UPESSC Assistant Professor Qualification For most subjects (Hindi, English, Economics, Sociology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Commerce, Botany, History, Philosophy, Zoology, Psychology, Political Science, Education, Sanskrit, Home Science, Geography, Physical Education, Military Science, Agriculture-related subjects, Law, Statistics, Geology, and others), eligibility is either: Route A: A Master's degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the relevant/allied subject from an Indian university (or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university), AND a qualifying NET conducted by UGC/CSIR, or an equivalent state-level test (SLET/SET) accredited by UGC - subject to exemption for candidates awarded a PhD as per UGC (Minimum Standards for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 (and subsequent amendments), provided specified conditions relating to regular-mode PhD, external examiners, open viva-voce, published papers, and presented conference papers are met and certified by the university. Route B: A PhD in the relevant subject obtained (at any time) from a foreign university/institution ranked in the world's top 500 as per QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education (THE), or Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai) rankings. For Art/Drawing & Painting, Music Vocal, Music Instrumental (Sitar), and Music Instrumental (Tabla), eligibility is either the same Master's + NET/SLET/SET or PhD route as above, OR a traditional/professional artist with a Bachelor's degree and outstanding professional achievement in the relevant discipline, having studied under recognized traditional masters/artists, having been an "A" grade artist on All India Radio/Doordarshan, and possessing the ability to teach the subject with sound theoretical grounding - subject to a minimum 55% qualifying marks requirement at Master's level for direct recruitment purposes. A relaxation of 5% in qualifying marks (from 55% to 50%) applies to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/disabled category candidates (as specified in the notification) for the purpose of eligibility and evaluation of academic record for direct recruitment. A further 5% relaxation (55% to 50%) applies to PhD-degree holders who obtained their degree before 19 September 1991. A grade considered equivalent to 55% at Master's level under any UGC-recognized university's grading system is also treated as valid. The official advertisement also lists subject-wise inter-related/equivalent subjects (Antarsambandh Vishay) accepted for eligibility against several subjects (e.g., Hindi accepts Linguistics; History accepts Medieval History, Modern History, Ancient History, Archaeology; Sociology accepts Social Work; Economics accepts Applied Economics) - candidates should verify the equivalent-subject list for their subject in the official notification.

Candidates applying for the UPESSC Assistant Professor Selection Exam 2026 have to pay the examination fee according to their category. Category Application Fee General/Unreserved/OBC/EWS and others Rs. 2,000 SC/ST Rs. 1,500 PwD (Divyangjan) Rs. 1,000 Fee can be paid online via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking, immediately after registration, through the payment gateway on the portal. Payment confirmation from the bank is required for the fee to be considered valid; the fee once paid is non-refundable and non-adjustable against any other application, even if the application contains an error. Also Read: Prasar Bharati Marketing Executive Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 20 Posts

Selection for UPESSC Assistant Professor posts is based on a merit list prepared from a 360-mark written examination and a 40-mark interview. The written examination consists of 120 objective-type (multiple-choice) questions - 30 questions on General Knowledge and 90 questions on the relevant subject. Duration of the written examination is 2 hours. Each correct answer carries 3 marks; 1 mark is deducted for a wrong answer or multiple answers marked for a single question (negative marking). Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on written examination marks; being called for interview or merely appearing in/passing the written exam does not by itself entitle a candidate to final selection. In case of a tie in merit, precedence is given first to higher written exam marks, then interview marks, then the highest percentage in the essential qualification/PhD-JRF-NET combination as specified, and finally to the older candidate (higher age). College allotment/preference (Adhikaranata) for appointment is decided by the Director of Higher Education, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj.