UPESSC Intermediate College Principal Recruitment 2026; Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Ayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released the UP Principal Notification 2026 (Advt. No. 08/2026), announcing a total of 1475 vacancies for Principal posts. Online applications are invited from 23 October to 22 November 2026, and interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website at www.upessc.up.gov.in.
UPESSC Intermediate College Principal Recruitment 2026 Overview
Recruitment Organization
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
Department Name
Secondary Education Department, Uttar Pradesh
Post Name
Principal (Pradhanacharya) – Aided Secondary Schools
Advt. No.
08/2026
Total Vacancy
1475
Pay Scale
Rs. 78,800 – Rs. 2,09,200/- (Level 12)
Notification Date
October 23, 2026
Category
UPESSC Intermediate College Principal Recruitment 2026
Official Website
upessc.up.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
October 23, 2026
Online Registration (OTR) / Application Start Date
October 23, 2026
Last Date to Pay Fee Online
November 22, 2026
Last Date for Correction in Online Application
November 25, 2026
Exam Date
January 7, 2027
Application Fees
Category
Fee
All Categories (Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD)
Rs. 2,000/-
Mode of Payment
Online (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking)
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for UPESSC Intermediate College Principal Recruitment 2026 is 30-62 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.07.2026. Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
Post Name
Vacancy
Qualification
Principal – Boys’ Schools
1318
Post Graduation (50%) + B.Ed. + 4 Years Teaching Experience as Lecturer / Assistant Teacher in Classes 9–12 OR 4 Years as High School Headmaster
Principal – Girls’ Schools
157
Post Graduation (50%) + B.Ed. + 4 Years Teaching Experience as Lecturer / Assistant Teacher in Classes 9–12 OR 4 Years as High School Headmaster
UPESSC Intermediate College Principal Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for UPESSC Intermediate College Principal Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
Written Exam (360 Marks)
Interview (40 Marks)
Document Verification
How to Apply For UPESSC Intermediate College Principal Recruitment 2026
Candidates have to visit the official website of Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission at www.upessc.up.gov.in
Firstly, fill in One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and professional details carefully.
Upload the required documents, including your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other certificates.
Pay the application fee of through the available online payment gateway.
Preview the application form and verify all the details entered before final submission.
Submit the application form and download or print the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.
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