UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026
Principal Posts in Aided Degree Colleges | 111 Vacancies
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced the UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 02/2026 for Principal posts in government-aided degree colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Eligible and experienced academicians can apply online after completing One Time Registration (OTR).
Quick Details
Organization: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
Advertisement Number: 02/2026
Post Name: Principal (Aided Degree Colleges)
Total Vacancies: 111 Posts
Application Mode: Online through mandatory OTR
Job Location: Uttar Pradesh
Pay Level: Level 14 — ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200, plus admissible allowances
Important Dates
- Application and OTR Start Date: 21 July 2026
- Last Date for Application Fee: 20 August 2026
- Application Correction Last Date: 23 August 2026
- Written Examination Date: 24 September 2026
- Admit Card: Before the examination
Application Fee
All Candidates: ₹3,000
Payment Mode: Online payment through the official payment gateway. Verify the final amount shown on the official portal before completing payment.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: Check the detailed official notification
- Maximum Age: 62 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 01 July 2026
- Age Relaxation: As applicable under UPESSC and Uttar Pradesh Government rules
Educational Qualification and Experience
- Ph.D. degree from a recognised institution is required.
- At least 15 years of teaching, research or administrative experience is required.
- Candidates must provide supporting employment and experience documents.
- A minimum of 10 research publications is required; upload each claimed publication as a separate PDF.
- A minimum Research Score of 110 is required for the application eligibility check.
- Read the detailed notification carefully for discipline-specific conditions, including Law and B.Ed. colleges where applicable.
Vacancy Details
Principal Posts: 111 vacancies in aided degree colleges across Uttar Pradesh.
Vacancy Break-up: 89 posts in co-educational colleges and 22 posts in women’s colleges. Check the official college-wise vacancy list before selecting preferences.
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification and eligibility scrutiny
- Final merit list and appointment process
How to Apply
- Open the official UPESSC Principal Higher Education portal.
- Click Initialize OTR ID and complete One Time Registration.
- Keep Aadhaar or other identity proof, photograph, signature, handwritten declaration, marksheets, Ph.D. certificate and experience documents ready.
- Log in with your registered credentials and select Principal Higher Education 2026.
- Enter employment history, publication details and research-score information correctly.
- Preview the form, submit it, pay the fee and save the final application number.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many UPESSC Principal posts are available in 2026?
There are 111 Principal posts in aided degree colleges in Uttar Pradesh.
Is OTR compulsory for UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Candidates must complete One Time Registration before opening the application form.
What is the maximum age limit?
The maximum age is 62 years as on 01 July 2026.