The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 04/2026. The recruitment notification has been issued for the selection of Assistant Professors in aided co-education and women's degree colleges of Uttar Pradesh.
A total of 1936 Assistant Professor vacancies have been announced, including 1564 posts in co-education colleges and 372 posts in women's colleges. Interested candidates can submit their applications through the official UPESSC website using the OTR-based online application system.
Official Notification PDF: UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement Number | 04/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 1936 |
| College Type | Aided Co-Education and Women's Degree Colleges |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration Start Date | 08 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 October 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 11 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 19 and 20 November 2026 |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
UPESSC Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026
The UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 includes vacancies for aided degree colleges of Uttar Pradesh. The vacancy details provided by the Higher Education Department are as follows:
| College Category | Number of Posts |
| Co-Education Degree Colleges | 1564 |
| Women's Degree Colleges | 372 |
| Total | 1936 |
UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 08 September 2026 |
| OTR / Online Application Start Date | 08 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Correction | 11 October 2026 |
| Written Examination Date | 19 and 20 November 2026 |
UPESSC Assistant Professor Salary 2026
Selected candidates for the Assistant Professor post will receive salary according to the prescribed pay scale.
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Assistant Professor | Level-10: Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 |
The pay scale mentioned in the notification is Level-10 with a salary range of Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for Assistant Professor posts must fulfil the educational qualifications and eligibility conditions prescribed by UPESSC.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Master's Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks from a recognised Indian university or equivalent qualification from a recognised foreign university.
Candidates must also have qualified NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or an equivalent recognised eligibility test such as SLET/SET. Candidates with Ph.D. qualifications may receive exemption from NET/SLET/SET as per applicable UGC regulations and conditions.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Subject List 2026
The recruitment includes Assistant Professor vacancies in various subjects including:
- Hindi
- English
- Sanskrit
- History
- Ancient History
- Geography
- Psychology
- Education
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Economics
- Political Science
- Physical Education
- Military Science
- Home Science
- Law
- Commerce
- Chemistry
- Botany
- Zoology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Agricultural Economics
- Horticulture
- Animal Husbandry and Dairying
- Agricultural Engineering
UPESSC Assistant Professor Age Limit 2026
| Age Calculation Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Maximum Age Limit | 62 Years |
The age calculation date for the recruitment is 01 July 2026 and the maximum age limit is 62 years.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / Unreserved / OBC / EWS | Rs. 2000 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 1500 |
| Divyangjan | Rs. 1000 |
UPESSC Assistant Professor Selection Process 2026
The selection process will be conducted as per the examination scheme prescribed by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission.
- Written Examination
- Interview
- Final Selection
UPESSC Assistant Professor Exam Date 2026
The written examination for UPESSC Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 19 and 20 November 2026.
How to Apply for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UPESSC website.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Login using OTR details.
- Fill the online application form with required details.
- Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the final application form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
The commission has made OTR-based online application mandatory and applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
Documents Required for UPESSC Assistant Professor Application 2026
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- NET/SLET/SET Certificate (if applicable)
- Ph.D. Documents (if applicable)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Other Required Documents
UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Candidates must complete OTR before submitting the application.
- All details entered in the application form should be correct.
- Changes in category, date of birth and other details will not be allowed after final submission.
- Applications must be submitted only through the official website.
- Incomplete applications may be rejected.
