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UP Academic & Teaching Jobs 2026: UPHESC & UPESSC Complete Guide

 

UP Academic & Teaching Jobs 2026: UPHESC & UPESSC Complete Guide

Uttar Pradesh offers prestigious academic career opportunities through two major bodies:

  1. UP Higher Education Service Commission (UPHESC) – For colleges and universities
  2. UP Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) – For government schools

These posts combine job security, government perks, career growth, and academic recognition, making them highly sought-after by aspirants in 2026.

1. Key Recruiting Bodies

Body Scope Posts
UPHESC Colleges & Universities Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Research Faculty, Non-Teaching Staff
UPESSC Primary & Secondary Schools Assistant Teacher (LT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Non-Teaching Staff

2. Eligibility Criteria

UPHESC

  • Education: Master’s / Postgraduate degree for lecturers; PhD for research posts
  • Nationality: Indian citizen
  • Age Limit: 21–40 years (relaxation for reserved categories)

UPESSC

  • Assistant Teacher / LT: Class 12 + D.El.Ed / BTC / B.Ed
  • TGT: Graduate + B.Ed in subject
  • PGT: Postgraduate + B.Ed in subject
  • Nationality: Indian citizen
  • Age Limit: 21–40 years (with state reservation relaxations)

3. Career Opportunities

  • UPHESC: College-level teaching, research, curriculum development, administrative faculty roles
  • UPESSC: School-level teaching, curriculum implementation, pedagogy development, administrative roles

Both streams allow career growth from entry-level teaching to senior academic or administrative positions.

4. Job Positions & Career Growth

Level UPHESC UPESSC
Entry Lecturer / Assistant Professor Assistant Teacher / LT
Mid Associate Professor / Senior Faculty TGT / PGT
Senior Professor / Department Head Head Teacher / Principal
Top University Administration / Research Director District Education Officer / Academic Coordinator

5. Salary & Benefits

Post Pay Range Key Benefits
UPHESC Lecturer ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 DA, HRA, Research Allowances, Pension, Retirement Benefits
UPESSC Assistant Teacher ₹44,900 – ₹85,000 DA, HRA, Pension, Leave Benefits
PGT / Professor ₹56,100 – ₹1,42,400 Full 7th CPC perks, promotion-linked increments, research grants

6. Selection Process

UPHESC

  1. Written / Online Test – Subject expertise, research aptitude, general knowledge
  2. Interview / Viva Voce – Academic knowledge, teaching methodology, communication
  3. Document Verification

UPESSC

  1. Written Exam – Pedagogy, subject knowledge, UP GK, teaching methodology
  2. Teaching Demo / Interview – Classroom management, subject expertise
  3. Document Verification

📌 Both commissions have multi-stage selection, ensuring only meritorious candidates are appointed.

7. Subject-Wise Syllabus

Arts / Humanities

  • History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Languages, Philosophy

Science / Engineering

  • Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical

Commerce / Management

  • Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Finance, HR

School Pedagogy (UPESSC)

  • Teaching Methodology, Child Psychology, Classroom Management, Language Proficiency, UP-centric GK

8. Preparation Strategy

  1. Master your subject specialization – Core requirement for both UPHESC & UPESSC
  2. Focus on pedagogy & teaching methodology – Especially for school-level posts (UPESSC)
  3. UP GK & Current Affairs – State-specific updates crucial for exams
  4. Mock tests & previous papers – Familiarize with exam patterns
  5. Teaching demo practice – Critical for UPESSC interviews and selection

9. FAQs

Q1. Can final-year students apply?

  • Only if graduation/post-graduation/degree is completed before the last date of application.

Q2. Are there age relaxations?

  • Yes, SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates get age relaxation as per state norms.

Q3. Is research experience mandatory?

  • For UPHESC research posts yes; for UPESSC teaching posts, experience is not mandatory but preferred for PGT posts.

Q4. Can female candidates apply?

  • Yes, reservations and age relaxations are applicable.

10. Final Thoughts

UPHESC and UPESSC jobs are perfect for aspirants who want stable government employment in education, career growth, and the opportunity to impact students and academia.

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👉 Start your teaching career in Uttar Pradesh today and secure a prestigious government teaching post.

 

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