Answer first: The UP Assistant Professor city intimation slip is out now at upessc.up.gov.in. The admit card (hall ticket) will be available from Sunday, 15 November 2026, and the written exam for 1,936 Assistant Professor posts will be held on Thursday, 19 November and Friday, 20 November 2026 in two shifts each day.
📌 Key Facts — UP Assistant Professor Exam 2026
- Exam: UP Assistant Professor (Higher Education Department), Advertisement 04/2026
- Conducting body: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
- Total posts: 1,936 Assistant Professor posts in non-government aided colleges
- City slip: Released on Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Admit card: From Sunday, 15 November 2026
- Written exam: Thursday, 19 November and Friday, 20 November 2026
- Exam shifts: Morning 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM and Afternoon 02:30 PM – 04:30 PM
- Candidates: 1,27,571 candidates at 81 centres across 6 divisional headquarters
- Official website: upessc.up.gov.in
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| City intimation slip released | 8 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Admit card download starts | 15 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Written exam — Day 1 | 19 November 2026 (Thursday) |
| Written exam — Day 2 | 20 November 2026 (Friday) |
| Interview | After the written exam — date to be announced |
⚠️ Important: The city intimation slip is NOT the admit card. It only tells you your allotted exam district in advance so you can plan travel and stay. You cannot enter the exam centre with the city slip — you must download the separate admit card from 15 November 2026 and carry its printout. The Commission has clearly said that no request for a change of the allotted centre will be accepted.
How to Download the UP Assistant Professor City Slip 2026
- Go to the official website upessc.up.gov.in.
- On the homepage, find the link for the Assistant Professor exam city information.
- Open the candidates’ login section and enter your required login details.
- Your allotted exam district will appear on the screen.
- Note down the district and plan your travel and stay in advance.
- Remember — this slip is only advance information. Download your admit card separately from 15 November 2026.
How to Download the UP Assistant Professor Admit Card 2026
- Visit upessc.up.gov.in from 15 November 2026.
- Click on the admit card download link for the Assistant Professor exam.
- Log in with your registration details.
- Your admit card will appear with your name, roll number, exam centre address, exam date, shift and reporting time.
- Download it and take a clear printout — a hard copy is mandatory at the centre.
- Check every detail on the card at once. If anything is wrong, contact the Commission immediately.
Exam Schedule — 19 and 20 November 2026
| Shift | Timing |
|---|---|
| Morning shift | 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Afternoon shift | 02:30 PM – 04:30 PM |
Your exact date and shift are printed on your admit card. Follow only what your admit card says.
Exam Pattern
| Part | Details |
|---|---|
| Total questions | 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| General Knowledge | 30 questions |
| Relevant subject | 90 questions |
| Written exam marks | 360 marks |
| Selection total | 400 marks — written exam plus interview |
Exam Centres
The exam will be held at 81 centres in six divisional headquarters of Uttar Pradesh — Agra, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj and Varanasi. About 1,27,571 candidates are expected to appear. Your centre address will be on your admit card.
What to Check on Your Admit Card
- Your name, photograph and signature — all must match your ID proof.
- Roll number, exam date, shift and reporting time.
- Exam centre name and full address.
- Instructions printed on the card — read them before exam day.
Carry the printed admit card and a valid photo ID to the centre. Entry will not be allowed without the admit card.
FAQs
Q1. When will the UP Assistant Professor admit card 2026 be released?
The admit card will be released on 15 November 2026 on upessc.up.gov.in. Download it before the exam and carry a printout.
Q2. Is the city slip the same as the admit card?
No. The city slip released on 8 November 2026 only shows your allotted exam district. The admit card is a separate document, available from 15 November 2026, and only the admit card allows entry to the exam centre.
Q3. What are the UP Assistant Professor exam dates 2026?
The written exam will be held on 19 and 20 November 2026 in two shifts daily — 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM. Your exact date and shift will be on your admit card.
Q4. How many posts are there in the UP Assistant Professor recruitment 2026?
There are 1,936 Assistant Professor posts in non-government aided colleges of Uttar Pradesh, under Advertisement 04/2026. About 1,27,571 candidates are expected to appear for the exam.
Source: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) notice dated 6 November 2026, via upessc.up.gov.in. Always confirm the latest update on the official website before acting.