UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 - 111 Vacancies

UPESSC Principal 2026: 111 Vacancies in Aided Degree Colleges

Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Sewa Chayan Ayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 for the recruitment of 111 Principal posts in government-aided degree colleges across Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment drive offers a significant opportunity for experienced academicians holding a Ph.D. and meeting the stringent API score requirements to serve in the higher education sector of the state.

Short Information

UPESSC invites online applications for 111 Principal (Prachary) positions in aided degree colleges, comprising 89 posts in Co-education Colleges and 22 posts in Women's Colleges. The online registration process begins on 21 July 2026, and the last date to submit the application fee is 20 August 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 24 September 2026.

Application Fee

Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies

Note: For Principal posts in Law colleges, eligibility follows Bar Council of India norms. For Teacher Training (B.Ed.) colleges, NCTE norms apply. The notification indicates Nil reservation (vertical and horizontal) for these 111 posts. Age relaxation is not specified. Suitable Divyangjan sub-categories identified: OA, OL, B, BA, LV, D, HH, LC, DW, AAV.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection comprises a Written Examination followed by an Interview. Only candidates securing a minimum Research Score of 110 are eligible.

Selection Stages

1. Written Examination (Objective Type, OMR based) – 360 Marks
2. Interview – 40 Marks

Written Exam Pattern

Marking Scheme: +3 marks for each correct answer; -1 mark for each incorrect/multiple answer (Negative Marking). Difficulty Distribution: 50% Average, 30% Difficult, 20% Most Difficult. Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates must indicate college-wise preference (Adhikarita) as per Annexure-4 at the time of interview. The preference order is binding. No TA/DA is admissible for written exam or interview.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the Official Website of UPESSC.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) – mandatory before filling the application form.
3. Refer to the Hindi/English User Manual and Tutorial Videos available on the portal for guidance.
4. Log in and fill the OTR-based online application form for the Principal post. The form must be filled in English (API proforma may use Roman script).
5. Upload scanned Signature (White background, JPG/JPEG, 10–200 KB, 140x110 px) and Photograph (JPG/JPEG, 30–300 KB, 300–600 px).
6. Upload all required certificates/documents in PDF format (each 50–500 KB).
7. Pay the application fee of Rs. 3,000/- via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
8. Final Submit the application. No changes to category, sub-category, DOB, or gender are allowed after final submission.
9. Download and print the submitted application. Retain at least three copies; two copies must be submitted at the interview.

Required Documents (at Time of Interview)

Shortlisted candidates must submit two self-attested sets of the following along with originals:

• Online Application Form & College Preference Form (Annexure-4)
• Declaration for Women Candidates (Annexure-5), if applicable
• High School & Intermediate Mark-sheets/Certificates
• Graduation (All years) Mark-sheets & Degree
• B.Ed. / LLB Mark-sheets & Certificates (if applicable)
• Postgraduate (All years) Mark-sheets & Degree
• M.A./M.Ed./LLM Mark-sheets & Certificates (if applicable)
• Ph.D./D.Phil/M.Phil Degree Certificates
• D.Litt/D.Sc/LL.D Certificate (if applicable)
• Experience Certificate (Min. 15 years as Associate Professor/Professor)
• No Objection Certificate (for in-service candidates)
• Disability Certificate (Annexure-3, for UP Divyangjan candidates)
• Affidavit (Annexure-6) – Two copies
• Character Certificate (Last Institution & Two Eminent Persons)
• Affidavit regarding Court Cases/Pendency

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many vacancies are announced for UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026? A: UPESSC has announced 111 vacancies under Advertisement No. 02/2026 — 89 in Co-education Colleges and 22 in Women's Colleges.

Q2. What is the last date to apply and pay the fee for UPESSC Principal 2026? A: The last date to submit the online application fee is 20 August 2026. The correction window closes on 23 August 2026.

Q3. When is the UPESSC Principal 2026 written exam scheduled? A: The written examination is scheduled for 24 September 2026.

Q4. What is the age limit and relaxation policy for this recruitment? A: The maximum age limit is 62 years as on 01 July 2026. No age relaxation is provided for reserved categories as the requisitioning authority has indicated Nil reservation for these posts.

Q5. What are the essential educational qualifications for the Principal post? A: Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree, minimum 15 years of teaching/research experience as Professor/Associate Professor, at least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals, and a minimum Research Score of 110 calculated as per the API format (Annexure-2).

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