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UPESSC Assistant Professor Chemistry Recruitment 2026: 179 Vacancies, Exam Date, Eligibility & Exam Pattern

UPESSC has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026. Chemistry candidates have 179 advertised vacancies. Check important dates, eligibility, exam pattern, marking scheme, salary and preparation strategy.

Chiral Academy • Updated 9 September 2026 • 8 min read
179 Chemistry Vacancies
90 Chemistry Questions
360 Written Marks
19–20 Nov Exam Date
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LATEST UPDATE

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification Released

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for recruitment to 1,936 Assistant Professor posts. Chemistry has 179 advertised vacancies.

A major opportunity has arrived for Chemistry candidates preparing for Assistant Professor recruitment in Uttar Pradesh.

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has announced the Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 04/2026.

Across all subjects, a total of 1,936 Assistant Professor posts have been advertised. Chemistry alone accounts for 179 vacancies, making this recruitment particularly important for eligible Chemistry candidates.

Candidates with the required postgraduate qualification and applicable NET/SLET/SET or eligible PhD exemption should carefully check the official notification and begin exam-oriented preparation without delay.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Chemistry 2026 Overview

Recruitment UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026
Commission Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission
Advertisement 04/2026
Total Vacancies 1,936
Chemistry Vacancies 179
Written Exam 19 & 20 November 2026
Written Marks 360
Interview 40 Marks
Official Website upessc.up.gov.in

UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should complete their application well before the final deadline and avoid waiting until the last day.

Notification Released 08 September 2026
Application Starts 08 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment 07 October 2026
Correction Last Date 11 October 2026
Written Examination 19 & 20 November 2026

UPESSC Assistant Professor Chemistry Vacancy 2026

Chemistry has a total of 179 advertised Assistant Professor vacancies.

CHEMISTRY POSTS 179 Assistant Professor Chemistry Vacancies

Co-Educational Colleges

A total of 167 Chemistry posts are shown for co-educational colleges.

UR 62
SC 35
ST 5
OBC 47
EWS 18

Women's Colleges

A further 12 Chemistry vacancies are advertised for women's colleges.

UR 5
SC 2
ST 0
OBC 3
EWS 2

UPESSC Assistant Professor Chemistry Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination consists of 120 objective multiple-choice questions.

120 Total Questions
30 General Knowledge
2 Hours Duration
CORRECT ANSWER +3 Marks
WRONG / MULTIPLE ANSWER −1 Mark

The written examination carries 360 marks and the interview carries 40 marks.

IMPORTANT PREPARATION NOTE

Negative marking changes the way you should prepare.

Completing theory alone will not be enough. Candidates should develop fast recall, accurate problem solving, option elimination and the ability to avoid unnecessary guesses.

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UPESSC Assistant Professor Chemistry Eligibility 2026

For the applicable subjects, candidates generally require a Master's degree in the relevant or concerned subject with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade.

Candidates must also fulfil the prescribed NET / SLET / SET requirement. The official notification includes NET conducted by UGC or CSIR.

Applicable PhD holders may be exempt from NET/SLET/SET subject to the conditions prescribed under the relevant regulations.

Eligibility Reminder

Do not rely only on summaries available online. Compare your exact degree, category and qualification with Advertisement No. 04/2026 before applying.

Related Chemistry Subjects

The notification's subject-equivalence information for Chemistry also refers to related areas such as Applied Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Pharmaceutical studies.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Salary 2026

PAY LEVEL 10 ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400

Assistant Professor pay scale as mentioned in the recruitment notification.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Application Fee 2026

UR / OBC / EWS / Others ₹2,000
SC / ST ₹1,500
PwD ₹1,000

UPESSC Assistant Professor Chemistry Syllabus 2026

Candidates should be careful while searching for the syllabus because older UPHESC and other Uttar Pradesh Assistant Professor syllabus pages may continue appearing in Google results.

Advertisement No. 04/2026 states that the written examination syllabus is available through the official UPESSC website.

OUR RECOMMENDATION

Prepare from the current official UPESSC syllabus.

Do not blindly follow an old UPHESC or unrelated UPPSC Assistant Professor syllabus without checking it against the current UPESSC syllabus.

Check our complete UPESSC Chemistry exam page →

How to Prepare for UPESSC Assistant Professor Chemistry 2026

The concerned-subject section contributes 90 out of 120 questions. Chemistry preparation therefore deserves the largest share of your study schedule.

01

Map the Official Syllabus

Divide the syllabus topic by topic and identify strong, moderate and weak areas.

02

Strengthen Core Chemistry

Revise Physical, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry concepts systematically.

03

Solve Objective Questions Daily

Your preparation should train you to answer MCQs, not only understand theory.

04

Practice With Negative Marking

Calculate your practice-test scores using the official +3 and −1 marking system.

05

Improve Speed

Train yourself to manage 120 questions within the two-hour written examination.

06

Revise Repeatedly

Maintain short revision cycles for formulas, mechanisms, reactions, concepts and important exceptions.

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SUBJECT TARGET 90 Chemistry Questions
PREPARATION TARGET Concept + Speed + Accuracy
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02

Objective Question Practice

Convert theory into exam-solving ability through focused MCQ practice.

03

Accuracy-Focused Preparation

Develop a controlled attempt strategy for the +3/−1 marking scheme.

04

Structured Revision

Organise preparation and revision systematically before the November examination.

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UPHESC Assistant Professor Chemistry 2026

Candidates may still search online for terms such as UPHESC Assistant Professor Chemistry, UP Assistant Professor Chemistry or UPHESC Chemistry Vacancy.

The current recruitment discussed in this article has been issued by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) under Advertisement No. 04/2026.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Chemistry 2026 FAQs

How many Chemistry vacancies are there in UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026?

There are 179 advertised Assistant Professor Chemistry vacancies under Advertisement No. 04/2026.

What is the UPESSC Assistant Professor Chemistry exam date?

The written examination is scheduled for 19 and 20 November 2026.

How many Chemistry questions will be asked?

The written examination contains 90 questions from the concerned subject. Chemistry candidates will therefore receive 90 subject questions.

Is there negative marking in UPESSC Assistant Professor 2026?

Yes. A correct answer carries 3 marks and 1 mark is deducted for an incorrect or multiple answer.

What is the duration of the written exam?

The written examination duration is two hours.

What are the total written marks?

The written examination carries 360 marks. The interview carries another 40 marks.

Does Chiral Academy provide UPESSC Chemistry preparation?

Chemistry candidates can register for Chiral Academy's UPESSC Assistant Professor Chemistry preparation through the admission form linked on this page.

UPESSC ASSISTANT PROFESSOR • CHEMISTRY

179 Chemistry Vacancies. Start Preparing Now.

Build strong Chemistry concepts, practise objective questions and improve speed and accuracy for the November examination.

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