UPPSC Assistant Professor & Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,156 Posts

UPPSC Assistant Professor & Professor Recruitment 2026: Overview & Key Highlights

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj has issued official direct recruitment advertisement number D-1/E-1/2026 for faculty positions across state government medical institutions. Through this recruitment drive, UPPSC is filling 1,156 vacancies across two key designations: Professor (44 posts) and Assistant Professor (1,112 posts) under the Department of Medical Education (Allopathy), Uttar Pradesh.

The online application window is open from 18 August 2026 to 01 September 2026. Candidates who have completed their One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPPSC portal and possess recognized postgraduate medical qualifications (MD / MS / DNB) in relevant disciplines are eligible to participate. You can verify your age criteria as per state cut-off dates using our free Age Calculator Tool.

UPPSC Assistant Professor & Professor Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Applicants must take note of the mandatory timeline for online registration, fee payment, form correction, and submission of physical application hard copies:

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Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The 1,156 vacancies under Advertisement No. D-1/E-1/2026 are divided into the following cadres:

Eligibility Criteria for UPPSC Medical Faculty Recruitment 2026

1. Educational Qualification & Experience

• Educational Requirement: Master's Degree (MD / MS / DNB) in the concerned medicine / clinical / non-clinical speciality or equivalent qualification recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) / Medical Council of India (MCI).
• Experience Requirement: Teaching and clinical experience as per NMC guidelines and UP Medical Education Service Rules for the respective posts of Professor and Assistant Professor.
• Note: Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification PDF for detailed speciality-wise and post-wise experience breakdowns.

Discover more medical and faculty career opportunities in our Medical Jobs and Postgraduate Jobs sections.

2. Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)

Category Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation will be admissible to SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and other reserved category candidates of Uttar Pradesh domicile in accordance with UP State Government service rules under Advertisement No. D-1/E-1/2026.

Application Fee & Payment Details

The examination and processing fee must be paid through SBI MOPS (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking) or SBI E-Challan mode:

Selection Process

The selection for UPPSC Medical Professor and Assistant Professor positions follows the standard direct recruitment framework:

1. Direct Recruitment / Screening Test: If the number of applicants is high, UPPSC may conduct an objective screening test to shortlist candidates for interview rounds.
2. Interview Assessment: Evaluation of clinical expertise, research publications, teaching proficiency, and domain knowledge.
3. Document Verification & Merit List: Scrutiny of original MD/MS/DNB degrees, experience certificates, NMC/State Medical Council registration certificates, and hard copies submitted to the commission.

Explore other state-level opportunities in our State Govt Jobs section.

How to Apply Online for UPPSC Assistant Professor & Professor Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official portal: uppsc.up.nic.in.
2. Ensure you have completed your One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPPSC OTR portal. If not, generate your OTR number first.
3. Click on the active advertisement link for "Advt. No. D-1/E-1/2026 - Medical Education Department (Allopathy)".
4. Log in using your OTR number and authenticate via mobile OTP or password.
5. Select the post (Professor / Assistant Professor) and your concerned medical speciality.
6. Verify that your educational credentials, council registration, and experience details are updated correctly.
7. Pay the prescribed fee online via SBI MOPS or offline through SBI e-challan.
8. Submit the application form online and download the complete printout.
9. Attach self-attested copies of all requisite certificates, experience credentials, and mark sheets with the printed application form, and dispatch the hard copy to the UPPSC office on or before 15 September 2026.

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Last verified on: August 20, 2026