UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Notification Out

The UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 1,936 Assistant Professor posts in Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) issued the recruitment notification under Advertisement No. 04/2026 on September 8, 2026.

The UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 application process is currently open on the official UPESSC website. Interested applicants can submit the form and application fee until October 7, 2026. The correction window will remain open until October 11, while the written exam is scheduled for November 19 and 20, 2026.

UP Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026: 1,936 Posts Across Subjects

The UPESSC Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 covers posts in non-government aided co-educational and women's degree colleges across Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment includes vacancies in subjects such as Hindi, English, Economics, Sociology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Commerce, Botany, History and Political Science.

The number of vacancies differs from one subject to another. Applicants should check the official UPESSC Assistant Professor Notification 2026 PDF for the complete subject-wise and category-wise vacancy details before applying. The post carries Pay Level 10, with a salary range of Rs 57,700 to Rs 1,82,400.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Eligibility 2026

For the UPESSC Assistant Professor Eligibility 2026, applicants generally need a Master's degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks. They must also meet the required teaching eligibility condition through NET, SLET or SET, or hold a qualifying PhD as mentioned in the recruitment rules.

The age limit for the UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is a minimum of 21 years and maximum of 62 years as on July 1, 2026. Candidates should check the subject-specific qualification and category-wise relaxation in the official notification before submitting the application.

How to Apply for UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

The UPESSC Assistant Professor application form 2026 is being submitted online. One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before applicants can complete the recruitment application.

1. Visit the official UPESSC website.
2. Complete the mandatory OTR process.
3. Open the Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 application link.
4. Enter the required personal, academic and subject details.
5. Upload the required documents and photograph/signature.
6. Pay the applicable application fee.
7. Submit the form and save the confirmation page.

The application fee is Rs 2,000 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, Rs 1,500 for SC/ST candidates and Rs 1,000 for PwD candidates. Applicants should complete the form by October 7 and use the correction window, if needed, by October 11.

UP Assistant Professor Exam Date 2026 and Pattern

The UPESSC Assistant Professor Exam 2026 will be conducted on November 19 and 20. The written paper will have 120 multiple-choice questions carrying 360 marks and will be held for two hours.

Candidates will receive three marks for every correct answer, while one mark will be deducted for an incorrect response. The selection process includes the written examination followed by an interview and other required recruitment formalities.

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