important Dates

Application Fee

Payment Modes: Debit Card (Ru-Pay – NIL charge, Master/Visa up to Rs. 2000 – 0.32%), Credit Card (0.82%), Internet Banking SBI (Rs. 15.50), HDFC/AXIS/ICICI (Rs. 10.50), UPI (NIL), Wallets (1.65%), NEFT/RTGS (Rs. 3.00).

Note: Candidates who applied in the previous 2022 or 2025 notifications and hold the required qualification as on 31.08.2022 do NOT need to pay the fee again. Their old Application Number has been sent to their registered mobile and email.

Vacancy Details

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup

The college-wise and subject-wise vacancy details are given in Sarini-01 and Sarini-02 of the official notification PDF. Candidates should refer to those tables for college-specific vacancies.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 62 years as on 31 August 2022.
• Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per UP Government norms.

Pay Scale

• Pay Band: Rs. 15600–39100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 6000, plus allowances as per state government rules.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold the following minimum qualifications as on 31 August 2022:

Option A:

• Postgraduate degree in Science / Mathematics / Social Science / Humanities with minimum 55% marks
• AND M.Ed. degree with minimum 55% marks
• AND Qualified UGC NET in Education subject
• OR Ph.D. in Education under UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations 2009

Option B:

• Postgraduate degree in Science / Mathematics / Social Science / Humanities with minimum 55% marks
• AND Postgraduate degree in Education (Shiksha Shastra) with minimum 55% marks
• AND B.Ed. degree or equivalent with minimum 55% marks
• AND Qualified UGC NET in Education subject
• OR Ph.D. in Education under UGC Regulations 2009

Note: SC/ST candidates of UP get 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks as per UP government reservation rules.

Selection Process

Selection of candidates for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026 is done through two stages:

• Stage 1 – Written Exam: Objective type question paper with 200 marks.
  • General Knowledge: 30 questions (60 marks)
  • Subject-related questions: 70 questions (140 marks)
  • Each question carries 2 marks. No negative marking.
• Stage 2 – Interview: 30 marks
• Total Merit: 230 marks (Written 200 + Interview 30)

Candidates qualifying the written exam will be called for interview. Final merit list is prepared on the basis of total score out of 230 marks.

Examination Structure / Syllabus

• Written exam will have a single objective type question paper (OMR based).
• Candidates must use black ballpoint pen only to fill OMR answers. Pencils, gel pens, or whitener are strictly prohibited.
• The subject-wise syllabus is available on upessc.up.gov.in under the Examination tab.
• Visually impaired candidates may use a scribe (Shrutlekha) as per UP government rules. Scribe must have educational qualification not higher than Intermediate.
• Extra 40 minutes will be given to visually impaired candidates using a scribe.

How to Apply Online for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026

1. Visit the official UPESSC website at upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Click on the online application link for Advertisement No. 51 – Assistant Professor BEd (Sahayak Acharya B.Ed).
3. New applicants must register by entering their basic details and creating a login. Previous applicants from 2022 or 2025 notifications must use their existing Application Number sent to their registered mobile and email.
4. Log in and fill out the online application form carefully with your personal, educational, and category details.
5. Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
6. Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallet before the last date.
7. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference. Note that no changes are allowed after final submission.

Important: Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted. Only one application per candidate will be accepted.

Documents Required at Interview

Candidates shortlisted for interview must bring two self-attested photocopies of the following documents:

• High School Marksheet and Certificate
• Intermediate Marksheet and Certificate
• Graduation Marksheets (1st, 2nd, 3rd Year) and Degree
• Postgraduate Marksheets and Degree
• B.Ed. Degree
• M.Ed. Degree
• Ph.D. / D.Phil. Degree
• UGC NET / SLET / SET Certificate
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS – only for UP domicile candidates)
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile / Address Proof (Aadhar Card / PAN Card)
• Character Certificate from last institution
• Two character certificates from respectable persons (latest)
• Affidavit on Rs. 10 stamp paper (Parishisht-7)
• NOC from current employer (for in-service candidates)

Interview Fee: General / EWS / OBC candidates – Rs. 800; SC/ST of UP – Rs. 400. This fee must be paid online at the time of interview.

Reservation Rules

• Reservation benefits are available only to SC / ST / OBC / EWS candidates who are domicile of Uttar Pradesh.
• Candidates from other states belonging to OBC/SC/ST/EWS will be treated as General category.
• Candidates claiming multiple reservation categories will get only one benefit (the most advantageous one).
• Female candidates applying for women's colleges — the reservation of women in co-education colleges applies at 20% horizontal reservation for women candidates.
• Male candidates should not include women's colleges in their preference order.

Important Rules

• Applications once submitted (Submit) cannot be changed. Ensure all details are correct before final submission.
• Date of birth will be accepted only as per High School marksheet / certificate. No other document is valid.
• Candidates must have the required educational qualification as on 31 August 2022.
• Age as on 31 August 2022 must not exceed 62 years. Applications of candidates with age above 62 years will not be accepted.
• If any false information is found at any stage, the candidature will be cancelled and the candidate may be barred from future examinations.
• Photograph must be uploaded in the prescribed size. Applications with incorrect size or missing signature will be rejected.
• Candidates who had applied in the old notification (dated 09.07.2022 or 23.05.2025) and their qualification under Point 6 was incomplete as on 31.08.2022 may get their old fee refunded by visiting the UPESSC office on a working day with their application copy and bank details.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

There are a total of 107 vacancies for the post of Assistant Professor BEd (Sahayak Acharya B.Ed) in aided private colleges of Uttar Pradesh under UPESSC Advertisement No. 51.

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

The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd Recruitment 2026 is 27 May 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). The online application process starts from 28 April 2026.

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

The application fee for General, EWS, and OBC category candidates is Rs. 2000. For SC and ST category candidates of Uttar Pradesh, the fee is Rs. 1000. Payment can be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallets.

What is the educational qualification required for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026?

Candidates must have a Postgraduate degree in relevant subject with minimum 55% marks AND M.Ed. degree with minimum 55% marks OR Postgraduate with 55% AND Postgraduate in Education (M.Ed. equivalent) with 55% and B.Ed. Candidates must also have qualified UGC NET in Education or hold a Ph.D. in Education under UGC Regulations 2009.

What is the exam date for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd Competitive Exam 2026?

The written competitive examination for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026 is scheduled on 28 July 2026. Admit cards will be issued by 25 July 2026 and the exam district notification will be released by 18 July 2026.

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

The selection is based on a written exam followed by an interview. The written exam has 200 marks (60 General Knowledge + 140 Subject-related questions) and the interview carries 30 marks. Total merit is out of 230 marks. There is no negative marking.

What is the maximum age limit for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026?

The maximum age limit for applying to UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd post is 62 years as on 31 August 2022. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per Uttar Pradesh government rules.

What is the official website to apply for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026?

Candidates must apply online only through the official UPESSC website at upessc.up.gov.in. No other mode of application is accepted. Candidates should read the detailed notification carefully before applying.

Official Source

All information on this page is sourced from the official notification issued by UP Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj dated 28 April 2026 (Advertisement No. 691/07(2026)/Adhiyachan(Vigyapan)/2026-27).

• Official Website: upessc.up.gov.in
• Notification PDF: Available on the official portal
• Helpline for Application: 0532-2466851 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days)
• Technical Support Email: bed.support@upessc.org