UPESSC Assistant Professor Syllabus 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), formerly UPHESC |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (various subjects) |
| Advertisement Number | Advt No. 04/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1936 posts |
| Selection Stages | Written Examination + Interview |
| Total Questions (Written Exam) | 120 Questions |
| Total Marks (Written Exam) | 360 Marks |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | Yes, as per the revised pattern (1 mark deducted per wrong answer) |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
Written Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies / General Knowledge | 30 | 90 |
| Concerned / Optional Subject | 90 | 270 |
| Total | 120 | 360 |
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based), objective-type MCQs
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Marking Scheme: +3 marks for each correct answer (as reported)
- Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer (introduced for the first time in this revised pattern)
Previous Exam Pattern (Used up to April 2026)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I - General Knowledge | 30 | 60 |
| Part II - Optional Subject | 70 | 140 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
1. General Studies/ General Knowledge Syllabus
- (C) Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Basics of computers, internet, digital initiatives in education
- (E) Indian History, Geography, Polity and Economy: Aspects relevant to higher education and general awareness
- (F) Other Topics: Science and technology developments, government schemes related to education
2. Concerned / Optional Subject Syllabus
- Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu
- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Statistics
- Commerce, Home Science, Physical Education, Music (Vocal/Instrumental), Fine Arts
- Education / B.Ed., Defence Studies, Law, and other subjects notified by UPESSC