UPESSC Assistant Professor Syllabus 2026: Exam Pattern & Preparation Guide

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has officially released the UPESSC Assistant Professor exam details under Advertisement No. 04/2026. With 1,936 posts open across 42 subjects, candidates are urged to begin their preparation immediately ahead of the scheduled written exams on 19 and 20 November 2026.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Exam Pattern 2026

Understanding the examination structure is the first step toward success. The selection process consists of a written objective-type examination followed by an interview.

Particulars	Details
Exam	UPESSC Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026
Conducting Body	Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission
Advertisement No.	04/2026
Total Questions	120
Total Marks	360
Duration	2 Hours
Correct Answer	+3 marks
Wrong/Multiple Answer	-1 mark

Examination Marking Breakdown

Section	No. of Questions	Marks
General Knowledge	30	90
Concerned Subject	90	270
Total	120	360

Syllabus Coverage

General Knowledge Syllabus Areas

• Current Affairs (National/International, appointments, awards, schemes, sports, etc.)
• Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern, freedom movement)
• Indian Geography (Physical, rivers, mountains, climate, agriculture, resources)
• Indian Polity (Constitution, rights, duties, parliament, courts, local gov)
• Indian Economy (Concepts, banking, inflation, budget, taxation, financial institutions)
• General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, environment, scientific discoveries)

Download Subject-Specific Syllabus PDFs

Candidates should UP Assistant Professor Notification 2026 Out for 1936 Posts- Click to Check for official updates. Use the table below to access your specific subject materials:

Subject	Syllabus PDF
General Knowledge	Click to Download
Hindi	Click to Download
English	Click to Download
History	Click to Download
Geography	Click to Download
Chemistry	Click to Download
Physics	Click to Download

Next Steps for Candidates

After reviewing the syllabus, we recommend practicing with UPESSC Assistant Professor Previous Year Question Papers – Click to Check. Ensure your documents are prepared and keep a regular check on the official recruitment portal for admit card release notifications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is there negative marking in the UPESSC Assistant Professor exam?

Yes. For every incorrect or multiple answer marked, 1 mark will be deducted from your total score.

How many questions are asked in the UPESSC Assistant Professor exam?

The written examination consists of a total of 120 objective-type multiple-choice questions.

What is the weightage of the interview?

The interview component carries a total of 40 marks, which are considered after the written examination.

When is the UPESSC exam scheduled for 2026?

The written examinations are scheduled to be conducted on 19th and 20th November 2026.