UPESSC Assistant Professor Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the syllabus and revised examination pattern for its 2026 Assistant Professor recruitment under Advertisement No. 04/2026. Candidates preparing for any of the 42 advertised subjects can use the subject-wise syllabus and the common General Studies topics to plan their preparation.

The recruitment covers 1,936 vacancies, with applications scheduled from 8 September to 7 October 2026. The notification describes the written examination as an offline, OMR-based test followed by an interview for candidates who qualify; the written examination date has not been announced.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

UPESSC has announced 1,936 Assistant Professor vacancies across 42 subjects through Advertisement No. 04/2026. The available information does not provide a subject-wise or category-wise vacancy breakdown, so candidates should consult the official advertisement for any post-level distribution.

How to Apply

The available syllabus information gives the application dates and official website but does not explain the application submission procedure or confirm an application mode. Use the commission’s official website to check the complete advertisement and current recruitment status before taking any action.

1. Visit the UPESSC website at upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Look for Advertisement No. 04/2026 and review the complete recruitment notice for application instructions and any updates.
3. Open the Assistant Professor syllabus section and select the PDF for your chosen subject.
4. Check the official portal for the examination date and any further notices from the commission.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a written examination followed by an interview. Candidates who qualify in the written examination are called for the interview. The written test carries 360 marks and the interview carries 40 marks; the final merit list is prepared using marks from both stages.

Written examination format

The offline examination uses an OMR sheet and contains 120 objective-type multiple-choice questions to be completed in two hours. Each question has four options. The General Studies portion has 30 questions for 90 marks, while the subject-specific portion has 90 questions for 270 marks. Each correct answer earns 3 marks; an incorrect answer or a response with multiple options selected loses 1 mark. Unattempted questions receive no marks.

General Studies syllabus

The common General Studies section covers current affairs, teaching and research aptitude, information and communication technology, people and the environment, Indian history, geography, the Constitution, the economy, agriculture, banking, capital markets, population, poverty, development, science and current research. The detailed topic areas described include:

• Current affairs: National and international developments, government schemes and initiatives, awards, honours, appointments, sports, books and authors, important days and personalities, and national and international organisations.
• Indian history: Ancient, medieval and modern India; the freedom movement; significant historical events, personalities and movements.
• Indian geography: Physical geography, rivers, mountains and plateaus, climate, agriculture, natural resources, states and Union Territories, and important geographical locations.
• Indian polity: The Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles, Parliament, the President and Vice-President, the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, the Supreme Court and High Courts, constitutional bodies, elections and local government.
• Indian economy: Basic economic concepts, the Indian economy, banking, inflation, the Budget, taxation, financial institutions and government economic schemes.
• General science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, everyday science, scientific discoveries, environment and ecology.

Subject-specific syllabus

The subject paper is based on the candidate’s concerned subject and forms the larger portion of the written examination, with 90 questions carrying 270 marks. UPESSC has released subject-wise syllabus PDFs for the 42 subjects; candidates should consult the PDF relevant to their chosen subject when planning their study.

The available syllabus information gives examples of the Hindi and English subject areas. Hindi preparation includes the language and grammar, the history of Hindi literature, poetry, prose, major literary movements, writers and poets, literary criticism, linguistics and modern Hindi literature. English preparation includes language and literature, poetry, drama, fiction, prose, literary criticism, literary movements, British literature, Indian writing in English and linguistics.

For preparation, review the complete syllabus for your subject, divide it into manageable topics and revise regularly. The General Studies paper accounts for 90 marks, so include its subjects and current affairs in your study plan alongside the subject-specific section. The examination date is yet to be announced, and the available information does not state an eligibility qualification or age limit; refer to the full advertisement for those requirements.

The application deadline stated in the notice was 7 October 2026. Candidates should check the official UPESSC website for any subsequent updates and rely on the full advertisement for recruitment conditions not covered in the syllabus information.