UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,936 Posts

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released an official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 04/2026) for the Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 1,936 vacancies across 42 disciplines in non-government aided co-educational and women’s degree/postgraduate colleges across Uttar Pradesh.

Feature Details
Recruiting Authority Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
Advertisement Number 04/2026
Post Name Assistant Professor
Total Vacancies 1936 Posts
Pay Scale Academic Level-10 (Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 1,82,400/-)
Application Mode Online Only
Official Portal http://upessc.up.gov.in/

Important Dates
Event Schedule
Notification Issue Date 8 September 2026
Starting Date for Online OTR & Application 8 September 2026
Last Date for Payment of Application Fee 7 October 2026
Last Date for Online Application Correction 11 October 2026
Written Examination Dates 19 & 20 November 2026

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
  • Age Calculation Date: 01/07/2026
  • Maximum Age Limit: 62 Years

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 : Application Fee & Application Fee
Application Fee Salary
  • General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS & Others: Rs. 2,000/-
  • SC / ST Candidates (of Uttar Pradesh): Rs. 1,500/-
  • Divyangjan (PwBD): Rs. 1,000/-
  • Payment Mode : Online
  • Academic Pay Level-10 (Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 1,82,400/-) under the 7th CPC Matrix.
  • Plus applicable DA, HRA and other benefits as per Uttar Pradesh state higher education rules.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Qualification
Post Name Qualification
Assistant Professor Master’s Degree in Relevant Subject with a minimum of 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET OR A Ph.D. degree 

UPESSC Assistant Professor: College-wise & Category-wise Distribution
College Type UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
Co-educational Colleges 636 421 347 22 138 1564
Women’s Colleges 160 95 92 02 23 372
Total 796 516 439 24 161 1936

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern

Duration: 2 Hours; Marking Scheme: +3 marks; Negative Marking: 1 mark
Part Subject Questions Marks
Part I General Knowledge 30 90
Part II Concerned Subject Domain 90 270
– Total 120 360 Marks

How to Apply For UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the official UPESSC portal: upessc.up.gov.in.
  • Complete OTR by filling in personal details, email and mobile number.
  • Log in using your OTR credentials and access the application form for Advt. No. 04/2026 (Assistant Professor).
  • Fill in the required personal, academic, and research details in English.
  • Select your applying subject and confirm the allied/equivalent subject mapping.
  • Upload the scanned photograph, signature, and academic certificates within specified sizes.
  • Pay the applicable examination fee using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
  • Preview all entries, accept the declaration, and complete the final submission.
  • Print and retain at least three copies of the final application form and fee receipt for future verification.

Important Links

Online Application & OTR Link

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Notification Link

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UPESSC Official Portal

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UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 : Documents

File specifications to upload during online application
  • Photograph: Recent passport-size photograph.
  • Signature: Clear signature on a white background.
  • Certificates & Marksheets: High School, Intermediate, UG, PG, NET/SLET/SET certificate, Ph.D. degree, Caste/EWS/PwBD certificates in PDF format.

Mandatory Dossier for Interview Stage
  • Two printed copies of the submitted online application form.
  • High School certificate & marksheet (for date of birth proof).
  • Intermediate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degree marksheets & degree certificates.
  • UGC/CSIR NET or SLET/SET certificate / Ph.D. degree certificate.
  • Domicile & Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) issued on prescribed UP format.
  • Character Certificates.
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) if employed in government/aided institutions.
  • Prescribed affidavit on the format given in Annexure-6.

FAQ

Q1. What is the last date to apply for UPESSC Assistant Professor recruitment?

The deadline to deposit the online application fee is October 7, 2026, and application corrections can be completed up to October 11, 2026.

Q2. When will the written examination take place?

The written examination is officially scheduled for November 19 and November 20, 2026.

Q3. Is NET/SET mandatory for Ph.D. degree holders?

Candidates awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009/2016 (under regular mode with external evaluation and viva) are exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply online for 1,936 Assistant Professor posts