UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Applications open for mass recruitment of Assistant Professors in UP..
UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is offering a great opportunity for candidates holding UGC-NET or PhD qualifications. Candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors in colleges across the state can take advantage of this opportunity. The Commission has initiated the application process for recruiting 1,936 Assistant Professors under the Higher Education Department.
This recruitment drive offers a chance for a government job to those wishing to build a career in the higher education sector. The application process is now open, and candidates can apply online via the Commission's official website, upessc.up.gov.in, until October 7, 2026.
UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment: Important Dates
Date of notification release: September 8, 2026
Start date for online registration (O.T.R.) / application: September 8, 2026
Last date for online application fee submission: October 7, 2026
Last date for modification of online application: October 11, 2026
Exam date: November 19 and 20, 2026
Who can apply?
Educational Qualification: Candidates wishing to participate in this recruitment drive must hold a Master's degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university or institution with at least 55% marks. Additionally, candidates must have qualified in the NET exam conducted by UGC or CSIR, or the state-level SLET/SET exam. Candidates who have obtained a PhD degree in accordance with UGC standards will be exempted from the NET exam, as per the rules.
Age Limit: The minimum age for candidates applying for the UPESSC Assistant Professor recruitment is 21 years, while the maximum age limit is set at 62 years. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive relaxation in the upper age limit in accordance with state government rules.
Application Fee: Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹2,000. For applicants belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories in Uttar Pradesh, the fee has been set at ₹1,000. The fee can be paid only through online modes.
**Apply via the Official Website**
Eligible candidates interested in participating in the UPESSC Assistant Professor recruitment process for 2026 can submit their application forms online through the commission's official website, upessc.up.gov.in. While filling out the form, ensure that all academic documents, photographs, and signatures are uploaded in the correct format.
**Selection Process**
The selection process for the Assistant Professor posts will consist of a written examination and an interview. The written examination will include questions related to the relevant subject and General Studies. Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for an interview based on the merit list.
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