The UPHESC Assistant Professor written exam is scheduled to be conducted in offline mode on 18th & 19th April 2026 in 2 shifts each day, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, covering 33 subjects. Candidates who appeared for the exam, along with aspirants preparing for the upcoming recruitment cycle, should download the question paper to understand the exam’s difficulty and the types of questions asked in the exam.
In this article, we will be sharing UPHESC Assistant Professor Question Paper pdfs for the exam held on both days, so stay tuned.
UPHESC Assistant Professor Question Paper 2026
The question paper for the Assistant Professor examination consisted of 100 multiple-choice questions from the General Knowledge and Optional Subject chosen by the candidate. By going through the question paper, the candidate will understand the exam pattern and how the examiner frames questions for the Assistant Professor post. This understanding will help candidates plan their preparation level for future attempts, revision strategy, and time management.
| UP Assistant Professor Question Paper 2026- Overview | |
| Organisation Name | Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Services Commission (UPHESC) |
| Exam Name | UPHESC Assistant Professor Examination 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| Vacancies | 981 |
| Exam Date | 18th and 19th April 2026 |
| Total Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Duration | 2 hours |
UP Assistant Professor Question Paper 2026 Download PDF
Candidates looking for the Assistant Professor Question Papers can access the download link below to review the questions asked in the written exam. Candidates can download the subject-wise question papers and use them as a reference for future attempt preparation.
UP Assistant Professor Written Exam Pattern 2026
The written exam pattern of the Assistant Professor post will help candidates understand the marking scheme. The exam had 100 objective-type questions from two parts, in which the Optional subject carried more weightage. The exam was held for 2 hours duration with each question carrying 2 marks. If candidates had marked any wrong answer, there would not be any negative marking.
- Exam mode: Pen and Paper-based
- Question type: Multiple choice questions
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 200 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
- Part 1: General Knowledge had 30 questions of 60 marks
- Part 2: Optional Subject had 70 questions of 140 marks.
- Marking scheme: +2 marks for each correct answer, but no negative marking.
How to use the UPHESC Assistant Professor Question Paper 2026 for upcoming exams?
The question paper is an important resource for candidates preparing to take the UPHESC Assistant Professor on 19th April 2026 on in the upcoming years. By analysing the actual paper, candidates can identify high-frequency topics across various subjects, which helps them to prioritise their study schedule. Start by solving the question paper in a timed setting to simulate the real exam environment. This enhances candidates’ speed and accuracy.
UPHESC Assistant Professor Exam Schedule 2026
The question paper will be provided in this article for the subjects enlisted below.
| Exam Date & Day | Shifts | Subject (Subject Code) |
| 18th April 2026 (Saturday) | Shift 1 | Asian Culture (33) Music Tabla (27) Physical Education (50) Urdu (07) English (10) Sociology (41) Chemistry (70) Education (38) Zoology (72) |
| Shift 2 | Botany (71) Agricultural Economics (88) Hindi (01) Law (64) Animal Husbandry and Dairying (92) Music Vocal (25) Philosophy (39) Anthropology (40) |
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| 19th April 2026 (Sunday) | Shift 1 | Horticulture (90) Military Science / Defence Studies (51) Drawing (20) Home Science (53) Sanskrit (16) History (30) Mathematics (75) Geography (36) |
| Shift 2 | Statistics (77) Psychology (37) Economics (43) Political Science (44) Ancient History (31) Commerce (68) Music Sitar / Instrumental (26) Physical Education (76) |


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