The UPESSC Assistant Professor Exam City 2026 update is here for the 1,936 teaching posts notified under Advt 04/2026. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has announced that the exam city intimation slip will go live on 08-11-2026, while the admit card follows on 15-11-2026. With the written exam fixed for 19-11-2026 and 20-11-2026, candidates who applied between 08-09-2026 and 07-10-2026 should now check which of the six divisional headquarters — Agra, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj or Varanasi — they have been allotted, and plan their travel well in advance.
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026, Advt 04/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,936 |
| Exam City Notice Date | 06-11-2026 |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 08-09-2026 |
| Application Start Date | 08-09-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07-10-2026 |
| Correction Window Closed | 11-10-2026 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip | 08-11-2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 15-11-2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 19-11-2026 and 20-11-2026 |
| Post Name | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Co-educational Colleges) | 636 | 421 | 138 | 347 | 22 | 1,564 |
| Assistant Professor (Women's Colleges) | 160 | 95 | 23 | 92 | 02 | 372 |
| Total | 1,936 posts | |||||
The largest subject-wise shares are in Hindi (197 posts), Chemistry (179), English (111), Economics (104) and Botany (104). Subject-wise vacancy details are given in the Advt 04/2026 notification.
A Master's degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks, plus NET, SET, SLET or a PhD as prescribed in the Advt 04/2026 examination rules. Candidates should read the subject-wise eligibility in the official notification before the exam, since requirements vary by subject.
| Maximum Age | 62 years |
|---|---|
| Age Counted As On | 01-07-2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per UPESSC Assistant Professor Examination Rules, Advt 04/2026 |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹2,000 |
| SC / ST | ₹1,500 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PH/Divyang) | ₹1,000 |
The exam will be held at centres across six divisional headquarters: Agra, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj and Varanasi. The exam city slip tells you the allotted district; the admit card carries the exact centre, reporting time and instructions.
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, conducts recruitment for teaching posts in aided colleges across Uttar Pradesh, including Assistant Professor posts in co-educational and women's colleges.
| UPESSC Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Check Exam City / Admit Card | apply.upessc.org |
| Advt 04/2026 Notification | Available on the official UPESSC website |
The exam city intimation slip for the UPESSC Assistant Professor exam (Advt 04/2026) will be available from 08-11-2026 on the commission's portal.
The admit card for the Assistant Professor written exam will be available from 15-11-2026. Candidates can download it from the official UPESSC website.
The written examination for Assistant Professor (Advt 04/2026) will be held on 19-11-2026 and 20-11-2026 in two shifts each day.
There are 1,936 Assistant Professor posts — 1,564 in co-educational colleges and 372 in women's colleges across Uttar Pradesh.
Candidates can check the exam city on the official UPESSC portal at apply.upessc.org from 08-11-2026, using their registration details.
Candidates need a Master's degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks, along with NET, SET, SLET or a PhD as per the Advt 04/2026 rules.
The maximum age is 62 years as on 01-07-2026, with relaxation as per the UPESSC Assistant Professor Examination Rules, Advt 04/2026.
The fee was Rs. 2,000 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, Rs. 1,500 for SC and ST candidates and Rs. 1,000 for persons with disabilities.