UPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment in Uttar Pradesh 2025

UPPSC Assistant Professor 2025

Are you looking for a secure and respected teaching position in Uttar Pradesh? Good news! The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025. With 1253 vacancies in various subjects, this is an excellent opportunity for those who want to become college professors. This job not only pays well, but it also gives you the satisfaction of teaching in Government Degree Colleges.

The application process begins on September 4, 2025 and closes on October 6, 2025. In this post, we’ll go over all of the important details, including eligibility, salary, subjects, and how to easily apply.

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UPPSC Assistant Professor 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For most subjects:

• Must have passed NET (UGC/CSIR) or an equivalent test such as SLET/SET.
• Ph.D. holders are exempt from NET/SLET/SET exams (according to UGC regulations).
• Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% (or equivalent grade) in the relevant subject.

For Drawing and Painting, Music (Vocal, Instrumental-Sitar, Instrumental-Tabla)

• Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and recognized professional/artistic accomplishments may also apply.
• For example, being a ‘A’ Grade Artist on AIR/Doordarshan.

Experience

• No previous teaching experience is required.
• Fresh postgraduates and Ph.D. holders may apply.

Age limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years.
• Maximum Age: forty years.
• Candidates must have been born between July 2, 1985 and July 1, 2004.

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST/OBC/State Government Employees (U.P.): +5 years.
• Physically Handicapped (U.P.): plus 15 years (maximum age 55 years)
• Ex-Army, Emergency, and Short Service Commissioned Officers (U.P.): +3 years (plus actual service period).

UPPSC Assistant Professor Salary & Benefits 2025

Working as an Assistant Professor through UPPSC is not only a respected career but also a well paying job.

• The post falls under UGC Pay Level 10, with a salary range of ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400.
• Starting salary: ₹57,700 per month.
• In addition to your basic pay, you will receive a number of allowances that will increase your overall salary.

Allowances You Will Get:

• Dearness Allowance (DA): A percentage of basic pay that is revised twice a year to keep up with inflation.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): Varies according to your posting city (X, Y, or Z category). Helps to pay for rent or other living expenses.
• Transport Allowance (TA): Helps you travel between home and work.

Other Benefits:

• Leave Travel Concession (LTC) and Paid Leave.
• Job security and long-term financial growth.
• National Pension System (NPS) contributions provide retirement security.
• Medical services for you and your family.

Selection Process for UPPSC Assistant Professor 2025

Stage 1: Preliminary Exam (Objective Test)

• Acts as a screening test.
• 120 multiple-choice questions (2 hours).
  • General Studies: 30 questions
  • Optional Subject: 90 questions (for Mathematics – 70 questions)
• Total Marks: 150
• Negative Marking: 0.33 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Stage 2: Main Examination (Written Test)

• Only those who clear Prelims can appear.
• Descriptive paper of 200 marks (3 hours).
• The paper has two sections:
  • Section A: 10 short-answer questions (125 words each, 8 marks each).
  • Section B: 10 long-answer questions (200 words each, 12 marks each).

Stage 3: Interview

• Candidates who have been shortlisted from the Mains will be interviewed in person.
• Marks: 25
• Focus areas: Subject knowledge, communication, confidence, and teaching skills.

Final Merit List

• Prepared on the basis of Main Exam (200 marks) + Interview (25 marks).
• Prelims is just qualifying and won’t count in the final merit.

How to Apply for UPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025

1. Get your OTR number (if you haven’t already, register on the UPPSC OTR portal).
2. Visit the UPPSC’s official website.
3. Go to “ALL NOTIFICATIONS/ADVERTISEMENTS.”
4. Search for “Assistant Professor, Government Degree College Examination-2025” and click Apply.
5. Log in with your OTR number (details will be auto-filled).
6. Fill in your educational information and subject preference.
7. Pay your application fee online.
8. Fill out the form and download/print the confirmation page.

Application Fees for UPPSC Assistant Professor 2025

• Unreserved / EWS / OBC: ₹125/-
• SC / ST: ₹65/-
• Ex-Servicemen: ₹65/-
• Persons with Disabilities (PWDs): ₹25/-