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Principal Recruitment 2026 – UPESSC

Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Sewa Chayan Ayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj · Uttar Pradesh

Applications closed. The last date for this notification was 20 Aug 2026. It is kept here for reference — browse current openings or government jobs in Uttar Pradesh.

The Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Sewa Chayan Ayog (UPESSC) is recruiting for 111 Principal positions in aided degree colleges. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and have 15 years of teaching/research experience, alongside requisite research publications. This role offers a Level-14 pay scale ranging from Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200.

Vacancies

111 Posts

Closed on

20 Aug 2026

Age limit

Up to 62 years

Qualification

M.Phil

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Age Limit

The maximum age limit for the post of Principal, as on 01 July 2026, is 62 years. The notification does not specify any age relaxation for reserved categories for this recruitment, as the reservation for these 111 posts has been indicated as Nil by the requisitioning authority.

Educational Qualification & Eligibility

Candidates applying for the post of Principal must fulfil the following essential eligibility conditions: - A Ph.D. degree. - A minimum of fifteen years' teaching/research service or experience as a Professor or Associate Professor in universities, colleges, and other institutions of higher education. - At least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals. - A minimum of 110 R...

Vacancy Details

Co-education Colleges89
Women's Colleges22
Total111

Application Fee

General/Unreserved/OBC/EWS and OthersRs. 3,000/-
SC/STRs. 3,000/-
Divyangjan (PwBD)Rs. 3,000/-

Important Dates

EventDate
Advertisement Publication Date21.07.2026
Online Registration (OTR) / Application Start Date21.07.2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application Fee20.08.2026
Last Date for Correction in Online Application23.08.2026
Written Examination Date24.09.2026

Selection Process

Selection to the post of Principal will be made through a Written Examination carrying 360 marks (120 objective-type multiple-choice questions), followed by an Interview carrying 40 marks. Only candidates securing a minimum Research Score of 110 will be considered eligible for the post of Principal.

How to Apply

Visit the official website: www.upessc.up.gov.in. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) - this is mandatory before an application can be submitted. Log in and complete the OTR-based online application form for the Principal post. Upload a scanned signature and a passport-size photo, then pay the applicable application fee of Rs. 3,000/-.

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Details on this page are taken from the official notification published by Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Sewa Chayan Ayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj. Get alerts for jobs like this.