Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has postponed the Assistant Professor B.Ed examination scheduled under the ongoing recruitment process. The recruitment drive covers 917 Assistant Professor vacancies across multiple subjects, including 75 B.Ed posts, and candidates should await the revised examination date on the commission’s official website.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor – B.Ed |
| Total Vacancies | 917 posts, including 75 B.Ed vacancies |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | July 9, 2022 |
| Last Date | August 29, 2022 |
| Exam Date | Postponed; revised date TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
The postponement applies to the B.Ed subject examination. Candidates must note that a fresh date will be valid only after it is published through an official UPESSC notice. Any earlier admit card instructions should be reviewed again once the revised schedule is announced.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates were required to meet the subject-specific academic conditions prescribed in the original Assistant Professor recruitment notification. The principal requirements include:
- A master’s degree in the relevant or allied subject from a recognised university, with the minimum marks specified for the candidate’s category.
- For B.Ed or teacher-education posts, candidates must possess the relevant education qualifications, such as B.Ed, M.Ed or an equivalent recognised qualification, wherever required under applicable academic norms.
- Candidates should have qualified NET, SLET or SET, unless exempted through an eligible PhD or another provision recognised under the applicable UGC regulations.
- Degrees and certificates must have been issued by recognised institutions and should be available for verification.
- Applicants must satisfy all subject-combination and equivalence conditions mentioned in the detailed recruitment advertisement.
Age Limit
- The minimum age prescribed for applicants was generally 21 years.
- The upper age limit was 62 years, subject to the conditions in the original advertisement.
- Age eligibility is calculated with reference to the cut-off date notified for the recruitment cycle.
- Relaxation and other concessions apply to eligible reserved-category candidates under Uttar Pradesh government rules.
Fees
- General/OBC/EWS candidates: ₹2,000
- SC/ST candidates: ₹1,000
- Payment was accepted online through the methods available on the application portal.
- The fee should be checked against the candidate’s submitted form and original notification, as the application window is already closed.
Selection Process
The UPESSC Assistant Professor selection process is expected to proceed through the following stages:
- Written Examination: Registered candidates appear for the subject-specific written test. UPESSC will announce a new date for the postponed B.Ed paper.
- Interview: Candidates shortlisted on the basis of written examination performance are called for an interview, where applicable under the recruitment rules.
- Document Verification and Final Merit: Academic records, category certificates and eligibility documents are verified before preparation of the final selection list.
Candidates must qualify at every applicable stage. Being allowed to appear in the examination does not by itself confirm final eligibility.
How to Apply
The application period for this recruitment has ended, and registered candidates do not need to submit a fresh application merely because the examination has been postponed. The original online application process involved these steps:
- Visit the UPESSC official website at upessc.up.gov.in and open the recruitment or advertisement section.
- Select the relevant Assistant Professor recruitment advertisement and read the subject-wise eligibility instructions.
- Complete registration using an active mobile number, email address and personal identification details.
- Enter educational qualifications, category information, subject choice and other details exactly as recorded in official certificates.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed size and format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online and submit the application form.
- Download the final form and fee receipt for future reference.
- Existing applicants should now monitor the website for the revised B.Ed exam date and fresh admit card instructions. Registration details should be kept ready for downloading examination documents.
Important Links
Candidates should open the latest-notices section to locate the postponement notice. They are advised not to rely on unofficial exam dates circulated through social media or messaging platforms.
FAQs
1. Has the UPESSC Assistant Professor B.Ed Exam 2026 been cancelled?
No. The examination has been postponed, not cancelled. A revised date will be announced separately.
2. Do candidates need to apply again after the postponement?
No fresh application is required unless UPESSC issues specific instructions stating otherwise. Existing registration remains relevant to the recruitment process.
3. When will the revised UPESSC B.Ed exam date be released?
The revised examination date is TBA. Candidates should regularly check the official UPESSC portal for the new schedule and admit card notice.
