What is the basic age limit to apply for UPPSC Assistant Professor?

As of July 1, 2025, a candidate must be a minimum of 21 years old and must not have exceeded 40 years of age.

I scored 52% in my Master's degree. Can I apply for the post?

If you belong to the SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy Layer) or Differently-abled category of Uttar Pradesh, you can apply as you get a 5% relaxation, bringing the minimum requirement down to 50%. General category candidates must have a minimum of 55%.

Which document is considered valid for proof of age?

Only the date of birth mentioned in your High School (Class 10) or equivalent certificate is considered valid. No other document is acceptable.

UPPSC Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria 2025, Check Qualification and Age Limit

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Aspiring to become an Assistant Professor in Uttar Pradesh? The first essential step is to understand the UPPSC Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria 2025 set by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. The UPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 outlines specific academic qualifications and age limits, which vary subject-wise. This comprehensive guide details all essential requirements, providing candidates with the necessary information to proceed with their application.

UPPSC Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria 2025

Before diving into the specifics, here is a quick snapshot of the key eligibility requirements for the UPPSC Assistant Professor post. You must meet both the educational qualifications and the age limit criteria to be considered for the position. Ensuring you fit within these parameters is fundamental to a successful application.

Criteria	Essential Requirement
Age Limit (as of July 1, 2025)	Minimum: 21 Years Maximum: 40 Years (Born between July 2, 1985 & July 1, 2004)
Academic Qualification	Master’s Degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the relevant subject.
Mandatory Test	UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / UGC-SLET / SET
For Fine Arts Subjects (e.g., Music, Painting)	Bachelor’s Degree + Proven professional achievement and recognition (e.g., ‘A’ grade artist of AIR/Doordarshan).

UPPSC Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria 2025 Subject-wise

The UPPSC Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria 2025, Subject-wise, can be broadly categorized into two paths. The first is the standard path for most academic subjects, while the second is a special provision for certain fine arts disciplines.

Path A: For Most Academic Subjects: Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Commerce, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Persian, Education, Home Science, Physical Education, Military Science (Defence Studies)
Path B: For Traditional & Professional Arts (Drawing, Painting, Music): This is a specialized path for traditional or professional artists in disciplines like Drawing and Painting, Music (Gayan – vocal, Vadan – Sitar, Vadan – Tabla).

UPPSC Assistant Professor Qualification

The academic qualifications are stringent and require careful attention to detail.

Criteria	Requirement
Basic Qualification	A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale system) in the relevant subject from a recognized Indian or foreign university.
Mandatory Test	Cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC/CSIR, or the SLET/SET.
PhD Exemption	A PhD degree awarded as per UGC Regulations (2009/2016) exempts a candidate from needing NET/SLET/SET.
Relaxation in Marks	A 5% relaxation (down to 50%) is provided at the Master’s level for candidates from SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy Layer)/Differently-abled categories of Uttar Pradesh.
For Specific Disciplines (e.g., Music, Painting)	Traditional artists with a Bachelor’s degree and highly commendable professional achievement (e.g., ‘A’ grade artist of AIR/Doordarshan) who studied under a reputed master.

Conditions for PhD Exemption from NET:

Candidates with a PhD must meet all of the following conditions to be exempt from NET/SLET/SET

Condition	Detail
Award Mode	The PhD degree must have been awarded in regular mode.
Thesis Evaluation	The PhD thesis was evaluated by at least two external examiners.
Viva Voce	An open PhD viva voce was conducted for the candidate.
Publications	The candidate has published two research papers from their PhD work, with at least one in a referred journal.
Conference Papers	The candidate has presented two papers from their PhD work in conferences/seminars sponsored by UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or similar agencies.
Certification	Fulfillment of these conditions must be certified by the Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs) of the awarding university.

UP Assistant Professor Subject wise Qualification

Here we are providing a detailed list of subjects along with their allied or related disciplines that are considered equivalent for UP Assistant Professor Subject-wise Qualification. It covers a wide range of fields, including languages, arts, social sciences, commerce, science, and professional studies.

S. No.	Subject Name	Related/Allied Subjects
1	Hindi	Linguistics
2	Urdu	None
3	English	1. Linguistics, 2. Applied English
4	Sanskrit	Minor Upanishads in Sanskrit / Complete Sanskrit / Equivalent qualification in Sanskrit from a University
5	Art / Drawing & Painting	None
6	Music (Vocal)	None
7	Music (Instrumental – Sitar/Other)	None
8	Music (Tabla)	None
9	History	1. Modern History, 2. Medieval History, 3. Ancient History, 4. Archaeology
10	Geography	None
11	Psychology	None
12	Education	Master of Education (M.Ed.)
13	Philosophy	None
14	Sociology	Social Work
15	Economics	Business Economics
16	Political Science	1. Public Administration, 2. International Relations
17	Physical Education	M.P.Ed. / M.P.E.S.
18	Military Science / Defense Studies	Defense & Strategic Studies
19	Home Science	1. Food Nutrition, 2. Clothing & Textiles, 3. Human Development, 4. Family Resource Management
20	Commerce	1. Business Administration & Management, 2. Accountancy and Business Statistics, 3. Economic Administration & Financial Management
21	Chemistry	1. Industrial Chemistry / Organic/Inorganic Chemistry, 2. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
22	Botany	Plant Science, Bio-Technology, Microbiology, Plant Bio-Technology, Biochemistry, Marine Bio-Technology, Genetics, Environmental Science, and Life Sciences
23	Zoology	Animal Science, Microbiology, Molecular & Human Genetics, Environmental Science, Fisheries, and Life Sciences
24	Mathematics	None
25	Physics	Applied Physics
26	Statistics	None
27	Computer Science	None
28	Geology	None

UPPSC Assistant Professor Age Limit 2025

The age limit is calculated as of July 1, 2025.

General Category: Candidates must be at least 21 years old and must not have crossed 40 years of age. This means you must have been born not earlier than July 2, 1985, and not later than July 1, 2004.

Age Relaxation:

The upper age limit is relaxed for the following categories of candidates from Uttar Pradesh:

Category	Upper Age Limit	Relaxation	Date of Birth Not Before
General / Unreserved	40 years	–	2nd July 1985
SC/ST of Uttar Pradesh	45 years	5 years	2nd July 1980
OBC of Uttar Pradesh	45 years	5 years	2nd July 1980
U.P. State Government Employees	45 years	5 years	2nd July 1980
Physically Handicapped (PH)	55 years	15 years	2nd July 1970
Ex-Army Personnel / Short Service Commissioned Officers	40 years + service period + 3 years	3 years + period of service rendered	Calculated on a case-by-case basis