📢 Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Principal (Pradhanacharya) Posts in aided Intermediate Colleges under Advertisement No. 08/2026. 🏫 A total of 1,475 vacancies are available in boys’ and girls’ institutions across Uttar Pradesh. 🎯 All eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPESSC website 🌐 upessc.up.gov.in from 23rd October 2026 to 22nd November 2026. 🗓️ Interested candidates are advised to complete their online application before the last date for the UPESSC Principal Recruitment Examination 2026. 📝✨
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
UPESSC UP Principal Recruitment 2026
| UPESSC UP Principal Recruitment 2026 – Overview |
| 📝 Details | 📌 Information |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| 💼 Post Name | Principal (प्रधानाचार्य) |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 1,475 Posts |
| 🏫 Institution | Aided Intermediate Colleges |
| 👨🏫 Institution Type | Boys & Girls Institutions |
| 📢 Advertisement No. | 08/2026 |
| 📝 Application Mode | Online |
| 📅 Apply Start Date | 23 October 2026 |
| ⏳ Last Date to Apply | 22 November 2026 |
| 🎯 Exam Name | UPESSC Principal Recruitment Examination 2026 |
| 🌐 Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 23-10-2026
- Application Last Date: 22-11-2026
- Last date for Editing in application: 25-11-2026
- Exam Date: 07-01-2027
Application Fee
- General/ OBC/ EWS: Rs.2000/-
- SC/ ST: 2000/-
- PwBD: 2000/-
- Pay the fee through online.
Age Limits
- Age as on : 01.07.2026
- Minimum Age: 30 Years
- Maximum Age: 62 Years
- (For Age Relaxation See Notification.)
Total Post
1475 Posts
| UP Principal Recruitment Eligibility Criteria 2026 |
1. Post Graduate degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized university and
2. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree in a course recognized by NCTE and
3. At least 4 years of teaching experience as a lecturer or assistant teacher in the higher classes (classes 9 to 12) of an institution recognized by the Central or State Government OR at least 4 years of work experience as a headmaster in a high school duly certified by the competent authority.
| UP Principal Vacancy Breakup 2026 |
| Post Name | Salary/ Pay Scale | Total Post |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Rs. 78,800 to 2,09,200/- (Level-12) | 1475 |
| How To Fill UPESSC UP Principal Recruitment 2026 |
- Visit the official website: upessc.up.gov.in
- Open the Principal Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Complete registration and fill in the application form.
- Upload required documents, photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee (if applicable), submit the form and print the confirmation page.
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