The UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj on 28 April 2026. A total of 107 posts of Assistant Acharya (Assistant Professor) B.Ed. are being filled in aided non-government degree colleges across Uttar Pradesh under Advertisement No. 51 (Amended/Sanshodhit Vigyapan).
This is a revised and re-opened notification. Candidates who missed or could not complete their application during earlier windows (2022 or May 2025) can now apply again through the official portal at upessc.up.gov.in. The online application window is open from 28 April 2026 to 27 May 2026, and the written examination is confirmed for 28 July 2026.
This post covers everything you need — from the three eligibility routes and OTR registration process that most candidates miss, to the interview preparation tips and what re-applicants must do differently this time.
UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Commission Name | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC / Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement No. | 51 (Amended – Sanshodhit Vigyapan) |
| Advt. Letter No. | 691/07(2026)/Adhiyachan(Vigyapan)/2026-27 dated 28 April 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Acharya / Assistant Professor (B.Ed.) |
| Total Vacancies | 107 Posts |
| Type of Colleges | Aided Non-Government (Ashaskiya Sahayata Prapt) Degree Colleges |
| Application Start | 28 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 May 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | 28 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
| Apply Link | bed.upessc.org/otr/ |
UPESSC vs UPHESC vs UPPSC. What Is the Difference? (Most Candidates Get Confused)
Many people who want to be Assistant Professors in Uttar Pradesh get confused about UPESSC and UPHESC and UPPSC. Let me tell you the difference between them.
UPESSC, which is the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission is a body that replaced UPESSCs old version, which is UPHESC. Now UPESSC handles all the recruitment for Assistant Professors in aided degree colleges. For example UPESSC is in charge of the B.Ed recruitment, which’s Advertisement No 51. You can find all the information you need on the UPESSC website, which’s upessc.up.gov.in.
UPHESC, which is the Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Services Commission used to be in charge of hiring Assistant Professors for Government Degree Colleges.. Now UPHESC is not used anymore because UPESSC replaced it. If you go to the UPHESC website, which is uphesc.org you can still see old exam data and links to admit cards for the 2022 exams.
Then there is UPPSC, which’s the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. UPPSC is completely different from UPESSC and UPHESC. UPPSC hires people to be Assistant Professors in Government Degree Colleges not in aided colleges. For instance UPPSC announced that it is hiring Assistant Professors for 1,253 jobs in 28 subjects. You can find all the information about UPPSC, on its website, which’s uppsc.up.nic.in.
So the simple rule is this: if you want to teach in an aided degree college you should apply through UPESSC. If you want to teach in a government degree college you should look at UPPSC. Remember, UPESSC and UPPSC are completely separate so you have to apply to them.
| Also Read: UP Teacher Eligibility Test UPTET 2026 Form Date Start – Check Eligibility & Paper I & II Exam on 2–4 July |
Important Dates – UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 28 April 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 28 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 27 May 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Reconciliation Last Date | 30 May 2026 |
| Exam District Notification to Candidates | 18 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Issue Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Written Examination Date | 28 July 2026 |
| Interview (Tentative) | After written result declaration |
Apply by 24 May 2026 at the latest. Do not wait for the last day — government portals typically face high traffic and slowdowns in the final 2–3 days before deadlines.
Vacancy Details – Category-wise Breakdown
A total of 107 posts are distributed across 41 aided non-government degree colleges in Uttar Pradesh. The complete category-wise distribution is:
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 44 |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 36 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 20 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 7 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 0 |
| Total | 107 |
Women’s College Vacancies (Included in above total):
- Some of the 107 posts are in womens colleges.
- There are 27 4 OBC and 2 SC posts in these colleges.
- That makes 33 posts in womens colleges.
- Women can apply for both womens college posts.
- Note on ST Vacancies:
- There are no ST posts in Advertisement No. 51.
- St candidates can still apply if they are eligible, under the open category.
UP Assistant Professor BEd Recruitment 2026 107 Posts – Salary and Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Band | Grade Pay | Effective Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (B.Ed.) | ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 | ₹6,000 | Starting at approx. ₹21,600 |
The pay is not the thing that selected candidates get. They also receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other allowances. These allowances are given according to the rules of the Uttar Pradesh government, which can change from time to time. The Uttar Pradesh government decides what allowances are given and when they are given. Selected candidates get these allowances like Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance as, per the Uttar Pradesh government norms.
Age Limit – UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026
| Criteria | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age (as on 31.08.2022) | 62 years |
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Age Relaxation | As per UP Government rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD |
Critical Point: The age cut-off date is 31 August 2022 not 2026. This is because the original advertisement was issued in 2022.
Candidates must have their date of birth filled in.
Also candidates who are over 62 years old as, on 31 August 2022 will not be able to submit the application.
UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026 eligibility qualification NET PhD exemption
This is the complex part of this recruitment and the most misunderstood. There are three eligibility routes for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026. Read all three carefully before applying.
The UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026 has three routes.
Route 1. Postgraduate + M.Ed. Route (Main Route)
To apply for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026 through this route you need a postgraduate degree in Science, Mathematics, Social Science, Commerce or Languages with 55 percent marks from a recognized university. You also need an M.Ed. Degree with 55 percent marks. The M.Ed. Degree should be as per NCTE Regulations 2014.
You also need to have a NET or SLET or SET qualification as per UGC norms.. You can have a Ph.D. Degree as per UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016. The Ph.D. Degree exempts you from the NET requirement for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026.
Route 2. Sociology Postgraduate Route
For this route you need a masters degree in Sociology with 55 percent marks. You also need a B.Ed.. B.l.ed.. Equivalent degree as per NCTE norms.
You need to have a NET or SLET or SET qualification as per UGC norms for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026.. You can have a Ph.D. Degree as per UGC norms.
Route 3. M.A. Education Route
This route requires a postgraduate degree in the subject with minimum 55 percent marks. You also need an M.A. In Education with B.Ed.. Equivalent as per NCTE Regulations.
You need to have a NET or SLET or SET qualification as per UGC norms for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026.. You can have a Ph.D. Degree as per UGC norms.
NET Exemption. Who Qualifies Without NET for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026?
If you have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016 you are exempt from the NET or SLET or SET requirement for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026.
If your Ph.D. Was awarded under the old regulations before 2009 or under non-UGC affiliated universities you may not qualify for exemption. You should verify this with the notification for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026.
5% Relaxation for Reserved Categories for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026:
SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and PwD candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the percentage requirement. This means they need 50% of 55% in postgraduate and M.Ed. Degrees, for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026.
how to apply UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026 OTR registration upessc.up.gov.in
The UPESSC application process is pretty simple. It has two main parts. The OTR Registration and the main Application Form. A lot of people make the mistake of skipping the OTR Registration and going to the Application Form but this can cause problems.
So here is the complete and correct process:
Part 1 is the OTR Registration.
The OTR Registration is something you do once where you create a profile on the UPESSC website. If you have already done the OTR Registration for an UPESSC application you do not need to do it again.
Here is what you need to do:
- Step 1: Go to the UPESSC website, which’s bed.upessc.org/otr/ or upessc.up.gov.in.
- Step 2: Click on “New Registration / OTR” if this is your time applying to UPESSC.
- Step 3: Enter your name, date of birth, gender, mobile number and email address to create your OTR profile.
- Step 4: You will get a registration number and password on your phone and email. Make sure to save these because you will need them for the rest of the process.
Then there is Part 2 which is filling the Application Form.
- Step 5: Log in using your OTR registration number and password.
- Step 6: Find the “Advertisement No. 51 (Amended) – Assistant Professor B.Ed.”. Click on it.
- Step 7: Fill in the details of your education like the subject you studied the name of your university the year you passed your percentage and your roll number. Do not make any mistakes here.
- Step 8: Enter the details of your NET/SLET/SET qualification or your Ph.D. Details if they apply to you.
- Step 10: Pay the application fee online.
- Step 11: Check all your entries carefully before you submit the form. Once you submit it you may not be able to make any changes.
- Step 12: Download and print the confirmation page, which has your Application Number, on it. Keep this safe because you will need it later.
Application Fee – UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd Recruitment 2026
| Category | Application Fee | Transaction Charges |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹2,000 | Additional as per payment mode |
| EWS | ₹2,000 | Additional as per payment mode |
| OBC | ₹2,000 | Additional as per payment mode |
| SC (UP domicile) | ₹1,000 | Additional as per payment mode |
| ST (UP domicile) | ₹1,000 | Additional as per payment mode |
| PwD | ₹1,000 | Additional as per payment mode |
Note for OBC/SC/ST from Other States:
If you are from a state, than Uttar Pradesh and belong to OBC, SC or ST category you will be considered as General category. You must pay ₹2,000.
Special Rule for Re-Applicants. 2022 And 2025 Window Candidates
This part is something that other websites do not explain well.
If you sent in your application under the original Advertisement No. 51 That came out in July 2022 or under the window that was re-opened from May to June 2025 and your application was complete at that time you do not need to pay the application fee for the Re-Applicants.
The UPESSC has already sent the Application Numbers to the Re-Applicants through their registered mobile number and email ID.
Use the Application Number they sent you to log in and update or verify your application for the 2026 window for the Re-Applicants.
However there is one thing to remember: if you are sending in your application again because your earlier application is now not valid due to a qualification mismatch. Specifically if you did not have a B.Ed. Degree, at that time but you have it now. You need to send in a new application and pay the full fee for the Re-Applicants.
Please read the notification carefully to figure out which group you belong to before you decide whether you need to pay the fee again for the Re-Applicants.
Exam Pattern – UPESSC BEd Vacancy 2026 Exam Date 28 July
The written examination will be held on 28 July 2026 in OMR (pen-and-paper) format across selected cities in Uttar Pradesh. The exam city will be notified to candidates on 18 July 2026.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Total Questions | 100 questions |
| Total Marks | 200 marks |
| Duration | To be notified in admit card |
| Negative Marking | None |
Section-wise Breakup:
| Section | Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 30 questions | 2 marks each | 60 marks |
| Subject-Specific (B.Ed.) | 70 questions | 2 marks each | 140 marks |
| Written Exam Total | 100 | — | 200 |
| Interview | — | — | 30 marks |
| Grand Total (Merit) | — | — | 230 marks |
No Negative Marking. Key Strategy: There is no penalty for answers. So candidates should try to answer all 100 questions. If you are not sure about a question you should still try to answer it. Do not leave it blank. This is because the no negative marking rule for the test means that candidates will not lose marks for answers. Candidates should attempt all questions, including the ones they’re not sure, about because the no negative marking rule is a key strategy.
UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd Recruitment 2026 Syllabus
General Knowledge is a part of this test. It has 30 questions. These questions are worth 60 marks.
- The General Knowledge section is very important. It covers a lot of things.
- This section has information about the History of India and the History of Uttar Pradesh.
- It also talks about Geography. This includes India and the whole World.
- We have to study the Indian Constitution and Polity for General Knowledge.
- Current Affairs are also important. This includes things that are happening in our country and in Uttar Pradesh.
- We need to know about developments in Science and Technology.
- There are also questions about Social development issues.
- The General Knowledge section has questions about the schemes and development projects of the UP Government, for the year 2026.
- It even covers Sports and Awards and events.
Subject-Specific Section — B.Ed. (70 Questions – 140 Marks)
The part of the test that’s just about the subject is for people who want to be Assistant Professors and have a B.Ed degree. This section has 70 questions. It is worth 140 marks. The things that the B.Ed Assistant Professor needs to know are based on what’s required for the UGC NET Paper II for Education.
The things that the B.Ed Assistant Professor needs to know include:
- Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education
- Psychological Foundations of Education this includes things like how people learn what motivates them and how smart they are
- How to make a plan for what to teach and how to teach it
- How to use technology and computers to help with teaching
- How to test people to see what they know and how to evaluate them
- How to. Run a school
- How to teach students who have needs
- How to do research, on education
- How to teach teachers
- How to teach people about the environment and what’s important
- How to help people make choices
- How to use numbers to understand education
The B.Ed Assistant Professor has to know all these things to do a job. The B.Ed Assistant Professor will be tested on all of these things.
Interview Round. 30 Marks Preparation
people who take the test only study for the written part and do not get ready for the interview. Here is what you need to know:
Candidates who do well on the written exam will be called for an interview that is worth 30 marks. The interview round and the written exam marks will be added together so it will be Written Exam marks which is 200 plus Interview marks which’s 30 equals 230 marks and this will be the final list.
What the Interview Tests:
- The interview tests your knowledge of the subject. How well you understand the concepts of B.Ed teaching.
- It also tests how well you can communicate and explain things in a way.
- You should know about the national education policies like the National Education Policy 2020 and the rules of the National Council for Teacher Education.
- You should also know about the college you are applying to.
- The interview also tests your behaviour, how confident you are and if you are good at teaching.
Preparation Tips for Interview:
You should study the National Education Policy 2020 carefully because it is often discussed in interviews, for education faculty positions. You should be able to explain any topic from your Post Graduation or Master of Education syllabus in a way like you are teaching it to students. You should also find out about the college you are assigned to, like its history the university it is affiliated to and the programs it is currently offering.
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FAQ: UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application form and pay the fee is 27 May 2026 at 11:59 PM. You also need to know that the fee reconciliation window closes on 30 May 2026.
How many vacancies are there in UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026?
There are a total of 107 posts of Assistant Professor for BEd that are announced under Advertisement No. 51 Which was amended. These posts are distributed across 41 aided non-government degree colleges in Uttar Pradesh.
Is NET mandatory for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026?
You need to have NET or SLET or SET unless you have a Ph.D. That was awarded under UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016. If you have a Ph.D. Under those regulations then you do not need NET.
Can OBC candidates from states get the fee relaxation?
No the fee relaxation is for OBC and SC and ST candidates who have Uttar Pradesh domicile certificates. If you are from another state then you will be treated as General category. You have to pay ₹2,000.
What is OTR in the UPESSC application process?
OTR means One Time Registration. It is when you create your profile on the UPESSC portal for the time. If you have already registered before then you do not need to register you can just log in with your old credentials.
I applied in 2022 or May 2025. Do I need to pay the fee
If your old application was complete and valid then you do not need to pay the fee. UPESSC has sent your Application Number to your mobile or email. You can use it to log in and check your application.
What is the exam pattern for UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd 2026?
The written exam will have 100 questions for 200 marks. There will be 30 General Knowledge questions for 60 marks and 70 questions on your subject for 140 marks. Then there will be an interview that’s worth 30 marks. The total marks will be out of 230. There is no marking for wrong answers.
What is the UPESSC BEd vacancy 2026 exam date?
The written exam is scheduled on 28 July 2026. You will get your admit cards from 25 July 2026. The exam city will be notified on 18 July 2026.
Is there any age relaxation for category candidates?
Yes there is age relaxation for SC and ST and OBC candidates and also for PwD candidates. The age relaxation is as per the Uttar Pradesh Government rules. The maximum age for General category candidates is 62 years as, on 31 August 2022.
What happens if two candidates score the total marks in the merit list?
If two candidates have the total marks then the candidate who is older will get priority. The older candidate will be placed higher in the merit list. The UPESSC Assistant Professor BEd Recruitment 2026 will consider the date of birth to decide who is older.
