Alongside its teacher-recruitment announcements, the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has notified 1,475 Principal posts in intermediate colleges under Advt No. 08/2026. The notification went live on 23-10-2026, and the online application window is now open on the commission's portal.
Experienced educators eyeing a leadership role should note the essentials: applications close on 22-11-2026, the written examination is fixed for 07-01-2027, the age band is 30 to 62 years, and the post carries Level-12 pay. The full breakdown — eligibility, fee, selection stages and how to apply — is below, verified against the official UPESSC notification.
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | Advt No. 08/2026 |
| Post Name | Principal (Intermediate College) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,475 (Boys' schools: 1,318 | Girls' schools: 157) |
| Job Location | Aided secondary institutions across Uttar Pradesh |
| Pay Scale | Level-12 — ₹78,800 to ₹2,09,200 per month |
| Application Mode | Online (One Time Registration based) |
| Notification Date | 23-10-2026 |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published | 23-10-2026 |
| Online application begins (OTR) | 23-10-2026 |
| Last date to apply & pay fee | 22-11-2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Application correction window closes | 25-11-2026 |
| Written examination | 07-01-2027 |
| Principal — Boys' schools (Balak Varg) | 1,318 |
|---|---|
| Principal — Girls' schools (Balika Varg) | 157 |
| Total | 1,475 |
| Minimum age | 30 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum age | 62 years |
| Age calculated as on | 01-07-2026 |
| Relaxation | As per UP government rules for reserved categories |
| All categories (Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PH) | ₹2,000 |
|---|---|
| Payment mode | Online — debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI |
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, recruits Principals, Headmasters and teachers for the state's aided secondary schools. Advt No. 08/2026 is the commission's 2026 drive for Principal posts in intermediate colleges.
| UPESSC Official Website (Advt No. 08/2026) |
UPESSC has notified 1,475 Principal posts — 1,318 in boys' schools and 157 in girls' schools.
Online applications and fee payment close on 22-11-2026 (up to 11:59 PM); corrections are allowed till 25-11-2026.
The written examination is scheduled on 07-01-2027.
A postgraduate degree with minimum 50% marks plus B.Ed., with 4 years of teaching experience in Classes 9–12 or as a Junior High School Headmaster.
A written exam (360 marks) followed by a personal interview (40 marks), then medical examination and document verification.
Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level-12 (₹78,800–₹2,09,200) with applicable allowances.