Q1. What educational qualification do I need for UPESSC Assistant Professor posts?

You must hold a Master's degree in the related subject from a recognised university. The post graduate marks should be at least 55%. A NET, SET, SLET or Ph.D. certificate is also required as per UGC norms. Subject wise rules differ, so read Advt No. 04/2026 before applying.

Q2. Can final year post graduate students apply for this recruitment?

Only candidates who have already passed the post graduate degree can apply. Your result must be declared before the last date of application. Keep the marksheet and passing certificate handy for verification later.

Q3. What is the age limit and how is age relaxation applied?

The maximum age limit is 62 years as on 01 July 2026. There is no minimum age prescribed for this post. OBC candidates get 3 years of relaxation, SC and ST candidates get 5 years, and PwD candidates get 10 to 15 years. Ex-Servicemen get relaxation under state government norms.

Q4. What is the application fee and who pays less?

General, OBC and EWS candidates pay Rs. 2,000/-. SC and ST candidates pay Rs. 1,500/-. Divyang (PH) applicants pay Rs. 1,000/-. Payment is accepted online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. The fee must reach the commission by 07 October 2026.

Q5. What is the exam pattern and is there negative marking?

The written examination runs for 2 hours in total. Each correct answer gives 3 marks. One mark is deducted for every wrong answer, so guesswork is risky. The interview or personality test carries 40 marks for shortlisted candidates.

Q6. Can I correct my application form after submission?

Yes. The commission provides a correction window up to 11 October 2026. You can edit limited details during this period. No changes are allowed after the correction window closes, so check every column carefully.

Q7. Is OTR registration compulsory for the UPESSC Assistant Professor form?

Yes. One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before you fill the main application. Create your OTR on the official portal using a valid mobile number and email ID. The same login details are used for the form, admit card and result.

Q8. When is the UPESSC Assistant Professor exam and admit card released?

The written exam is scheduled for 19 and 20 November 2026. The exam city slip and admit card are released before the exam. Candidates should track the official portal for exact dates of the admit card and result.

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UPESSC UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1936 Posts (Advt No. 04/2026)

UPESSC has opened 1,936 Assistant Professor seats in Uttar Pradesh degree colleges. Advertisement number 04/2026 covers 1,564 co-educational and 372 women's college posts. You need a Master's degree in the related subject with at least 55% marks. A NET, SET, SLET or Ph.D. Qualification is also required. The upper age limit is 62 years as on 1 July 2026. Relaxation follows state rules. Online registration began on 8 September 2026. The closing date is 7 October 2026. The correction window closes on 11 October 2026. General, OBC and EWS candidates pay Rs 2,000. SC and ST candidates pay Rs 1,500. Divyang applicants pay Rs 1,000. The written exam is held on 19 and 20 November 2026. Each correct answer gives three marks. One mark is cut for wrong answers. The interview carries 40 marks. Apply online at apply.upessc.org after completing OTR.

By Sarkari King Team

Updated: 18 September 2026 | 10:35 AM

Advt: 04/2026

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UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details Total : 1936 Post
Post Name	Total Post	UPESSC UP Assistant Professor Eligibility
Assistant Professor	1936	Master's Degree in the related subject from a recognised university. Minimum 55% marks in the post graduate examination. NET, SET, SLET or Ph.D. qualification as per UGC norms. Subject wise eligibility rules differ, so read the official notification carefully. These posts sit in government aided and women degree colleges of Uttar Pradesh.

UP Assistant Professor Online Form 2026 : Category Wise Vacancy Details
Post Name	UR		OBC		EWS	SC	ST	Total
Assistant Professor Co Education College	636		421		138	347	22	1564
Assistant Professor for Female College	160		95		23	92	02	372
UPESSC Assistant Professor Subject Wise Vacancy Details
Subject Name		Total Post		College Wise Breakup
Hindi		197		Co-Educational Colleges: 141 \| Women's Colleges: 56
English		111		Co-Educational Colleges: 81 \| Women's Colleges: 30
Economics		104		Co-Educational Colleges: 79 \| Women's Colleges: 25
Sociology		82		Co-Educational Colleges: 57 \| Women's Colleges: 25
Physics		96		Co-Educational Colleges: 95 \| Women's Colleges: 01
Chemistry		179		Co-Educational Colleges: 167 \| Women's Colleges: 12
Mathematics		49		Co-Educational Colleges: 48 \| Women's Colleges: 01
Commerce		102		Co-Educational Colleges: 102 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Botany		104		Co-Educational Colleges: 93 \| Women's Colleges: 11
History		60		Co-Educational Colleges: 49 \| Women's Colleges: 11
Art		24		Co-Educational Colleges: 07 \| Women's Colleges: 17
Philosophy		16		Co-Educational Colleges: 15 \| Women's Colleges: 01
Zoology		93		Co-Educational Colleges: 81 \| Women's Colleges: 12
Psychology		72		Co-Educational Colleges: 45 \| Women's Colleges: 27
Political Science		95		Co-Educational Colleges: 73 \| Women's Colleges: 22
Education		34		Co-Educational Colleges: 14 \| Women's Colleges: 20
Music Gayan		12		Co-Educational Colleges: 0 \| Women's Colleges: 12
Sanskrit		102		Co-Educational Colleges: 68 \| Women's Colleges: 34
Home Science		30		Co-Educational Colleges: 05 \| Women's Colleges: 25
Geography		95		Co-Educational Colleges: 92 \| Women's Colleges: 03
Physical Education		35		Co-Educational Colleges: 28 \| Women's Colleges: 07
Military Science		41		Co-Educational Colleges: 41 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Agriculture Economics		09		Co-Educational Colleges: 09 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Anthropology		01		Co-Educational Colleges: 01 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Music Vadan		01		Co-Educational Colleges: 0 \| Women's Colleges: 01
Agronomy		11		Co-Educational Colleges: 11 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science		12		Co-Educational Colleges: 12 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Agriculture Chemical		08		Co-Educational Colleges: 08 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Agriculture Zoology		08		Co-Educational Colleges: 08 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Agriculture Engineering		06		Co-Educational Colleges: 06 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Music Tabla		09		Co-Educational Colleges: 0 \| Women's Colleges: 09
Horticulture		06		Co-Educational Colleges: 06 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Urdu		11		Co-Educational Colleges: 04 \| Women's Colleges: 07
Asian Culture		01		Co-Educational Colleges: 01 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Ancient History		25		Co-Educational Colleges: 22 \| Women's Colleges: 03
Law		61		Co-Educational Colleges: 61 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Statistics		13		Co-Educational Colleges: 13 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Geology		06		Co-Educational Colleges: 06 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Agricultural Genetics and Plant Breeding		05		Co-Educational Colleges: 05 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Entomology		04		Co-Educational Colleges: 04 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Agriculture Extension		04		Co-Educational Colleges: 04 \| Women's Colleges: 0
Agriculture Statistics		02		Co-Educational Colleges: 02 \| Women's Colleges: 0

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