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UPESSC Principal (Inter Level) Recruitment 2026 — 1,475 Posts (Advt 08/2026)

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)

By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has invited online applications for 1,475 posts of Principal (Intermediate Level) in aided secondary schools under Advertisement 08/2026 (Boys 1,318, Girls 157; all vacancies unreserved). Eligibility: Post Graduation with 50 percent marks plus B.Ed. plus four years of teaching experience in Classes 9 to 12, or as Headmaster in a High School. Age 30 to 62 years as on 01 July 2026. Pay Level 12: Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month. Fee: Rs. 2,000 flat for all categories, payable by 22 November 2026; correction window till 25 November 2026; written examination on 7 January 2027 (400 marks — 360 written plus 40 interview). This is a separate recruitment from the Headmaster advertisement 09/2026. Apply online through the OTR portal at www.upessc.up.gov.in. Verified from the official UPESSC advertisement PDF.

Total posts
1,475
Last date
22 Nov 2026
Qualification
Post Graduate
Age limit
30–62 yrs

01Important dates

Application Begin
23 Oct 2026
Fee Payment Last Date
22 Nov 2026
Correction Window
25 Nov 2026
Exam Date
07 Jan 2027

02Application fee

All categories (flat)
₹2,000

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03Age limit

30–62years

Age 30 to 62 years as on 01 July 2026. No age relaxation is stated in the notice.

04How to apply for UPESSC Principal (Inter Level)

  1. 01Open the UPESSC website at www.upessc.up.gov.in and read the official advertisement (Advt 08/2026) in full.
  2. 02Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) on the portal and fill the online application for Principal (Intermediate Level), choosing the Boys or Girls cadre as applicable.
  3. 03Pay the fee of Rs. 2,000 online by 22 November 2026.
  4. 04Use the correction window till 25 November 2026 if you need to correct the form, and keep your confirmation for the written examination on 7 January 2027.

Vacancy details

1,475 posts
Post & eligibilityPosts
Principal, Intermediate Level (Boys)PG 50% + B.Ed. + 4 years' teaching experience (Classes 9–12, or Headmaster in a High School); age 30–62 years as on 01 July 20261,318
Principal, Intermediate Level (Girls)PG 50% + B.Ed. + 4 years' teaching experience (Classes 9–12, or Headmaster in a High School); age 30–62 years as on 01 July 2026157

Full details

UPESSC Principal (Inter Level) Recruitment 2026 — 1,475 Posts (Advt 08/2026)

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has invited online applications for 1,475 posts of Principal (Intermediate Level) in aided secondary schools, under Advertisement 08/2026 published on 23 October 2026. The posts are all unreserved. This is a separate recruitment from the Headmaster advertisement (Advt 09/2026) — do not confuse the two.

Vacancies

Principal (Boys): 1,318 posts. Principal (Girls): 157 posts. Total 1,475 posts. Note: one news report in Hindi says 1,472 posts — that figure is wrong; the official advertisement says 1,475.

The advertisement also includes requisitions made under the Allahabad High Court order of 15 April 2026 (Special Appeal 376/2026).

Who can apply

Post Graduation with 50 percent marks, plus B.Ed., plus four years of teaching experience in Classes 9 to 12, or as Headmaster in a High School.

Age

Age 30 to 62 years as on 01 July 2026. No age relaxation is stated in the notice.

Pay

Pay Level 12: Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month.

Fee

Rs. 2,000 flat for all categories, payable online. The fee payment last date is 22 November 2026. The correction window closes on 25 November 2026.

Exam

The written examination is on 7 January 2027. The selection is for 400 marks — 360 marks written plus 40 marks interview. The written paper is 120 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, with plus 3 and minus 1 marking.

How to apply

Apply online through the OTR portal at www.upessc.up.gov.in (apply.upessc.org). The application and OTR started on 23 October 2026, and the fee must be paid by 22 November 2026.

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UPESSC Principal (Inter Level) Recruitment 2026 — 1,475 Posts (Advt 08/2026): FAQs

How many Principal posts are there?

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1,475 posts of Principal (Intermediate Level): Boys 1,318 and Girls 157. All vacancies are unreserved. One news report says 1,472 — that is wrong; the official advertisement says 1,475.

What is the eligibility?

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Post Graduation with 50 percent marks, plus B.Ed., plus four years of teaching experience in Classes 9 to 12, or as Headmaster in a High School.

What is the age limit?

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Age 30 to 62 years as on 01 July 2026. No age relaxation is stated in the notice.

What is the application fee?

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Rs. 2,000 flat for all categories, payable online. The fee payment last date is 22 November 2026.

What is the salary?

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Pay Level 12: Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month.

When is the exam and what is the pattern?

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The written examination is on 7 January 2027. Selection is for 400 marks — 360 written plus 40 interview. The written paper is 120 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, with plus 3 and minus 1 marking.

How do I apply and what are the key dates?

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Apply online through the OTR portal at www.upessc.up.gov.in (apply.upessc.org). The application started on 23 October 2026; the fee must be paid by 22 November 2026 and corrections can be made till 25 November 2026.

Is this the same as the UPESSC Headmaster recruitment?

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No. This is a separate recruitment — Principal (Intermediate Level) under Advertisement 08/2026. The Headmaster recruitment is a separate advertisement, 09/2026, with 1,172 posts.

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