UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 111 Posts, Apply Online Link

The Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Ayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released the official notification for the recruitment of Principal (Prachary) in aided degree colleges of Uttar Pradesh. A total of 111 vacancies have been notified across co-ed and women’s degree colleges. Online applications started on 21st July 2026, and interested candidates can apply through the official website at www.upessc.up.gov.in.

UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has released its 2nd advertisement of the year, inviting applications for the post of Principal, for which a detailed UPESSC Principal Notification PDF is available at www.upessc.up.gov.in. The same can be downloaded directly from the link below.

Click to Download UPESSC Principal Recruitment Notification 2026 PDF

UPESSC Principal is a senior-level academic post carrying a Level-14 pay scale, making it an attractive opportunity for eligible Professors and Associate Professors with substantial teaching and research experience. In this article, we have covered the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, application fee, and the complete schedule for UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026.

UPESSC Principal Vacancy 2026

UPESSC has invited online applications for 111 vacant posts of Principal in government-aided co-education and women’s degree colleges of Uttar Pradesh. The vacancies notified under this recruitment drive are distributed as follows:

UPESSC Principal Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the age and educational qualification requirements laid down for this post.

Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)

The maximum age limit for the post of Principal is 62 years as on 1st July 2026.
Applications will not be accepted if the date of birth is not mentioned, or if the candidate’s age exceeds 62 years as on the cut-off date.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the post of Principal must fulfil all of the following conditions:

• A Ph.D. degree is mandatory.
• The candidate should hold the post of Professor/Associate Professor in a university, college, or other institution of higher education with at least 15 years of teaching/research experience.
• The candidate must have at least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
• The candidate must have secured a minimum of 110 research/academic score as per the API (Academic Performance Indicator) proforma given in the notification.

For Principal posts in Law colleges, eligibility will additionally be assessed in accordance with Bar Council of India norms, and for B.Ed. colleges, NCTE norms will also be taken into consideration.

Tenure

A Principal will be appointed for a period of 5 years, which may be extended for a second term of 5 years based on performance evaluation by a committee constituted by the university. After completing the tenure as Principal, the incumbent will revert to their original post in the grade of Professor at their parent institution.

UPESSC Principal Apply Online 2026 Link

Candidates can apply for only one post through a single online application, and the OTR (One Time Registration)-based application system is mandatory before filling the form.

Click to Apply Online for UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 (Link Active)

UPESSC Principal Selection Process 2026

Selection for the post of Principal will be carried out through the following stages:

1. Written Examination: An objective-type exam of 360 marks, comprising 120 multiple-choice questions.
2. Interview: Carrying 40 marks.

Only those candidates who have secured a minimum research score (API) of 110 will be considered eligible for the post of Principal.

UPESSC Principal Written Exam Pattern 2026

The written exam for the Principal post will be divided into two parts, totalling 120 questions and 360 marks:

Marking Scheme

• Each correct answer will be awarded 3 marks.
• One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer or for marking more than one option (negative marking).
• The cut-off and scores of candidates will be published on the website after the selection process is completed.