UPPSC Assistant Professor Result 2026

Sarkari Job, Sarkari; Lucknow; On-site; INR 558,000 - 781,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dearness Allowance (DA)

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

Medical Allowance

Travel Allowance (TA)

Job Security under NPS

Job summary

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is inviting applications for the role of Assistant Professor in Government Degree College with a total of 1253 vacancies across 28 subjects. Candidates must hold a Master's Degree and UGC-NET / Ph.D. qualifications. The applications must be submitted online by 06 October 2025 and successful candidates will undergo a preliminary exam followed by a main exam and interview.

Additional benefits include a dearness allowance, medical allowance, and job security under the National Pension System. This role promotes a structured career advancement framework, ensuring growth in the academic field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years and Maximum 40 years as of 01 July 2025.
• Age relaxation as per government rules for reserved categories.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes as an Assistant Professor in Government Degree College.
• Prepare students for various examination patterns.

Education

Master's Degree in relevant subject with minimum 55% marks

UGC-NET / Ph.D. qualification as per UGC regulations

Job description

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)

Assistant Professor (Government Degree College) Recruitment 2026 - Advt No : A-7/E-1/2025

• Last Date for Apply Online: 06 October 2025 upto 11:59 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 06 October 2025
• Correction Date : Up to 13 October 2025
• Preliminary Exam Date : 31 May 2026 (Sunday)
• Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 40 years (as on 01 July 2025)
• Selection Process: Preliminary Written Exam + Main Written Exam + Interview

Vacancy Details - Total Vacancies - 1253

Post Name Total Vacancies Eligibility/Details

Assistant Professor (Government Degree College) - 28 Subjects 1253

• Master's Degree in relevant subject with minimum 55% marks
• UGC-NET / Ph.D. qualification as per UGC regulations
• Age relaxation as per government rules for reserved categories

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), (Up to 24% for Class X cities like Lucknow/Kanpur, 16% for Class Y, and 8% for Class Z), Medical Allowance, Travel Allowance (TA).
• Pension & Financial Security: Regulated under the National Pension System (NPS) along with gratuity and Group Insurance Schemes (GIS).
• Job Security: Appointed directly under the UP Higher Education Department as a Permanent Class-1 Gazetted Officer.
• Career Growth & Academic Promotions: Structured career advancement pathways through the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) framework based on performance, academic research performance indicators, and internal departmental appraisals:
  • Assistant Professor (Stage 1 / Level 10)
  • Assistant Professor (Stage 2 / Level 11)
  • Assistant Professor (Stage 3 / Level 12)
  • Associate Professor (Level 13A)
  • Professor (Level 14)

Exam Pattern

• Exam Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper / OMR Sheet Based)
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Questions: 120 Questions
• Total Marks: 150 Marks
• Negative Marking: Deducts 0.33 marks (1/3) for each wrong choice.
• Part A (General Studies): 30 Questions | 60 Marks (Covers Current Affairs, Indian History, Polity, Geography, General Science, and UP-Specific General Awareness)
• Part B (Optional Subject Chosen): 90 Questions | 90 Marks
• Special Case (Mathematics Optional Only): 30 General Studies Questions + 70 Subject-Specific Questions.
• Total Questions: 20 Compulsory Questions
• Total Marks: 200 Marks
• Negative Marking: No Negative Marking applies to descriptive writing.
• Question Sheet Structure:
  • Section A (Short Answer Questions): 10 Questions | 8 Marks each | Strict limit of 125 words per answer.
  • Section B (Long Answer Questions): 10 Questions | 12 Marks each | Strict limit of 200 words per answer.

Stage 3: Personal Interview & Final Merit Criteria

• Interview Marks: 25 Marks max (Evaluates specialized domain mastery and teaching/pedagogical skills).
• Final Ranking Computation: Out of 225 Marks Total (Calculated solely from Stage 2 Main Exam score + Stage 3 Interview score).
• Note: Preliminary exam marks are strictly qualifying and are not added to the final selection list.

Exam Centers

• Uttar Pradesh: Major cities across Uttar Pradesh including Prayagraj, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Gorakhpur and others
• Center Allocation: Allotted based on application preferences and availability
• Admit card contains exact exam center address, reporting time and shift details