The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released Advertisement No. D-1/E-1/2026 dated 18 August 2026 for 1,156 Group-A Gazetted posts – 44 Professor and 1,112 Assistant Professor – in the Medical Education Department, U.P. (Allopathy), at Government medical colleges across Uttar Pradesh. The vacancies span an extensive range of medical specialties from General Medicine and General Surgery to Cardiology, Neurology, Neuro Surgery, Forensic Medicine, Radio-diagnosis, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and over 60 others. Pay Level-14 for Professor and Level-11 for Assistant Professor. The online application is open from 18 August 2026, with the fee payment and form submission deadline on 01 September 2026. Hard copy of the application must reach UPPSC by 15 September 2026.
Important – Read Before You Apply: This recruitment has a four-stage application process: OTR registration (at least 72 hours before applying), online application form submission, fee payment, and finally a hard copy of the application with self-attested documents sent by registered/speed post to UPPSC. Missing any one of these four steps will invalidate your application. OTR must be completed at otr.pariksha.nic.in before you can submit the online application. Additionally, the UPPSC has confirmed that PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) reservation has NOT been identified for Government Medical College posts under the Medical Education Department for this recruitment. Hindi language proficiency is mandatory for all candidates.
UPPSC Medical Professor and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Department | Medical Education Department, U.P. (Allopathy) |
| Advertisement No. | D-1/E-1/2026 |
| Notification Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Posts | Professor (Group-A Gazetted) and Assistant Professor (Group-A Gazetted) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,156 (Professor: 44, Assistant Professor: 1,112) |
| Specialties Covered | 66+ medical specialties across General and Special Recruitment |
| PwBD Reservation | Not identified for these posts |
| Application Mode | Online via OTR-based system at uppsc.up.nic.in |
| Application Opens | 18 August 2026 |
| Online Application and Fee Payment Last Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Correction Window | 02 September 2026 to 08 September 2026 |
| Hard Copy Submission Deadline | 15 September 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 18 August 2026 |
| Online application start | 18 August 2026 |
| Online application and fee payment last date | 01 September 2026 |
| Application correction/modification last date | 08 September 2026 |
| Hard copy submission deadline | 15 September 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Screening Examination | To be announced on uppsc.up.nic.in |
| Interview | To be announced |
OTR Note: Candidates must obtain a One Time Registration (OTR) number from otr.pariksha.nic.in at least 72 hours before submitting the online application. Do not wait until the last day to create your OTR.
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 1,156
| Recruitment Type | Professor | Assistant Professor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Recruitment | 27 | 981 | 1,008 |
| Special Recruitment | 9 | 131 | 140 |
| Revised Special Recruitment | 8 | – | 8 |
| Total | 44 | 1,112 | 1,156 |
Professor – General Recruitment (27 posts, all Unreserved):
| Specialty | Posts |
|---|---|
| Radio-diagnosis | 3 |
| Emergency Medicine | 2 |
| Anesthesiology | 2 |
| Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT) | 2 |
| Neuro Surgery | 2 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 2 |
| Forensic Medicine | 2 |
| Ophthalmology, Endocrinology, Anatomy, Community Medicine, Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiology, General Medicine, General Surgery, TB and Chest, Transfusion Medicine, Dermatology, Dentistry, Neurology, Nephrology, Physiology, Microbiology, Medical Gastroenterology, Urology, Surgical Oncology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | 1 each |
Professor – Special Recruitment (9 posts, SC and OBC only):
| Specialty | Posts (Category) |
|---|---|
| Anesthesiology | 2 (SC-1, OBC-1) |
| Pediatrics | 2 (SC-1, OBC-1) |
| Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Obs and Gynae, General Medicine, General Surgery | 1 each (OBC) |
Assistant Professor – General Recruitment (981 posts across 66 specialties):
The 66 specialties with highest vacancy counts include:
| Specialty | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| General Medicine | 104 |
| General Surgery | 103 |
| Anesthesiology | 90 |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 65 |
| Pediatrics | 60 |
| Pathology | 44 |
| Orthopaedics | 39 |
| Emergency Medicine | 35 |
| Community Medicine | 35 |
| Radio-diagnosis | 33 |
| Ophthalmology | 29 |
| Microbiology | 27 |
| Forensic Medicine | 20 |
| Pharmacology | 20 |
| Psychiatry | 20 |
| Physiology | 17 |
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 17 |
| Biochemistry | 19 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 16 |
| Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine | 16 |
Full specialty-wise, category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS and horizontal Female/D.F.F.) breakdown is available in the official notification PDF at uppsc.up.nic.in. 66 specialties are listed in the General Recruitment section; a further 32 specialties appear in the Special Recruitment section.
Eligibility Criteria
For Professor posts:
Candidates must hold the specialty-specific postgraduate medical degree (MD/MS/DNB/DM/M.Ch. as applicable to the specialty concerned), with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as Associate Professor in the subject at a recognized medical institution. Additionally, at least 2 research publications (after becoming Associate Professor) in indexed/peer-reviewed journals as among the first three authors are required, along with completion of the Basic Course in Biomedical Research. Alternative routes (Specialist Medical Officers of Armed Forces, Senior Consultants with NBE-recognized teaching experience) are also specified in the notification for certain specialties.
For Assistant Professor posts:
Candidates must hold the specialty-specific postgraduate medical degree (MD/MS/DNB/DM/M.Ch. as applicable), with 1 year of Senior Residency in the concerned subject after obtaining the postgraduate degree. Alternative eligibility routes (Tutor/Demonstrator experience, Specialist Medical Officers of Armed Forces, non-teaching Consultants with 2 years’ experience at a 220+ bed Government hospital, diploma holders with specified Senior Resident or Specialist experience) are specified for certain specialties and posts.
The governing service rules are the Uttar Pradesh State Medical College Teacher’s Service Rules, 1990 (as amended). Candidates must hold the required qualification till the last date of online application. Meeting the minimum qualification alone does not entitle a candidate to an interview.
Knowledge of Hindi is mandatory for all posts.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 1 July 2026.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Professor | 35 to 55 years |
| Assistant Professor | 26 to 40 years |
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC (UP domicile only) | 5 years |
| State Government employees of UP | 5 years |
| Emergency/Short Service Commissioned Officers/Ex-Servicemen (UP domicile) | 3 years + period of army service |
| Persons with Disability (PH) | 15 years |
| Chief Minister Fellowship Programme Research Scholars (tenure completed) | Up to 3 years (graded: 1 year = 1 year, 2 years = 2 years, 3 or more years = 3 years) |
Only High School or Higher Secondary Certificate is accepted as age proof. No other document for date of birth is valid.
Application Fee
| Category | Exam Fee | Online Process Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved/EWS/OBC | Rs. 80 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 105 |
| SC/ST | Rs. 40 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 65 |
| Persons with Disability | Nil | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 |
| Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 40 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 65 |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters/Women/Skilled Players | As per their original category | Rs. 25 | As applicable |
Fee payment is through SBI MOPS (Net Banking, Card Payments, and Other Payment Modes) only, after completing the First and Second Stage of the online application.
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|
| Professor | Level-14 |
| Assistant Professor | Level-11 |
Selection Process
Stage 1 – Screening Examination (Objective Type, OMR-based):
- Under UPPSC (Direct Recruitment through Screening Examination) Regulations, 2025
- 4 alternatives per question
- Negative marking: 1/3 of marks assigned per question deducted for a wrong answer
- Blank answers: zero marks
- Multiple answers to a single question: treated as wrong
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for General/OBC/EWS/Others; 35% for SC/ST candidates
- Chief Minister Fellowship Programme Research Scholars who have completed their tenure receive additional weightage in the screening examination, graded by the maximum marks of the exam and fellowship duration
Stage 2 – Interview:
- Only candidates qualifying the Screening Examination are called for interview
- Candidates must bring original certificates and a passport-size photograph attested by the head of the department/institution or a Gazetted Officer
- Central/State Government employees must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the interview stage
Final Merit = 75% marks in Screening Examination + 25% marks in Interview
High Court Stay Order Note: A stay order passed by the Hon’ble High Court, Allahabad (Lucknow Bench) dated 13 May 2026 in Special Appeal No. 233/2026 (Bhavna Yadav and 6 Others vs. State of U.P. and 2 Others) is currently in effect relating to the adjustment of reserved category candidates against unreserved category vacancies. The outcome of this matter may affect the final selection process. Candidates are advised to monitor uppsc.up.nic.in for any updates.
How to Apply for UPPSC Medical Professor and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
This is a four-stage application process. All four stages are mandatory.
Stage 1 – Obtain OTR Number (at least 72 hours before applying):
If not already registered, visit otr.pariksha.nic.in and complete One Time Registration to obtain your OTR number. This must be done at least 72 hours before submitting the main application.
Stage 2 – Submit Online Application:
- Visit uppsc.up.nic.in and click “ALL NOTIFICATIONS/ADVERTISEMENTS.”
- Click “Apply” against the relevant post (Professor or Assistant Professor in the relevant specialty).
- Click “Authenticate with O.T.R.” and enter your OTR number; authenticate via OTP or OTR password.
- On your Applicant Dashboard, click “Submit Details” under “Application Part-2.” Your address and personal details will auto-populate from OTR. Select Yes/No for each preferential qualification listed for the post.
Stage 3 – Pay the Fee:
5. Proceed to fee payment through SBI MOPS (Net Banking/Card Payments/Other Payment Modes).
6. Take a printout of the Payment Transaction Slip.
Stage 4 – Submit Hard Copy by Post:
7. Download the completed application form from your Candidate Dashboard.
8. Take a printout, self-attest all academic and required documents.
9. Use a separate A-4 size envelope for each post applied for.
10. Paste the auto-filled address slip (downloaded from the Candidate Dashboard) on the envelope.
11. Send by Registered Post or Speed Post, or submit by hand, to reach UPPSC by 15 September 2026 (by 5:00 PM).
Important: Applications for different posts must be sent in separate envelopes. Combined envelopes for multiple posts will be rejected.
Important Instructions
- All four stages (OTR, online application, fee payment, hard copy by post) are mandatory. Omitting any stage invalidates the application.
- OTR must be obtained from otr.pariksha.nic.in at least 72 hours before the online application is submitted.
- Hard copy along with self-attested document copies must reach UPPSC by 15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Late hard copies will not be accepted.
- PwBD reservation is not applicable to these posts as per Government Order No. 3/2021/324/2021/65-3-2021-78/99 T.C. dated 30.07.2021.
- Knowledge of Hindi is essential and mandatory for all posts.
- Age proof is only through High School or Higher Secondary Certificate. No other document for date of birth is accepted.
- Reserved category benefits (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) are available only to candidates who are permanent residents/domicile of Uttar Pradesh.
- Category, sub-category, domicile, gender, date of birth, EWS and creamy layer status claimed as on the last date will be treated as final. No changes after the last date will be entertained.
- Concealment or misrepresentation of information will result in cancellation of candidature and debarment from current and future UPPSC examinations/selections for up to five years.
- A stay order by the Hon’ble High Court Allahabad (Lucknow Bench) dated 13 May 2026 relating to the adjustment of reserved category candidates into unreserved vacancies is in force – follow uppsc.up.nic.in for updates.
- The UP Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act-2024 applies to this selection.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online – UPPSC Medical Professor and Assistant Professor 2026 | Click Here |
| OTR Registration Portal | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF – Advertisement No. D-1/E-1/2026 | Click Here |
| UPPSC Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions – UPPSC Medical Professor and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is UPPSC Medical Professor and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
✅ UPPSC has released Advertisement No. D-1/E-1/2026 for 1,156 Group-A Gazetted posts – 44 Professor and 1,112 Assistant Professor – in the Medical Education Department, U.P. (Allopathy), at Government medical colleges across Uttar Pradesh, across 66+ medical specialties under General and Special Recruitment categories.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPPSC Medical Professor and Assistant Professor 2026?
✅ The online application and fee payment must be completed by 01 September 2026. The correction window closes on 08 September 2026. The hard copy of the application with self-attested documents must reach UPPSC by 15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Q3. What is the application process for UPPSC Medical Professor and Assistant Professor 2026?
✅ It is a four-stage mandatory process: (1) Obtain OTR number from otr.pariksha.nic.in at least 72 hours before applying, (2) submit the online application on uppsc.up.nic.in, (3) pay the fee through SBI MOPS, and (4) send a signed hard copy with self-attested documents by Registered/Speed Post to UPPSC by 15 September 2026.
Q4. What qualification is required for Professor posts in UPPSC 2026?
✅ The relevant postgraduate medical degree (MD/MS/DNB/DM/M.Ch.) plus minimum 3 years’ experience as Associate Professor in a recognized medical institution, along with at least 2 research publications in indexed/peer-reviewed journals (as first three authors, after becoming Associate Professor), and completion of the Basic Course in Biomedical Research. Alternative eligibility routes are specified for certain specialties in the notification.
Q5. What qualification is required for Assistant Professor posts in UPPSC 2026?
✅ The relevant postgraduate medical degree (MD/MS/DNB/DM/M.Ch.) plus 1 year of Senior Residency in the concerned subject after obtaining the postgraduate degree. Alternative eligibility routes for certain specialties (Tutor/Demonstrator experience, Armed Forces Specialist, non-teaching Consultant, diploma with specified experience) are detailed in the official notification.
Q6. What is the age limit for UPPSC Medical Professor and Assistant Professor 2026?
✅ Professor: 35 to 55 years. Assistant Professor: 26 to 40 years, as on 1 July 2026. Reserved category candidates from Uttar Pradesh get 5 years relaxation. PH candidates get 15 years. Only High School or Higher Secondary Certificate is accepted as age proof.
Q7. What is the selection process for UPPSC Medical Professor and Assistant Professor 2026?
✅ Two stages – Screening Examination (OMR-based, objective type, with 1/3 negative marking) followed by Interview. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for general candidates and 35% for SC/ST. Final merit = 75% screening marks + 25% interview marks.
Q8. What is the pay for Professor and Assistant Professor under UPPSC 2026?
✅ Professor posts carry Pay Level-14 and Assistant Professor posts carry Pay Level-11 under the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix, plus admissible allowances.
Q9. Is PwBD reservation available in UPPSC Medical Professor and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
✅ No. PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) reservation has not been identified for Government Medical College posts under the Medical Education Department, as per Government Order No. 3/2021/324/2021/65-3-2021-78/99 T.C. dated 30.07.2021.
Q10. What is the application fee for UPPSC Medical Professor and Assistant Professor 2026?
✅ Rs. 105 (Rs. 80 + Rs. 25 portal fee) for UR/EWS/OBC; Rs. 65 (Rs. 40 + Rs. 25) for SC/ST and Ex-Servicemen; Rs. 25 (portal fee only) for Persons with Disability. Payment through SBI MOPS only.
Disclaimer: This article is based on Advertisement No. D-1/E-1/2026 dated 18 August 2026, released by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) for the Medical Education Department, U.P. (Allopathy). The total of 1,156 vacancies is subject to increase or decrease based on requirements. The selection process, including the Screening Examination, is governed by UPPSC (Direct Recruitment through Screening Examination) Regulations, 2025. A High Court stay order dated 13 May 2026 (Special Appeal No. 233/2026) is currently in effect relating to the adjustment of reserved category candidates; candidates must monitor uppsc.up.nic.in for updates. All details including eligibility conditions (which vary by specialty), salary and application process must be verified from the official notification PDF at uppsc.up.nic.in before applying. JobShouter.com is not associated with UPPSC in any manner.
