| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Advertisement Date: 21/07/2026 • Online Application Start Date: 21/07/2026 (12:01 AM onwards) • Last Date to Apply Online: 20/08/2026 (till 11:59 PM) • Last Date to Deposit Application Fee: 20/08/2026 • Online Application Correction Date: Up to 23/08/2026 • Written Exam Date: 24/09/2026 | • UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD: Rs. 3,000.00 • Mode of Payment: Online (Credit / Debit Card or Net Banking) |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: Maximum 62 Years • Age as on: 01/07/2026 • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: 111 | ||
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Principal (Aided Degree Colleges) | 111 | Ph.D. Degree, minimum 15 years teaching/ research experience as Associate Professor/ Professor, minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed/ UGC-listed journals, and a minimum research score of 110 as per Table 2 in Notification |
| Quick Overview |
| • Post Name: Principal |
| UPESSC Principal Selection Process |
| The selection process for UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages: • Written Examination (360 Marks / 120 Objective Questions) • Minimum Research Score Verification (110 Research Marks) • Interview (40 Marks) • Document Verification |
| How to Apply for UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 |
| • Visit the official UPESSC portal at www.upessc.up.gov.in. • Complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) process. • Read the user manual and watch tutorial videos available on the website before proceeding. • Fill out the online application form carefully in English. • Upload scanned photograph, signature, and necessary certificates in the specified format and size. • Pay the required application fee of Rs. 3,000/- via online payment gateway. • Submit the final application form and take multiple printouts for future records and upcoming interview stages. |
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