UPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025-2026: Vacancies, Dates & Exam

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has officially initiated the recruitment drive for 1253 Assistant Professor positions across Government Degree Colleges under Advertisement No. A-7/E-1/2025. Aspiring candidates looking to build a career in higher education can find all essential details regarding dates, eligibility, vacancy distributions, and fees compiled below. For comprehensive documentation, you can review the Official UPPSC Assistant Professor Notification PDF.

UPPSC Assistant Professor Vacancy 2025 Important Dates

Keeping track of crucial recruitment deadlines is vital for successful candidacy. Review the schedule below:

• Short Notice- 4th September 2025
• Detailed Notification- 4th September 2025
• Apply Online Starts- 4th September 2025
• Apply Online Ends- 6th October 2025
• Last Date to Pay the Application Fee- 6th October 2025
• Last Date for Correction of Application & Fee Reconciliation- 13th October 2025
• UP Assistant Professor Admit Card – 21st May 2026
• UP Assistant Professor Exam Date – 31st May 2026

Application Portal and Registration

Online registration for the recruitment process commenced on 4th September 2025. Interested applicants must submit their forms through the official portals at www.uppsc.up.nic.in and https://uppsc.up.nic.in/. Additionally, candidates can verify examination plans via the Access UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 - View Now page.

Vacancy Distribution

Out of the 1253 total vacancies announced for Government Degree Colleges, 237 seats are specifically reserved for women. The comprehensive subject-wise breakdown is provided in the table below:

Subject	Total	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	DFF
Botany	79	33	16	03	20	07	01
Chemistry	87	40	15	03	21	08	01
Commerce	157	64	31	05	42	15	03
Drawing and Painting	08	05	00	00	03	00	00
Economics	61	30	09	02	14	06	01
Education	14	08	02	00	03	01	00
English	92	41	16	03	23	09	01
Geography	46	23	08	00	11	04	00
Hindi	87	40	16	01	22	08	01
History	58	25	12	02	14	05	01
Home Science	28	15	04	01	06	02	00
Mathematics	79	24	20	02	26	07	01
Military Science (Defence Studies)	02	01	01	00	00	00	00
Philosophy	14	07	02	00	04	01	00
Physical Education	59	27	11	00	16	05	01
Physics	60	28	12	01	13	06	01
Political Science	57	27	09	01	15	05	01
Psychology	31	14	06	00	08	03	00
Music Gayan (Vocal)	06	06	00	00	00	00	00
Music Vadan-Sitar	04	02	01	00	01	00	00
Music Vadan-Tabla	04	03	01	00	00	00	00
Sanskrit	56	25	10	02	14	05	01
Sociology	78	35	15	01	20	07	01
Urdu	03	02	01	00	00	00	00
Zoology	79	36	14	03	19	07	01
Statistics	02	02	00	00	00	00	00
Computer Science	01	01	00	00	00	00	00
Persian	01	01	00	00	00	00	00
Total	1253	565	232	30	315	111	16

Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit

Candidates must satisfy strict academic and age parameters to qualify for the evaluation process.

Education Qualification Requirements

• A Master’s degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade).
• The candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR.
• Alternatively, a Ph.D. degree as per the UGC Regulations, 2009 or 2016, is also accepted.

Age Limit Specifications

Parameters	Eligibility
Education Qualification	A Master’s degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade). The candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR. Alternatively, a Ph.D. degree as per the UGC Regulations, 2009 or 2016, is also accepted.
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025)	Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have crossed the age of 40 years on 1st July, 2025, i.e., they must have not been born earlier than 2nd July 1985 and not later than 1st July 2004.

Age Relaxations

Category	Age Relaxation
SC / ST / OBC of U.P.	5 years
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)	15 years
State Government Employees of U.P.	5 years
Skilled Players of Classified Sports (U.P.)	5 years
Teachers / Staff of Government Aided Secondary Schools of U.P.	5 years
Ex-Servicemen	Service period + 3 years
Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECO) / Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCO)	5 years (if completed 5 years of service and released)

Application Fee Structure

Fees are categorized based on applicant profiles as detailed below:

Category	Exam Fee	Online Fee	Total Fee
Unreserved / EWS / OBC	Rs. 100	Rs. 25	Rs. 125
Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes	Rs. 40	Rs. 25	Rs. 65
Persons with Disabilities (PWD)	nill	Rs. 25	Rs. 25
Ex-Servicemen	Rs. 40	Rs. 25	Rs. 65

Exam Schedule and Next Steps

The UPPSC Assistant Professor Exam 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 31st May 2026, spanning 28 diverse subjects. The examination will take place in a single shift/session from 9:30 am to 11:30 am across multiple testing centers throughout the state. Candidates should secure their hall tickets starting from the UP Assistant Professor Admit Card release date on 21st May 2026 by accessing the UP Assistant Professor Admit Card page. Following the examination, applicants can evaluate their performance by checking the Download UPPSC GDC Assistant Professor Answer Key 2026 - Official Link.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies have been released by the UPPSC for the post of Assistant Professor?

A total of 1253 vacancies have been officially released by the UPPSC for the prestigious post of Assistant Professor.

What is UPPSC Assistant Professor Exam date 2026?

The UPPSC Assistant Professor written examination 2026 is scheduled to take place on 31st May 2026.

What is the educational qualification required for UPPSC Assistant Professor?

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks plus NET by UGC/CSIR or a Ph.D. degree as per UGC Regulations, 2009 or 2016.

Where can I submit the application form for UPPSC Assistant Professor recruitment?

Applications are submitted via the official portal at www.uppsc.up.nic.in and https://uppsc.up.nic.in/.