UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,936 Posts

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Job summary

UPESSC invites applications for 1,936 Assistant Professor vacancies across 42 subjects in government-aided degree colleges of Uttar Pradesh. Online registration runs from September 8, 2026, to October 7, 2026, with eligibility through Master’s degree plus NET/CSIR-UGC/SLET/SET or PhD as per route.

Relaxations exist for SC/ST/OBC and PhD holders, with various subject-wise eligibility and fee structure. Candidates should carefully review the official notification for complete criteria and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 55% marks in relevant/allied subject from an Indian university or equivalent and qualifying NET/CSIR-UGC or an equivalent state-level test (SLET/SET) as applicable.
• PhD in the relevant subject from a foreign university/institution ranked in the world’s top 500 (QS/WORLD/THE/Shanghai) for direct recruitment.
• Special eligibility for Art/Drawing & Music subjects as per notification, with 55% marks at Master’s level for direct recruitment.

Education

Master’s degree with 55% marks in relevant/allied subject and NET/CSIR-UGC or SLET/SET (as applicable)

PhD in relevant subject (Route B)

Job description

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,936 Posts

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)

Posted: 09/09/26

Overview

UPESSC has announced recruitment for 1,936 Assistant Professor posts across 42 subjects in government-aided degree colleges of Uttar Pradesh. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online via the official UPESSC website from September 8, 2026, to October 7, 2026.

1,936

Age Limit

TBA - 62y

Age limit

Age is calculated as on 01 July 2026. The superannuation age is 62 years. No separate minimum age is specified in the notification. Relaxations as per Government of Uttar Pradesh rules may apply.

Route A

• Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent) in the relevant/allied subject from an Indian university (or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university) AND a qualifying NET/CSIR-UGC or an equivalent state-level test (SLET/SET) as applicable, with exemptions for candidates holding certain PhD qualifications per UGC regulations.
• For direct recruitment in regular-mode PhD candidates, other regulatory conditions must be met as specified in the notification.

Route B

• PhD in the relevant subject from a foreign university/institution ranked in the world’s top 500 (QS World University Rankings, THE, or Shanghai Ranking).

Special eligibility for Art/Drawing & Painting, Music Vocal, and Music Instrumental subjects

• Either the above Master’s + NET/SLET/SET or PhD route, or a traditional/professional artist with a Bachelor’s degree and recognized professional achievement, subject to a minimum 55% marks at Master’s level for direct recruitment, along with other conditions stated in the notification.

A relaxation of 5% in qualifying marks (from 55% to 50%) applies to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/disabled candidates for eligibility and evaluation, and an additional 5% relaxation applies to PhD-degree holders who earned their degree before 19 September 1991. The notification also lists subject-wise inter-related/equivalent subjects acceptable for eligibility.

Application Start

08/09/26

Application End

07/10/26

• Advertisement Publication Date: 08 September 2026
• Start of Online Registration (OTR): 08 September 2026
• Last Date to Pay Online Application Fee: 07 October 2026
• Last Date for Correction in Online Application: 11 October 2026
• Reference Date for Age Calculation: 01 July 2026

Application Fees

• General/Unreserved/OBC/EWS and others: Rs. 2,000
• SC/ST: Rs. 1,500

Fees can be paid online via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking after registration. Fee once paid is non-refundable and non-transferable.

For further job-related details and updates, refer to the official notification and the UPESSC website.

The "UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,936 Posts" is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC).

There are a total of 1936 vacancies available for "UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,936 Posts".

When do applications for "UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,936 Posts" start?

Applications for "UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,936 Posts" begin on 08/09/26.

What is the last date to apply for "UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,936 Posts"?

The deadline to apply for "UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,936 Posts" is 07/10/26.