Recruitment for 1,936 Assistant Professor posts in UP; apply at upessc.up.gov.in..
UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced recruitment for 1,936 vacant Assistant Professor posts in the state's degree colleges. According to the notification issued by the Commission, the application process began on September 8, 2026. Commission Chairman Dr. Prashant Kumar stated that a One-Time Registration (OTR) system has been implemented to facilitate the application process for candidates. Candidates must complete the OTR process before applying for the Assistant Professor post.
Online applications for this recruitment must be submitted via the official website: https://upessc.up.gov.in/. Candidates are advised to read the detailed notification before applying. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Deputy Secretary of the Commission, stated that the online registration and application process commenced on September 8, 2026. The deadline for submitting the online application fee is October 7, 2026, while the last date for making corrections to the online application is October 11, 2026. The written examination for the Assistant Professor posts is proposed to be held on November 19 and 20, 2026. A detailed schedule, examination center details, and other necessary guidelines regarding the exam will be released by the Commission on its website in due course.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹2,000 for candidates in the Unreserved, OBC, and EWS categories, while candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories are required to pay ₹1,500. Candidates registering under the PwD quota must pay an application fee of ₹1,000.
Eligibility for UP Assistant Professor Recruitment
Candidates applying for the UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 must meet the prescribed educational qualifications for the relevant subject. Eligibility criteria may vary slightly depending on the subject. For most subjects, candidates are required to hold a Master's degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks and must have qualified for NET/SLET/SET. A PhD qualification is also required. Reserved category and differently-abled candidates will be granted a 5% relaxation in the minimum marks required for the Master's degree.
What is the age limit?
The maximum age limit for this recruitment is 62 years. Age will be calculated as of July 1, 2026. Age relaxation will be provided in accordance with the applicable rules for reserved categories and other eligible groups.
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