UP Principal Recruitment 2026: Recruitment announced for 1,475 Principal posts in UP; salary to exceed 2 lakh..

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has issued an official notification for the recruitment of principals for 1,475 positions in non-government-aided secondary schools (intermediate level). Candidates wishing to apply for the 'UP Principal (Intermediate Level) Recruitment 2026' may do so online via the official website. The last date to submit applications is November 22, 2026.

Registration Fee
Candidates are required to pay a registration fee to apply for these principal positions. All applicants must pay a registration fee of ₹2,000 online.

Number of Vacancies
A total of 1,475 candidates will be selected through this recruitment drive. This includes 1,318 positions for boys' schools and 157 positions for girls' schools.

Monthly Salary
Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from ₹78,800 to ₹2,09,200.

Required Qualifications
To be eligible for these positions, candidates must hold a postgraduate degree from a recognized institution with a minimum of 50% marks. Additionally, candidates must possess a B.Ed. degree and have 4 years of work experience.

Examination Date
The recruitment process for principals will include an examination and an interview. According to the official notification, the examination is scheduled to be held on January 7, 2027, at various centers across Uttar Pradesh. The examination will consist of questions totaling 360 marks. There will be 120 questions in total; 3 marks will be awarded for each correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

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