UP Assistant Professor Notification 2026: 1936 Vacancies; Check Details

UP Assistant Professor Notification 2026 has been officially released by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, under Advertisement No. 04/2026. Through this recruitment drive, the Commission will fill 1,936 regular Assistant Professor vacancies in non-government aided co-educational and women degree colleges across Uttar Pradesh. The UP Assistant Professor Online Application and One-Time Registration (OTR) links are active on the official website. 

The official notification includes important details related to the subject-wise vacancies across 42 disciplines, educational qualifications, age limit, selection process, examination scheme, syllabus, application fee, and online application process. Candidates with a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks along with UGC NET / CSIR NET or a compliant Ph.D. degree can apply for the UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026. Scroll down to check complete details related to eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, application fee, and category-wise vacancies. 

UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

The UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is being conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) to fill regular teaching posts in non-government aided degree colleges affiliated with higher education in Uttar Pradesh. Selected candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, mentoring students, and carrying out research in their respective disciplines. 

As per Advertisement No. 04/2026, the selection process includes a competitive written examination of 360 marks, followed by an interview carrying 40 marks. Thus, the selection process will be based on a total of 400 marks. Candidates qualifying in the written examination will be shortlisted for the subsequent interview and document verification stages before appointment to the regular Assistant Professor posts. 

UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Overview

The official notification for UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 has been published by UPESSC. The table below highlights the key features of this recruitment drive:

Important Dates for UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

The UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 schedule has been released by UPESSC along with Advertisement No. 04/2026. Candidates can check the important dates for the notification, application process, fee payment, correction window, and written examination in the table below

Important Links for UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Candidates can find the direct links for the UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 below. The notification, online application, subject-wise vacancy details, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and result links will be updated here as they become available 

UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 includes a total of 1,936 vacancies across Co-Educational Degree Colleges and Women Degree Colleges in Uttar Pradesh. The vacancy distribution is given below: 

Note: The number of vacancies is provisional and may be increased or decreased by the Commission. 

Subject-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

The 1,936 Assistant Professor posts are distributed across 42 subjects in Co-Educational and Women Degree Colleges. The subject-wise vacancy details are provided in the table below 

UP Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification, age limit, and reservation requirements to apply for the UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026. The eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the last date of application. 

UP Assistant Professor Educational Qualification 2026

Candidates must fulfil the following educational qualification requirements for the UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026:

Recognized Allied / Interdisciplinary Disciplines 

The notification specifies recognized allied or equivalent postgraduate disciplines for several advertised subjects. Candidates should carefully check the applicable subject and qualifying discipline before applying. 

Note: The following subjects do not have an allied-equivalence provision and require an exact degree in the concerned discipline: Urdu, Law, Drawing/Painting, Music Vocal, Sitar, Tabla, Geography, Psychology, Philosophy, Anthropology, and Mathematics 

UP Assistant Professor Age Limit 2026

The UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification specifies the following age-related conditions:

Domicile & Reservation Rules

Candidates claiming reservation benefits under the SC, ST, OBC, or EWS categories must fulfil the following domicile and reservation requirements:

• Candidates claiming reservation benefits must be bona fide residents of Uttar Pradesh.
• Important: Candidates residing outside Uttar Pradesh will be treated as Unreserved (General) category candidates.
• For female candidates claiming reservation benefits, caste certificates issued from the father's side will only be considered valid. Caste certificates mentioning the husband's name or status will not be accepted.
• The EWS category certificate must be issued based on the income of the financial year preceding the application year and in the format prescribed under the relevant UP government orders.

How to Apply for UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must submit the UP Assistant Professor Application Form 2026 online through the UPESSC OTR-based portal. Follow the steps below to complete the application process:

1. Visit the official website: Go to the official UPESSC website at upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Complete OTR: Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process by entering your personal details, valid email address, and mobile number.
3. Log in: Use the registered OTR credentials to log in and select the application link for Advertisement No. 04/2026 (Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026).
4. Enter details: Fill in your personal, educational, and communication details in the application form. All details must be entered in English.
5. Upload photograph and signature: Upload the scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format with a white background, between 10 KB and 200 KB, with a resolution of 140 × 110 pixels. Upload the passport-size photograph in JPG/JPEG format, between 30 KB and 300 KB, with a resolution of 300 to 600 pixels.
6. Upload documents: Upload the required educational degrees, mark sheets, and category/disability certificates in PDF format, with a file size between 50 KB and 500 KB.
7. Pay the application fee: Pay the prescribed fee through the online payment gateway using a Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking and retain the payment transaction receipt.
8. Submit the application: Review all the details and declaration carefully before submitting the application form finally.
9. Keep printed copies: Take at least 3 printouts of the submitted application form for future reference. Two self-attested copies will be required during the interview stage.

UP Assistant Professor Application Fee 2026

Candidates must pay the prescribed application and examination fee through the online payment gateway. The category-wise fee details are given below:

Fee Payment Mode: Candidates can pay the prescribed fee online through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking using the official payment gateway.

Documents Required for UP Assistant Professor Application & Interview 

Candidates shortlisted for the interview will be required to produce their original documents along with two complete self-attested sets for verification. The required documents are listed below:

• 2 self-attested printouts of the final submitted online application form.
• High School (10th) mark sheet and certificate as mandatory proof of date of birth.
• Intermediate (12th) mark sheet and passing certificate.
• Graduation degree and mark sheets of all years/semesters.
• LL.B. degree and mark sheets of all years for Law candidates.
• Post-Graduation mark sheets of all years and Master's Degree Certificate.
• M.Ed. degree and mark sheets for Education candidates.
• LL.M. degree and mark sheets for Law candidates.
• UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / SLET / SET certificate.
• Ph.D. / M.Phil. / D.Litt. / D.Sc. degree certificates, along with the UGC 2009/2016 compliance certificate, if claiming exemption from the NET requirement.
• Category Certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in the prescribed UP Government formats (Appendices 1, 2, and 3).
• DFF Certificate (Appendix 4) or Disability Certificate (Appendix 5), if claiming horizontal reservation.
• Valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, if currently employed in government/semi-government service.
• Character certificates: One from the head of the institution last attended and two from gazetted or reputed persons.
• Notarized Affidavit regarding court cases/criminal antecedents and factual accuracy on the prescribed proforma (Appendix 6).

UP Assistant Professor Selection Process 2026

The UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 selection process is based on a 400-mark evaluation, comprising a written examination and an interview. The selection stages and merit calculation are explained below:

UP Assistant Professor Tie-Breaking Criteria 2026

If two or more candidates secure the same total marks, the Commission will follow the prescribed tie-breaking criteria:

1. Written examination marks will be considered first.
2. If the written examination marks are also the same, interview marks will be considered.
3. If both written examination and interview marks are identical, preference will be given based on the following order: Percentage in essential qualifications / Ph.D. & JRF > NET & Ph.D. > JRF > NET > Ph.D. > PG percentage.
4. If the tie still persists, the older candidate will be placed higher in the merit list.

UP Assistant Professor Exam Pattern 2026

The UP Assistant Professor Exam Pattern 2026 is based on an offline OMR-based examination carrying 360 marks. Candidates can check the complete exam pattern below:

UP Assistant Professor Syllabus 2026

The UP Assistant Professor Syllabus 2026 is divided into two major sections: General Knowledge and the Core Subject Domain. Candidates can check the syllabus structure below:

UP Assistant Professor Interview Scheme 2026

The interview carries 40 marks and forms part of the final 400-mark evaluation. The key details are as follows:

• Total Marks: 40 Marks.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed at least 10 days before the interview through SMS, email, and portal notifications to download their interview call letters.
• Candidates must bring all original documents, along with two complete sets of self-attested photocopies and the required affidavit (Appendix 6) for verification.

UP Assistant Professor Admit Card 2026

UP Assistant Professor Admit Card 2026 will be released online by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) before the written examination scheduled for 19 and 20 November 2026. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards using their Registration Number / Mobile Number and Date of Birth.

The admit card will contain important details such as the examination centre, shift timing, roll number, and exam-day instructions. Candidates must download their admit card and carefully check all the details mentioned on it before appearing for the examination.

Candidates can follow the steps below to download their UP Assistant Professor Admit Card 2026:

1. Open the official UPESSC website.
2. Find and open the “Admit Card Download” link.
3. Enter your Registration Number / Mobile Number and Date of Birth.
4. Submit the required details.
5. Your UP Assistant Professor Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen.
6. Download and save the admit card for future reference.
7. Take a clear printout and carry it to the examination centre.

UP Assistant Professor Answer Key 2026

The UP Assistant Professor Answer Key 2026 will be released by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) after the written examination scheduled for 19 and 20 November 2026. The Commission will first release the provisional answer key on the official portal.

Candidates will be allowed to raise online objections against the provisional answer key within the prescribed timeframe. Objections must be submitted through the specified online process along with the required supporting academic references, wherever applicable. 

After reviewing the objections, the Commission will release the final answer key. The final answer key will be considered for evaluating candidates' responses and preparing the UP Assistant Professor Result 2026. 

UP Assistant Professor Result 2026

The UP Assistant Professor Result 2026 will be released by UPESSC after the completion of the written examination. The Commission will publish the result and the list of candidates shortlisted for the interview on its official portal. Candidates will be able to check their results using their login credentials.

Candidates can follow the steps below to check their UP Assistant Professor Result 2026:

1. Visit the official UPESSC website.
2. Find and open the UP Assistant Professor Result 2026 link.
3. Enter the required Registration Number / Login details.
4. Submit the details to view your result.
5. The UP Assistant Professor Result 2026 will appear on the screen.
6. Download and save the result for future reference.
7. Take a printout of the result for use during the subsequent selection stages.

UP Assistant Professor Cut-Off Marks 2026

The UP Assistant Professor Cut Off 2026 will be released by UPESSC after the written examination. The cut-off marks will help determine the candidates shortlisted for the interview. The final selection list, including category-wise cut-offs and candidate scorecards, will be released after completion of the interview process.

Factors Influencing UP Assistant Professor Cut-Off Marks 2026

The UP Assistant Professor Cut Off 2026 may vary based on several factors, including:

• Total vacancies available in the respective subject.
• Number of candidates appearing in the written examination.
• Difficulty level of the question paper.
• Impact of negative marking, with 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
• Category-wise reservation under vertical and horizontal reservation provisions.

UP Assistant Professor Salary Structure 2026

Candidates selected through UPESSC Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the post of Assistant Professor will be placed in UGC Pay Matrix Academic Level 10. The salary structure and applicable benefits are given below: