UPPSC Assistant Professor Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject Name | No. of Vacancies | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botany | 79 | 33 | 16 | 03 | 20 | 07 |
| Chemistry | 87 | 40 | 15 | 03 | 21 | 08 |
| Commerce | 157 | 64 | 31 | 05 | 42 | 15 |
| Drawing & Painting | 08 | 05 | 00 | 00 | 03 | 00 |
| Economics | 61 | 30 | 09 | 02 | 14 | 06 |
| Education | 14 | 08 | 02 | 00 | 03 | 01 |
| English | 92 | 41 | 16 | 03 | 23 | 09 |
| Geography | 46 | 23 | 08 | 00 | 11 | 04 |
| Hindi | 87 | 40 | 16 | 01 | 22 | 08 |
| History | 58 | 25 | 12 | 02 | 14 | 05 |
| Home Science | 28 | 15 | 04 | 01 | 06 | 02 |
| Mathematics | 79 | 24 | 20 | 02 | 26 | 07 |
| Military Science (Defence Studies) | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Philosophy | 14 | 07 | 02 | 00 | 04 | 01 |
| Physical Education | 59 | 27 | 11 | 00 | 16 | 05 |
| Physics | 60 | 28 | 12 | 01 | 13 | 06 |
| Political Science | 57 | 27 | 09 | 01 | 15 | 05 |
| Psychology | 31 | 14 | 06 | 00 | 08 | 03 |
| Music Gyan (Vocal) | 06 | 06 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Music Vadan-Sitar | 04 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| Music Vadan-Tabla | 04 | 03 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Sanskrit | 56 | 25 | 10 | 02 | 14 | 05 |
| Sociology | 78 | 35 | 15 | 01 | 20 | 07 |
| Urdu | 03 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Zoology | 79 | 36 | 14 | 03 | 19 | 07 |
| Statistics | 02 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Computer Science | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Persian | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 1253 | 565 | 232 | 30 | 315 | 111 |
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| History |
| English |
| Geography |
| Economics |
| Commerce |
| Education |
| Sociology |
| Home Science |
| Psychology |
| Botany |
| Zoology |
| Chemistry |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
- Post Name
- Assistant Professor
- Department
- Higher Education Department, Uttar Pradesh
- Particulars
- Details
- Job Location
- Uttar Pradesh
- Conducting Body
- Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
- Official Website
- uppsc.up.nic.in
- Selection Process
- Written Exam (Prelims and Mains) Interview
- Mode of Application
- Online
- UPPSC Assistant Professor Vacancy
- 1253
- UP Assistant Professor Application End Date
- 6th October 2025
- UP Assistant Professor Application Start Date
- 4th September 2025
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Event
- Date
- UP Assistant Professor Exam Date
- Prelims- May 31, 2026 Mains- September 15, 2026 to October 01, 2026
- UP Assistant Professor Result Date
- To be announced
- UPPSC Assistant Professor Interview Dates
- To be announced
- UP Assistant Professor Application Last Date
- 6th October 2025
- UP Assistant Professor Notification Release Date
- 4th September 2025
- UPPSC Assistant Professor Admit Card Release Date
- 21 May 2026
- UPPSC Assistant Professor Application Starting Date
- 4th September 2025
📊 Application Fee
- PWD
- Rs.25/-
- SC/ST
- Rs.65/-
- Category
- Fess
- Payment Mode
- Online
- Ex- Servicemen
- Rs. 65/-
- General/OBC/EWS
- Rs.125/-
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UPSSC Assistant Professor | 21-40 years |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| UPPSC Assistant Professor (Female/Male) | Master's Degree with 55% marks in the subject from a University/ Deemed University/ Institution established by law in India. National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/ SET OR who are or have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure forward of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET . |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Component | Exam Type | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | Objective MCQ | 150 | 2 hours |
| Main Exam | Descriptive | 200 | 3 hours |
| Interview | Personal Test | 25 | - |
| Final Selection | Merit-Based | 225 | - |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Sheet) or Online- CBT |
| Type of Questions | Objective (Multiple Choice Question) |
| No. of Papers | 1 |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Sections | Part A: General Studies (60 marks for 30 questions) Part B: Optional Subject (90 marks for 90 Questions) |
| Topics | General Science Current Events National & International History of India Indian Polity and Economy Geography Mental Ability and Statistical Data Analysis General Awareness with Special Reference to Uttar Pradesh |
| Marking Scheme | +1.25 marks for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | -0.33 for each wrong answer |
| Language | English & Hindi |
| Purpose | Qualifying Stage |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Sheet) or Online- CBT |
| Types of Questions | Descriptive |
| No. of Papers | 1 Optional Subject |
| Total Questions | 20 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Sections | Section A: 10 short answers Section B: 10 long answers |
| Marks | Section A- 80 marks Section B- 120 marks |
| Language | Hindi/ English |
| Purpose | This is done for merit based selection from the examination |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | Topics / Subtopics |
|---|---|
| General Studies | Important Days, Awards & Honors, Budget & Five-Year Plans, Books & Authors, Current Affairs (National & International), Static Awareness, Financial Awareness, Indian Polity & Governance, Constitution, Rights Issues, Indian Economy (basics & recent developments), Geography (India & World), Science & Technology (inventions, discoveries, general science). |
| Zoology | Mendelian Inheritance, DNA & RNA Structure, Immunology, Molecular Biology. |
| Botany | Plant Diversity, Cell Biology, Plant Physiology, Plant Biotechnology. |
| Chemistry | Redox Reactions, Atomic Structure, Organic Synthesis, Thermodynamics. |
| Physics | Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory. |
| Mathematics | Algebra, Graph Theory, Fluid Dynamics, Probability & Statistics. |
| Geography | Geomorphology, Climatology, Population Geography, Oceanography. |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
- Post
- Salary Structure
- Assistant Professor
- Pay Band: Rs. 57700 - Rs. 182400 with Pay Scale: Rs. 6000/- (level-10),
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.When did the UPPSC Assistant Professor Registration 2026 start?
The application process is started on 10 July 2026 on the official website of UPPSC i.e. uppsc.up.nic.in.
Q2.What is the last date to apply for UPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment ?
The last date to apply for UPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is 20 July 2026.
Q3.What is the last date to submit the UPPSC Assistant Professor application fees?
The last date to submit the application fee online is 20 July 2026
Q4.What is the UPPSC Assistant Professor Exam Date 2026 ?
The screening test date will be announced soon.
Q5.What are the total vacancies for UPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment?
The total number of vacancies advertised for UPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is 106.
Q6.What is the minimum age to apply for Assistant Professor in Higher Education?
The age limit for Assistant Professor in Higher Education is minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years for unreserved category. The upper age limit reservation is as per government norms.
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