UPPSC Professor & Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – 1,156 Posts Apply Online

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

UPPSC announced that applications started on 18 August 2026, with the application and fee deadline on 1 September and correction facility available until 8 September 2026. [web:323][web:324]

Vacancy Details

Category-Wise Vacancy

The category-wise figures for General, EWS, OBC, SC and ST candidates are distributed subject-wise and department-wise. Candidates must download the detailed advertisement and check the official seat matrix before claiming reservation.

Eligibility Criteria

Assistant Professor

• Postgraduate medical qualification in the concerned specialty.
• Relevant qualification recognised by the National Medical Commission or applicable medical-regulatory authority.
• Required teaching or professional experience as prescribed for the specialty.
• Valid registration with the relevant medical council or authority.
• Candidates must satisfy the subject-specific conditions in the detailed notification.

Professor

• Recognised postgraduate medical qualification in the concerned specialty.
• Required experience as Associate Professor or equivalent teaching experience.
• Research, teaching and publication requirements wherever prescribed.
• Valid registration with the relevant medical council or authority.
• Experience requirements may vary by department and specialty.

Educational qualifications and experience are specialty-specific. Candidates should not rely only on the short notice; the detailed UPPSC advertisement must be checked for each post.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: As prescribed in the detailed UPPSC advertisement.
• Maximum age: As prescribed for the respective Professor or Assistant Professor post.
• Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved-category candidates according to Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
• Applicants should verify the exact cut-off date and upper-age limit before applying.

Application Fee

The exact application fee depends on the candidate category and should be confirmed on the official UPPSC application page before payment.

One-Time Registration

• Complete UPPSC One-Time Registration before starting the application.
• Use an active mobile number and email address.
• Keep the OTR number and login details safe.
• Enter personal and educational information exactly as shown on official certificates.
• Upload the photograph, signature and required qualification documents.
• Review the details carefully before submitting the final form.

Selection Process

1. Preliminary or screening examination, where prescribed.
2. Main examination or subject-specific written examination, where applicable.
3. Interview.
4. Document verification.
5. Final merit list and appointment.

Selection stages may differ between Professor and Assistant Professor posts and between specialties. The detailed advertisement and subsequent UPPSC notices will determine the applicable examination and interview process.

Exam Pattern

The examination pattern, syllabus, qualifying marks, paper structure and interview weightage should be checked in the detailed UPPSC notification. Candidates should prepare General Studies, the concerned medical specialty and current developments in medical education as applicable to the notified post.

Salary Details

The final salary, pay level, grade pay and allowances should be confirmed from the detailed advertisement because they may vary by post and government service rules.

Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Scanned signature.
• Valid photo identity proof.
• MBBS degree and marksheets.
• Relevant postgraduate medical qualification.
• Medical council registration certificate.
• Experience certificate.
• Research and publication documents, where required.
• Caste, EWS, PwD or other reservation certificates, where applicable.
• No Objection Certificate for candidates employed in government service, where required.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official UPPSC website.
2. Complete or log in through UPPSC One-Time Registration.
3. Open the Professor and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 application link.
4. Select the relevant post and specialty.
5. Enter personal, educational, registration and experience details.
6. Upload the required documents.
7. Pay the application fee online.
8. Preview the complete form.
9. Submit the application before 1 September 2026.
10. Download and retain the submitted application and payment receipt.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q1. How many vacancies are available?
  The recruitment includes 1,156 posts: 1,112 Assistant Professor posts and 44 Professor posts.
• Q2. When did applications begin?
  Online applications began on 18 August 2026.
• Q3. What is the last date to apply?
  The application and fee-payment deadline is 1 September 2026.
• Q4. Is medical registration required?
  A valid registration and recognised medical qualification are required wherever prescribed for the concerned specialty.
• Q5. Is experience required?
  Yes. The required teaching and professional experience depends on the post and specialty.
• Q6. Where can candidates apply?
  Candidates should apply through the official UPPSC website at uppsc.up.nic.in.