UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: UPESSC UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026has officially reopened the online application portal for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 to fill 1936 vacancies across various government-aided colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates holding a Master’s degree with UGC NET / CSIR NET / SLET or Ph.D. are eligible to apply online. The application process for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 started on 08 September 2026, and eligible applicants can complete their registration on or before 07 October 2026.

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UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Overview

Recruitment Board	Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Exam Name	UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Post Name	Assistant Professor (Co-Ed & Women Colleges)
Total Vacancies	1936 Posts
Application Dates	08 September 2026 to 07 October 2026
Written Exam Date	19–20 November 2026
Official Portal	upessc.up.gov.in

Important Dates for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Candidates preparing to apply must keep track of the complete schedule for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 as tabulated below:

• Notification Release / Re-opening Date: 08 September 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 08 September 2026
• Last Date for Online Registration: 07 October 2026
• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 07 October 2026
• Application Form Correction Date: 11 October 2026
• Written Examination Date: 19–20 November 2026
• Release of Admit Card: First week of November 2026 (Before Exam)

UPESSC Assistant Professor Vacancy Details 2026

The commission has notified 1936 vacancies distributed across multiple subjects in two primary categories of degree colleges:

College Category	Number of Vacancies
Assistant Professor (Co-Education College)	1561 Posts
Assistant Professor (Female College)	375 Posts
Total Vacancies	1936 Posts

Eligibility Criteria for UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026

To qualify for the UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026, candidates must fulfill the mandatory educational qualifications and age criteria specified by UPESSC and UGC norms.

1. Educational Qualification

• Postgraduate Degree: Master’s Degree in the concerned / relevant / allied subject with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade on a point-scale) from an accredited Indian University or recognized foreign institution. A 5% relaxation is provided to reserved categories.
• National Eligibility: Must have qualified the UGC NET / CSIR NET / SLET / SET examination in the respective subject.
• Ph.D. Exemption: Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations (2009/2016) are exempted from the NET/SLET/SET requirement.

2. Age Limit (as on 31 July 2026)

• Minimum Age: No Lower Age Limit (Not Applicable)
• Maximum Age: 62 Years
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Uttar Pradesh state government guidelines for OBC, SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

Application Fee

Candidates applying for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 must deposit the requisite application fee via online modes:

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 2000/-
• SC / ST: Rs. 1500/-
• PH (Divyang / PwD): Rs. 1000/-
• Payment Gateway: Payment can be completed online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI mode. Application fees once deposited will not be refunded.

Selection Process for UPESSC Assistant Professor

The final merit list under the UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 will be determined through the following successive stages:

1. Written Examination: An objective-type multiple choice test consisting of two parts: General Knowledge (Part A) and Core Subject (Part B).
2. Interview Round: Candidates scoring above the qualifying cut-off in the written examination will be called for the interview assessment.
3. Document Verification: Verification of original academic certificates, category proofs, and UGC-NET/Ph.D. credential validation.
4. UPESSC UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Direct Links for UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Apply Online Form	Apply Online
Download Official Notification (PDF)	Download PDF
UPESSC Official Portal	Official Website
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