The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj has released the Mains admit card and exam schedule for the Assistant Professor, Government Degree College Main Examination-2025. Candidates shortlisted from the Preliminary stage can now download their admit card and check their exam date, which falls between 15 September and 01 October 2026 in Prayagraj. This article covers the complete schedule, fee, eligibility, exam pattern, and the admit card download process.
| UPPSC Assistant Professor GDC Mains Admit Card 2026 |
| Advertisement No. A-7/E-1/2025 |
| Total Number of Posts: 1253 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Notification Date | 04 September 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 04 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply / Pay Fee | 06 October 2025 |
| Correction Last Date | 13 October 2025 |
| Mains Application Hard Copy Deadline | 07 September 2026 |
| Latest Mains Exam Notice | 08 September 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | Available |
| Mains Exam Dates | 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30 September & 01 October 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Application Fee & Payment Mode
| Category | Mains Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC / Other State | ₹225 |
| SC / ST of Uttar Pradesh | ₹105 |
| PwD of Uttar Pradesh | ₹25 |
| Ex-Servicemen of Uttar Pradesh | ₹105 |
| DFF / Women / Skilled Players | According to original category |
UPTaiyari Note: This is the Mains application fee paid by Preliminary-qualified candidates at the time of filling the Mains application — it is not an admit-card download fee. Payment mode is not specified in this notice; refer to the original recruitment notification for accepted payment methods.
Age Limit
Age as on: 01 July 2025
| Requirement | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Maximum Age for PwD Candidates | 55 Years |
For the general age condition, candidates were required to have been born between 02 July 1985 and 01 July 2004. Upper-age relaxation is available to eligible categories as per the official recruitment rules.
Total Number of Posts
This recruitment has a total of 1,253 Assistant Professor vacancies in Government Degree Colleges across Uttar Pradesh. UPPSC has also stated that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on requirement.
Eligibility Criteria
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned, relevant or allied subject, from a recognised Indian university or equivalent foreign university |
| Additional Requirement | Must have cleared UGC NET / CSIR NET / SLET / SET, unless covered by an applicable Ph.D. exemption under prescribed UGC regulations |
| Subject-Specific Conditions | Separate/additional conditions apply for certain disciplines, including Drawing and Painting and Music — check the exact qualification against your subject in the original advertisement |
Salary Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Type | Group A Gazetted |
| Pay Level | Level-10 |
| Pay Scale | ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 |
UPPSC Assistant Professor Subject-Wise Vacancy 2025
The original UPPSC notification provides 1,253 Assistant Professor vacancies across 28 subjects. The subject-wise distribution is given in Appendix-4 of the official advertisement.
| S.No. | Subject | Total Vacancies | S.No. | Subject | Total Vacancies |
| 1 | Botany | 79 | 15 | Physical Education | 59 |
| 2 | Chemistry | 87 | 16 | Physics | 60 |
| 3 | Commerce | 157 | 17 | Political Science | 57 |
| 4 | Drawing and Painting | 8 | 18 | Psychology | 31 |
| 5 | Economics | 61 | 19 | Music Gayan (Vocal) | 6 |
| 6 | Education | 14 | 20 | Music Vadan-Sitar | 4 |
| 7 | English | 92 | 21 | Music Vadan-Tabla | 4 |
| 8 | Geography | 46 | 22 | Sanskrit | 56 |
| 9 | Hindi | 87 | 23 | Sociology | 78 |
| 10 | History | 58 | 24 | Urdu | 3 |
| 11 | Home Science | 28 | 25 | Zoology | 79 |
| 12 | Mathematics | 79 | 26 | Statistics | 2 |
| 13 | Military Science (Defence Studies) | 2 | 27 | Computer Science | 1 |
| 14 | Philosophy | 14 | 28 | Persian | 1 |
| Total | 1,253 |
Selection Process
| Stage | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | Used for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination |
| Main Written Examination | Contributes to final merit along with Interview marks |
| Interview | 25 marks; combined with Main exam marks for final selection |
How to Download UPPSC Assistant Professor GDC Mains Admit Card
- Visit the official UPPSC website at uppsc.up.nic.in.
- Open the Admit Card or Important Alerts section.
- Find the link related to Assistant Professor, Government Degree College Main Examination-2025.
- Open the admit-card download page.
- Enter the required candidate details/OTR credentials.
- Submit the details.
- Download the admit card.
- Check your exam date, reporting instructions and examination city.
- Recheck the website around three days before your exam for the exact centre information.
- Print the admit card and keep an additional copy for safety.
Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Conventional / Descriptive |
| Number of Papers | 1 |
| Total Questions | 20 |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Interview Marks | 25 |
| Section A | 10 short-answer questions, 125-word limit, 8 marks each — 80 marks total |
| Section B | 10 long-answer questions, 200-word limit, 12 marks each — 120 marks total |
All questions in the Main paper are compulsory.
Minimum Qualifying Standard
| Category | Minimum Standard |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 35% |
| Other Categories | 40% |
Candidates scoring below the prescribed standard in the Preliminary/Main examination are treated as disqualified.
Exam Centre Information
UPPSC has stated that the name and address of the examination centre will be made available around three days before the respective examination date. The notice gives only the overall examination dates for the recruitment; candidates should rely on the date mentioned on their individual admit card for their subject/exam, and should check the UPPSC website again a few days before their exam for the final centre details.
What to Carry to the Examination Centre
- Printed Mains Admit Card
- Two photographs
- Original photo ID
- Photocopy of the photo ID
Candidates must report to the examination centre mentioned in their admit card on the prescribed date and time.
Reporting Time and Gate Closing
| Event | Approx. Time |
|---|---|
| Entry Starts | 8:00 AM |
| Entry Closes | 8:45 AM |
| Exam Starts | 9:30 AM |
| Exam Ends | 12:30 PM |
Candidates will be allowed to enter the examination centre from 1 hour 30 minutes before the examination starts, and entry will be closed 45 minutes before the scheduled starting time. These timings are calculated from the reporting rule stated in the official notice, candidates should follow any specific instructions printed on their admit card.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Download the admit card before going to the examination centre.
- Check the exact examination date mentioned on your admit card.
- Check the UPPSC website around three days before the exam for the final centre name and address.
- Carry two photographs and valid photo identification.
- Reach the examination centre well before the gate closes.
- Candidates must appear only at the centre allotted by UPPSC.
- Keep all examination and application documents safely.
The latest notice also states that candidates whose required application hard copy had not been made available by the deadline of 07 September 2026, or whose supporting documents were not attached as required, may have their candidature cancelled. The notice further warns candidates against cheating and other unfair practices under the Uttar Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Mains Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Latest Exam Notice | Click Here |
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Original Notification | English | Hindi |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is the UPPSC Assistant Professor GDC Mains Exam 2026?
The examination will be held on 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29 and 30 September 2026 and 01 October 2026.
2. What is the exam timing?
The examination will be held from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
3. Is the UPPSC Assistant Professor Mains Admit Card available?
Yes. The latest UPPSC notice states that the admit card is available on the Commission’s official website.
4. What is the advertisement number?
The original recruitment advertisement number is A-7/E-1/2025.
5. How many vacancies are there?
The recruitment has 1,253 Assistant Professor vacancies.
6. Where will the Mains examination be held?
The latest notice states that the examination will be conducted in Prayagraj. The exact centre name and address will be provided around three days before the respective exam date.
7. What is the UPPSC Assistant Professor Mains exam pattern?
The Main Examination consists of one 3-hour descriptive paper carrying 200 marks, containing 20 compulsory questions.
8. What documents should candidates carry?
Candidates should carry their admit card, two photographs, original photo ID and a photocopy of the photo ID.
9. When will the exam centre be announced?
The examination-centre name and address are expected to be made available around three days before the candidate’s examination date, according to the latest notice.
