UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 for 111 Posts – Apply Online

UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 – UPESSC Principal Vacancy 2026, UPESSC Principal Online Form, UP Principal Bharti 2026, UPESSC Advt 02/2026, Aided College Principal Recruitment UP (Uttar Pradesh). You can check the official notification for actual details related to important dates, eligibility, college-wise vacancy, research score and selection process.

UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026
UPESSC Principal Vacancy 2026
Job Summary
Organization: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) Advertisement No.: 02/2026 Post Name: Principal (Pracharya) – Aided Degree Colleges Total Posts: 111 Pay Scale: Level-14 (₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200) Application Mode: Online Job Location: Uttar Pradesh
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 21 July 2026 Last Date to Apply (Extended): 27 August 2026 Correction Last Date (Extended): 30 August 2026 Exam Date: 24 September 2026
Application Fee
All Categories: ₹3000 Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
Maximum Age: 62 Years No minimum age specified. Age relaxation as per rules (if applicable).
Educational Qualification & Experience
Ph.D. Degree from a recognized University Minimum 15 years teaching / research experience as Professor or Associate Professor in University / College / Higher Education Institution Minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals Minimum Research Score of 110 (as per API Table) Read the official notification for complete eligibility.
Selection Process
Written Examination Research Score / Academic Performance Interview (Viva-Voce) Document Verification
Important Links
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UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 111 Posts

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the official notification for UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 02/2026. A total of 111 vacancies of Principal have been announced for Aided Degree Colleges (89 Co-education + 22 Women’s Colleges) in Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates with Ph.D. and relevant experience can fill the UPESSC Principal Online Form<

Vacancy Details

College Type	Vacancies
Co-education Degree Colleges	89
Women’s Degree Colleges	22
Total	111

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website – upessc.up.gov.in
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done
3. Login and fill the Principal application form (Advt 02/2026)
4. Upload photograph, signature, research publications and required documents
5. Pay the application fee of ₹3000
6. Submit the form and take a printout

Documents Required

• Ph.D. Degree Certificate
• Experience Certificates (15 years as Professor / Associate Professor)
• Research Publications & Research Score proof
• Age Proof
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Photo & Signature
• Valid Photo ID Proof

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How many vacancies are there in UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026?
Total 111 posts (89 Co-education + 22 Women’s Colleges).

Q2. What is the last date to apply?
27 August 2026 (extended from 20 August 2026).

Q3. What is the maximum age limit?
62 years as on 01 July 2026.

Q4. What is the educational qualification?
Ph.D. with minimum 15 years teaching/research experience as Professor/Associate Professor, 10 research publications and Research Score of 110.

Q5. What is the application fee?
₹3000 for all categories.

Q6. What is the selection process?
Written Exam + Research Score + Interview + Document Verification.

Q7. When is the exam date?
24 September 2026.

Q8. What is the pay scale?
Level-14 (₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200).

Q9. Where can I apply online?
On the official website upessc.up.gov.in.

Q10. Where can I download the official notification?
From the official website of UPESSC.