Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission UPESSC, has released a notification on its official website for the recruitment of Principal Posts. This recruitment is for 111 positions. UPESSC Application Form has started on 21 July 2026 & the candidates can apply until the 20 August 2026. Minimum age is Not Required & The Maximum Age Is 62 Years as on 01 July 2026. Candidates must check the complete details for UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026. Link are given below.
| Commission | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission UPESSC |
| Post | Principal |
| Advertisement Number | 02/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 111 |
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| Age Relaxation | Different |
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UPESSC Principal Recruitment : Vacancy Details
| College Type | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Co-education Degree Colleges | 89 |
| Women’s Degree Colleges | 22 |
| Total | 111 |
UPESSC Principal Recruitment : Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | PhD degree |
| Experience | At least 15 years of teaching/research experience as Professor or Associate Professor in a university, college, or institution of higher education |
| Research Publications | At least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals |
| Minimum Research Score | 110 (as per API Table 2) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 62 years as on 01.07.2026 |
UPESSC Principal Recruitment : Selection Process
| Selection Stage | Description |
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| Written Examination | Candidates must appear for an objective-type examination consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying a total of 360 marks. |
| Interview | Candidates who qualify the written examination will be called for the Interview, which carries 40 marks. |
UPESSC Principal Recruitment : Exam Pattern
| Parts | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Part A | General Knowledge | 40 | 120 |
| Part B | Administrative Aptitude Test | 80 | 240 |
| Total | 120 | 360 | |
UPESSC Principal Recruitment : Application Process
- Visit the official website of UP Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC).
- Click on the “UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026” application link.
- Complete the New Registration by providing the required personal details.
- Log in using your Registration ID and Password.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload the required documents, including your photograph, signature, and relevant certificates, in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
- Review all the information entered in the application form carefully.
- Submit the application form and note down the Application Number for future reference.
- Download and print the final submitted application form and fee receipt for future use.
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