Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the UPPSC Medical Professor & Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,156 vacancies in the Medical Education Department, Uttar Pradesh (Allopathy).
The recruitment includes 44 Professor and 1,112 Assistant Professor posts in various medical specialties. Eligible candidates with the required postgraduate medical qualification and prescribed teaching/experience can apply online through the UPPSC portal.
The online application process starts on 18 August 2026 and the last date for fee payment and application submission is 01 September 2026.
Experience is important: Candidates must meet the prescribed specialty-wise teaching or professional experience requirements. For Professor posts, the notification generally requires relevant postgraduate qualification along with prescribed Associate Professor experience and research publications. Assistant Professor candidates generally require relevant PG qualification and prescribed Senior Resident or equivalent experience.
Overview Table
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Department | Medical Education Department, U.P. (Allopathy) |
| Post Names | Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Total Posts | 1,156 |
| Professor Posts | 44 |
| Assistant Professor Posts | 1,112 |
| Age Limit | Professor: 35–55 Years; Assistant Professor: 26–40 Years |
| Qualification | Relevant MD/MS/DNB/DM/M.Ch. or prescribed medical qualification |
| Experience | Prescribed teaching/Senior Resident or equivalent experience as applicable |
| Application Fee | ₹105 for UR/EWS/OBC; ₹65 SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen; ₹25 PwD |
| Application Mode | Online through UPPSC OTR |
| Salary | Professor: Level-14; Assistant Professor: Level-11 |
| Eligibility | Specialty-wise qualification and experience as per notification |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 01 September 2026 |
| Correction/Modification Last Date | 08 September 2026 |
| Hard Copy Submission Last Date | 15 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) at least 72 hours before submitting the online application.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the relevant postgraduate medical qualification such as MD, MS, DNB, DM or M.Ch., depending on the specialty and post.
Experience
Experience is a major eligibility requirement. Professor candidates generally need prescribed Associate Professor-level experience along with research publications, while Assistant Professor candidates generally need Senior Resident or equivalent prescribed experience. Candidates should carefully check the specialty-wise requirements in the official notification.
Age Limit
- Professor: 35–55 years
- Assistant Professor: 26–40 years
Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories as per UP Government rules.
How to Apply for UPPSC Recruitment 2026
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPPSC OTR portal.
- Visit the official UPPSC website and open the relevant recruitment notification.
- Authenticate using your OTR number.
- Complete the application details and upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the prescribed payment gateway.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
- Submit the required hard-copy documents within the prescribed deadline.
Important: Candidates should verify their qualification, specialty and experience requirements before submitting the application.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | UPPSC Online Application Portal |
| Details PDF | Official UPPSC Recruitment Notification PDF |
| Official Website | UPPSC Official Website |
Official Apply Link
Candidates can visit the UPPSC official application page to authenticate through OTR and submit their application for the Professor/Assistant Professor recruitment.
Details PDF Link
Before applying, candidates should read the official UPPSC notification PDF carefully, especially the specialty-wise qualification, experience, age, reservation and document requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are available in UPPSC Medical Recruitment 2026?
There are 1,156 vacancies, including 44 Professor and 1,112 Assistant Professor posts.
Q2. What is the UPPSC Professor application date?
The online application starts on 18 August 2026.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for fee payment and online application submission is 01 September 2026.
Q4. Is experience required for UPPSC Professor and Assistant Professor posts?
Yes. Prescribed teaching, Senior Resident or equivalent experience is required depending on the post and medical specialty.
Q5. What is the salary?
Professor posts are under Pay Level-14, while Assistant Professor posts are under Pay Level-11.
Q6. Where is the job location?
The posts are under the Medical Education Department, Uttar Pradesh, with postings at Government Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh.