Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission Principal Recruitment 2026
Posted: 27 Jul 2026 · Updated: 27 Jul 2026
Key Highlights
Total Vacancies
111
Min. Qualification
Professional Degree
Salary Range
₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200
(Pay Level-14 (₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200))
Last Date
20 Aug 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, recruitment of 111 Principal posts in non-government aided co-educational and women's higher education degree colleges across Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree along with 15 years of teaching or research experience. Last date for application 20th August 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Exam Date | 24 Sept 2026 |
62 years
Age criteria as of July 1, 2026:
Minimum Age: Not specified in the official notification.
Maximum Age: 62 years.
Candidates born on or before July 1, 1964, are not eligible to apply.
Educational Qualification: Must possess a valid Ph.D. Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
Experience Requirement:
Minimum of 15 years of teaching, research, or administrative experience as an Associate Professor or Professor in universities, colleges, or higher education institutions.
Research Publications: A minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
API Score: A minimum research score of 110 points calculated according to the prescribed norms.
Note: Candidates applying for Law Colleges must meet BCI norms, and those for B.Ed. Colleges must fulfill NCTE norms.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwD) | ₹3,000 |
- 1Written Examination
- 2Evaluation of API Research Score Parameters
- 3Personal Interview / Viva-Voce
- 4Document Verification
Vacancy Breakup by Institution Type:
Co-Education Degree Colleges: 89 vacancies
Women's Degree Colleges: 22 vacancies
Note:
The appointment of a college Principal will be for an initial tenure of 5 years, which can be extended for a second 5-year term based on a formal performance evaluation.
All 111 notified vacancies are unreserved. Applications are only accepted online via the One Time Registration (OTR) system on the official commission website.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit your application is 20 Aug 2026.
There are a total of 111 vacancies for this recruitment.
Candidates must be up to 62 years old.
The minimum required qualification is Professional Degree.
The salary range is ₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200 (Pay Level-14 (₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200)).