The UP Principal Recruitment 2026 is open for 1,475 posts, and the clock is ticking — applications close on 22-11-2026. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has invited online applications under Advertisement No. 08/2026 for Principal (Pradhanacharya) posts in aided non-government secondary and inter colleges across the state: 1,318 posts in boys' schools and 157 in girls' schools. The written examination is scheduled for 07-01-2027, and the fee is Rs 2,000 for all categories. If you hold a Master's degree with 50% marks, a B.Ed and four years of teaching experience, complete your One Time Registration and submit the form before the deadline.
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Principal (Pradhanacharya), Inter Level |
| Advertisement No. | 08/2026 dated 23-10-2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,475 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22-11-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Written Exam Date | 07-01-2027 |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 23-10-2026 |
| Application Begin (OTR) | 23-10-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 22-11-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Correction | 25-11-2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 07-01-2027 |
| Exam City / Admit Card | Before the exam |
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Principal, Inter Level (Boys' Schools) | 1,318 | Master's degree with minimum 50% marks, B.Ed, 4 years of teaching experience |
| Principal, Inter Level (Girls' Schools) | 157 | Master's degree with minimum 50% marks, B.Ed, 4 years of teaching experience |
| Total | 1,475 |
All 1,475 posts are unreserved in the vertical sense — no UR, OBC, SC, ST or EWS split is notified; horizontal reservation applies only within the notified PwBD sub-categories. The school-wise vacancy list is given in the official notification.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks from a recognised university, along with a B.Ed qualification and at least four years of teaching experience. The detailed conditions, including the subjects and the experience certificate format, are given in the information brochure of Advertisement No. 08/2026 — read it fully before applying, since the Commission also issued a separate notice on the experience certificate.
| Minimum Age | 30 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 62 years |
| Age Counted As On | 01-07-2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per UPESSC rules under Advt No. 08/2026 |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 2,000 |
| SC / ST | Rs 2,000 |
| PH (Divyang) | Rs 2,000 |
The fee is the same for every category and is payable online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. A form without the fee is treated as incomplete.
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, selects teachers and principals for aided non-government secondary and inter colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Alongside the Principal advertisement, the Commission has also issued Advertisement No. 09/2026 for 1,172 Headmaster posts; the two together cover 2,647 senior school leadership posts in the state's aided schools.
| Apply Online (OTR) | apply.upessc.org |
|---|---|
| Download Notification (Advt 08/2026) | upessc.up.gov.in |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
The last date to apply online and pay the fee for UP Principal Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 08/2026) is 22-11-2026 up to 11:59 PM. The correction window stays open till 25-11-2026.
There are 1,475 Principal (Pradhanacharya) vacancies in aided non-government secondary and inter colleges of Uttar Pradesh: 1,318 in boys' schools and 157 in girls' schools.
Candidates need a Master's degree with at least 50% marks, a B.Ed qualification and at least 4 years of teaching experience, as per Advertisement No. 08/2026.
The age limit is 30 to 62 years as on 01-07-2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit is available for reserved categories as per the UPESSC rules.
The application fee is Rs 2,000 for all categories, payable online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
The written examination for UP Principal (Inter Level) 2026 is scheduled for 07-01-2027. The exam city and admit card will be released before the exam.
Selection is through a 360-mark written examination followed by a 40-mark interview. The final merit is prepared from the combined marks of the written test and the interview.
Visit upessc.up.gov.in, complete One Time Registration (OTR), then open the Principal (Inter Level) form under Advertisement No. 08/2026 at apply.upessc.org, fill the form, pay the fee and submit it before 22-11-2026.