Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the direct recruitment notification for Professor and Assistant Professor posts in the Medical Education Department, Uttar Pradesh (Allopathy). The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. D-1/E-1/2026 for a total of 1156 posts, including 44 Professor and 1112 Assistant Professor vacancies.

Important: The online application process begins on 18 August 2026 and the last date to apply online and pay the fee is 01 September 2026. The correction deadline is 08 September 2026 and the last date for submission of the printed application and documents is 15 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Overview

Important Dates

Applicants should not wait for the final date because the recruitment requires more than one step: OTR registration, online application, fee payment, final submission, printout, document attachment and dispatch or delivery of the hard copy.

Application Fee

The fee should be paid through the payment method permitted by the Commission. Candidates should save the payment transaction slip and verify that the payment status is successful before completing final submission.

Age Limit as on 01/07/2026

The age is calculated as on 01 July 2026. Candidates claiming age relaxation must possess the applicable certificate and satisfy the conditions prescribed by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission.

Vacancy Details – Total 1156 Posts

Subject and Speciality Details

The recruitment covers medical teaching positions in different specialities under the Medical Education Department, U.P. (Allopathy). The exact speciality-wise vacancy, required medical qualification, registration, experience and preferential qualification must be checked in the detailed advertisement before applying.

Educational and Professional Eligibility

• Applicants must possess the medical qualification prescribed for the concerned Professor or Assistant Professor speciality.
• The postgraduate degree/diploma and speciality should be recognised under the applicable medical-education rules.
• Applicants should hold valid registration with the applicable medical council or authority where required.
• Teaching, clinical, research or professional experience must satisfy the post-wise requirement in the notification.
• Experience should be supported by certificates that clearly mention designation, department, duties and dates of service.
• Candidates should verify whether the required qualification must be obtained by the application deadline or another date specified in the advertisement.
• Preference or additional marks, if any, are governed by the conditions in the official notification and must not be assumed without verification.
• Final-year or result-awaited candidates should apply only if they satisfy the qualification deadline stated by UPPSC.

One Time Registration (OTR) Requirement

UPPSC uses a One Time Registration system for this recruitment. Candidates must complete OTR and obtain an OTR number before submitting the recruitment application. It is advisable to complete OTR well before the application deadline because the OTR number may be required to authenticate the application through OTP or password.

1. Open the UPPSC OTR portal.
2. Register with a valid mobile number, email ID and personal details.
3. Complete identity and basic profile information.
4. Obtain and save the OTR number and password.
5. Use the OTR number to authenticate on the UPPSC application dashboard.

Selection Process

The exact selection method, written-examination scheme, syllabus, interview weightage and qualifying marks should be confirmed from the official advertisement and later UPPSC notices. The examination date is listed as “As per Schedule” until a separate schedule is issued.

How to Apply Online

1. Complete One Time Registration on the UPPSC OTR portal and obtain the OTR number.
2. Visit the official UPPSC website and open the “All Notifications/Advertisements” section.
3. Find Advertisement No. D-1/E-1/2026 for Professor and Assistant Professor posts.
4. Click the relevant Apply option and authenticate using the OTR number, OTP or password.
5. Complete the application details, post, speciality, address and preferential qualification information.
6. Upload the photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the applicable fee through SBI MOPS or the payment mode allowed by UPPSC.
8. Download and preserve the payment transaction slip.
9. Preview every field and submit the final online application.
10. Take a printout of the submitted application form and download the address slip.
11. Attach self-attested copies of the required certificates and send the hard copy in the prescribed manner.
12. Ensure that the hard copy reaches the Commission by 15 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Hard Copy Submission

After online submission, candidates must print the final application and arrange self-attested photocopies of the required academic, registration, experience, category and other documents. The hard-copy packet should be sent by registered post, speed post or delivered as permitted by the Commission, using the address slip generated from the applicant dashboard.

Documents Required

• Recent photograph.
• Scanned signature.
• OTR details and application printout.
• MD/MS/DNB or relevant qualification certificate.
• All required marksheets and degree/provisional certificates.
• Medical council registration certificate.
• Experience certificates showing dates and nature of work.
• Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD, wherever applicable.
• Identity proof and address proof.
• Preference-related or other certificates required by the advertisement.
• Payment transaction slip.

Important Instructions

Before final submission: Check the speciality, post, age, qualification, medical registration, experience dates, category, OTR details, fee status and hard-copy deadline. Retain both online and physical-submission proof.

• Complete OTR before attempting the application.
• Do not select a speciality unless your MD/MS/DNB and experience match its requirements.
• Ensure the online application and hard copy contain consistent information.
• Use self-attested document copies for the physical packet.
• Send the hard copy early enough to reach UPPSC before 15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
• Keep the registered mobile number and email active.
• Monitor the UPPSC website for exam date, admit card, interview and result updates.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date for UPPSC Assistant Professor and Professor Online Form 2026?
The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 01 September 2026.

Q2. How many posts are available?
A total of 1156 posts are available, including 44 Professor and 1112 Assistant Professor posts.

Q3. What is the age limit?
The Professor age limit is 35 to 55 years and the Assistant Professor age limit is 26 to 40 years as on 01 July 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.

Q4. What is the application fee?
General, OBC and EWS candidates pay ₹105, SC/ST candidates pay ₹65 and Persons with Disabilities pay ₹25.

Q5. Is OTR mandatory?
Yes. Candidates must complete One Time Registration and obtain an OTR number before applying.

Q6. What qualification is required?
Relevant MD/MS/DNB or equivalent medical qualification is required, along with post-wise registration and experience conditions.

Q7. Is hard-copy submission required?
Yes. The printed application and required self-attested documents must reach UPPSC by 15 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Q8. What is the exam date?
The examination will be conducted as per schedule. The separate exam schedule is to be announced.

Q9. Where will the hard copy be sent?
The hard copy is sent to The Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, 10, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – 211018, according to the prescribed instructions.

Q10. Can any MD/MS candidate apply for any speciality?
No. The qualification and experience must match the particular speciality and post selected.

Q11. Where can I find latest jobs and quizzes?
Visit Online Janseva for latest job updates and learning quizzes.

Final Advice

UPPSC Assistant Professor and Professor Recruitment 2026 is a major medical-education recruitment drive for 1156 posts. Candidates should complete OTR early, verify the exact speciality-wise qualification and experience, pay the correct fee, submit the online form and send the printed application with documents before the hard-copy deadline. Keep proof of every stage and follow only official UPPSC notices for later examination, interview and appointment updates.

Disclaimer: This article is prepared for informational purposes using the UPPSC Professor and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification and publicly available recruitment information checked on 27 August 2026. Vacancy, speciality, eligibility, age, fee, examination, hard-copy and selection conditions may be amended by UPPSC. Always read the complete official advertisement and verify the latest information on the official UPPSC website before applying.