UPESSC Assistant Professor Syllabus 2026, Subject-wise Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The UPESSC Assistant Professor Syllabus 2026 is decided by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission for the Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026. As per Advertisement No. 04/2026, the written examination consists of 120 objective-type questions carrying 360 marks. Out of the total questions, 30 questions are based on General Knowledge and 90 questions are based on the concerned subject. The examination duration is 2 hours, and 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect or multiple answer.

UPESSC Assistant Professor Syllabus 2026

The UPESSC Assistant Professor recruitment is being conducted for 1,936 posts across 42 subjects. Candidates appearing for the written examination should prepare both the General Knowledge section and their concerned subject according to the syllabus prescribed by the Commission.

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UPESSC Assistant Professor Exam Pattern 2026

Before starting preparation, candidates should understand the latest examination pattern. The written examination contains 120 multiple-choice questions. Each question has four options, from which candidates have to select the most appropriate answer.

Important Points

• The written examination carries 360 marks.
• There are 120 questions in total.
• 30 questions are asked from General Knowledge.
• 90 questions are asked from the concerned subject.
• Each correct answer carries 3 marks.
• 1 mark is deducted for an incorrect or multiple answer.
• The examination duration is 2 hours.
• All questions are objective-type multiple-choice questions.
• Each question has four options

UPESSC Assistant Professor Marking Scheme

Candidates should be particularly careful while marking answers because negative marking is applicable.

• Marks for correct answer: +3
• Marks for wrong answer: -1
• Marks for multiple answers: -1
• Unattempted question: No marks

UP Assistant Professor Subject-wise Syllabus 2026

The UPESSC Assistant Professor recruitment covers 42 subjects. The subject-specific paper carries 90 questions, making it the largest component of the written examination.

General Knowledge Syllabus

The written examination includes 30 questions from General Knowledge. These questions form 90 marks of the 360-mark written paper. Candidates should prepare the following broad areas for the General Knowledge section:

1. Current Affairs

• National current affairs
• International current affairs
• Important appointments
• Awards and honours
• Government schemes
• Important government initiatives
• Sports events
• Books and authors
• Important days
• Important personalities
• National and international organisations

2. Indian History

• Ancient India
• Medieval India
• Modern India
• Indian freedom movement
• Important historical events
• Important personalities and movements

3. Indian Geography

• Physical geography
• Indian rivers
• Mountains and plateaus
• Climate
• Agriculture
• Natural resources
• States and Union Territories
• Important geographical locations

4. Indian Polity

• Constitution of India
• Fundamental Rights
• Fundamental Duties
• Directive Principles
• Parliament
• President and Vice-President
• Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
• Supreme Court and High Courts
• Constitutional bodies
• Elections
• Local government

5. Indian Economy

• Basic economic concepts
• Indian economy
• Banking
• Inflation
• Budget
• Taxation
• Financial institutions
• Government economic schemes

6. General Science

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Everyday science
• Scientific discoveries
• Environment and ecology

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