UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026: 111 Posts, Apply Online,

Eligibility, Exam Date, Fee & Selection Process

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Adv No. 02/2026 

Important Date

Application Fee

• Advertisement Released 21 July 2026
• OTR/Online Application Start 21 July 2026
• Last Date for Application Fee 20 August 2026
• Last Date for Application Correction 23 August 2026
• Written Examination 24 September 2026

• General/Unreserved/OBC/EWS & Others ₹3,000
  SC/ST ₹3,000
  Divyang Candidates ₹3,000
• online payment gateway using a credit card, Debit Card or Net Banking. Candidates should retain the fee receipt/proof of successful payment for future reference.

UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 Overview

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 62 Years
• Age Calculation Date: 1 July 2026

Applicants should enter their date of birth exactly as recorded in their High School or equivalent certificate. The notification states that the date of birth mentioned in the High School/equivalent examination certificate will be accepted for this purpose.

UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

Candidates shortlisted for the interview must bring the required self-attested copies of academic and other documents. The notification contains a detailed list of documents that may be required for verification.

Important documents include:

• Online application form.
• College preference/order form, where applicable.
• High School marksheet and certificate.
• Intermediate marksheet and certificate.
• Graduation marksheets and certificate.
• B.Ed. documents, where applicable.
• LL.B. documents, where applicable.
• Postgraduate marksheets and certificate.
• M.Ed., where applicable.
• Ph.D./D.Phil. degree.
• M.Phil. degree, where applicable.
• D.Litt./D.Sc./LL.D. documents, where applicable.
• Experience certificate showing the required teaching/research/administrative experience.
• No Objection Certificate for serving candidates, where applicable.
• Disability certificate for eligible candidates.
• Affidavit and prescribed declarations.
• Character certificate.
• Other documents prescribed by the commission.

Candidates should prepare the documents well before the interview rather than collecting them at the last moment. The notification specifically states that shortlisted candidates must bring two separate sets of self-attested copies along with the originals for verification.

How to Apply for UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026

1. Complete OTR: Visit the official UPESSC website and complete One Time Registration (OTR) carefully.
2. Fill Application Form: Log in after OTR and complete the Principal Recruitment application form in English.
3. Upload Documents: Upload your photo and signature in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format and required size. Upload certificates/documents in PDF format.
4. Pay Fee: Pay the prescribed application/examination fee online through the available payment options.
5. Final Submit: Check all details carefully before submitting, as important information such as category, date of birth and gender cannot be changed after final submission.
6. Save Application: After submission, save and print three copies of the application form. Two copies may be required at the time of interview.

UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 Interview Process

Candidates shortlisted for the interview will be informed about the interview date, time and venue through the official communication channels. The notification states that information is expected to be provided at least 10 days before the interview.

At the interview, candidates need to bring the application form, preference documents and self-attested copies of the required academic, experience and other certificates. Original documents are also required for verification.

Candidates should arrange their documents in the same sequence as specified in the notification. This simple preparation can make the verification process much smoother.

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