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UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026
UPESSC UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,936 Posts across 42 Subjects (Advt. 04/2026), Syllabus, Exam Date & Level-10 Salary
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), 23 Allenganj, Prayagraj has published Advertisement No. 04/2026 inviting online applications for 1,936 Assistant Professor vacancies across 42 Post-Graduate disciplines in Non-Government Aided Co-Educational Colleges (1,564 Posts) and Women's Colleges (372 Posts) across Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates holding a Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) along with UGC/CSIR NET, SLET/SET, or a UGC-compliant Ph.D. degree (up to 62 years of age as on 01 July 2026) can apply online via OTR from 08 September 2026 to 07 October 2026 (form corrections up to 11 October 2026). Selection is governed by a 400-mark merit system comprising a 360-mark Offline OMR Written Examination (30 GK + 90 Subject MCQs with +3/-1 marking) on 19 & 20 November 2026 and a 40-mark Interview, carrying Academic Pay Matrix Level-10 (₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400).
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Advt. No. 04/2026 • Apply Open (08 Sep – 07 Oct 2026)1,936 Posts (1,564 Co-Ed + 372 Women's Colleges) • 42 SubjectsExam: 19 & 20 Nov 2026 • -1 Negative Marking
UPESSC UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 04/2026): 1,936 Vacancies Across 42 Subjects, Allied Master's List & 400-Mark Merit Scheme!
Published under Advertisement No. 04/2026 by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, online applications via mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) are open from 08 September to 07 October 2026 (Error Corrections till 11 October 2026) for 1,936 Assistant Professor posts (1,564 in Co-Education Colleges + 372 in Women's Colleges) across 42 subjects in Academic Pay Level-10 (₹57,700–₹1,82,400). Under Clause 7 & Clause 10(Ka), candidates require a 55% Master's Degree (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) + UGC/CSIR NET/SET/SLET or Ph.D., and selection is based on 400 Marks: 360 Marks Written OMR Exam (30 GK + 90 Subject MCQs; +3 Correct, -1 Negative Marking) on 19 & 20 November 2026 + 40 Marks Interview.
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Important Dates
Notification Release Date08 September 2026 (Advt. No. 04/2026 Published – Clause 1)
Online Application Start Date08 September 2026 (Mandatory OTR Registration Live – Clause 1 & 2.2)
Last Date to Apply Online07 October 2026 (Online Form & Fee Submission Deadline – Clause 1)
Last Date to Pay Fee07 October 2026 (Clause 1 & 3.4)
Form Correction WindowUp to 11 October 2026 (Category, Sub-Category, DOB & Gender Locked After Submit – Clause 1, 2.4 & 2.12)
Exam Date19 & 20 November 2026 (Offline OMR Written Examination – Clause 1)
Admit Card Release Date09 November 2026 (10 Days Prior via SMS/Email & www.upessc.up.gov.in – Clause 11.1 & 11.2)
Result DateJanuary 2027 (Written Shortlist for 40-Mark Interview – Clause 10-Ka & 13.1)
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS₹2,000.00/- (General / Unreserved, OBC & EWS Candidates – Clause 4)
SC / ST / ReservedSC / ST (UP Domicile): ₹1,500.00/- | Divyangjan (PwBD): ₹1,000.00/- (Clause 4)
PH (Divyang) / FemaleAs per Parent Category (UR/OBC/EWS: ₹2,000/- | SC/ST: ₹1,500/- | PwBD: ₹1,000/-)
Payment Mode:Online Payment Gateway via Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking (ICICI Bank / Union Bank BillDesk – Clause 3.1 to 3.4)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Master's Degree with Minimum 55% Marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD & Pre-19.09.1991 Ph.D. Holders) in Concerned/Allied Subject + UGC/CSIR NET, SLET/SET OR Ph.D. Degree (UGC Regulations 2009/2016 or World Top-500 QS/THE/ARWU Foreign University) before 07.10.2026 (Clause 2.9 & Clause 7)
Age Limit:
21 – 62 Years as on 01/07/2026 (Clause 2.7 & Clause 6-Kha) | Maximum Superannuation Age 62 Years (High School Certificate Sole Valid DOB Proof per Clause 2.10)
Instant Age & Eligibility Checker (As on 01/07/2026):
✅ You Are Age-Eligible!
Exact Age on 01/07/2026: 25 Yrs, 1 Months, 16 Days (Allowed: 21–62 Yrs)
Exam Pattern
SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Part-I: General Knowledge, Teaching & Research Aptitude (Compulsory for All 42 Subjects – Clause 10-Ka)3090Composite 2 Hours (120 Mins)
Part-II: Concerned Post-Graduate Subject (Out of 42 Notified Disciplines – Clause 10-Ka)90270+3 Marks/Q (-1 Minus Marking)
Stage-II: Personal Interview / Viva-Voce & Document Verification (Clause 10-Ka & Clause 13)140Total Merit: 400 Marks
Selection Process
1Stage 1: Mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) & Online Application in English on www.upessc.up.gov.in (Clause 2.2 & 2.11; Print 3 Copies per Clause 2.16)
2Stage 2: Offline OMR Written Examination on 19 & 20 November 2026 — 360 Marks (120 MCQs in 2 Hours: 30 General Knowledge Qs [90 Marks] + 90 Concerned Subject Qs [270 Marks]; +3 Marks per Correct Answer & -1 Mark Negative Marking – Clause 10-Ka)
3Stage 3: Personal Interview (Viva-Voce) & Original Document Verification at UPESSC Prayagraj — 40 Marks (Intimation via SMS/Email at least 10 Days Prior; Submit 2 Self-Attested Sets of All 18 Documents + Appendix-6 Affidavit – Clause 13.1 to 13.5)
4Stage 4: Final 400-Mark Merit List (360 Written + 40 Interview; Tie-Breaker: Written -> Interview -> Ph.D.+JRF/NET Weightage -> PG % -> Seniority in Age) & College Allotment by Director, Higher Education, UP Prayagraj (Clause 10-Ka & Clause 12)
Syllabus
Compulsory Part-I General Knowledge (30 Questions, 90 Marks): Current Affairs (National & International), Teaching & Research Aptitude, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), People & Environment, Indian History & Geography, and Indian Polity, Constitution & Economy.
Part-II Concerned Post-Graduate Subject (90 Questions, 270 Marks): Master's / UGC-CSIR NET level objective questions from the candidate's opted discipline across 42 notified subjects (Hindi, Chemistry, English, Economics, Botany, Commerce, Sanskrit, Physics, Political Science, Geography, Zoology, Sociology, Psychology, Law, History, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Education, Education, Home Science, Agriculture & Fine Arts).
Marking Scheme & Minus Marking (Clause 10-Ka): Every correct answer awards +3 Marks. For every wrong answer or multiple darkened circles on the OMR sheet, 1 Mark (-1 / 1/3rd negative marking) is deducted. Only Black Ballpoint Pen is permitted on the OMR sheet (Clause 10-Ka & 11.5).
Bilingual Question Booklet Rule (Clause 9.5): All questions are printed in both Hindi and English, except language subjects (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu) where questions are printed exclusively in that respective language.
Statutory Tie-Breaking Hierarchy (Clause 10-Ka): If total marks out of 400 are equal: (1) Written Exam Marks -> (2) Interview Marks -> (3) Maximum % in Essential Qualification / Ph.D. & JRF, NET & Ph.D., JRF, NET, Ph.D. -> (4) Post-Graduation Marks % -> (5) Candidate Older in Age.
UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026 Official Subject-Wise & Micro-Topic Syllabus (11 Subjects)
UPESSC Master SyllabusUPESSC Advt. No. 04/2026 (Clause 10-Ka & 10-Kha) – Assistant Professor Selection Exam 2026: 120 MCQs (30 GK + 90 Subject = 360 Marks, +3 / -1 Negative Marking) + 40-Mark Interview = 400 Merit Marks across 42 Subjects
Total Questions
120 MCQs (30 GK + 90 Subject)
Maximum Marks
400 Marks (360 Written + 40 Interview)
Exam Duration
2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Negative Marking
1 Mark Deducted (-1 / 1/3rd Minus Marking) per Wrong or Multiple-Bubble Answer (+3 Marks per Correct Answer — Clause 10-Ka)
#PART-I
Compulsory Part-I: General Knowledge, Teaching & Research Aptitude (Common for All 42 Subjects)
University / UGC-NET Paper-I & UP Higher Education Standard (30 Qs × 3 Marks)90 Marks
Current Affairs (National & International Events, Major Personalities, Sports, Awards, Summits, GI Tags, Space & Defence Missions of 2025–2026)
Teaching & Research Aptitude (Nature, Objectives & Methods of Higher Education Teaching, Research Types, Hypothesis Testing, Thesis Writing, Research Ethics, ICT in Higher Education & Digital Initiatives)
Information & Communication Technology (ICT): Computer Fundamentals, Hardware/Software, Internet, E-Governance, Digital India, AI & Cyber Security Basics
People & Environment: Human-Environment Interaction, Biodiversity Conservation, Climate Change, National Action Plan on Climate Change, International Environmental Agreements (Paris, Kyoto, Montreal, Ramsar)
Indian History & Geography: Salient Features of Indian Culture, Indian National Movement (1857 to 1947), Physical & Economic Geography of India, Solar System & Natural Resources
Indian Polity, Constitution & Economy: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, DPSP, Union Executive, Parliament, Judiciary, Election Commission, UGC & Higher Education Governance (NEP 2020), Indian Economic Planning, Budget 2026–27 & Poverty/Employment
#AP-01
Part-II: Hindi (197 Posts: 141 Co-Ed + 56 Women's) & Allied Subject: Linguistics
UGC-NET / Master's Degree (55% / 50% Reserved) Standard270 Marks
Hindi Bhasha aur Uska Vikas: Indo-Aryan Languages, Prakrit, Apabhramsha, Avahatta, Western & Eastern Hindi Dialects (Khari Boli, Braj, Awadhi, Bundeli,Kannauji), Constitutional Status of Hindi (Articles 343–351) & Devanagari Script
Hindi Sahitya ka Itihas: Aadikal, Bhaktikal (Sant, Sufi, Ram & Krishna Kavya — Kabir, Jayasi, Surdas, Tulsidas, Mira), Ritikal (Keshavdas, Bihari, Ghananand, Padmakar) & Adhunik Kal
Modern Hindi Poetry & Prose Movements: Bharatendu Yug, Dwivedi Yug, Chhayavad (Prasad, Nirala, Pant, Mahadevi), Pragativad, Prayogvad, Nayi Kavita; Hindi Upanyas, Kahani, Natak, Nibandh & Alochana
Bharatiya evam Pashchatya Kavyashastra: Rasa, Alankar, Riti, Dhvani, Vakrokti, Auchitya; Plato, Aristotle, Longinus, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Matthew Arnold, T.S. Eliot, I.A. Richards & New Criticism
#AP-02
Part-II: Chemistry (179 Posts: 167 Co-Ed + 12 Women's) & Allied: Applied / Organic / Inorganic / Pharmaceutical Chemistry
CSIR-NET / M.Sc. Chemistry Standard270 Marks
Inorganic Chemistry: Chemical Periodicity, VSEPR & MO Theory, Main Group Elements, Transition & Inner-Transition Metals, Coordination Chemistry (CFT, LFT, Electronic Spectra, Reaction Mechanisms), Organometallics, Bioinorganic & Nuclear Chemistry
Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics & Atomic Structure, Group Theory & Symmetry, Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, Catalysis & Polymer Chemistry
Organic Chemistry: IUPAC Nomenclature, Stereochemistry & Conformational Analysis, Reactive Intermediates, Substitution/Addition/Elimination Mechanisms, Named Organic Reactions, Pericyclic Reactions, Photochemistry, Asymmetric Synthesis & Natural Products
Analytical & Spectroscopic Techniques: UV-Visible, IR, Raman, 1H & 13C NMR, Mass Spectrometry, ESR, Mossbauer Spectroscopy & Chromatographic Separation Methods
#AP-03
Part-II: English (111 Posts: 81 Co-Ed + 30 Women's) & Allied: Linguistics / Applied English
UGC-NET / M.A. English Standard270 Marks
British Literature from Chaucer to the Present: Elizabethan & Jacobean Drama (Shakespeare, Marlowe, Jonson), Metaphysical & Neoclassical Poetry (Donne, Milton, Dryden, Pope), Romantic & Victorian Literature, Modern & Postmodern Fiction/Poetry
American, Postcolonial & World Literature: Major American Poets & Novelists (Whitman, Dickinson, Frost, Hawthorne, Melville, Hemingway, Faulkner, Toni Morrison); African, Canadian, Australian & Caribbean Writing
Indian Writing in English & English in India: Tagore, Sri Aurobindo, R.K. Narayan, Mulk Raj Anand, Raja Rao, Nissim Ezekiel, Kamala Das, A.K. Ramanujan, Salman Rushdie, Amitav Ghosh, Girish Karnad; History of English Education in India
Literary Theory, Criticism & Cultural Studies: Classical to New Criticism, Structuralism, Post-Structuralism, Deconstruction, Psychoanalysis, Marxism, Feminism, Postcolonial Theory, Eco-Criticism & Research Methods in English
#AP-04
Part-II: Economics (104 Posts) & Commerce (102 Posts) + Allied: Applied Economics / Business Admin / Accountancy / Financial Mgmt
UGC-NET / M.A. Economics & M.Com. Standard270 Marks
Economics (104 Posts: 79 Co-Ed + 25 Women's): Microeconomic Analysis (Demand, Production, Game Theory, General Equilibrium, Welfare Economics), Macroeconomic Theory (Keynesian, New Classical, IS-LM, Mundell-Fleming, Inflation & Business Cycles)
Economics – Statistics, Econometrics, Public Finance & Indian Economy: Probability Distributions, Sampling, Hypothesis Testing, Linear Regression (OLS, Multicollinearity, Heteroscedasticity, Autocorrelation), Public Economics, International Trade, Growth Models & Indian Fiscal/Monetary Policy
Commerce (102 Posts Co-Ed): Business Environment & International Business, Financial & Management Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Cost & Tax Laws (Income Tax & GST), Business Economics & Business Statistics
Commerce – Financial Management, Banking & Marketing: Capital Budgeting, Cost of Capital, Working Capital, Dividend Policy, Capital Markets (SEBI, RBI, Basel Norms), Strategic Management, HRM & Marketing Management
#AP-05
Part-II: Botany (104 Posts) & Zoology (93 Posts) + Allied: Plant Science, Biotech, Microbiology, Genetics, Life/Env Sciences, Fisheries
CSIR-NET Life Sciences / M.Sc. Botany & Zoology Standard270 Marks
Botany (104 Posts: 93 Co-Ed + 11 Women's): Diversity of Microbes, Algae, Fungi, Lichens, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes & Gymnosperms; Angiosperm Systematics, Plant Anatomy, Embryology, Plant Physiology (Photosynthesis, Nitrogen Fixation, Phytohormones) & Plant Breeding
Zoology (93 Posts: 81 Co-Ed + 12 Women's): Non-Chordata & Chordata Comparative Anatomy, Animal Physiology & Biochemistry, Gametogenesis, Fertilization & Developmental Biology, Animal Behaviour, Parasitology, Immunology & Economic Zoology / Fisheries
Cell & Molecular Biology, Genetics & Biotechnology (Common Core): Cell Organelles, Cell Cycle & Signaling, DNA Replication, Transcription, Translation, Gene Regulation (Operon & Chromatin), Mendelian & Population Genetics, Recombinant DNA Technology, PCR & CRISPR
Ecology, Environment & Evolution: Ecosystem Energetics, Biogeochemical Cycles, Population & Community Ecology, Biodiversity Hotspots, IUCN Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Evolutionary Theories
#AP-06
Part-II: Sanskrit (102 Posts: 68 Co-Ed + 34 Women's) & Allied: Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya Acharya Degree
UGC-NET Sanskrit / M.A. / Acharya Standard270 Marks
Vedic Literature: Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads (Isha, Katha, Kena, Brihadaranyaka, Chhandogya, Taittiriya), Six Vedangas & Nirukta (Yaska)
Darshana (Indian Philosophical Systems): Charvaka, Jain, Bauddha, Nyaya-Vaisheshika (Tarkasangraha, Tarkabhasha), Sankhya-Yoga (Sankhyakarika, Yogasutra), Purva-Mimamsa (Arthasangraha) & Advaita Vedanta (Vedantasara, Brahmasutra)
Vyakarana & Bhasha Vigyan: Paninian Ashtadhyayi, Mahabhashya (Paspashahnika), Siddhanta Kaumudi (Karaka, Samasa, Taddhita, Kritya, Sanadi), Indo-European Linguistics & Phonetic Laws
Sanskrit Sahitya, Kavyashastra & Epigraphy: Bhasa, Kalidasa, Bhavabhuti, Sudraka, Visakhadatta, Sriharsha, Bharavi, Magha, Banabhatta; Natyashastra (Bharata), Kavyaprakasha, Sahityadarpana, Dhvanyaloka; Kautilya Arthashastra, Manusmriti & Ashokan Inscriptions
#AP-07
Part-II: Physics (96 Posts: 95 Co-Ed + 1 Women's) & Mathematics (49 Posts: 48 Co-Ed + 1 Women's) + Allied: Applied Physics
CSIR-NET Physical & Mathematical Sciences Standard270 Marks
Physics (96 Posts): Mathematical Methods of Physics (Vector Calculus, Matrices, Complex Analysis, Fourier/Laplace Transforms, Green's Functions), Classical Mechanics (Lagrangian & Hamiltonian Formalism, Central Force, Canonical Transformations, Special Relativity)
Physics – Electromagnetism, Quantum, Thermal & Condensed Matter: Maxwell's Equations, Waveguides, Relativistic Electrodynamics; Schrodinger Equation, Angular Momentum, Perturbation Theory, WKB & Scattering; Partition Functions, Bose-Einstein & Fermi-Dirac Statistics; Atomic/Molecular Spectroscopy, Nuclear/Particle Physics, Crystal Lattices, Superconductivity & Semiconductor Electronics
Mathematics (49 Posts): Real & Complex Analysis (Metric Spaces, Uniform Convergence, Lebesgue Measure, Analytic Functions, Cauchy Residue Theorem, Conformal Mapping), Linear & Abstract Algebra (Vector Spaces, Eigenvalues, Jordan Canonical Form, Groups, Sylow Theorems, Rings, Fields & Galois Theory)
Mathematics – Differential Equations, Topology, Mechanics & Operations Research: ODEs, PDEs (Heat, Wave, Laplace Equations), Calculus of Variations, Integral Equations, Numerical Analysis, General Topology, Classical Mechanics & Linear Programming
#AP-08
Part-II: Political Science (95 Posts), Geography (95 Posts), Sociology (82 Posts) & History (60 Posts) + Ancient History (25 Posts)
UGC-NET Social Sciences Standard (With Allied Subjects per Clause 7)270 Marks
Political Science (95 Posts — Allied: Public Admin / IR): Western & Indian Political Thought, Political Theory, Comparative Politics, Indian Constitution & Political Institutions, Political Processes in India, Public Administration, International Relations & India's Foreign Policy
Geography (95 Posts): Geomorphology, Climatology, Oceanography, Geography of Environment, Population & Settlement Geography, Economic/Agricultural/Industrial/Transport Geography, Cultural/Social/Political Geography, Geographic Thought, GIS/Remote Sensing & Regional Geography of India
Sociology (82 Posts — Allied: Social Work): Classical & Contemporary Sociological Theory (Durkheim, Weber, Marx, Parsons, Merton, Habermas, Foucault, Bourdieu; Ghurye, Srinivas, Dumont, Ambedkar), Research Methodology, Rural & Urban Transformations, State/Development, Gender, Family & Environment
History (60 Posts — Allied: Medieval/Modern/Ancient History, Archaeology) & Ancient History (25 Posts — Allied: Archaeology & Heritage Mgmt): Archaeological & Literary Sources, Harappan to Post-Gupta India, Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara, Mughal Empire, Marathas, British Colonial Rule, Nationalist Movement & Historiography
#AP-09
Part-II: Psychology (72 Posts), Law (61 Posts), Military Science (41 Posts), Physical Education (35 Posts), Education (34 Posts) & Home Science (30 Posts)
UGC-NET / LL.M. / M.Ed. / M.P.Ed. Standard270 Marks
Psychology (72 Posts) & Education (34 Posts — Allied: M.Ed.): Cognitive Processes, Personality, Biological Basis of Behaviour, Social & Clinical Psychology, Psychometrics & Experimental Design; Philosophical/Sociological/Psychological Foundations of Education, Teacher Education, Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, Inclusive Education & NEP 2020
Law (61 Posts Co-Ed — LL.M. Standard): Jurisprudence, Constitutional & Administrative Law, Public International Law & IHL, Law of Crimes (IPC/BNS), Torts & Consumer Protection, Commercial Law (Contract, Partnership, Sale of Goods, Company Law), Family Law, Environment/Human Rights Law, IPR & Comparative Law
Military Science / Defence Studies (41 Posts — Allied: Defence & Strategic Studies): Art of Warfare in India & World, Strategic Thought (Kautilya, Sun Tzu, Clausewitz, Mahan, Douhet), National Security, Geopolitics, Nuclear Deterrence, Disarmament, Terrorism, Cyber Warfare & Disaster Management
Physical Education (35 Posts — Allied: M.P.Ed./M.P.E.) & Home Science (30 Posts — Allied: Food & Nutrition, Clothing & Textiles, Human Dev, Family Resource Mgmt): Exercise Physiology, Sports Biomechanics, Sports Psychology, Sports Training & Tests/Measurements; Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Textile Chemistry, Apparel Design, Child & Human Development & Extension Communication
#AP-10
Part-II: Fine Arts / Music (46 Posts), Philosophy (16), Statistics (13), Urdu (11), Geology (6), Anthropology (1), Asian Culture (1) & 12 Agricultural Sciences Subjects (81 Posts)
UGC-NET / ICAR-NET / Master's Specialist Standard270 Marks
Drawing & Painting / Art (24 Posts), Music Vocal (12 Posts), Music Tabla (9 Posts) & Music Sitar (1 Post): Indian & Western Aesthetics, History of Indian Painting/Sculpture, Gharana System, Raga & Tala Classification, Notation Systems (Bhatkhande & Paluskar) & Briggs/AIR Grade-A Classical Performance Theory
Philosophy (16 Posts), Statistics (13 Posts), Urdu (11 Posts), Geology (6 Posts — Allied: Applied Geology/Earth Science), Anthropology (1 Post) & Asian Culture (1 Post): Complete UPESSC Master's level objective curriculum
12 Agricultural Science Subjects (81 Posts Total): Animal Husbandry & Dairying (12), Agronomy (11), Agricultural Economics (9), Agricultural Chemistry (8), Agricultural Botany (8), Agricultural Engineering (6), Horticulture (6), Genetics & Plant Breeding (5), Entomology (4), Agricultural Extension (4), Agricultural Statistics (2)
Allied Agricultural M.Sc. Eligibility (Clause 7 Pages 9–10): Includes M.Sc. Dairy Tech, Livestock Production, Animal Nutrition, Soil Science, Plant Physiology, Seed Science, Plant Protection/Sericulture, Farm Machinery, Soil & Water Conservation, Post-Harvest Engg, Vegetable Science, Floriculture, Pomology & Biostatistics
Official Commission Note: Per Clause 10(Ka) of UPESSC Advt. No. 04/2026: Final selection across 1,936 Assistant Professor posts (1,564 Co-Ed + 372 Women's Colleges) is based on a 400-mark merit list (360 Written + 40 Interview). Tie-Breaking Statutory Order: (1) Written Exam Marks -> (2) Interview Marks -> (3) Essential Qualification Weightage (Ph.D.+JRF > NET+Ph.D. > JRF > NET > Ph.D.) -> (4) Master's Degree % -> (5) Seniority in Age.
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Interactive UPESSC UP Assistant Professor 2026 Score, -1 Negative Marking & 400-Mark Merit Predictor
Clause 10(Ka): 120 MCQs × 3 Marks = 360 Written Marks (-1 Mark per Wrong Answer) + 40 Interview Marks = 400 Total Merit
Correct MCQs (+3)92 / 120 (+276)
0 Qs30 GK + 90 Sub120 Qs
Wrong MCQs (-1)12 Wrong (-12)
0 WrongLeft: 16Max 28
Interview (Out of 40)+33 / 40 Marks
16 MinAvg: 30–3440 Max
Total Attempted
104 / 120 Qs
Accuracy: 88%
Negative Penalty (-1)
-12 Marks
12 × 1 mark deducted
Net Written Score
264 / 360
+276 Positive Marks
Final Merit Score
297 / 400
Written + 33 Interview
Subject-Group Final Selection Status (Out of 400 Total Merit Marks):
Asst. Prof. Hindi (197), Sanskrit (102) & History (147 Posts)
Safe Merit Target: 314 / 400
Asst. Prof. English (111), Pol. Science (95), Geography (95) & Sociology (82)
Safe Merit Target: 300 / 400
Asst. Prof. Commerce (102), Economics (104), Law (61) & Psychology (72)
Safe Merit Target: 306 / 400
Asst. Prof. Chemistry (179), Botany (104), Physics (96), Zoology (93) & Maths (49)
Safe Merit Target: 286 / 400
UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026 Exam Timings & 2 Shifts Schedule
Offline OMR Written Examination on 19 & 20 November 2026 (2 Hours Duration, 120 MCQs = 30 GK + 90 Subject)
ShiftReporting TimeExam StartsExam Ends
Day 1 & Day 2 Morning Session (19 & 20 Nov 2026)08:00 AM (Gate Closes 09:00 AM)09:30 AM11:30 AM (2 Hours OMR)
Day 1 & Day 2 Afternoon Session (19 & 20 Nov 2026)01:00 PM (Gate Closes 02:00 PM)02:30 PM04:30 PM (2 Hours OMR)
Crucial Exam Day Instructions:
• Under Clause 8, Clause 9 & Clause 11.1–11.9 of Advt. 04/2026: Exam District information is released 10 days before the exam (09 Nov 2026) and the final Admit Card with exact Exam Centre is downloadable 3 days before the exam (16 Nov 2026) on www.upessc.up.gov.in.
• Mandatory OMR Rules: Use ONLY a BLACK Ballpoint Pen to darken OMR rectangles and circles (Blue pen, gel pen, pencil, whitener/correction fluid, blade, or eraser will result in immediate cancellation of the OMR Answer Sheet). Divyangjan candidates with Scribe get 20 minutes compensatory time per hour (40 minutes total – Clause 11.11).
UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026 Subject-Wise & Category-Wise Vacancy Table-01 (1,936 Posts)
Official Table-01 (Page 24 of Advt. 04/2026): 1,564 Posts in Co-Education Colleges + 372 Posts in Women's Colleges across 42 Assistant Professor Subjects
Unreserved / General (UR — 636 Co-Ed + 160 Women's)
796
Open to All-India Candidates
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL — 421 Co-Ed + 95 Women's)
516
UP Domicile Only (Clause 8.3)
Scheduled Caste (SC — 347 Co-Ed + 92 Women's)
439
UP Domicile Only (Clause 8.3)
Economically Weaker Section (EWS — 138 Co-Ed + 23 Women's)
161
10% Quota (UP Act 2020)
Scheduled Tribe (ST — 22 Co-Ed + 2 Women's)
24
UP Domicile Only (Clause 8.3)
Total Notified Posts (1,564 Co-Ed + 372 Women's Colleges)
1,936
Horizontal: 138 Women, 61 PwBD, 24 DFF
Official Table-01: Subject-Wise & College Cadre-Wise (Co-Ed vs Women's) Assistant Professor Vacancies & Qualifications
Assistant Professor Subject & Allied Master's Qualification (Clause 7)Total Posts (Co-Ed + Women's Breakdown)
1. Hindi — Allied: Linguistics (Table-01 Sr. 1)197 Posts (Co-Ed: 141 [UR 59, OBC 40, SC 29, EWS 13] | Women's: 56 [UR 25, OBC 15, SC 10, EWS 5, ST 1] | PwBD: 7, DFF: 3)
2. Chemistry — Allied: Applied / Organic / Inorganic / Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Sr. 6)179 Posts (Co-Ed: 167 [UR 62, OBC 47, SC 35, EWS 18, ST 5] | Women's: 12 [UR 5, OBC 3, SC 2, EWS 2] | Women Quota: 23, PwBD: 7, DFF: 3)
3. English — Allied: Linguistics / Applied English (Sr. 2)111 Posts (Co-Ed: 81 [UR 39, OBC 24, SC 13, EWS 5] | Women's: 30 [UR 18, OBC 7, SC 4, EWS 1] | PwBD: 4, DFF: 2)
4. Economics — Allied: Applied Economics (Sr. 3)104 Posts (Co-Ed: 79 [SC 39, UR 30, OBC 10] | Women's: 25 [SC 12, UR 10, OBC 3] | PwBD: 4, DFF: 2)
5. Botany — Allied: Plant Science, Biotech, Microbiology, Plant Biotech, Biochemistry, Marine Biotech, Genetics, Env & Life Sciences (Sr. 9)104 Posts (Co-Ed: 93 [UR 33, OBC 28, SC 21, EWS 9, ST 2] | Women's: 11 [UR 5, SC 3, OBC 3] | Women Quota: 9, PwBD: 4, DFF: 2)
6. Commerce — Allied: Business Admin & Mgmt, Accountancy & Business Statistics, Economic Admin & Financial Mgmt (Sr. 8)102 Posts (Co-Ed: 102 [UR 38, OBC 25, SC 21, EWS 18] | Women's: 0 | Women Quota: 20, PwBD: 4, DFF: 2)
7. Sanskrit — Allied: M.A. Sanskrit / Acharya from Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya (Sr. 18)102 Posts (Co-Ed: 68 [UR 26, OBC 21, SC 18, EWS 2, ST 1] | Women's: 34 [UR 13, OBC 10, SC 9, EWS 2] | PwBD: 4, DFF: 2)
8. Physics — Allied: Applied Physics (Sr. 5)96 Posts (Co-Ed: 95 [UR 43, OBC 23, SC 17, EWS 8, ST 4] | Women's: 1 [OBC 1] | Women Quota: 18, PwBD: 3, DFF: 1)
9. Political Science — Allied: Public Administration / International Relations (Sr. 15)95 Posts (Co-Ed: 73 [UR 30, OBC 18, SC 16, EWS 7, ST 2] | Women's: 22 [UR 12, SC 6, OBC 4] | PwBD: 3, DFF: 1)
10. Geography — Master's in Geography (Sr. 20)95 Posts (Co-Ed: 92 [UR 41, OBC 26, SC 19, EWS 6] | Women's: 3 [OBC 2, SC 1] | Women Quota: 16, PwBD: 3, DFF: 1)
11. Zoology — Allied: Animal Science, Microbiology, Molecular & Human Genetics, Env Science, Fisheries, Life Sciences (Sr. 13)93 Posts (Co-Ed: 81 [UR 36, SC 19, OBC 19, EWS 7] | Women's: 12 [SC 5, UR 3, OBC 2, EWS 2] | Women Quota: 6, PwBD: 3, DFF: 1)
12. Sociology — Allied: Social Work / MSW (Sr. 4)82 Posts (Co-Ed: 57 [UR 22, OBC 16, SC 11, EWS 6, ST 2] | Women's: 25 [UR 10, SC 7, OBC 7, EWS 1] | PwBD: 3, DFF: 1)
13. Psychology — Master's in Psychology (Sr. 14)72 Posts (Co-Ed: 45 [UR 17, SC 12, OBC 10, EWS 4, ST 2] | Women's: 27 [UR 15, OBC 6, SC 4, EWS 2] | PwBD: 2, DFF: 1)
14. Law — LL.M. Degree (Sr. 36)61 Posts (Co-Ed: 61 [UR 22, SC 15, OBC 14, EWS 9, ST 1] | Women's: 0 | Women Quota: 12, PwBD: 2, DFF: 1)
15. History — Allied: Medieval History, Modern History, Ancient History, Archaeology (Sr. 10)60 Posts (Co-Ed: 49 [UR 23, OBC 16, SC 8, EWS 2] | Women's: 11 [SC 4, OBC 4, UR 3] | Women Quota: 1, PwBD: 2, DFF: 1)
16. Mathematics — M.A. / M.Sc. Mathematics (Sr. 7)49 Posts (Co-Ed: 48 [UR 18, SC 14, OBC 12, EWS 4] | Women's: 1 [EWS 1] | Women Quota: 8, PwBD: 1)
17. Military Science — Allied: Defence & Strategic Studies (Sr. 22)41 Posts (Co-Ed: 41 [UR 16, SC 11, OBC 10, EWS 3, ST 1] | Women's: 0 | Women Quota: 8, PwBD: 1)
18. Physical Education — Allied: M.P.Ed. / M.P.E. (Sr. 21)35 Posts (Co-Ed: 28 [OBC 10, UR 9, EWS 6, SC 3] | Women's: 7 [UR 5, OBC 2] | PwBD: 1)
19. Education — Allied: Master of Education / M.Ed. (Sr. 16)34 Posts (Co-Ed: 14 [UR 8, OBC 3, SC 2, EWS 1] | Women's: 20 [OBC 9, UR 5, SC 4, EWS 2] | PwBD: 1)
20. Home Science — Allied: Food & Nutrition, Clothing & Textiles, Human Development, Family Resource Mgmt (Sr. 19)30 Posts (Co-Ed: 5 [UR 2, SC 1, OBC 1, EWS 1] | Women's: 25 [UR 11, SC 6, OBC 5, EWS 3] | PwBD: 1)
21. Ancient History — Allied: Archaeology and Heritage Management (Sr. 35)25 Posts (Co-Ed: 22 [OBC 9, UR 7, SC 4, EWS 2] | Women's: 3 [UR 1, SC 1, OBC 1] | Women Quota: 2, PwBD: 1)
22. Drawing & Painting (Art) — PG in Art/Painting or Grade-A AIR/Doordarshan Artist (Sr. 11)24 Posts (Co-Ed: 7 [UR 3, SC 2, ST 1, OBC 1] | Women's: 17 [UR 9, SC 4, OBC 3, EWS 1])
23. Philosophy (16 Posts), Statistics (13 Posts), Urdu (11 Posts) & Geology (6 Posts — Allied: Applied Geology/Earth Science)46 Posts Combined (Philosophy: 15 Co-Ed + 1 Women's | Statistics: 13 Co-Ed | Urdu: 4 Co-Ed + 7 Women's | Geology: 6 Co-Ed)
24. Music Vocal (12 Posts), Music Tabla (9 Posts), Music Sitar (1 Post), Anthropology (1 Post) & Asian Culture (1 Post)24 Posts Combined (Music Vocal: 12 Women's | Music Tabla: 9 Women's | Sitar: 1 Women's | Anthropology: 1 Co-Ed | Asian Culture: 1 Co-Ed)
25. 12 Agricultural Science Disciplines (Animal Husbandry 12, Agronomy 11, Agri. Econ 9, Agri. Chem 8, Agri. Botany 8, Agri. Engg 6, Horticulture 6, Genetics & Plant Breeding 5, Entomology 4, Agri. Extension 4, Agri. Statistics 2)75 Posts Across 12 Specialist Agricultural Streams (100% Co-Ed Aided PG/Degree Colleges — Table-01 Sr. 23, 26–30, 32, 39–42)
UP Mandal / University Region Exam Centres & Aided PG/Degree College Allotment Zones
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UP Mandal / Exam Centre ZoneCo-Ed College PostsTotal Asst. Prof. Posts
Prayagraj Mandal (Prayagraj, Pratapgarh, Kaushambi, Fatehpur Aided PG & Degree Colleges)Commission HQ & Interview Venue15641936
Lucknow Mandal (Lucknow, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Sitapur, Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri)Co-Ed & Women's Aided Colleges15641936
Varanasi & Mirzapur Mandals (Varanasi, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Chandauli, Mirzapur, Bhadohi)High Collegiate Vacancy Hub15641936
Kanpur & Jhansi Mandals (Kanpur Nagar/Dehat, Etawah, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Auraiya, Jhansi)Major OMR Exam Centres15641936
Gorakhpur, Basti & Azamgarh Mandals (Gorakhpur, Deoria, Kushinagar, Azamgarh, Mau, Ballia)Purvanchal Aided Colleges15641936
Agra, Aligarh & Meerut Mandals (Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar)Western UP & Agriculture Colleges15641936
Bareilly, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Ayodhya, Devipatan & Chitrakoot MandalsDirector Higher Ed Allotment15641936
Other States / All-India Candidates (Bihar, MP, Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, UK, etc.)Eligible in 796 Unreserved (UR) Posts636796
UPESSC UP Assistant Professor In-Hand Salary Calculator (Academic Pay Level-10, AGP ₹6,000)
Clause 6(Ga): Starting Basic Pay ₹57,700 in 7th CPC Academic Pay Level-10 (₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400) + 53% DA + City HRA
Starting Basic Pay
₹57,700
Academic Level-10: ₹57,700–₹1,82,400
Dearness Allowance (DA)
₹30,581
53% UP Govt DA Rate
House Rent Allowance
₹11,540
20% Class-A UP Cities (Lucknow/Prayagraj/Kanpur)
Net In-Hand Salary
₹94,393
Take-home per month
Statutory Deductions & Perks:
• Gross monthly salary is ~₹1,03,421. Deductions include EPF/NPS contribution of ₹8,828 and ₹200 Professional Tax.
• Under Clause 6(Ga) of Advt. 04/2026, Assistant Professors in UP Non-Government Aided Postgraduate & Degree Colleges are appointed in UGC 7th CPC Academic Pay Level-10 (₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400, AGP ₹6,000) with direct State Treasury salary disbursement, 53% Dearness Allowance, 14% UP Govt Employer NPS contribution, and UGC Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) time-bound promotions to Level-11 (₹68,900), Level-12 (₹79,800), Associate Professor Level-13A (₹1,31,400), and Professor Level-14 (₹1,44,200).
UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026 Previous Year & Expected Cut-Off Marks
Expected Final Merit Cut-Off Benchmarks Out of 400 Marks (360 Written + 40 Interview) by Subject Group
Asst. Professor Subject Group (Out of 400 Merit)General / Primary CutoffReserved / Sub-Category
Hindi, Sanskrit, History & Ancient History (Out of 400 Merit: 360 Written + 40 Interview)298 – 316 MarksOBC: 286–302 | EWS: 284–298 | SC: 258–274
English, Political Science, Sociology, Geography & Education (Out of 400 Merit)288 – 306 MarksOBC: 276–292 | EWS: 274–290 | SC: 248–265
Commerce, Economics, Law & Psychology (Out of 400 Merit)284 – 302 MarksOBC: 272–288 | EWS: 270–286 | SC: 244–260
Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology & Mathematics (Out of 400 Merit)268 – 288 MarksOBC: 254–272 | EWS: 252–270 | SC: 226–244
Agricultural Sciences, Physical Ed, Home Science, Military Science & Fine Arts (Out of 400)276 – 294 MarksOBC: 264–280 | EWS: 262–278 | SC: 236–252
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Latest Update
UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026 Notification Released – 08 September 2026 (Advt. No. 04/2026 Published – Clause 1)
Online Application Starts – 08 September 2026 (Mandatory OTR Registration Live – Clause 1 & 2.2)
Last Date to Apply – 07 October 2026 (Online Form & Fee Submission Deadline – Clause 1)
Exam Date – 19 & 20 November 2026 (Offline OMR Written Examination – Clause 1)
Admit Card Release – 09 November 2026 (10 Days Prior via SMS/Email & www.upessc.up.gov.in – Clause 11.1 & 11.2)
Result – January 2027 (Written Shortlist for 40-Mark Interview – Clause 10-Ka & 13.1)
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