Prayagraj, India — The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced a major recruitment drive for the position of Assistant Professor in Government Degree Colleges. The commission has released an abridged advertisement detailing the application process, eligibility criteria, and key dates for the Assistant Professor, Government Degree College Examination-2025.
Key Details of the Recruitment Drive
Total Vacancies and Application Process
The total number of available vacancies for the post of Assistant Professor is 1253. This number is subject to change, with the possibility of increasing or decreasing based on the commission’s requirements. The official application process commenced on September 4, 2025. Aspiring candidates are advised to obtain an One Time Registration (O.T.R.) number before the application submission. This O.T.R. number is a mandatory prerequisite for submitting an online application.
Important Dates to Remember
The UPPSC has set a clear timeline for the application process:
- Date of commencement of online application: September 4, 2025
- Last date for payment of examination fee: October 6, 2025
- Last date for correction/modification in submitted online application: October 13, 2025
Applicants are encouraged to complete the process well before the deadlines to avoid any last-minute issues.1
Eligibility Criteria for Applicants
Educational and Age Requirements
Candidates must meet specific criteria to be eligible for the examination. The minimum educational qualifications are detailed in column no. 8 of the full advertisement, available on the UPPSC website. In terms of age, candidates must be at least 21 years old and not have exceeded the age of 40 years as of July 1, 2025. This means that an applicant must have been born between July 2, 1985, and July 1, 2004, to be eligible.
Relaxations and Reservations
The UPPSC provides age relaxation for certain categories. Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates will be granted relaxations as per government rules. Furthermore, age relaxations and reservations will be applicable to candidates from different categories of Uttar Pradesh, as detailed in columns 5 and 9 of the full advertisement. The commission advises all candidates to review the detailed advertisement on their website to fully understand the eligibility and reservation norms.
Important Notice for Applicants
The commission has explicitly stated that candidates must go through the detailed advertisement on the official UPPSC website, https://uppsc.up.nic.in, before applying. The detailed advertisement provides comprehensive information on the application procedure, fee payment, examination plan and syllabus, prescribed proforma for caste certificates, important instructions regarding reservation, and age relaxation. Only eligible candidates who meet all the criteria should apply. The commission warns that applications will be accepted only after the candidate has obtained the mandatory O.T.R. number.2
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