Uttar Pradesh UPESSC UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 : Apply Online for 1936 Post
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the recruitment of 1,936 Assistant Professor posts in non-government aided co-educational and women's colleges of Uttar Pradesh. The online application process started on 08 September 2026. Eligible candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before applying. The last date to submit the application fee is 07 October 2026, while corrections can be made up to 11 October 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 19 and 20 November 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Release Date |
08 September 2026 |
| OTR / Online Form Start Date |
08 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
07 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Complete Application |
07 October 2026 |
| Application Correction Last Date |
11 October 2026 |
| Admit Card |
Expected Before Exam |
| Written Examination |
19 & 20 November 2026 |
| Result |
To Be Announced |
Application Fee Details
| Category |
Application Fee |
| General / UR |
₹2,000/- |
| OBC |
₹2,000/- |
| EWS |
₹2,000/- |
| SC |
₹1,000/- |
| ST |
₹1,000/- |
| PwD |
₹100/- |
Age Limit
| Particular |
Age Limit |
| Minimum Age |
No Minimum Age Prescribed |
| Maximum Age |
62 Years |
| Age Calculation Date |
01 July 2026 |
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Post Name |
Total Posts |
Eligibility |
| Assistant Professor |
1,936 |
Master's Degree with the prescribed marks in the relevant subject and required UGC NET / CSIR NET / SLET / SET qualification or applicable exemption, as prescribed in the notification.
|
College Type Wise Vacancy
| College Type |
Total Posts |
| Co-Educational Colleges |
1,564 |
| Women's Colleges |
372 |
| Total |
1,936 |
Basic Educational Eligibility
- Master's Degree in the relevant subject from a recognized University/Institution with the prescribed minimum marks.
- Generally, candidates must have the required NET/SLET/SET qualification as prescribed for Assistant Professor eligibility.
- Applicable PhD-based exemptions from NET may be available according to the prescribed UGC rules.
- Subject-specific qualifications and conditions must be checked in the official UPESSC Advertisement No. 04/2026.
How to Apply UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Candidates must first complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the official UPESSC portal. After completing OTR, log in and select Advertisement No. 04/2026 for Assistant Professor Recruitment. Enter personal, educational and other required information carefully. Select the appropriate subject and college-related preferences wherever applicable. Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format. Pay the applicable examination fee online and submit the application form. Before final submission, carefully check all details. After successful submission, download and save the completed application form and fee receipt for future reference.
Required Documents
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- 10th certificate / marksheet
- Graduation marksheet and certificate
- Post Graduation marksheet and certificate
- NET / SLET / SET certificate, wherever applicable
- PhD certificate, wherever applicable
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- EWS certificate, if applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- Valid identity proof
- Other documents specified in the official notification
Important Links
UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section |
Questions |
Marks |
| General Knowledge |
30 |
90 |
| Subject Specific |
90 |
270 |
| Total |
120 |
360 |
UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026 Salary / Pay Scale
| Post |
Pay Level |
Pay Scale |
| Assistant Professor |
Level-10 |
₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 |