The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, is accepting online applications for 1,936 Assistant Professor vacancies under Advertisement No. 04/2026. The posts are for aided co-education and women’s degree colleges in Uttar Pradesh and cover 42 subjects.
Applications opened on 8 September 2026. The final date to complete the online application and fee payment is 7 October 2026, while the notified correction window runs until 11 October 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 19 and 20 November 2026.
Candidate note: Eligibility is subject-specific. A postgraduate degree with the required marks and NET/SLET/SET or an applicable PhD exemption is the main route for many subjects, but professional and specialised subjects can carry different requirements. Match your qualification with the exact subject entry in Advertisement No. 04/2026 before paying the fee.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Recruitment | Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026 |
| Total vacancies | 1,936 |
| Co-education colleges | 1,564 |
| Women’s colleges | 372 |
| Number of subjects | 42 |
| Job location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Application mode | Online through UPESSC OTR/application portal |
| Application start | 8 September 2026 |
| Last date for application / fee | 7 October 2026 |
| Correction last date | 11 October 2026 |
| Written examination | 19–20 November 2026 |
| Pay level | Academic Level 10 |
| Pay range | ₹57,700–₹1,82,400 |
| Selection | Written Examination + Interview |
Vacancy Distribution
| College group | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Co-education degree colleges | 1,564 |
| Women’s degree colleges | 372 |
| Total | 1,936 |
Category-Wise Total Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 796 |
| OBC | 516 |
| EWS | 161 |
| SC | 439 |
| ST | 24 |
| Total | 1,936 |
Reservation and horizontal-reservation conditions are governed by the detailed advertisement and applicable Uttar Pradesh rules.
Subject-Wise Vacancies
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 197 |
| English | 111 |
| Economics | 104 |
| Sociology | 82 |
| Physics | 96 |
| Chemistry | 179 |
| Mathematics | 49 |
| Commerce | 102 |
| Botany | 104 |
| History | 60 |
| Philosophy | 16 |
| Zoology | 93 |
| Psychology | 72 |
| Political Science | 95 |
| Education | 34 |
| Sanskrit | 102 |
| Home Science | 30 |
| Geography | 95 |
| Physical Education | 35 |
| Military Science | 41 |
| Law | 61 |
| Statistics | 13 |
| Geology | 6 |
| Ancient History | 25 |
| Art / Drawing & Painting | 24 |
| Music Vocal | 12 |
| Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 12 |
| Shalya Vigyan | 11 |
| Urdu | 11 |
| Agricultural Economics | 9 |
| Music Tabla | 9 |
| Agricultural Chemistry | 8 |
| Agricultural Botany | 8 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 6 |
| Horticulture | 6 |
| Genetics & Plant Breeding | 5 |
| Entomology | 4 |
| Agricultural Extension | 4 |
| Agricultural Statistics | 2 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
| Music Instrumental | 1 |
| Asian Culture | 1 |
| Total | 1,936 |
Candidates should apply only for a subject for which they meet the exact academic and equivalence conditions stated in the detailed notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 8 September 2026 |
| Online application started | 8 September 2026 |
| Last date to submit application / pay fee | 7 October 2026 |
| Application correction closes | 11 October 2026 |
| Age reference date | 1 July 2026 |
| Written Examination | 19–20 November 2026 |
| Interview | To be announced for shortlisted candidates |
Educational Qualification
For many subjects, the principal academic route requires:
- a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or the applicable equivalent grade in the relevant, allied or concerned subject; and
- UGC/CSIR NET, or an equivalent accredited SLET/SET, unless the candidate qualifies for an exemption under the applicable PhD rules.
The advertisement contains subject-specific qualifications and allied-subject provisions. Law, Physical Education, Music, Fine Arts, agriculture-related disciplines and other specialised subjects should be checked individually instead of relying on a single combined qualification line.
Candidates whose marks are expressed as CGPA or another grading scale should use the conversion method prescribed by their university and recruitment rules. Regal Naukri’s CGPA to Percentage Calculator and Percentage Calculator can help with the arithmetic after confirming the correct conversion formula.
Age Limit
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age reference date | 1 July 2026 |
| Maximum age | 62 years |
| Relaxation / service conditions | As applicable under the detailed recruitment rules |
Use the Age Calculator if you want to calculate your age on 1 July 2026 before checking the notified conditions.
Application Fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹2,000 |
| SC / ST | ₹1,500 |
| PwBD / Divyang | ₹1,000 |
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Range |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Academic Level 10 | ₹57,700–₹1,82,400 |
Selection Process
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 360 |
| Interview | 40 |
| Total | 400 |
Final merit is prepared according to the recruitment rules after the notified stages are completed.
Written Examination Pattern
| Component | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 30 | 90 |
| Concerned Subject | 90 | 270 |
| Total | 120 | 360 |
The written paper is scheduled for two hours. The notified marking scheme awards 3 marks for a correct response and deducts 1 mark for a wrong or multiple-marked response.
Documents to Keep Ready
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree and marksheets | Subject qualification |
| NET / SLET / SET certificate | Eligibility route, where applicable |
| PhD degree / supporting records | PhD eligibility or exemption route, where applicable |
| Bachelor’s degree records | Academic history |
| Subject-specific professional qualification | For specialised disciplines where required |
| Date-of-birth proof | Age verification |
| Category / EWS certificate | Reservation claim, where applicable |
| PwBD certificate | Disability reservation, where applicable |
| Photograph and signature | Online application |
| OTR details | UPESSC application profile |
How to Apply
- Open the UPESSC Online Application Portal.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you do not already have a valid profile.
- Select Advertisement No. 04/2026 — Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026.
- Choose the subject for which you satisfy the notified qualification.
- Enter academic, NET/SLET/SET, PhD, category and other applicable details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting certificates.
- Pay the applicable fee and complete final submission by 7 October 2026.
- Save the submitted application and payment confirmation.
- Use the correction facility by 11 October 2026 only if a permitted correction is required.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | UPESSC OTR and application portal |
| Official Notification — Advertisement No. 04/2026 | Detailed recruitment rules and subject-wise eligibility |
| UPESSC Syllabus Page | Subject syllabus and examination information |
| UPESSC Official Website | Recruitment notices, updates and corrigenda |
Candidate Checklist Before Submission
Before paying the fee, verify that:
- your selected subject matches the exact postgraduate / allied-subject requirement;
- your NET/SLET/SET or PhD status satisfies the notified route;
- your marks meet the applicable minimum percentage or equivalence rule;
- your category certificate is valid for the claimed reservation;
- your uploaded documents are legible and within the portal specifications;
- the application shows the correct subject, category and personal details before final submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are in UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
There are 1,936 Assistant Professor vacancies across 42 subjects.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date for the online application and fee payment is 7 October 2026.
How many vacancies are for co-education and women’s colleges?
There are 1,564 vacancies in co-education colleges and 372 vacancies in women’s colleges.
What is the qualification?
For many subjects, candidates need a relevant postgraduate degree with the required marks plus NET/SLET/SET, or an applicable PhD-based exemption. Subject-specific conditions in Advertisement No. 04/2026 control eligibility.
What is the pay scale?
The post carries Academic Level 10, ₹57,700–₹1,82,400.
What is the selection process?
Selection consists of a 360-mark written examination followed by a 40-mark interview.
When is the written examination?
The written examination is scheduled for 19 and 20 November 2026.
Is OTR required?
Yes. The online recruitment process uses the UPESSC One Time Registration system.