UP Principal Recruitment 2026: 1475 Post, Last Date 22 Nov 2026

UP Principal Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Prayagraj, has issued an advertisement for the recruitment of 1,475 principals. Online applications for the position of principal in UP can be submitted until November 22, 2026.

UP Principal Recruitment 2026

UP Principal Recruitment 2026 There is good news for male and female candidates who are looking for jobs in Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has issued notification number 08/2026 for the recruitment of 1,475 Principals. Male and female candidates from the state of Uttar Pradesh can submit their applications by visiting the UPESSC official website, apply.upessc.org. The online application process for the UP Principal position commenced on October 23, 2026. The Last Date for submitting applications is November 22, 2026. If you are interested in applying for this recruitment, please ensure you review the details regarding educational qualifications, pay scale, age limit, selection process, and other essential information before submitting your application.

UP Principal Recruitment 2026 Overview

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Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC);

Name of Post | Principal;

Number of Post | 1475;

Advt. No | 08/2026;

Jobs Category | Uttar Pradesh Jobs;

Application Mode | Online;

Job Level | State Level;

Job Location | Uttar Pradesh;

Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in

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Important Date

If you are interested in applying for the UP Principal Vacancy 2026. So, carefully check the UP Principal Application Form 2026 Last Date mentioned in the table and submit your application form before the deadline. this is because technical issues may arise around the application deadline.

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Notification Out | 23/10/2026;

Application Start Date | 23/10/2026;

Last Date of Application | 22/11/2026;

Correction Last Date | 25/11/2026;

Exam Date | 07/01/2027;

Admit Card Available | Before Exam;

Answer Key Available | After Exam;

Result Available | Notified Soon

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Application Fees

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Gen | 2000 /-;

OBC | 2000 /-;

SC / ST | 2000 /-;

Payment Mode | Online;

Type | Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking

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UP Principal Age Limit

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Min | 30 Year;

Max | 62 Year;

Age as on | 01-07-2026;

Age Relaxation | As Per Rules

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Up Principal Vacancy Qualification

For the Uttar Pradesh Principal Recruitment 2026, candidates must possess a relevant degree from a recognized board, institution, or university. You can view the Up Principal Qualification requirements in the table below and refer to advertisement number 08/2026 for further details.

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Degree | Master Degree (with 50% marks);
BEd | Degree holder;
Experience | 4 Year of Teaching (9th - 12th);
Nationality | Indian;
Local Resident | Uttar Pradesh;
Behaviour | Should Be Good;
Health | Mentally Healthy;
Employment Registration | Registered
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UP Principal Salary

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Salary | 78800 - 209200 /- Per Month;

Dearness Allowance | As Per Rules;

HRA | As Per Rules;

Travel Allowance | As Per Rules

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Uttar Pradesh Principal Vacancy 2026 Details

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Name of Post | No of Post;

Principal (Balak) | 1318;

Principal (Balika) | 157;

Total | 1475;

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Important Documents

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» Email ID;

» Photograph;

» Marksheet;

» Mobile Number;

» Aadhaar Number;

» Identity Proof;

» Medical Certificate;

» Caste Certificate;

» Experience Certificate

» Employment Registration Certificate

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Selection Process

Once the process outlined below has been completed by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission for the UP Principal posts, successful candidates will be appointed in accordance with the selection rules for the UP Principal recruitment 2026.

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» Written Exam;

» Interview;

» Document Verification;

» Merit List

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UP Principal Exam Pattern

UP Principal Exam Pattern: Candidates preparing for the UP Principal (Balak/Balika) posts can begin their preparation by referring to the detailed exam pattern provided in the table below.

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Time Duration | 02:00 Hours;
Exam Mode | Offline;
Language | Hindi / English;
Number of Questions | 120;
Marks | 360;

Interview | 40 ;

Total Marks | 400;
Negative Marking | Yes ( 1 Marks);
Question Type | Multiple Choice
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UP Principal Syllabus 2026 PDF Download

Candidates can access the syllabus for the UP Principal Examination 2026 conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission by visiting the Commission's official website and downloading the UP Principal Syllabus 2026 PDF. For the convenience of candidates, a direct link to the syllabus is provided below.

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Unit 1: Current Affairs;

Unit 2: Indian History, Indian Polity, Indian Economy and Indian Geography;

Unit 3: General Science, Information and Communication Technology;

PART-II (30 Questions) colspan=0;

Unit 4: सामान्य हिंदी;

Unit 5: General English;

PART-III ( 60 Questions) colspan=0;

Unit 6: Development of education in Pre independence India;

Unit 7: Uttar Pradesh Intermediate Education Act 1921;

Unit 8: Role and Responsibilities of Principal;

Unit 9: Academic Administration;

Unit 10: Office Administration;

Unit 11: Financial Administration of College;

Unit 12: Different Plans and Programmes related to Education

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UP Principal Exam Date 2026

The written examination for the recruitment of 1,475 Principals (Balak / Balika) by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission will be held on January 7, 2027.

UP Principal Admit Card 2026 Download

Information regarding the examination centers for the UP Principal Exam 2026 will be provided 10 days before the exam that is, on December 28, 2026 and the UP Principal Admit Card 2026 will be released 3 days prior to the examination. Candidates appearing for this exam should visit the commission's official website, upessc.up.gov.in. From there, they can download their admit card by clicking on the 'Download Admit Card' link and entering their registration number/mobile number along with their date of birth.

How To Apply UP Principal Online Form

Candidates interested and eligible to apply for UP Principal Bharti 2026 can submit their online application form on the official website of Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission by following the procedure given below. Please ensure that this process is completed before the scheduled last date.

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» First visit UPESSC Official website.;
» Then login or register.;
» Click "UP Principal Online Form" link.;
» Enter complete information in the application form.;
» Pay the application fee through the prescribed medium.;
» After that check the information filed in the application.;
» Click submit button.;
» Now your form must have been successfully submitted.;
» Do it with print or PDF.
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Important Links

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Advertisement | View PDF;

Online Form | Apply Link;

Join WhatsApp | Join Now;

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Syllabus Download | View PDF;

Download App | Play Store;

Official Website | Visit Now

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