UPPSC-GDC

ABOUT UPPSC-GDC Assistant Professor

The UPPSC-GDC Assistant Professor exam is a prestigious state-level recruitment drive conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). It aims to select qualified candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in various Government Degree Colleges (GDC) across Uttar Pradesh.

This position is a Group ‘A’ Gazetted post, offering a highly respected career in academia with the state government. Unlike aided colleges, these are fully government-run institutions, ensuring job security, attractive pay scales (Academic Level 10), and opportunities for academic growth. The selection process is rigorous, focusing on subject matter expertise and general awareness.

2. Scheme & Pattern of UPPSC-GDC Assistant Professor

 

The selection process generally consists of a Screening/Written Examination followed by an Interview.

Screening Examination (Written)

 

  • Mode: Offline (OMR Based)

  • Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  • Total Questions: 120

  • Total Marks: 150

  • Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)

  • Negative Marking: One-third (0.33) marks deducted for every wrong answer.

Mark Distribution: | Section | Subject Matter | No. of Questions | | :— | :— | :— | | Part A | General Studies | 30 Questions | | Part B | Concerned Subject (Zoology/Botany) | 90 Questions | | Total | | 120 Questions |

Interview Process

 

  • Candidates who qualify the screening exam are called for the interview.

  • Weightage: The final selection is primarily based on the marks obtained in the Interview. (Note: Candidates should always check the specific notification year’s rules, as weightage criteria between written and interview scores may be subject to change by the commission).

3. Syllabus of UPPSC-GDC Assistant Professor

 

The syllabus is divided into two main sections: General Studies and the Subject Specific content.

Part A: General Studies Syllabus (Common for All)

 

  1. General Science: Basics of science and its application in daily life.

  2. Current Events: National and International importance.

  3. History of India: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern history, with a special focus on the Indian National Movement.

  4. Indian Polity & Economy: Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, and Economic Development.

  5. Geography: Geography of India and the World (Physical, Social, and Economic).

  6. Mental Ability & Statistical Data: Logic, reasoning, and basic data interpretation.

Part B: Subject Specific Syllabus (Updated)

 

For Zoology

 

The Zoology syllabus is comprehensive, covering both classical and modern biological concepts:

  • Animal Diversity (Non-Chordata): General survey, classification, and interrelationships of Phyla (Protozoa to Echinodermata). Topics include locomotion, nutrition, reproduction in Protozoa; canal systems in Porifera; polymorphism in Cnidaria; parasitic adaptations in Platyhelminthes; and larval forms in Crustacea/Echinodermata.

  • Animal Diversity (Chordata): Origin of Chordates and Tetrapods. Classification and detailed study of Pisces (migration, respiration), Amphibia (neoteny, parental care), Reptilia (skull types), Aves (flight adaptations, migration), and Mammalia (dentition, prototheria/metatheria).

  • Cell Biology & Genetics: Ultrastructure of cells, cell division (Mitosis/Meiosis), Mendelian inheritance, linkage, crossing over, mutations, and cytoplasmic inheritance.

  • Physiology & Biochemistry: Digestion, respiration (pigments), excretion (ornithine cycle), muscle contraction, nerve impulse conduction, and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.

  • Evolution & Systematics: Theories of evolution (Lamarckism, Darwinism), natural selection, Hardy-Weinberg law, speciation, and zoological nomenclature.

  • Ecology & Ethology: Ecosystem dynamics, food webs, biogeochemical cycles, population ecology, animal behavior (instincts, learning), and biological rhythms.

  • Developmental Biology: Gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation (Frog/Chick), and placentation in mammals.

  • Economic Zoology: Sericulture, Apiculture, Lac culture, Pisciculture, and major crop pests.

For Botany

 

The Botany syllabus covers the entire spectrum of plant science from microbes to flowering plants:

  • Microbiology & Plant Pathology: Viruses (structure, replication), Bacteria (reproduction, economic importance), and Plant Pathology (symptoms, etiology, and control of major diseases like Rust, Smut, Blight).

  • Cryptogams:

    • Algae: Classification, thallus organization, and life cycles (e.g., Volvox, Oedogonium, Polysiphonia).

    • Fungi: Classification, nutrition, and life cycles (e.g., Pythium, Peziza, Puccinia).

    • Bryophytes & Pteridophytes: Morphology, anatomy, reproduction, and stelar evolution.

  • Phanerogams (Gymnosperms & Angiosperms):

    • Gymnosperms: General characters, distribution, and life histories (Cycas, Pinus, Gnetum).

    • Angiosperms: Taxonomy (Bentham & Hooker, Hutchinson), Morphology, and Anatomy (tissue systems, secondary growth).

  • Embryology: Microsporogenesis, megasporogenesis, fertilization, endosperm, and embryo development.

  • Plant Physiology & Biochemistry: Water relations, photosynthesis (C3, C4, CAM), respiration, nitrogen metabolism, enzymes, and plant growth regulators (Auxins, Gibberellins, etc.).

  • Cytology, Genetics & Molecular Biology: Chromosome structure, cell cycle, laws of inheritance, DNA/RNA structure, replication, transcription, translation, and genetic engineering basics.

  • Ecology & Environment: Plant communities, succession, ecosystem structure, pollution, and biodiversity conservation.

  • Economic Botany: Plants used for food, fiber, medicine, oils, and timber.

4. Eligibility for UPPSC-GDC Assistant Professor

 

Candidates must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the post:

Educational Qualification

 

  • Master’s Degree: A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in Zoology or Botany from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.

  • NET/SLET/SET: The candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET.

  • PhD Exemption: Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations (2009 or 2016) are exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET.

  • Relaxation: A relaxation of 5% (from 55% to 50%) is allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer) and Differently-abled categories.

Age Limit

 

  • Minimum Age: 21 Years

  • Maximum Age: 40 Years

  • Age Relaxation:

    • SC/ST/OBC (of UP): 5 Years

    • PwD (PH): 15 Years

5. Criteria of Qualifying marks for getting into next round for interview call

 

To proceed to the interview stage, candidates must secure minimum efficiency standard marks in the written examination. The Commission has fixed these qualifying percentages as follows:

  • SC / ST Candidates: 35%

  • Other Categories (General / OBC / EWS): 40%

Interview Call Ratio: As per the Commission’s guidelines:

“To the extent of three times of total number of vacancies (category wise), the candidates who obtain such minimum qualifying marks in written examination as may be fixed by the Commission, shall be summoned for interview.”