UPESSC Releases Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 for 1936 Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Ayog (UPESSC)
• Advertisement Number: 04/2026
• Post Name: Assistant Professor (Sahayak Acharya)
• Total Vacancies: 1936
• Application Mode: Online, through OTR based system
• Application Start Date: 8 September 2026
• Last Date to Pay Fee: 7 October 2026
• Written Exam Date: 19 and 20 November 2026

About UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

UPESSC has been given the responsibility of filling vacant posts of Assistant Professor in non-government aided co-education degree colleges and women degree colleges affiliated to the state. The current recruitment covers 1936 such posts across 42 subjects, ranging from Hindi, English and Sanskrit to Zoology, Agricultural Engineering and Military Science. The Commission has clarified that it does not offer individual guidance on eligibility, so interested candidates must carefully study the detailed advertisement brochure available on the official website before applying.

Registration and the application form must be filled only in English. Candidates should complete the process only after satisfying themselves that they meet every condition mentioned in the advertisement, since applications from candidates who do not hold the required qualifications will be rejected at their own risk.

Important Dates

Application Fee

The fee for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 depends on the candidate's category and must be paid online using a credit card, debit card or net banking. Payment is confirmed only after the bank verifies the transaction, and the fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other application.

Vacancy Details

The 1936 posts are divided into 1564 vacancies in co-education degree colleges and 372 vacancies in women degree colleges, spread across 42 subjects. The Commission has noted that the number of vacancies is subject to change. The subject-wise, category-wise break-up as given in the advertisement is listed below.

Vacancies in Co-Education Degree Colleges (1564 Posts)

Vacancies in Women Degree Colleges (372 Posts)

Horizontal Reservation

Within the total 1936 posts, horizontal reservation applies to women, persons with disability and dependents of freedom fighters as per the notified quota. As given in the advertisement, this horizontal reservation works out to 138 posts for women, 61 posts for Divyang (PwD) candidates, and 24 posts for dependents of freedom fighters. Divyang candidates will compete under the O.A./O.L./B./B.A./L.V./D./H.H./L.C./D.W./A.A.V sub-categories identified by the Director of Higher Education for the Assistant Professor post.

Eligibility Criteria

For most subjects, including Hindi, English, Economics, Sociology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Commerce, History, Geography, Zoology, Botany, Psychology, Political Science, Education, Sanskrit, Home Science, Law, Statistics and the agriculture-related subjects, candidates need to meet the following qualification.

• A Master's degree in the relevant, related or allied subject from a recognised Indian university with at least 55 percent marks, or an equivalent grade where a grading system is followed, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
• Along with the above, candidates must have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the University Grants Commission or CSIR, or an equivalent test accredited by the UGC such as SLET or SET.
• Candidates who hold a PhD degree awarded under the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/PhD Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016, and any amendments made from time to time, will be exempted from the NET/SLET/SET requirement, subject to conditions specified in the regulations regarding the mode of PhD registration, evaluation by external examiners, an open viva-voce, and publication and presentation of research papers.
• NET/SLET/SET is not required for disciplines in which UGC or CSIR does not conduct these tests.
• As an alternative route, a PhD obtained from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 in the QS World University Ranking, the Times Higher Education Ranking, or the Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities is also accepted.

For Art/Drawing and Painting, Music Vocal, Music Instrumental (Sitar) and Music Instrumental (Tabla), candidates need a Master's degree in the relevant subject with 55 percent marks along with NET/SLET/SET or an exempting PhD as described above. Alternatively, a traditional or professional artist with an outstanding professional record who holds a Bachelor's degree, has trained under a well-known traditional master or artist, has been a Grade A artist on All India Radio or Doordarshan, and can explain the discipline with sound reasoning and adequate knowledge, is also eligible.

SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), and Divyang candidates falling under specified disability categories get a 5 percent relaxation in the qualifying percentage at postgraduate level, that is, the eligibility mark comes down from 55 percent to 50 percent. PhD holders who were awarded their degree before 19 September 1991 also get the same 5 percent relaxation. A grade considered equivalent to 55 percent at the postgraduate level in any recognised university's grading system will be treated as valid. The subject-wise list of allied and equivalent subjects is published in the detailed advertisement on the official website and should be checked carefully before applying.

Age Limit

The age of candidates is calculated as on 1 July 2026, and the upper age limit for the post is 62 years. An application will not be accepted if the date of birth is not mentioned in the form, or if the candidate is more than 62 years of age as on the reckoning date. Only the date of birth recorded in the High School or equivalent examination certificate will be accepted as proof of age.

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in Level 10 of the pay matrix, with a pay scale ranging from Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 per month.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

Selection to the post of Assistant Professor will be made through a merit list prepared from a written examination carrying 360 marks and an interview carrying 40 marks, taking the total to 400 marks.

• The written exam has 120 objective type (multiple choice) questions, of which 30 questions are on general knowledge and 90 questions are on the concerned subject.
• The duration of the written exam is 2 hours.
• Each question carries 4 options, and candidates must darken the circle of the single most suitable answer with a black ball point pen.
• 3 marks are awarded for every correct answer, while 1 mark is deducted for a wrong answer or for darkening more than one circle against a question.
• Question papers are printed in both Hindi and English, except for language subjects, which are set only in that particular language.

If two or more candidates end up with an equal merit score, the candidate with higher marks in the written exam will be ranked higher. If the written exam marks are also equal, marks obtained in the interview will be considered, followed by the percentage secured in the essential qualification along with PhD and NET/JRF combinations, and then postgraduate marks. If all these are still equal, the older candidate will be placed higher in the merit list.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 online by following the steps below.

1. Open the official UPESSC website and locate the notice for Assistant Professor advertisement number 04/2026.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR), which is mandatory before an application can be filled for this post.
3. Log in with the OTR credentials and fill in the application form with category, subject, qualification and personal details carefully, since no changes are allowed after final submission.
4. Upload a scanned signature on a white background in JPG or JPEG format between 10 KB and 200 KB, and a passport size photograph between 30 KB and 300 KB.
5. Pay the examination fee through credit card, debit card or net banking using the payment gateway available on the portal.
6. Submit the application after final review and save three printed copies for future reference, since two sets will be needed at the time of interview.

Candidates should note that once the online application is finally submitted, the category, sub-category, date of birth and gender entered cannot be changed under any circumstances, so all entries should be verified carefully before registering and before submitting.

Documents Required at the Time of Interview

Shortlisted candidates called for interview will need to bring two separate sets of self-attested photocopies of the following documents, along with the original documents for verification.

• Two self-attested copies of the online application form
• High School and Intermediate mark sheets and certificates
• Graduation mark sheets (all years) and degree certificate
• Postgraduate mark sheets (all years) and degree certificate
• MPhil and PhD/DPhil certificates, where applicable
• No Objection Certificate, for candidates already in service
• Category certificate for SC, ST, OBC, EWS or freedom fighter dependent candidates, where applicable
• Disability certificate, for Divyang candidates, where applicable
• Affidavit as prescribed in Appendix 6 of the advertisement
• Character certificate from the last educational institution attended
• Character certificates from two respectable persons
• Affidavit regarding any pending or decided court case against the candidate

General Rules

• Applications can be submitted only online through the OTR based system. Applications sent through any other mode will not be accepted.
• The Commission does not offer separate guidance on eligibility, so candidates should study the advertisement carefully before applying.
• Candidates must possess the essential qualifications up to the last date for acceptance of applications.
• If a candidate submits more than one application for the same post, only the last submitted application will be treated as valid.
• Fees once paid are neither refundable nor adjustable against any other application, even in case of an erroneous submission.
• No travelling allowance or daily allowance is payable for appearing in the written exam or the interview.
• Divyang candidates are entitled to a scribe, whom they must arrange themselves, along with 20 minutes of extra time per hour during the written exam, subject to registering this requirement with the Commission at least one week before the exam.
• Any candidate found guilty of misconduct, indiscipline or misbehaviour during the examination will have their candidature cancelled and may be debarred from this and future examinations.
• The Commission's decision on the eligibility or ineligibility of a candidate will be final.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How Many Vacancies Are There in UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

UPESSC has announced a total of 1936 Assistant Professor posts under advertisement number 04/2026. Of these, 1564 posts are in non-government aided co-education degree colleges and 372 posts are in women degree colleges. The Commission has stated that this number of vacancies can increase or decrease.

Q2. What Is the Last Date to Pay the Application Fee for UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026?

The online application fee for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 must be paid by 7 October 2026. Candidates can make corrections in their submitted application up to 11 October 2026.

Q3. What Is the Educational Qualification for UPESSC Assistant Professor Posts?

Candidates need a Master's degree in the relevant or allied subject with at least 55 percent marks from a recognised university, along with a qualifying NET, SLET or SET score, or a PhD awarded under UGC regulations that grants exemption from this requirement. SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer and PwD candidates get a 5 percent relaxation in qualifying marks.

Q4. What Is the Age Limit for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

The age is calculated as on 1 July 2026, and candidates must not be more than 62 years of age on that date. Applications will not be accepted if the date of birth is not mentioned or if the candidate crosses this age limit.

Q5. What Is the Application Fee for UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026?

The application fee is 2000 rupees for General, Unreserved, OBC and EWS candidates, 1500 rupees for SC and ST candidates, and 1000 rupees for Divyang (PwD) candidates. Fees can be paid through credit card, debit card or net banking.

Q6. When Will the UPESSC Assistant Professor Written Exam Be Held?

The written examination for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is scheduled on 19 and 20 November 2026. Admit cards will be released before the exam and can be downloaded from the official website using the registration number and date of birth.

Q7. What Is the Selection Process for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

Selection is based on a merit list prepared from a written examination worth 360 marks and an interview worth 40 marks, making a total of 400 marks. The written exam has 120 objective questions of which 30 cover general knowledge and 90 cover the concerned subject.

Q8. Is There Negative Marking in the UPESSC Assistant Professor Written Exam?

Yes. Each correct answer carries 3 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for every wrong answer or for darkening more than one circle against a question. The written exam duration is 2 hours.

Source

This article is based on UPESSC advertisement number 04/2026 dated 8 September 2026, issued by the Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Ayog, Prayagraj, for the recruitment of Assistant Professor.

Disclaimer: This article is published for general information purposes based on the official notification available at the time of writing. Candidates are advised to verify all details, including dates, fees and eligibility, from the official UPESSC website before applying, as the Commission's notification remains the final authority in case of any discrepancy.