If you’re a doctor with a postgraduate medical degree and you’ve been waiting for a big Group-A government opening, UPPSC Medical Education Recruitment 2026 is exactly that. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released Advertisement No. D-1/E-1/2026 for 1,156 vacancies of Professor and Assistant Professor in the Medical Education Department, U.P. (Allopathy). These are Group-A Gazetted teaching posts across government medical colleges in the state.
The online application window opened on 18 August 2026, and you can apply until 01 September 2026. Candidates holding an M.D., M.S., D.M., M.Ch. or DNB in the relevant speciality can apply, provided they meet the experience norms for their post. Below, we break down the vacancy split, eligibility, pay level, selection process and the apply-online steps — including a hard-copy deadline you cannot afford to miss. Keep this page open while filling your form.
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UPPSC Medical Education Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Department | Medical Education Department, U.P. (Allopathy) |
| Advertisement Number | D-1/E-1/2026 |
| Governing Rules | U.P. State Medical College Teacher’s Service Rules, 1990 |
| Post Names | Professor and Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 1,156 |
| Pay Level | Level-14 (Professor), Level-11 (Assistant Professor) — Group-A Gazetted |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 September 2026 |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
This drive covers more than 70 medical specialities, and knowledge of Hindi is compulsory for every post. UPPSC has also noted that the number of vacancies could change before the final result.
📌 Also Read: AIIMS Patna Faculty Recruitment 2026 — another major medical faculty opening worth checking if you’re applying to UPPSC as well.
Vacancy Details – UPPSC Medical Education Recruitment 2026
The 1,156 posts are split across two designations and two recruitment streams — General Recruitment (open to all categories) and Special Recruitment (a backlog drive reserved only for SC, ST and OBC candidates).
| Post Name | Recruitment Type | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | General Recruitment | 35 |
| Professor | Special Recruitment | 9 |
| Assistant Professor | General Recruitment | 1,040 |
| Assistant Professor | Special Recruitment | 72 |
| Total | All | 1,156 |
⚠️ Important: Special Recruitment vacancies are meant only to clear the pending reserved-category backlog. Unreserved candidates cannot apply against these posts, and a reserved-category candidate who is not originally domiciled in Uttar Pradesh gets no reservation benefit at all — meaning such a candidate cannot hold a Special Recruitment seat either.
The vacancies are spread across department codes S-8/01 to S-8/132, covering specialities such as General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Anesthesiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Radio-diagnosis, Pathology, Microbiology, Cardiology, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology and several super-speciality departments. Check the official notification for the exact reservation split under your speciality code before applying.
Eligibility Criteria for UPPSC Professor & Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
The exact qualification is listed speciality-wise in the notification, but the broad pattern is the same across departments:
- M.D. or M.S. in the concerned subject
- D.M. or M.Ch. for super-speciality posts
- DNB or DrNB in the relevant speciality
- M.Sc. with Ph.D. for pre-clinical or para-clinical subjects
- Working knowledge of Hindi (compulsory for all candidates)
Experience requirement: For Assistant Professor, you generally need one year of experience as a Senior Resident after your postgraduate degree (a Tutor with a PG degree, or a Demonstrator with an M.Sc. and Ph.D., is treated as equivalent). For Professor, the standard requirement is three years as an Associate Professor, two research publications as one of the first three authors, and completion of the Basic Course in Biomedical Research.
UPPSC has also listed alternate eligibility routes for candidates who don’t fit the standard pattern:
| Route | Who Qualifies | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor — non-teaching route | Consultant, Specialist or Medical Officer with a PG degree and 2 years in a govt. hospital of 220+ beds | Must complete the Basic Course in Biomedical Research within 2 years of joining |
| Assistant Professor — diploma holder (pre-2017 Senior Resident) | Diploma holder appointed Senior Resident before 08 June 2017 | 4 years as Senior Resident |
| Assistant Professor — diploma holder (service route) | Diploma holder working as Specialist/Medical Officer | 6 years of cumulative experience |
| Professor — Senior Consultant route | Senior Consultant with 3 years as PG teacher in a National Board-recognised institute | That service counts as Professor experience |
| Professor — extra requirement | Where the speciality is part of undergraduate teaching | Basic Course in Medical Education, in addition to the Biomedical Research course |
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Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 26 to 40 years |
| Professor | 35 to 55 years |
| SC / ST / OBC (U.P. domicile) | +5 years in maximum age |
| U.P. State Government employees (incl. Basic Shiksha Parishad & aided Madhyamik Vidyalaya staff) | +5 years in maximum age |
| PwBD (Divyang) candidates | +15 years in maximum age |
| Ex-Servicemen / Emergency & Short Service Commission (U.P.) | +3 years plus army service period |
| Chief Minister Fellowship scholars | +1 year per year of tenure, up to 3 years |
✅ Only one age relaxation is granted — whichever benefits you the most — and your category must already be recorded in your One Time Registration (O.T.R.) profile, otherwise no relaxation applies.
UPPSC Medical Education Salary 2026
Both posts are Group-A Gazetted positions under the Uttar Pradesh Government.
| Post | Pay Level | Post Status |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level-14 | Group-A Gazetted |
| Assistant Professor | Level-11 | Group-A Gazetted |
💡 The official notification does not print an exact basic pay or in-hand figure — only the Pay Level is mentioned, so we’re not estimating a take-home amount here. Your actual pay will follow the applicable U.P. Government pay matrix for that level, along with standard allowances (HRA, DA, TA), medical facilities, leave benefits and a defined promotion path.
Selection Process for UPPSC Medical Faculty Recruitment 2026
Selection happens in two main stages, and your written score carries far more weight than the interview — so subject preparation matters most.
| Stage | What Happens | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Screening Examination | Objective-type test on OMR sheet (if UPPSC decides to hold one) | Negative marking of one-third per wrong answer; multiple-marked answers also count as wrong. Minimum qualifying score: 35% for SC/ST, 40% for other categories |
| 2. Interview | Only screening-qualified candidates are called | Clearing the minimum score doesn’t guarantee an interview call |
| Final Merit | 75% weight to screening marks + 25% weight to interview marks | Chief Minister Fellowship scholars get a small additional weightage in the screening stage |
| Document Verification | Original certificates checked at interview | Candidates already in Central/State Government service must bring a No Objection Certificate from their employer |
How to Apply for UPPSC Assistant Professor & Professor Recruitment 2026
Keep your O.T.R. number, degree and experience certificates, category certificate, photo and signature ready before you begin.
- Generate your O.T.R. (One Time Registration) number on the UPPSC portal at least 72 hours before you plan to submit your form — this step is mandatory.
- Stage 1: Log in on the UPPSC website, select this advertisement, and fill in your essential qualification details.
- Stage 2: From your Applicant Dashboard, click “Submit Details” under Application Part-2 and answer Yes/No for each preferential qualification.
- Stage 3: Click “Proceed for fee payment” and pay your category fee via SBI MOPS (Net Banking, Card, or other available modes).
- Stage 4: Your completed application opens automatically — download and print it.
- Post the printed form with self-attested photocopies of all documents to the Commission by registered post, speed post, or by hand, in an A-4 size envelope, with the auto-generated address slip pasted on top. If you’re applying for both posts, use a separate envelope for each — mixing them can get your application rejected.
- Need a correction? Use your Candidate Dashboard login — this is allowed only once, and only until 08 September 2026.
⚠️ Three deadlines you cannot miss: Get your O.T.R. number at least 72 hours in advance — last-minute applicants often get locked out. The online form and fee payment close on 01 September 2026, with corrections allowed till 08 September 2026. Most importantly, the hard copy with documents must physically reach UPPSC by 15 September 2026, 05:00 PM — a perfect online form is still rejected if the hard copy arrives late.
Important Dates – UPPSC Medical Education Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement released | 18 August 2026 |
| Online application starts | 18 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply online & pay fee | 01 September 2026 |
| Correction window closes | 08 September 2026 |
| Hard copy deadline | 15 September 2026 (till 05:00 PM) |
| Age calculated as on | 01 July 2026 |
| Screening exam date | To be announced |
| Interview date | To be announced |
Application Fee for UPPSC Medical Education Recruitment 2026
The fee below already includes the ₹25 online processing charge applicable to all candidates.
| Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved, EWS and OBC | ₹105 (₹80 + ₹25) |
| SC / ST | ₹65 (₹40 + ₹25) |
| PwBD (Divyang) | ₹25 (nil + ₹25) |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹65 (₹40 + ₹25) |
| Freedom Fighter dependants, women, skilled sportspersons | As per their original category |
Payment is accepted via Net Banking, Card Payments and other modes on SBI MOPS. 💡 Pro Tip: Pay your fee well before the deadline — a stuck or pending payment leaves your application incomplete.
Important Links – UPPSC Medical Education Recruitment 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | [Check official site] |
| Apply Online | [Check official site] |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
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Frequently Asked Questions – UPPSC Medical Education Recruitment 2026
1. What is the last date to apply for UPPSC Medical Education Recruitment 2026?
The online application and fee payment window closes on 01 September 2026. A one-time correction is allowed until 08 September 2026, and the hard copy must reach UPPSC by 15 September 2026, 05:00 PM.
2. How many total vacancies are there in this UPPSC recruitment?
There are 1,156 vacancies in total — 44 Professor posts and 1,112 Assistant Professor posts, split across General and Special (backlog) Recruitment.
3. What is the age limit for UPPSC Assistant Professor and Professor posts?
Assistant Professor candidates must be between 26 and 40 years, while Professor candidates must be between 35 and 55 years, as on 01 July 2026. Category-based relaxations apply on top of this.
4. What is the salary for UPPSC Professor and Assistant Professor 2026?
Professor is placed at Pay Level-14 and Assistant Professor at Pay Level-11, both Group-A Gazetted posts. The notification does not specify an exact in-hand figure, only the pay level.
5. Is there negative marking in the UPPSC screening exam?
Yes. Every wrong answer attracts a penalty of one-third of the marks allotted to that question, and selecting more than one option for a question is also treated as wrong. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
6. Can candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh apply for reserved posts?
Reserved-category candidates who are not originally domiciled in Uttar Pradesh do not get any reservation benefit, and cannot apply against Special Recruitment (backlog) vacancies.
7. Is Hindi knowledge compulsory for this recruitment?
Yes, knowledge of Hindi is a mandatory requirement for both Professor and Assistant Professor posts across all specialities.
Summing Up….
An opening of 1,156 Group-A faculty posts through UPPSC Medical Education Recruitment 2026 doesn’t come around often, so if you meet the eligibility for your speciality, it’s worth acting on quickly. Complete your O.T.R. registration early, fill your form carefully, and don’t forget to post your hard copy well before 15 September 2026. Stay ahead of application deadlines — follow Govtserviceinfo.com for daily Sarkari Naukri alerts, screening exam dates and interview updates as UPPSC announces them.
Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility and fees — directly from the official UPPSC website. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.
