UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1936 Posts
OPENupessc
Get every job update on TelegramImportant Dates
Notification Date 08 September 2026 Application Start Date 08 September 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment 07 October 2026 Last Date for Correction 11 October 2026 Written Exam 19–20 November 2026
Description
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,936 Assistant Professor posts under Advertisement No. 04/2026. The recruitment is for Assistant Professor vacancies in aided degree colleges across Uttar Pradesh, with posts distributed across 42 subjects. Eligible candidates with the required postgraduate qualification and NET/SLET/SET or applicable Ph.D. qualification can apply through the OTR-based online application process. The UPESSC Assistant Professor application process started on 08 September 2026. The last date for online fee payment is 07 October 2026, while candidates can make corrections in their submitted applications up to 11 October 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 19 and 20 November 2026. Candidates should carefully check the subject-wise eligibility, vacancy details and other conditions mentioned in the official notification before submitting the application form.
Eligibility
Candidates should have a Master's Degree in the concerned, relevant or allied subject with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognized university. Candidates should also possess a qualifying UGC NET, CSIR NET or SLET/SET qualification, as applicable. Candidates holding a Ph.D. meeting the prescribed UGC conditions may be exempt from the NET requirement. Eligibility requirements can vary for certain subjects, so candidates should refer to the official UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification before applying. Minimum Age: 21 Years Maximum Age: 62 Years Age Calculation Date: 01 July 2026
Selection Process
Written Examination – 360 Marks Interview – 40 Marks Total – 400 Marks
How to apply
1. Visit the official UPESSC website. 2. Complete the required One-Time Registration (OTR). 3. Log in to the candidate portal and select the Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 application. 4. Enter your personal and educational details carefully. 5. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents. 6. Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment method. 7. Preview and verify all details before submitting the application. 8. Submit the application form and save/download the final application for future reference.