Physics Assistant Professor exams 2026
Eligibility, important dates, vacancies and exam pattern for every physics government job exam of 2026. Open any exam for its full guide, official syllabus and PYQ practice.
| Exam | Qualification | NET / SET | Age | Apply by | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPESSC Assistant Professor Physics 2026 (Advt. 04/2026)Uttar Pradesh | Master's degree in Physics (Applied Physics accepted as an inter-related subject) with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade from an Indian or foreign university. 5% relaxation (55% to 50%) for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PwD candidates, and for PhD holders who obtained their Master's degree before 19 September 1991. | NET (UGC/CSIR) or SLET/SET required; PhD awarded under UGC Regulations 2009/2016 (with conditions) exempts NET | Minimum age as per rules; applications are not accepted if the candidate is above 62 years on 01 July 2026. Age is reckoned as on 01 July 2026 and the superannuation age of the post is 62 years. | 07 Oct 2026 (fee payment) · corrections till 11 Oct 2026 · applications open 08 Sep 2026 | 19 & 20 November 2026 |
| UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer Physics 2026Uttar Pradesh | MSc with 60% | Not needed | 40 years | 02 Jan 2026 (closed) | 06 Sep 2026 |
| MPPSC Assistant Professor Physics 2026Madhya Pradesh | MSc with 55% (MSc must be completed) | NET / SET or PhD | 40 years | 15 Aug 2026 | 04 Oct 2026 |
| Rajasthan SET Physical Sciences 2026Rajasthan | MSc with 55% (final year students eligible) | Not needed | No limit | 10 Aug 2026 | 13 Sep 2026 |
| Punjab Lecturer Cadre Physics 2026Punjab | MSc with 55% and B.Ed | Not needed | 37 years (up to 5 year relaxation for SC/ST and widows) | 17 Aug 2026 | Not announced |
| J&K Assistant Professor Physics 2026Jammu & Kashmir | MSc with 55% (MSc must be completed) | NET / SET or PhD | 40 years | 31 Aug 2026 | Not announced |
| HPPSC Assistant Professor Physics 2026Himachal Pradesh | Master's degree in Physics with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) | NET (UGC/CSIR) or SLET/SET; PhD holders exempted if conditions are met | 18 to 45 years as on 01-01-2026 (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/WFF/PwBD of HP where reserved) | 15 Aug 2026 | Not announced |
| Karnataka SET (KSET) Physical Science 2026Karnataka | Master's degree with 55% (50% for SC-A/B/C, ST, Cat-I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, PwD, Transgender); final/second year MSc students may apply provisionally | Not needed — KSET itself is the eligibility test | No upper age limit | 05 Sep 2026 (fee payment by 06 Sep 2026) | 11 Oct 2026 |
| Bihar STET Paper II Physics 2026Bihar | Post Graduation in Physics with at least 50% marks (Physics / Electronics / Applied Physics / Nuclear Physics) plus B.Ed. Alternatives: PG with 45% + B.Ed as per NCTE Regulations 2002/2007, or PG with 50% + B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed, or PG with 55% + 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. | Not needed — B.Ed (or equivalent) is required instead | Minimum 21 years as on 01 Aug 2026. Maximum: 37 years (UR male), 40 years (UR female, BC, EBC), 42 years (SC/ST); +10 years for PwD | 31 Aug 2026 | Not announced |
| Bihar TRE 4.0 Physics Teacher 2026 (Class 11-12)Bihar | Post Graduate degree with at least 50% marks in Physics / Electronics / Applied Physics / Nuclear Physics from a recognised university, plus B.Ed / B.Sc.Ed from an NCTE-recognised institution. Alternative: PG with 55% (or equivalent grade) in the subject plus a 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. | Not needed — but STET Paper-II (Physics) qualification is compulsory | Minimum 21 years as on 01.08.2026. Maximum as on 01.08.2024 — UR male 37, UR female 40, BC/EBC (male & female) 40, Transgender 42, SC/ST (male & female) 42; +10 years for PwBD, +3 years (plus defence service period) for ex-servicemen, +5 years for regular Bihar Government servants (max 5 attempts). | 30 Sep 2026 (fee payment by 29 Sep 2026; applications open 01 Sep 2026) | Not announced |
| SSC Scientific Assistant IMD Physics 2026All India | Bachelor's Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects from a recognised institution or university (as on 22.09.2026). Such candidates must opt for Part-F (Physics) in the online form. | Not needed | Up to 30 years as on 01.08.2026 (born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2008) | 22 Sep 2026 (23:00 hrs) — applications open 02 Sep 2026 | Paper-I: Oct/Nov 2026 (tentative) · Paper-II: Dec 2026 (tentative) |
| UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist (Geophysics) 2027All India (Central Government) | Group 'A' (Geophysicist, GSI / Scientist 'B' Geophysics, CGWB): M.Sc. in Physics or Applied Physics, or M.Sc. (Geophysics) / Integrated M.Sc. (Exploration Geophysics) / M.Sc. (Applied Geophysics) / M.Sc. (Marine Geophysics) / M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics). Group 'B' (Assistant Geophysicist): M.Sc. / M.Sc. (Tech.) / Integrated M.Sc. in Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Geo-Exploration, Marine Geophysics, Physics, Applied Physics or Applied Geology. | Not needed | 21 to 32 years as on 01 January 2027 (born between 02 Jan 1995 and 01 Jan 2006) | 22 Sep 2026 (18:00 hrs) — applications open 02 Sep 2026 | Prelims: 10 Jan 2027 · Mains: 19 & 20 Jun 2027 · Interview: 2027 |
Exam guides
UPESSC Assistant Professor Physics 2026 (Advt. 04/2026)
Assistant Professor (Physics) in aided non-government degree colleges of Uttar Pradesh — 96 Physics posts. Pay Level-10, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400. Written exam on 19 & 20 November 2026.
UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer Physics 2026
Lecturer, Government Polytechnic (Physics). Level-9A, entry pay Rs. 56,100/- (in-hand Rs. 1,20,000+ expected).
MPPSC Assistant Professor Physics 2026
Assistant Professor in Physics for Government Colleges of Madhya Pradesh.
Rajasthan SET Physical Sciences 2026
Gives eligibility for Assistant Professor in Rajasthan. Final year students may also appear.
Punjab Lecturer Cadre Physics 2026
Recruitment of Lecturers in Punjab. Punjabi language at matriculation level is compulsory.
J&K Assistant Professor Physics 2026
Assistant Professor in Physics. Only domiciles of Jammu & Kashmir may apply.
HPPSC Assistant Professor Physics 2026
Assistant Professor (College Cadre) in Physics under the Higher Education Department, Himachal Pradesh. Job Trainee pay of Rs. 35,000/- per month (fixed).
Karnataka SET (KSET) Physical Science 2026
Karnataka State Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor in Physical Science (Subject Code 25). Qualifies you for Assistant Professor posts in Universities/Colleges of Karnataka.
Bihar STET Paper II Physics 2026
Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026, Paper II (Higher Secondary), Physics — Subject Code 214. Qualifying certificate is valid for a lifetime.
Bihar TRE 4.0 Physics Teacher 2026 (Class 11-12)
School Teacher (Vidyalaya Adhyapak), Higher Secondary (Class 11-12), Physics — 1758 posts. Non-gazetted, basic pay Rs. 32,000/- per month plus admissible allowances.
SSC Scientific Assistant IMD Physics 2026
Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department through the SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 (F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3). Group 'B' post in Level-6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400. Physics graduates opt for Part-F (Physics).
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist (Geophysics) 2027
Our flagship exam. Geophysicist Group 'A' and Assistant Geophysicist Group 'B' in the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). Open to MSc Physics and Applied Physics students — roughly 50% of the syllabus is pure Physics. PhysicsByAaryan's dedicated UPSC Geophysics course releases on 10 September 2026.
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