UPPSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1156 Medical Professor & Assistant Professor Posts

UPPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF has been officially released for 1156 Medical Professor and Assistant Professor vacancies in the Medical Education Department, Uttar Pradesh. Eligible postgraduate medical degree holders looking for Government Jobs 2026, Teaching Faculty Jobs, or Sarkari Naukri updates can apply online from 18 August 2026 to 01 September 2026. Detailed eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, selection process, salary details, and the direct apply link are provided below.

About Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is the constitutional body responsible for recruiting candidates to Group-A and Group-B posts under the Uttar Pradesh government, including faculty positions in state medical colleges. Because openings for medical teaching faculty at this scale rarely come up, this recruitment drive is a major opportunity for MD/MS/DNB/DM/M.Ch qualified doctors seeking a stable, gazetted teaching career at Government Medical Colleges across Uttar Pradesh.

UPPSC Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) and obtain an OTR Number at least 72 hours before submitting the online application, through the portal otr.pariksha.nic.in.

UPPSC Professor & Assistant Professor Vacancy Details 2026

The post-wise vacancy distribution for UPPSC Recruitment 2026 is given in the table below. Vacancies are spread across General Recruitment and Special Recruitment categories in a wide range of medical specialties such as General Medicine, General Surgery, Anesthesiology, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Radio-diagnosis, Pathology, Microbiology, and several others.

Since the specialty-wise and category-wise vacancy split runs across dozens of medical departments, candidates should check the official notification PDF for the exact number of seats available in their specific specialty and category. The number of vacancies is subject to increase or decrease based on requirement.

Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for Professor posts need a relevant postgraduate medical degree (MD/MS/DNB/DM/M.Ch as applicable to the specialty), along with 3 years' experience as Associate Professor in the subject at a recognised medical institution, at least 2 research publications after becoming Associate Professor, and completion of the Basic Course in Biomedical Research. Candidates applying for Assistant Professor posts need the relevant PG medical degree along with 1 year as Senior Resident in the concerned subject after obtaining the degree. Alternative eligibility routes (such as Armed Forces Specialist Medical Officer experience or Tutor/Demonstrator experience) apply to certain specialties — candidates are advised to check the official notification PDF for post-wise and specialty-wise qualification requirements.

Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)

• Professor: 35 to 55 Years
• Assistant Professor: 26 to 40 Years

Age Relaxation

UPPSC Professor & Assistant Professor Salary Details & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary as per the government pay matrix, based on the post:

Selection Process

The selection process for UPPSC Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:

• Screening Examination (Objective Type, OMR-based)
• Interview
• Document Verification (DV)

Only candidates who qualify in the Screening Examination are called for the interview, and the final merit list is prepared by combining 75% marks from the screening test with 25% marks from the interview. The screening exam carries negative marking of one-third for each wrong answer, with no penalty for unattempted questions. The minimum qualifying mark is 35% for SC/ST candidates and 40% for candidates of other categories.

Application Fee

Required Documents for Online Application

• Recent Passport Size Photograph (Attested)
• Scanned Copy of Signature
• Postgraduate Medical Degree Certificates & Mark Sheets
• Experience Certificates (Associate Professor / Senior Resident, as applicable)
• Age Proof (High School / Higher Secondary Certificate)
• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
• One Time Registration (OTR) Number
• Valid Email ID and Mobile Number

How to Apply Online for UPPSC Recruitment 2026

1. Obtain a One Time Registration (OTR) Number from otr.pariksha.nic.in at least 72 hours before applying, if not already registered.
2. Visit the official website: uppsc.up.nic.in and click on "All Notifications/Advertisements."
3. Click "Apply" against the relevant post and authenticate using your OTR Number and OTP/password.
4. Fill in your personal details, address, and preferential qualifications under Application Part-2.
5. Proceed to fee payment through SBI MOPS and take a printout of the payment transaction slip.
6. Review the completed application form, take a printout, and keep it safe.
7. Send self-attested photocopies of documents along with the printed application via registered/speed post or by hand, so it reaches UPPSC before the hard-copy deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Important Links & Direct Apply Links