UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1475 Vacancies, Eligibility and Exam Date

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has officially released the notification for the Principal (Pradhanacharya) recruitment under Advertisement No. 08/2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1,475 vacancies across aided non-government secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official portals.

Key Recruitment Details

• Issuing Authority: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj
• Department: Secondary Education Department, UP (Aided Non-Government Secondary Schools)
• Notification / Advertisement Number: Advt. No. 08/2026
• Post Designation: Pradhanacharya (Principal)
• Total Vacancies: 1,475 Posts (Boys' Schools: 1,318 | Girls' Schools: 157)
• Pay Scale (7th Pay Matrix): Pay Level 12 (₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 per month)
• Application Mode: Online only via One-Time Registration (OTR)
• Official Web Portals: upessc.up.gov.in / upsessb.up.gov.in

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: October 23, 2026
• Online Application / OTR Start Date: October 23, 2026
• Last Date to Pay Application Fee: November 22, 2026
• Last Date for Application Correction: November 25, 2026
• Written Examination Date: January 7, 2027

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure they meet all specified eligibility requirements before applying:

• Educational Qualification: Postgraduate (Master's) degree with at least 50% marks.
• Professional Qualification: B.Ed. degree from an NCTE-recognised course.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of teaching experience as a Lecturer/Assistant Teacher in classes 9-12, or 4 years of experience as a Headmaster in a High School.
• Age Limit: Minimum age of 30 years and maximum age of 62 years as of July 1, 2026.
• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
• Gender Restrictions: Male candidates are not eligible to apply for Principal posts in girls' schools.

Application Process

1. Visit the official website at upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process if not done already.
3. Fill out the online application form for Advertisement No. 08/2026.
4. Pay the required application fee before the deadline of November 22, 2026.
5. Keep a printout of the final submitted application and fee receipt for future reference.