Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has issued Advertisement No. D-1/E-1/2026 dated 18 August 2026 for recruitment to Professor and Assistant Professor posts in the Medical Education Department, Uttar Pradesh (Allopathy). The recruitment covers general as well as special recruitment vacancies across numerous medical, dental, super-specialty and allied disciplines. The notification provides 44 Professor vacancies in Group-A Gazetted posts at Pay Level-14 and 1,112 general Assistant Professor vacancies at Pay Level-11, along with 9 special-recruitment Professor vacancies and 71 special-recruitment Assistant Professor vacancies listed in the notification, making 1,236 vacancies represented in this recruitment. Professor age is 35 to 55 years, while Assistant Professor age is 26 to 40 years, subject to applicable relaxation. The essential qualification, teaching experience and research requirements vary by specialty. Professor eligibility generally requires the prescribed postgraduate/super-specialty qualification, three years Associate Professor experience and prescribed research publications/courses. Assistant Professor eligibility generally requires the prescribed postgraduate qualification and one year Senior Resident experience or an applicable alternative route. The Commission may conduct a Screening Examination under the UPPSC Direct Recruitment through Screening Examination Regulations, 2025. Where a screening examination is held, candidates qualifying it may be called for interview and final merit is determined using 75% screening-test marks and 25% interview marks. Objective screening examination carries one-third negative marking for a wrong answer. Online applications commence on 18 August 2026. The last date for fee payment and submission of the online application is 1 September 2026, correction/modification and fee reconciliation is allowed up to 8 September 2026, and the hard copy of the online application with required documents must reach the Commission by 5:00 PM on 15 September 2026.
| Advertisement Number | D-1/E-1/2026 |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Department | Medical Education Department, Uttar Pradesh (Allopathy) |
| Nature of Posts | Group-A, Gazetted |
| Nature of Posts | Group-A, Gazetted |
| Professor Qualification | The prescribed MD/MS/DNB/DM/MCh/DrNB or other equivalent qualification in the concerned specialty is required as specified against each Professor post. |
| Professor Teaching Experience | Generally three years as Associate Professor in the concerned subject in a recognised medical institution, or the applicable Specialist Medical Officer of Armed Forces route prescribed in the advertisement. |
| Professor Research Requirement | Generally at least two prescribed research publications after appointment as Associate Professor, with the candidate among the first three authors, along with the prescribed Basic Course in Biomedical Research. |
| Assistant Professor Qualification | The prescribed postgraduate medical qualification in the concerned specialty is required. Qualifications vary by specialty and include MD, MS, DNB, DM, MCh, DrNB and other qualifications specifically mentioned in the advertisement. |
| Assistant Professor Experience | Generally one year as Senior Resident in the concerned subject in a recognised medical institution after obtaining the prescribed degree. |
| Alternative Assistant Professor Eligibility | Alternative eligibility routes are available for specified Armed Forces Medical Officers, non-teaching Consultants/Specialists/Medical Officers, eligible diploma holders, Tutors and Demonstrators subject to the conditions and experience prescribed in the advertisement. |
| NMC / Medical Education Requirements | Candidates may be required to complete the Basic Course in Biomedical Research and, for relevant broad-specialty faculty posts, the Basic Course in Medical Education as prescribed by the Commission/NMC. |
| Special Professor Recruitment | 9 special-recruitment Professor vacancies are listed across Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anesthesiology, General Medicine, General Surgery and Pediatrics. |
| Special Assistant Professor Recruitment | 71 special-recruitment Assistant Professor vacancies are listed across multiple medical and allied specialties. |
| Application Fee | Rs. 105 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 65 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 25 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 65 |
| Other Reserved Categories | Dependents of Freedom Fighters, Women and Skilled Players pay according to their original category. |
| OTR Registration | Candidates must obtain a One Time Registration (OTR) Number before applying. Candidates without OTR are advised to obtain it from the Commission OTR portal at least 72 hours before submitting the online application. |
| Online Application | Applications must be submitted online through the UPPSC website using the OTR-based application system. Applications through other modes are not accepted. |
| Hard Copy Submission | Candidates must send self-attested copies of academic and required documents along with the printout of the online application by registered/speed post or by hand to the Commission by the prescribed deadline. |
| Separate Envelope | Candidates applying for more than one post must send the application form and documents for each post in a separate envelope as prescribed by the Commission. |
| Age Relaxation | Age relaxation for reserved categories and other eligible categories is admissible according to applicable Uttar Pradesh Government rules and the conditions of the advertisement. |
| Research Scholar Age Relaxation | Eligible Research Scholars of the Chief Minister Fellowship Programme may receive up to 3 years relaxation in the maximum age limit under the 2026 rules, subject to the conditions specified in the advertisement. |
| Research Scholar Screening Weightage | Eligible research scholars may receive additional screening-examination weightage based on the duration of their completed fellowship tenure, subject to the prescribed rules. |
| Government Employee NOC | Candidates serving under Central or State Government must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview. |
| Essential Qualification Cut-off | Candidates are required to possess the essential qualification by the last date of receipt of the online application. |
| Vacancy Variation | The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending upon circumstances and requirements. |
| Malpractice | Candidates involved in copying, indiscipline, misbehavior, canvassing, concealment or furnishing false information may have their candidature cancelled and may be debarred from future examinations and selections. |
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Professor | 44 |
| Professor | 9 |
| Assistant Professor | 1,112 |
| Assistant Professor | 71 |
Qualification: Post-specific medical, dental, public health, statistics or allied qualifications as prescribed for each specialty. Professor posts generally require the prescribed MD/MS/DNB/DM/MCh/DrNB or equivalent qualification in the concerned specialty, required teaching experience as Associate Professor, rese
Age limit depends on the post: Professor 35-55 years; Assistant Professor 26-40 years. Relaxation for reserved categories and other eligible categories is applicable as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules and the advertisement.
18 August 2026
18 August 2026
01 September 2026
08 September 2026
15 September 2026 till 05:00 PM
Under the UPPSC Direct Recruitment through Screening Examination Regulations, 2025, the Commission may conduct an objective Screening Examination to shortlist candidates for interview.
Where a screening examination is conducted, one-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect answer. More than one answer is also treated as wrong. No penalty is imposed for an unanswered question.
Candidates qualifying the screening examination, where conducted, may be called for interview according to the standard fixed by the Commission.
Where a Screening Examination is held, final merit is determined by adding 75% marks of the Screening Examination and 25% marks of the Interview.
Candidates must produce original certificates and supporting documents when required. Failure to provide required documents within the prescribed period can result in cancellation of candidature.
| Post / Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Professor Pay Scale | Pay Level-14 |
| Assistant Professor Pay Scale | Pay Level-11 |
Professor: Pay Level-14; Assistant Professor: Pay Level-11. Exact pay and applicable allowances are governed by the relevant Uttar Pradesh service rules.
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