Uttar Pradesh UPESSC UP Principal Intermediate Level Recruitment 2026
econdary Education Department, Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission
📍 Uttar Pradesh
● Open (Closing: 22 Nov 2026)
🏛 Principal position in non-government aided schools.
Advt: 08/2026
Total Vacancies
1,475
Pay Scale
₹78,800–₹2,09,200
Last Date
22 Nov 2026
Job Type
Principal position in non-government aided schools.
Recruitment Overview & Official Notification Short Information
Official recruitment summary and core notification highlights.
Recruitment for Principal positions in non-government aided schools under the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Department.
Vacancies & Reservation Breakdown
The total number of vacancies and category-wise reservation details are given below as per the official notification.
Post #1
Seats: 1318 Posts
Principal Inter Level (Boys' schools)
Post #2
Seats: 157 Posts
Principal Inter Level (Girls' schools)
Educational Eligibility & Age Criteria
Minimum academic qualifications, degree disciplines, and age limits as per notification.
Qualification
• Master Degree with Minimum 50% Marks • B.Ed Exam Passed • 4 Year Experience
Required Degrees
Postgraduate degree and B.Ed
Minimum Marks
50% in postgraduate degree
Experience Required
Either at least 4 years as a lecturer or assistant teacher in Classes 9–12 at a recognized Central/State Government institution, or at least 4 years of work as a high school headmaster. Experience certificate must meet the notification's prescribed requirements
Age Limit
30–62 years
Age Cut-off Date
01 Jul 2026
Age Condition
• Minimum age is 30 years as of 1 July 2026; superannuation age is 62 years.
Nationality
Indian
Other Conditions
• Experience Required: Either at least 4 years as a lecturer or assistant teacher in Classes 9–12 at a recognized Central/State Government institution, or at least 4 years of work as a high school headmaster. Experience certificate must meet the notification's prescribed requirements
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• Male candidates are not eligible for Principal posts in girls' institutions.
• Female candidates may apply for boys' or girls' schools but must select one category in the application.
• Candidates must meet all eligibility conditions by the application acceptance deadline.
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• Male candidates are not eligible for Principal posts in girls' institutions.
• Female candidates may apply for boys' or girls' schools but must select one category in the application.
• Candidates must meet all eligibility conditions by the application acceptance deadline.
Selection Process & Examination Stages
Sequential recruitment workflow and candidate examination milestones.
01
Stage 01
Phase 1 of 3
Qualifying / Screening Round
Written Examination
02
Stage 02
Phase 2 of 3
Qualifying / Screening Round
Interview
03
Stage 03
Final Milestone
Final Merit & Recommendation
Final Merit List
Process Scheme & Important Instructions
Official Guideline
Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on written examination marks. The final merit list will be prepared using written examination marks (360) and interview marks (40). Tie-breaking rules are specified in the notification.
Examination Scheme & Details
Test pattern, duration, marking structure, and minimum qualifying criteria.
Examination Pattern & Marking Scheme
Offline (OMR)
2 hours for the written examination.
120
Examination Pattern & Marking Scheme
Offline (OMR)
2 hours for the written examination.
120
| Exam Parameter | Specification / Details |
|---|---|
|
Exam Mode
|
Offline (OMR) |
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Exam Pattern
|
Objective (MCQ) |
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Total Questions
|
120 |
|
Total Marks
|
400 (Written: 360; Interview: 40) |
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Marks Per Question
|
3 marks for each correct answer |
|
Exam Duration
|
2 hours for the written examination. |
|
Negative Marking
|
Yes — 1 |
|
Question Language
|
English & Hindi |
Required Documents & Certificates
Certificates and files needed for online application, reservation claims & scrutiny.
Required Documents Checklist
12 Documents Listed
3 Mandatory
Required Documents Checklist
12 Documents Listed
3 Mandatory
| Document / Certificate Name | Requirement Status |
|---|---|
|
10th Marksheet / Certificate
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Mandatory |
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12th Marksheet / Certificate
|
Mandatory |
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Graduation first-, second- and third-year marksheets and degree
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Mandatory |
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B.Ed. marksheet and degree
|
If Applicable |
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Postgraduate first- and second-year marksheets and degree
|
If Applicable |
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Original experience certificate and self-attested copy
|
If Applicable |
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Original No Objection Certificate (NOC) and self-attested copy
|
Optional |
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Disability Certificate
|
Optional |
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Two copies of the prescribed affidavit
|
Optional |
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Self-attested character certificates from two respectable persons
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Optional |
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Affidavit regarding court cases and conviction status
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Optional |
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Required document details will be shared with you via email after booking our Professional Apply Service.
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If Applicable |
Claim & Reservation Documents
1 Certificates Configured
Claim & Reservation Documents
1 Certificates Configured
| Reservation / Claim Category Document | Condition / Rule |
|---|---|
|
PwD Certificate
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Disability certificate is mentioned for applicable candidates |
Upload Instructions & Specifications
File Format, Size & Upload Rules
Upload Instructions & Specifications
File Format, Size & Upload Rules
Official Upload Guidelines
Important Note
• Signature: JPG/JPEG format, 10 KB–100 KB, on a white background.
• Passport-size photograph: 10 KB–100 KB.
• Certificates/documents uploaded online: PDF format, 20 KB–200 KB.
• Keep three copies of the submitted application form.
• Bring two separate sets of the required self-attested documents and original documents for verification at interview.
• The application and registration must be completed in English.
• Passport-size photograph: 10 KB–100 KB.
• Certificates/documents uploaded online: PDF format, 20 KB–200 KB.
• Keep three copies of the submitted application form.
• Bring two separate sets of the required self-attested documents and original documents for verification at interview.
• The application and registration must be completed in English.
Application Fee & Category-Wise Structure
Official prescribed fees, category exemptions, and transaction charges.
Category-Wise Prescribed Fees
6 Categories Listed
Category-Wise Prescribed Fees
6 Categories Listed
General / UR
₹2,000
OBC
₹2,000
EWS
₹2,000
SC
₹2,000
ST
₹2,000
PwD (Divyang)
₹2,000
Application Fee Summary (Overall)
Prescribed Fee Details
Application Fee Summary (Overall)
Prescribed Fee Details
₹2,000 (As Per Category)
Accepted Payment Modes & Gateways
Online & Offline Modes
Accepted Payment Modes & Gateways
Online & Offline Modes
Credit card, debit card or net banking through the online payment gateway & UPI Fee Mode Only
Important Dates & Official Timeline
Complete schedule of official notifications, online application dates, fee deadlines, and exam timeline.
Recruitment Stage
Status
Timeline Date
Official Notification Release
Advertisement Published
Released
23 Oct 2026
Released
Online Application Begins
Opening Date of Registration
Registration Started
23 Oct 2026
Registration Started
Last Date to Apply Online
Strict Submission Deadline
Closing Deadline (11:59 PM)
22 Nov 2026
Closing Deadline (11:59 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date
Online Payment Closes
Payment Cutoff
22 Nov 2026
Payment Cutoff
Application Correction Window
Online Correction Window
Edit Portal
25-11-2026
Edit Portal
Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release
Call Letter Available
Hall Ticket
Notify Soon
Hall Ticket
Examination Schedule (CBT / Written)
Tier / Stage-1 Exam
Exam Phase
7 JAN 2027
Exam Phase
Interview / Document Verification Schedule
Personality Test / DV
Viva-Voce
Notify Soon
Viva-Voce
Result & Scorecard Declaration
Final Merit List
Scorecard
Notify Soon
Scorecard
| Recruitment Event / Stage | Important Date | Status & Details |
|---|---|---|
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Official Notification Release
Advertisement Published
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23 Oct 2026 | Released |
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Online Application Begins
Opening Date of Registration
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23 Oct 2026 | Registration Started |
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Last Date to Apply Online
Strict Submission Deadline
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22 Nov 2026 | Closing Deadline (11:59 PM) |
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Fee Payment Last Date
Online Payment Closes
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22 Nov 2026 | Payment Cutoff |
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Application Correction Window
Online Correction Window
|
25-11-2026 | Edit Portal |
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Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release
Call Letter Available
|
Notify Soon | Hall Ticket |
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Examination Schedule (CBT / Written)
Tier / Stage-1 Exam
|
7 JAN 2027 | Exam Phase |
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Interview / Document Verification Schedule
Personality Test / DV
|
Notify Soon | Viva-Voce |
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Result & Scorecard Declaration
Final Merit List
|
Notify Soon | Scorecard |
Official Links & Direct Downloads
Verified official notification PDF downloads, department website, and syllabus links.
Official Department Website
Visit the official organization page
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Candidate Advisory:
Selection for government posts is strictly based on merit and competitive examinations. The recruiting body never appoints agents or charges unauthorized fees.