The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) has opened applications for 1,936 Assistant Professor vacancies in degree colleges across Uttar Pradesh. The online application process began on September 8, 2026, according to the commission’s notification. To streamline the application process, the commission has introduced a One-Time Registration (OTR) system. Candidates are required to complete their OTR before proceeding with the Assistant Professor application. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPESSC website – upessc.up.gov.in. (File/Representative image)
Candidates belonging to the Unreserved, OBC and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of Rs 2,000. For candidates belonging to the SC and ST categories, the application fee is Rs 1,500, while candidates applying under the PwD category will have to pay Rs 1,000. (File/Representative image)
Candidates must fulfil the educational qualifications prescribed for the Assistant Professor post in the respective subject. The eligibility requirements may differ depending on the subject for which a candidate is applying. For most subjects, candidates are required to hold a master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks and have qualified the NET, SLET or SET examination, as applicable. (AI Image)
The recruitment notification also specifies PhD-related requirements for eligible subjects. Candidates should therefore check the subject-wise provisions in the official notification before applying. A 5% relaxation in the minimum marks required at the postgraduate level is applicable to candidates belonging to reserved categories and persons with disabilities, subject to the recruitment rules. (AI Image)
The maximum age limit is 62 years for the recruitment. The candidate’s age will be calculated as on July 1, 2026. Age relaxation for candidates belonging to eligible reserved categories will be applicable as per the rules prescribed by the commission. (Representational image/File)
Selected candidates appointed as Assistant Professors will be placed at Academic Pay Level 10, with a basic pay of Rs 57,700 per month. The applicable pay scale extends up to Rs 1,82,400. (AI Image)
In addition to the basic salary, selected candidates will be eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other applicable government allowances, as per the prescribed rules. The actual monthly take-home salary will vary depending on factors such as the place of posting, applicable allowances and deductions. (AI Generated Image)
The last date to pay application fee is October 7, 2026 while the last date to make corrections is October 11, 2026. The written examination will be conducted on November 19 and 20, as per the official notice. (AI Image)