UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released the official recruitment notification for the post of Principal under Advertisement No. 02/2026. A total of 111 vacancies have been announced through this recruitment drive. The UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 notification was released on July 21, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their online applications from July 21, 2026, to August 20, 2026.
The recruitment offers an opportunity for eligible academic professionals to work as Principals in non-government aided co-educational degree colleges and women’s colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates should carefully check the required educational qualifications, teaching experience, research score, and other eligibility conditions before applying online.
UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) Prayagraj |
| Advt. No. | 02/2026 |
| Post Name | Principal |
| Total Vacancy | 111 |
| Pay Scale | Level-14 (Rs. 144200.00 to Rs. 218200.00) |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 August 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF |
| Official Website | www.upessc.up.gov.in |
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 21 July 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 21 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 20 August 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 20 August 2026
- Online Application Correction Date: Up to 23 August 2026
- Written Exam Date: 24 September 2026
Application Fee
- UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD: ₹3,000/-
- Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: NB
- Maximum Age: 62 Years
- Age will be calculated as on: 01 July 2026
- Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India and PNB rules.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Principal (Aided Degree Colleges) | Ph.D. Degree, minimum 15 years teaching/ research experience as Associate Professor/ Professor, minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed/ UGC-listed journals, and a minimum research score of 110 as per Table 2 in Notification+ 10 years of teaching experience as PGT or TGT. |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Principal (Aided Degree Colleges) | 111 |
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Written Examination (360 Marks / 120 Objective Questions)
- Minimum Research Score Verification (110 Research Marks)
- Interview (40 Marks)
- Document Verification
UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |