UP Principal 2026 Advt 08/2026 by UPESSC is for 1,475 Principal posts in government aided intermediate colleges, all unreserved. Apply online from 23.10.2026 to 22.11.2026, and the written exam is on 07.01.2027.
Counting the school list in Table-2, Meerut division has the most vacancies (155) and Prayagraj is the biggest district (54). The total includes 721 backlog posts from 2019-20 and 2021-22 added after a High Court order.
Short details
| Name of post | Principal, intermediate college (government aided) |
| Recruiting body | UP Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Total posts | 1,475: boys schools 1,318, girls schools 157, all unreserved |
| Selection | 360 mark written test (120 questions, minus 1 per wrong answer) and 40 mark interview |
| Pay | Level 12, 78,800 to 2,09,200 |
| Current status | Online form open till 22.11.2026 (checked 01.11.2026) |
Important links
| Apply online (UPESSC portal) | Click hereOpen till 22.11.2026, checked 01.11.2026 |
| Advertisement 08/2026 PDF | Click hereLive, checked 01.11.2026 |
| UPESSC official website | Click hereLive, checked 01.11.2026 |
Important dates and fee
| Online form | 23.10.2026 to 22.11.2026 |
| Form correction | Till 25.11.2026 |
| Written exam | 07.01.2027 |
| Fee, every category | 2,000 |
Age limit
| Minimum on 01.07.2026 | 30 years |
| Maximum | No upper limit given, retirement at 62 |
Vacancy and eligibility
| Degree | Post graduation with at least 50% marks |
| Training | B.Ed |
| Experience | 4 years teaching Classes 9 to 12, or 4 years as Headmaster of a high school |
| Girls schools | Posts open to women only |
How to apply
- Keep your experience certificate ready before you start the Principal form.
- Register once (OTR) on the UPESSC portal and open advertisement 08/2026.
- Choose boys or girls intermediate colleges, pay 2,000 and submit before 22.11.2026.
FAQ
How many posts are in UP Principal 2026 Advt 08/2026?
1,475: 1,318 in boys schools and 157 in girls schools.
Is the fee lower for SC, ST or PwD?
No. Everyone pays 2,000 for this post.
How are Principals selected?
Through a 360 mark written test and a 40 mark interview, so the merit list is out of 400.