UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC Prayagraj), has published the official notification for UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. (01/UPESSC/Principal/2026). Online applications and examination procedures are invited for 1,840 Posts across participating departments. Eligible male and female candidates can review the comprehensive recruitment schedule, educational qualifications, age relaxation criteria, selection stages, and authentic official destination links detailed below before final submission.

StudyTopper Tools

UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC Prayagraj) : Details & Summary

StudyTopper.in

Important Dates

Application Begin : 25 August 2026
Last Date for Apply Online : 30 September 2026
Fee Payment Last Date : 30 September 2026
Exam Date : November 2026

Application Fee

For General / OBC / EWS : Rs. 1050/-
For SC / ST : Rs. 650/-
For Divyang (PH) : Rs. 250/-
Payment Mode: Online through Net Banking, Debit / Credit Card, or UPI

Notification 2026 : Age Limit as on 01 July 2026

Minimum Age : 30 Years
Maximum Age : 55 Years
Age Relaxation : As per UP Education Service Selection Commission Rules

Total Vacancy

1,840 Posts

Vacancy Details : Post Wise & Educational Eligibility
Post Name	Total Posts	Eligibility Criteria
Principal in Aided Secondary / Higher Secondary Colleges	1,840	Post Graduate Master Degree with Minimum 50% Marks + B.Ed / M.Ed & 5 to 10 Years Teaching / Administrative Experience.

Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process & Examination Stages
Stage 1: CBT / Written	Stage 2: Skill / PET Test	Stage 3: Doc Verification	Stage 4: Medical Exam
Computer Based / OMR Written Examination.	Trade Skill Test / Physical Efficiency Test.	Original academic certificates & ID verification.	Medical fitness test as per department criteria.

Step-by-Step Guide : How to Fill Online Application Form 2026

Visit official authority recruitment portal or click the direct link provided in the important links section below.
Complete the initial registration using a valid active Mobile Number and Email ID.
Fill in academic records, personal information, category reservation details, and choose preferred exam centers.
Upload clear scanned copies of required documents including candidate photograph with light background and signature.
Use IndTool Photo & Signature Resizer to resize candidate documents as per official notification specifications.
Pay the required examination fee online and verify all filled entries carefully prior to final submission.
Download and print 2 copies of the final confirmation submission page for subsequent stages and verification.

SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS

Apply Online	Click Here
Download Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Official UPESSC Website	Click Here
Photo & Signature Resizer Tool	Click Here
Study Topper Portal	Study Topper

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date to apply / participate in this notification?

Ans: Please check the exact closing dates listed in the Important Dates table above.

Q2. What is the eligibility criteria required?

Ans: Candidates should refer to the Post-wise Vacancy & Educational Eligibility matrix table above.

Q3. What are the prescribed age limits?

Ans: Age limit is calculated as on 01 July 2026 with category relaxations as detailed above.

Q4. How can candidates resize photo and signature for online submission?

Ans: Use the free IndTool Resizer tool directly accessible via the links table above.

Q5. What is the official portal for direct access?

Ans: Click on the direct official links provided in the yellow table above.

UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026