UP Professor Salary
Last updated: August | Based on UGC 7th Pay Commission matrix adopted by UP (GO 65/2016), DA 60%, and UP Higher Education recruitment rules.
The UP Professor salary page primarily covers Assistant Professor salary in Uttar Pradesh — the highest-volume keyword cluster — while also explaining the full academic hierarchy (Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor) in government universities, state universities, degree colleges, and government-aided colleges. This is not about school teachers, TGT, PGT, or Primary Teacher posts.
UP Assistant Professor Salary at a Glance
UGC Academic Level 10 · Entry Basic ₹57,700 · DA 60% · HRA 8–24% · Est. In-Hand ₹99,000–₹1,01,000/month · Pension: NPS · Route: UPHESC / University / College
Assistant Professor (UGC Level 10, ₹57,700 basic) teaches in degree colleges and universities. PGT (UP school Level 10, ₹56,100 basic) teaches Classes XI–XII in inter colleges — different pay cell, recruitment body, and service rules. See UP PGT Teacher Salary for school posts.
Salary Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | UP Higher Education / State Universities |
| Primary Post | Assistant Professor (entry faculty) |
| Pay Matrix | UGC Academic Level 10 |
| Basic Pay | ₹57,700/month (entry) |
| Gross Salary (Lucknow) | ₹1,09,768 |
| In-Hand Salary (Est.) | ₹1,00,536 |
| Recruitment | UPHESC / University / College notification |
| Pension | NPS (post-Apr 2005) |
Monthly Salary Breakdown (Assistant Professor — Lucknow)
| Component | Calculation | Monthly (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | UGC Academic Level 10 entry | 57,700 |
| Dearness Allowance | 60% × Basic | 34,620 |
| House Rent Allowance | 24% × Basic | 13,848 |
| Transport Allowance | Fixed | 3,600 |
| Gross Salary | Sum of above | 1,09,768 |
| NPS Deduction | 10% × (Basic + DA) | −9,232 |
| Est. In-Hand | Gross − NPS | 1,00,536 |
Salary Slip Example
* Illustrative sample slip for reference. Actual figures vary by posting, city, and service length.
UGC Academic Pay Levels
UP government and aided degree colleges adopt the UGC 7th Pay Commission academic pay matrix:
| Designation | Academic Level | Entry Basic (₹) | Est. In-Hand (Lucknow) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 10 | 57,700 | ~1,00,536 |
| Associate Professor | 13A | 1,31,400 | ~2,24,352 |
| Professor | 14 | 1,44,200 | ~2,45,856 |
| Cell | Basic Pay (₹) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57,700 | ★ Entry (New Assistant Professor) |
| 2 | 59,400 | After 1st increment |
| … | … | 3% annual increment |
| 40 | 1,82,400 | Maximum of Level 10 |
See the full UP pay matrix for all 18 levels.
Government vs Aided Colleges
| Institution Type | Pay Rules | Entry In-Hand (Lucknow) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Degree College | UGC matrix via state treasury | ~₹1,00,536 |
| Government-Aided College | UGC matrix (grant-in-aid) | ~₹1,00,536 |
| State University | UGC matrix via university DDO | ~₹1,00,536 |
| Private University | Institutional policy (varies) | ₹35,000–₹60,000 typical |
Private universities set their own salary contracts. Only government, aided, and state university posts follow the official UGC pay matrix described on this page.
Allowances & Deductions
DA, HRA & Transport
DA: 60% of basic · HRA: 24% (X) / 16% (Y) / 8% (Z) · TA: ₹3,600/month · Academic Allowance: as per university/college notification
NPS & Other Deductions
NPS: 10% of (Basic+DA) · GIS: ~₹30 · Professional Tax: ₹200/month
Job Profile
UP college and university faculty handle:
- Undergraduate & postgraduate teaching — lectures, tutorials, practicals
- Research & publications — papers, projects, API score for CAS
- Examination duties — internal assessment, university exam evaluation
- Student guidance — dissertation supervision, career counselling
- Department administration — timetable, syllabus, committee work
- Extension activities — seminars, workshops, community outreach
- Accreditation support — NAAC, IQAC documentation
Eligibility & Recruitment
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Post Graduation in subject + NET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC norms |
| Age | As per UPHESC / university notification (typically 21–40 years) |
| Recruitment Body | UPHESC, state universities (Lucknow University, Agra University, etc.), or college governing council |
| Selection | Written test / academic screening + interview (varies by notification) |
| Document Verification | PG degree, NET/SET/Ph.D., category, domicile |
| Probation | Typically 1–2 years with full Level 10 salary |
| Joining | UGC Academic Level 10, Basic ₹57,700 |
Career Advancement Scheme (CAS)
Career Progression Ladder
Uttar Pradesh Police · Estimated pay at each rank (7th CPC)
* In-hand figures are estimates (DA 60%, HRA 24%, NPS 10%). Actual promotion timelines depend on vacancies, departmental exams, and seniority.
CAS promotion requires minimum teaching/research experience, API scores, and UGC guidelines — not always dependent on vacancy advertisements.
8th Pay Commission Impact
8th Pay Commission Impact
UP Assistant Professor · Current vs projected salary
* 8th Pay Commission projections use an illustrative 2x fitment factor and assume DA resets to ~50% post-implementation. Actual fitment will be determined by the Pay Commission and state government notification. Not official.
All 8th Pay figures are estimated and subject to final UGC and state adoption orders.
Useful Calculators
Calculator Inputs
* Estimates based on current Uttar Pradesh Govt rules. Gross = Basic + DA + HRA + TA(₹3600). Actuals may vary based on exact location and professional tax.
Related Pages
Official Sources & Disclaimer
- UGC 7th Pay Commission Regulations — Academic pay matrix
- UP 7th Pay Commission GO 65/2016 — State adoption
- UP Higher Education Department — College teacher service rules
- UPHESC — Recruitment notifications
- UP Finance Department — shasanadesh.up.gov.in — DA orders
Salary figures are estimates based on UGC pay matrix adopted by UP. Actual pay depends on institution type, pay cell, and allowances. 8th Pay projections are illustrative only. This page covers college/university faculty — not school TGT, PGT, or Primary Teacher posts.