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UPPSC GDC Assistant Professor (Chemistry) Recruitment 2025 – Complete Guide for M.Sc. Chemistry Aspirants

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the notification for Assistant Professor posts in Government Degree Colleges (GDCs) 2025. With 1253 vacancies across subjects, this is a prestigious opportunity for M.Sc. Chemistry students and research scholars aiming for a stable and rewarding academic career.

1. Important Dates

  • Notification Release & Online Application Start: 4th September 2025
  • Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 6th October 2025
  • Last Date for Correction/Modification: 13th October 2025

2. Vacancies

  • Total Vacancies (All Subjects): 1253
  • Chemistry Vacancies: 87

Category-wise breakup for Chemistry (87 Posts):

  • Unreserved (UR): 40
  • Scheduled Caste (SC): 15
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST): 03
  • Other Backward Class (OBC): 21
  • Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 08
  • Dependents of Freedom Fighters (DFF): 01
  • Persons with Disabilities (PH): 03
  • Women (Horizontal Reservation): 17

3. Pay Scale

  • Level-10 (UGC Pay Scale): ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 (AGP as per rules)
  • Group A Gazetted Post – Highly prestigious with job security and academic growth.

4. Eligibility Criteria for Chemistry

To apply as Assistant Professor (Chemistry), you must have:

  1. Academic Qualification
    • Master’s Degree in Chemistry with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
    • NET/SET/SLET qualification in Chemistry conducted by UGC/CSIR.
    • OR, a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC 2009/2016 regulations (NET exemption allowed for Ph.D. candidates meeting UGC conditions).
  2. Relaxations
    • 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) & PwD candidates.
    • 5% relaxation for Ph.D. holders who obtained a Master’s degree before 19 Sept 1991.
  3. Age Limit
    • 21–40 years as on 1st July 2025.
    • Relaxations:
      • +5 years for SC/ST/OBC of UP, state employees, and aided college teachers.
      • +15 years for PwD candidates.
      • +3 years + service period for Ex-Servicemen.
    • Maximum age for PwD: 55 years.

5. Selection Process

The recruitment will be based on:

  1. Preliminary Examination (Objective type)
  2. Main Examination (Descriptive written paper)
  3. Interview

Final selection = Main Exam + Interview marks.

6. Exam Pattern (Chemistry)

Preliminary Exam

  • Total Questions: 120 (30 General Studies + 90 Subject Questions; in case of Chemistry 70 subject-specific + 20 allied GS)
  • Marks: 150
  • Time: 2 hours
  • Negative Marking: 0.33 marks

Main Exam

  • Written Paper (Subject: Chemistry): 200 marks
  • Interview (Viva-Voce): 25 marks
  • Total: 225 marks

7. Chemistry Syllabus (Highlights)

The Chemistry syllabus is aligned with NET/SET level and covers Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry:

  • Inorganic Chemistry: Coordination chemistry, Lanthanides & Actinides, Organometallics, Bioinorganic chemistry, Electronic spectra, Pollution & nuclear chemistry.
  • Organic Chemistry: Aromaticity, reaction intermediates, stereochemistry, name reactions (Aldol, Perkin, Baeyer–Villiger, Beckmann, etc.), pericyclic reactions, photochemistry, spectroscopy (UV, IR, NMR, Mass).
  • Physical Chemistry: Quantum chemistry, group theory, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, kinetics, electrochemistry, surface chemistry, polymer chemistry, photochemistry, colligative properties.

This makes the exam very similar in level to CSIR-NET Chemical Sciences.

8. Application Process

  1. Register on OTR Portal: https://otr.pariksha.nic.in
  2. Apply Online at: https://uppsc.up.nic.in
  3. Fill form → Pay fee → Final submit → Print form.
  4. Fee:
    • UR/OBC/EWS: ₹125
    • SC/ST: ₹65
    • PwD: ₹25
    • Ex-Servicemen: ₹65

9. Why M.Sc. Chemistry Students Should Apply

  • 87 Chemistry Vacancies – one of the highest among science subjects.
  • Job offers UGC pay scale, academic recognition, and stable career path.
  • Equivalent to Assistant Professor in Central/State Universities.
  • Research-friendly post – allows growth in both teaching and academic publications.

10. Strategy for Chemistry Aspirants

  • Align with CSIR-NET/JRF preparation: Most topics overlap.
  • Focus on writing descriptive answers for the Main exam with clarity, equations, and mechanisms.
  • Solve previous year UPPSC GDC papers to understand exam style.
  • Prepare General Studies for prelims (history, polity, economy, current affairs).
  • Practice interview questions related to your research, teaching methodology, and current trends in Chemistry.

Conclusion

The UPPSC GDC Assistant Professor Exam 2025 is a golden opportunity for Chemistry postgraduates. With 87 vacancies in Chemistry alone, this recruitment stands out as one of the most promising openings in the academic sector. If you are preparing for CSIR-NET, GATE, or SET, you already have a strong foundation.

With discipline and structured study, you can secure a Government Degree College Assistant Professor post in Chemistry—a dream career for many M.Sc. and Ph.D. students.

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