UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Out – 1936 Vacancies (Advt No. 04/2026) OPEN

Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Sewa Chayan Aayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the official notification for Assistant Professor recruitment 2026. Under Advertisement No. 04/2026, total 1,936 vacancies are announced — 1,564 posts in co-education aided colleges and 372 posts in women’s colleges. Online application process has started from 8 September 2026.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Overview Table

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

This recruitment covers total 1,936 posts across 42 subjects. Out of these, 1,564 posts are for co-education (sah-shiksha) colleges and 372 posts are for women’s colleges. Number of vacancies can increase or decrease.

UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026 – Subject-Wise Vacancy Table

Note: Exact category-wise split (General/SC/ST/OBC/EWS, and women’s/co-ed break-up) for each subject is given in Table-01 of the official notification. Co-ed colleges have 1,564 posts (636 General, 347 SC, 22 ST, 421 OBC, 138 EWS) and women’s colleges have 372 posts (160 General, 92 SC, 2 ST, 95 OBC, 23 EWS). Candidates should check their subject and category carefully in the official PDF before applying.

Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s Degree in the concerned/related subject with minimum 55% marks from a recognized Indian university, or equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university
• Along with this, candidate must have cleared NET (UGC/CSIR) or an equivalent test like SLET/SET, OR must hold a Ph.D. degree as per UGC Regulations (2009/2016)
• NET/SLET/SET is not needed if Ph.D. is obtained under proper conditions — regular mode Ph.D., external evaluation, open viva, published papers, etc.
• Alternate route: Ph.D. from a foreign university/institute ranked in top 500 globally (as per QS, THE, or Shanghai Ranking)
• For subjects like Drawing, Music Vocal, Music Instrumental (Sitar/Tabla): Graduate degree with 55% marks plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D., OR candidate can be a traditional/professional artist with strong achievements, trained under a known Ustad/artist, or an All India Radio/Doordarshan ‘A’ grade artist
• 5% relaxation in qualifying marks (55% to 50%) for SC/ST/OBC(Non-Creamy Layer)/Divyang candidates
• 5% relaxation also given to Ph.D. holders who got their degree before 19 September 1991
• Some subjects have related/equivalent subjects also accepted for eligibility — check the notification for the full list

Age Limit

• Age Calculation Date: 1 July 2026
• Maximum Age for This Post: 62 Years
• Application will not be accepted if date of birth is missing, or if candidate is above 62 years as on 1 July 2026
• Only the date of birth mentioned in the High School certificate will be considered valid

Application Fee

• Payment can be made only through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking
• Fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted in any case

Reservation Details

• Vertical Reservation: SC, ST, OBC, EWS as per UP government rules
• Horizontal Reservation: Women, Divyang (PwBD), and Dependents of Freedom Fighters
• Divyang posts are marked for O.A./O.L./B/B.A./L.V./D./H.H./L.C./D.W./A.A.V. sub-categories
• EWS reservation is as per UP Public Services (Economic Weaker Sections Reservation) Act, 2020 — 10% reservation in direct recruitment
• Reservation benefit is only for candidates who are permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh
• For women candidates, caste certificate must be from father’s side only, not husband’s side

Selection Process

• Written Examination (360 Marks – 120 Objective Type Questions)
• Interview (40 Marks)
• Final Merit List will be prepared based on combined marks of written exam and interview
• In case of a tie: written exam marks are checked first, then interview marks, then qualification percentage/PhD+JRF+NET combination, then higher age

Exam Pattern 2026

• Total Questions: 120 (Multiple Choice, 4 options each)
• General Knowledge: 30 Questions
• Subject-Specific: 90 Questions
• Total Marks: 360
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Marking Scheme: +3 marks for each correct answer, –1 mark for wrong or multiple answers (negative marking)
• OMR sheet must be filled only with a black ball point pen. Using eraser, blade, or whitener on OMR sheet will cancel that sheet

Syllabus

• Detailed subject-wise syllabus for the written exam is available on the official website www.upessc.up.gov.in
• Candidates should download and check the syllabus for their specific subject before starting preparation

How To Apply

• Visit official website www.upessc.up.gov.in
• Complete One Time Registration (OTR) first — this is compulsory before applying
• Fill the application form only in English language
• Upload signature (white background, JPG/JPEG format, 10KB–200KB size, 140×110 pixel) and photograph (30KB–300KB size, 300–600 pixel resolution)
• Upload all certificates/documents in PDF format (50KB–500KB size)
• Pay the application fee online as per your category
• Submit the form and keep 3 printouts safe for future use
• No change is allowed in category, sub-category, date of birth, or gender after final submission

Documents Required (For Interview Stage)

• Two self-attested copies of online application form
• High School, Intermediate, Graduation, Post-Graduation mark sheets and certificates
• LLB/LLM, M.Ed., Ph.D./D.Phil., M.Phil., D.Lit./D.Sc./LL.D certificates, if applicable
• No Objection Certificate (for candidates already in service)
• Caste/EWS/Freedom Fighter Dependent Certificate (only for UP reserved category candidates)
• Disability Certificate (for Divyang candidates)
• Affidavit in the prescribed format (Appendix-6)
• Character certificate from your last educational institution
• Character certificate from two respectable persons
• Affidavit about any pending or decided court case

Important Instructions

• Commission does not give personal advice on eligibility — candidates must read the notification carefully before applying
• If any declaration is found false, the candidature will be cancelled and candidate may be debarred from future exams
• No daily allowance or travel allowance will be given for exam or interview
• Scribe facility is available for Divyang candidates as per government rules, with 20 extra minutes per hour (registration needed one week before exam)
• Exam centre once allotted cannot be changed under any condition
• College preference and allotment after selection will be done by the Director of Higher Education, UP, Prayagraj

Important Links

• UPESSC Assistant Professor Official Notification PDF (Advt No. 04/2026): [Download PDF]
• Apply Online Link: Click Here
• Official Website: www.upessc.up.gov.in

FAQs

Q1. How many total vacancies are there in this recruitment?
1,936 posts — 1,564 in co-education colleges and 372 in women’s colleges.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Application fee can be paid till 7 October 2026, and correction is allowed till 11 October 2026.

Q3. When is the written exam?
On 19 and 20 November 2026.

Q4. What is the exam pattern?
120 objective questions (30 General Knowledge + 90 Subject-Specific), 360 marks total, 2-hour duration, with negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.

Q5. What is the total marks for selection?
400 marks in total — 360 for written exam and 40 for interview.

Q6. What is the maximum age limit?
62 years, as on 1 July 2026.

Q7. What is the application fee?
₹2,000 for General/OBC/EWS, ₹1,500 for SC/ST, and ₹1,000 for Divyang candidates.