The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the notification for Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 04/2026. The drive covers 1,936 tentative vacancies for Assistant Professor (Sahayak Acharya) posts across 42 subjects in aided co-educational and women’s degree colleges in Uttar Pradesh. This article covers vacancy details, eligibility, exam pattern, salary, fee, and how to apply.
1. Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026 |
| Post | Assistant Professor (Sahayak Acharya) |
| Total Tentative Vacancies | 1,936 |
| Number of Subjects | 42 |
| Mode of Application | Online only (OTR-based), via upessc.up.gov.in |
| Selection Stages | Written Examination + Interview |
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release | 8 September 2026 |
| Online application (OTR) start | 8 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 7 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 7 October 2026 |
| Application correction window closes | 11 October 2026 |
| Written examination | 19 & 20 November 2026 |
3. Vacancy Details
Total tentative vacancies: 1,936, split as:
| College Type | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Co-education aided colleges | 1,564 |
| Women’s colleges | 372 |
| Total | 1,936 |
Vacancies span 42 subjects, with the largest numbers reported in Hindi, Chemistry, English, Economics, Botany, Geography, and Political Science.
4. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: A Master’s degree in the relevant/allied subject from a recognised Indian university (or an equivalent foreign degree), with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per standard UGC norms), plus one of: UGC/CSIR NET, SLET/SET, or a qualifying Ph.D.
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026): Minimum 21 years, maximum 62 years. Age relaxation applies for SC/ST (5 years) and OBC (3 years) candidates, per applicable government rules.
Note: Age-limit reporting varies slightly across sources — some list only a maximum of 62 with no stated minimum. Confirm the exact minimum age against the official notification PDF before applying.
5. Selection Process
Selection happens in two stages: a written examination followed by an interview.
Stage 1 — Written Examination (360 marks)
| Component | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 30 | 90 |
| Concerned Subject | 90 | 270 |
| Total | 120 | 360 |
- Mode: Offline, OMR-based, objective MCQs (4 options each)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marking: +3 for each correct answer, −1 for each wrong or multiple-marked answer
- OMR sheets must be filled with a black ballpoint pen only — no erasers, whiteners, or scratching allowed
Stage 2 — Interview (40 marks)
Shortlisted candidates (based on written exam score) attend an interview to assess subject proficiency and teaching aptitude.
Final Merit: Based on combined written exam + interview marks, out of 400 total.
Tie-breaker (in order): Higher written exam marks → higher interview marks → higher qualifying percentage/Ph.D.+JRF+NET combination → higher PG marks → older candidate.
6. Salary & Pay Structure
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-10 (7th CPC) |
| Pay Scale | ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 per month |
| Approx. in-hand | ₹70,000 – ₹95,000 (with DA, HRA, TA, medical benefits) |
| Other Benefits | Pension (NPS), Leave Travel Concession, permanent state government employment |
| Retirement Age | 62 years |
7. Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/UR/OBC/EWS | ₹2,000 |
| SC/ST | ₹1,500 |
| PwD/Divyangjan | ₹1,000 |
Fee is payable online (net banking, debit/credit card) at the time of application.
8. How to Apply
- Visit the official website: upessc.up.gov.in.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) — mandatory before applying, and valid for future UPESSC exams too.
- Log in and select the Advertisement No. 04/2026 Assistant Professor application.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully — corrections after submission are not permitted for fields like category, date of birth, and gender.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable fee online, based on your category.
- Submit the form and keep at least 3 printed copies for future reference.
9. Frequently Asked Questions
1,936 tentative vacancies for Assistant Professor posts — 1,564 in co-education colleges and 372 in women’s colleges, across 42 subjects.
7 October 2026, 11:59 PM, with the correction window open until 11 October 2026.
A Master’s degree (55% marks) in the relevant subject, plus NET/SLET/SET or a qualifying Ph.D.
120 objective MCQs (30 General Knowledge + 90 subject-specific), 360 marks, 2-hour duration, +3 for correct answers and −1 for wrong answers.
400 — 360 for the written exam and 40 for the interview.
Maximum 62 years as on 1 July 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
₹2,000 for General/OBC/EWS, ₹1,500 for SC/ST, and ₹1,000 for PwD candidates.
₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 per month (Level-10), roughly ₹70,000–₹95,000 in-hand with allowances.
10. Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | upessc.up.gov.in/Notice |
| Official Portal | upessc.up.gov.in |
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