UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,475 Posts
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Prayagraj
Published
- Posts
- 1,475
- Last date
- 22 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- Postgraduate
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is hiring 1,475 Principals for government-aided boys' and girls' schools across Uttar Pradesh. You need a postgraduate degree with at least 50% marks, a B.Ed. from an NCTE recognised programme, and 4 years of teaching or headmaster experience. Applications close on 22 November 2026. Apply online only, through the UPESSC website.
Who Should Apply for UPESSC Principal 2026
This suits postgraduates with a B.Ed. and at least 4 years of teaching or headmaster experience in a recognised school; applicants without the B.Ed. or experience should not assume they qualify.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Only apply through the online OTR based system at www.upessc.up.gov.in, because applications sent by any other route are not accepted.
- Complete your One Time Registration first, then fill the application and pay the fee before the deadline, or your application will not count.
- Keep your experience certificate and undertaking ready, because you will need to submit printed copies at the interview.
UPESSC Principal 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
उत्तर प्रदेश शिक्षा सेवा चयन आयोग, प्रयागराज (UPESSC) ने प्रिंसिपल (सहायता प्राप्त/राजकीय सहायता प्राप्त विद्यालय) के पद पर भर्ती का विज्ञापन संख्या 08/2026 जारी किया है। इसमें कुल 1475 पद हैं। आवेदन के लिए स्नातकोत्तर (कम से कम 50% अंकों के साथ), B.Ed. (NCTE मान्यता प्राप्त) और कक्षा 9 से 12 में शिक्षण का 4 वर्ष का अनुभव आवश्यक है, तथा आयु सीमा 01 जुलाई 2026 को 30 से 62 वर्ष है। आवेदन ऑनलाइन www.upessc.up.gov.in पर किया जाना है, और अंतिम तिथि 22 नवंबर 2026 है।
Download the UPESSC Principal Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 23 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 22 Nov 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 22-11-2026 |
| Correction window | till 25-11-2026 |
| Exam date | 07-01-2027 |
| Published on this site | 24 Oct 2026 |
UPESSC Principal 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 1,475
UPESSC Principal 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Postgraduate from institution established by law or government with at least 50% marks
- B.Ed. from NCTE recognised programme
- 4 years teaching experience in classes 9 to 12 as lecturer or assistant teacher, or 4 years as headmaster in high school
Age Limit
30 to 62 years (as on 1 Jul 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 1 Jul 2026; upper limit 62 years, minimum 30.
Category relaxation is not added: see Age Relaxation below. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Other Conditions
- Only Indian citizens may apply through the OTR based online system on www.upessc.up.gov.in
- Upper age limit 62 years as on 01-07-2026
Posts located in: Uttar Pradesh. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹2,000 |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | ₹2,000 |
| Divyang | ₹2,000 |
UPESSC Principal 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The pay level is Level-12, with a starting basic pay of ₹78,800. The notice gives the scale as ₹78,800 to ₹2,09,200, so the figure you see is the entry pay.
As printed in the notification: Level-12: ₹78,800 to ₹2,09,200
UPESSC Principal 2026 Selection Process
- Written examination of 360 marks (120 objective questions) and interview of 40 marks
How to Apply for UPESSC Principal 2026
- Apply online through OTR based application system at www.upessc.up.gov.in
Required Documents
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificate
- Undertaking/affidavit
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Contact and Helpline
For problems with the application or payment, contact the recruiting body directly. ItsSarkariNaukri.com cannot help with individual applications.
| Technical Support | 08448573939 |
|---|---|
| UPESSC Commission Support | 0532-2466851 |
| [email protected] |
Before You Apply for UPESSC Principal 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Postgraduate from institution established by law or government with at least 50% marks, or as listed for other posts).
- Your age is between 30 and 62 years on 1 Jul 2026, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- You have completed the registration step named in the application process before starting the form.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You can pay the application fee online, or you have checked whether you are exempt.
- You will submit and pay by 22 Nov 2026, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (1 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
UPESSC Principal 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year students apply?
The notification does not say. It requires a completed postgraduate degree and a B.Ed., so check with the Commission before applying.
Is there negative marking in the written exam?
Yes. The notice says one mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Can I apply if I am over 30?
Yes. The age limit is 62 years as on 1 July 2026, and the notice sets 30 years as the minimum.
Do I need to submit documents with the online form?
Documents such as the experience certificate are needed at the interview, not with the online form.
Abbreviations on This Page
- OTR
- One Time Registration
- NCTE
- National Council for Teacher Education
- B.Ed.
- Bachelor of Education
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- OBC
- Other Backward Classes
- EWS
- Economically Weaker Sections
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Prayagraj. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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