UPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced a recruitment drive for 1,253 Assistant Professor posts in Government Degree Colleges. This is a significant opportunity for eligible candidates to secure a permanent teaching position in the state. The application window is open from September 4 to October 6, 2025.
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Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 1,253 Assistant Professor positions across 217 government colleges, including 46 newly established colleges
- Subject-wise Breakup includes:
- Commerce: 157
- English: 92
- Chemistry & Hindi: 87 each
- Botany, Zoology & Mathematics: 79 each
- Sociology: 78, Economics: 61, Physics: 60
- Political Science: 57, History: 58, Physical Education: 59, Sanskrit: 56
- Others like Statistics, Computer Science, Persian (lower vacancies)
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university
- Additionally, candidates must satisfy one of the following:
- Cleared UGC NET or equivalent (SLET/SET),
- Or hold a Ph.D. degree as per the UGC regulations (2009/2016), which may exempt the NET requirement
UPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
(Candidates should not have been born before 2nd July 1985 or after 1st July 2004) - Age Relaxation: As per government rules, applicable for SC/ST/OBC (UP), PwBD, ex-servicemen, UP state employees, skilled sportspersons, etc.
Salary Structure
The selected candidates will be offered a competitive salary package. The pay scale for the Assistant Professor post is Level 10, with a basic pay ranging from ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400. The gross monthly salary is expected to be around ₹90,000.
- The pay scale for selected candidates ranges from ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400 per month (Level-10 in the Pay Matrix)
How to Apply For UPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025
The application process is entirely online. Candidates must first complete a One-Time Registration (OTR) on the official UPPSC website, if they have not already done so. Here are the steps to follow:
- Visit the official UPPSC website: uppsc.up.nic.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) and obtain your OTR number.
- Log in with your OTR credentials and select the application link for the “GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGES OF U.P.- EXAMINATION.”
- Fill out the application form with all the required personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and other necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee online through a debit card, credit card, or net banking. The fee is ₹125 for UR/OBC/EWS, ₹65 for SC/ST, and ₹25 for PwD candidates.
- Review your application form carefully and submit it. It is advisable to save and print a copy for your records.
Application Fees
- Unreserved / OBC / EWS: ₹125
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen: ₹65
- Persons with Disabilities (PwBD): ₹25
(Some sources mention ₹65 processing fee for ex-servicemen and ₹25 for PwBD; candidates should confirm via official notification.)
Selection Process
The selection process for the UPPSC Assistant Professor recruitment has been revised. It now consists of three main stages:
- Written Examination: This will be a two-part exam.
- Preliminary Exam: A 150-mark, two-hour objective-type exam with 120 questions. It includes 30 questions on General Studies and 90 questions on the candidate’s chosen subject. There will be negative marking.
- Main Exam: A three-hour, descriptive exam worth 200 marks, focusing on the candidate’s subject. It will contain 10 short-answer questions and 10 long-answer questions.
- Interview: Candidates who pass the written examination will be called for an interview, which carries a weightage of 25 marks.
The final merit list will be based on the marks obtained in the main exam and the interview
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 4 September 2025
- Online Application Period: 4 September to 6 October 2025
- Correction Window: Up to 13 October 2025
Conclusion
The UPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 offers a landmark opportunity for academic professionals aiming to secure teaching roles in Uttar Pradesh’s government colleges. With a streamlined and fair selection procedure, competitive compensation, and a large number of vacancies across numerous disciplines, this drive is an exceptional prospect for eligible candidates.
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