Overview
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), formerly UPHESC has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Assistant Professor (various subjects). Full subject-wise topics and the marking scheme are given below.
Key Details
- Organization
- Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), formerly UPHESC
- Vacancies
- 1936 posts
- Advertisement No
- Advt No. 04/2026
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Exam Pattern
Multiple sources reported a revised exam pattern introduced around July 2026 for the current recruitment cycle. This differs from the pattern used up to the April 2026 exams, so candidates should verify which pattern applies to their advertisement before finalizing their preparation strategy. 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) • Qualifying marks by category (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST): Not specified in the sources reviewed - candidates should check the official notification for category-wise qualifying/cut-off criteria.
Syllabus
The syllabus has two broad components - a compulsory General Studies paper and a subject-specific paper based on the candidate's chosen optional subject.
Selection Process
Written Examination + Interview
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the selection process?
Written Examination + Interview