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The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the UP Assistant Professor Notification 2026 for 1,936 vacancies in government-aided colleges across Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 04/2026, and the online application process started on 8 September 2026.
UP Assistant Professor Notification 2026 Out
The UP Assistant Professor Exam 2026 is scheduled to be held on 19 and 20 November 2026. Candidates interested in the recruitment can check the official notification for complete details on vacancies, eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, selection process and important dates. Read the detailed article below for all the latest updates on UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Commission | Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission |
| Post | Assistant Professor |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,936 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| OTR | Mandatory |
| Official Website | https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/ |
| Notification |
UP Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026
A total of 1,936 Assistant Professor posts have been advertised. Of these, 1,564 posts are for co-educational colleges and 372 posts are for women’s colleges. The vacancy details have been provided subject-wise along with applicable vertical and horizontal reservations.
| S. No. | Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi | 197 |
| 2 | English | 111 |
| 3 | Economics | 104 |
| 4 | Sociology | 82 |
| 5 | Physics | 96 |
| 6 | Chemistry | 179 |
| 7 | Mathematics | 49 |
| 8 | Commerce | 102 |
| 9 | Botany | 104 |
| 10 | History | 60 |
| 11 | Art | 24 |
| 12 | Philosophy | 16 |
| 13 | Zoology | 93 |
| 14 | Psychology | 72 |
| 15 | Political Science | 95 |
| 16 | Education | 34 |
| 17 | Music Vocal | 12 |
| 18 | Sanskrit | 102 |
| 19 | Home Science | 30 |
| 20 | Geography | 95 |
| 21 | Physical Education | 35 |
| 22 | Military Science | 41 |
| 23 | Agricultural Economics | 9 |
| 24 | Anthropology | 1 |
| 25 | Music Instrumental, Sitar | 1 |
| 26 | Agronomy | 11 |
| 27 | Animal Husbandry and Dairying | 12 |
| 28 | Agricultural Chemistry | 8 |
| 29 | Agricultural Botany | 8 |
| 30 | Agricultural Engineering | 6 |
| 31 | Music Instrumental, Tabla | 9 |
| 32 | Horticulture | 6 |
| 33 | Urdu | 11 |
| 34 | Asian Culture | 1 |
| 35 | Ancient History | 25 |
| 36 | Law | 61 |
| 37 | Statistics | 13 |
| 38 | Geology | 6 |
| 39 | Genetics and Plant Breeding | 5 |
| 40 | Entomology | 4 |
| 41 | Agricultural Extension | 4 |
| 42 | Agricultural Statistics | 2 |
| Total | 1,936 |
UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 8 September 2026 |
| OTR/Application Begins | 8 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 7 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Correction | 11 October 2026 |
| Written Examination | 19 and 20 November 2026 |
UPESSC Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for the UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 must fulfil the prescribed educational qualifications for the relevant subject. The eligibility requirements differ slightly depending on the subject and the route through which a candidate qualifies. For most subjects, candidates need a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks along with NET/SLET/SET qualification or an applicable PhD-based exemption.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Master’s degree in the relevant/related subject |
| Minimum Marks | 55% marks in Master’s degree |
| NET Qualification | UGC NET or CSIR NET qualified candidates can apply |
| SLET/SET | UGC-recognised SLET/SET qualified candidates are also eligible |
| PhD Candidates | Candidates with PhD as per prescribed UGC rules may get exemption from NET/SLET/SET |
| PhD Before 11 July 2009 | Exemption may be available if the prescribed conditions are fulfilled |
| Marks Relaxation | 5% relaxation in minimum marks is available for eligible reserved/PwD categories |
| PhD Before 19 September 1991 | Eligible candidates may get relaxation from 55% to 50%, as per the notification |
| Fine Arts & Music | Separate eligibility conditions apply, including provisions for eligible traditional/professional artists |
UPESSC Assistant Professor Application Form 2026
The UP Assistant Professor application process is completely online. The Commission has introduced an OTR-based application system, making one-time registration mandatory before candidates can submit the recruitment application. Candidates can apply through the official UPESSC website. No application submitted through any other mode will be accepted. The Commission has also provided user manuals and tutorial videos to help candidates understand the online application process.
How to Apply for UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official UPESSC website.
- Complete the mandatory One Time Registration.
- Log in and select the Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026.
- Enter the required personal and academic details.
- Select the relevant subject and category.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee.
- Review all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and preserve multiple copies of the submitted application for future use.
Application Fee
UP Assistant Professor Application Fee 2026 is Rs. 2,000 for General, OBC, EWS and other listed categories, Rs. 1,500 for SC/ST candidates and Rs. 1,000 for candidates with disabilities. Candidates can pay the fee through the available online payment options, including credit card, debit card and net banking. The payment receipt should be preserved. The application will not be treated as valid unless the required registration, fee payment and application submission are completed within the prescribed timeline.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved/OBC/EWS | Rs. 2,000 |
| SC?ST | Rs. 1,500 |
| ST | Rs. 1,500 |
| PwD | Rs. 1,000 |
Documents Required for UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the later stages of recruitment:
- Submitted online application form
- High School mark sheet and certificate
- Intermediate mark sheet and certificate
- Graduation mark sheets and degree
- Postgraduate mark sheets and degree
- M.Ed./LLB/LLM or other applicable professional qualification documents
- PhD, DPhil, MPhil or other applicable higher qualification documents
- No Objection Certificate for serving candidates
- Category certificate, wherever applicable
- EWS certificate, wherever applicable
- Disability certificate, wherever applicable
- Freedom Fighter Dependant certificate, wherever applicable
- Required affidavit
- Character certificate and other documents prescribed by the Commission
UP Assistant Professor Exam Pattern 2026
The UP Assistant Professor written examination will carry 360 marks and consist of 120 multiple-choice questions. The paper will test candidates on General Knowledge and their concerned subject. The written exam will be followed by a 40-mark interview for the selection process.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Written Examination |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 120 Questions |
| General Knowledge | 30 Questions |
| Subject-Specific Questions | 90 Questions |
| Total Marks | 360 Marks |
| Marks per Question | 3 Marks |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark deducted for each wrong/multiple answer |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Interview | 40 Marks |
| Total Selection Marks | 400 Marks |
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