Overview
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), 23 Elganj, Prayagraj-211002 has released a recruitment notification (2,647 (Principal 1,475 + Headmaster 1,172) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online (otr-based application system) as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), 23 Elganj, Prayagraj-211002
- Qualification
- Citizens of India can apply. Candidates must hold all the qualifications given for the post on or before the last date for accepting applications. A candidate who applies with less than the required qualification is solely responsible for the consequences. The Commission's decision on a candidate's eligibility or ineligibility is final.
- Vacancies
- 2,647 (Principal 1,475 + Headmaster 1,172)
- Posted
- 23 October 2026
- Last date to apply
- 22 November 2026
Important Dates
| Advertisement publication date | 23 October 2026 |
| Online registration (OTR) and application start date | 23 October 2026 |
| Last date to deposit online application fee | 22 November 2026 |
| Last date for corrections in the online application | 25 November 2026 |
| Examination date | 7 January 2027 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Principal (Pradhanacharya), Advt. No. 08/2026 | 1,318 |
| Headmaster (Pradhanadhyapak), Advt. No. 09/2026 | 1,037 |
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Eligibility
Citizens of India can apply. Candidates must hold all the qualifications given for the post on or before the last date for accepting applications. A candidate who applies with less than the required qualification is solely responsible for the consequences. The Commission's decision on a candidate's eligibility or ineligibility is final.
Age Limit
Criteria: Age Minimum age (as on 1 July 2026): 30 years Maximum age (upper age limit): 62 years • Applications without a date of birth, or from candidates who are over 62 years of age on 1 July 2026, will not be accepted. • Only the date of birth recorded in the High School or equivalent certificate is valid. No other document is accepted as proof of date of birth. • The notification does not give any age relaxation for any category.
Salary
Post: Pay Level | Pay Scale Principal: Level-12 | ₹78,800 to ₹2,09,200 Headmaster: Level-10 | ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 The notification gives only the pay level and pay range. Allowances and other benefits are not mentioned.
Application Fee
Category: Principal Fee | Headmaster Fee General / Other Backward Class / Economically Weaker Section: ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe: ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities): ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 • The fee can be paid by credit card, debit card or net banking through the online payment gateway on the portal, right after registration. • When paying by card or net banking, the payment is valid only after the bank confirms it. • Keep the fee receipt safe after payment. • A candidate who does not complete the application by the last date after One Time Registration and payment will not have the application accepted. • Once the fee is paid, it will not be refunded in any situation and it will not be adjusted against another application.
Exam Pattern
Stage: Details | Marks Written examination: 120 objective-type (multiple choice) questions, duration 2 hours | 360 Interview: For candidates shortlisted on the basis of written exam marks | 40 Total: 400 • Every question has four options, of which only one is the most suitable answer. The answer bubble must be darkened with a black ball point pen on the OMR sheet. • The question paper will be in Hindi and English, except for language subjects. • Each correct answer carries 3 marks. For every wrong or multiple answer, 1 mark is deducted (negative marking). • The cut-off and marks obtained by candidates will be displayed on the Commission's website after the selection process is complete. • The syllabus for the written examination is available on www.upessc.up.gov.in.
Selection Process
Written examination (360 marks) and interview (40 marks)
How to Apply
The notification gives the following application process. Only online applications through the Commission's OTR-based system are accepted. Applications sent by any other means will not be accepted. • Visit the official website www.upessc.up.gov.in. • Complete One Time Registration (OTR). Registration is compulsory before applying. • Read the User Manual (Hindi and English) and watch the tutorial videos available on the website before applying. • Fill the registration and application form in English only. • Upload your scanned signature on a white background and a passport-size photograph, both in JPG or JPEG format with a file size between 10 KB and 100 KB. • Upload certificates and documents in PDF format, with a file size between 20 KB and 200 KB. • Pay the application fee online as per your post (₹2,000 for Principal, ₹1,500 for Headmaster). • Submit the application. Take three printouts for future use and keep the fee receipt safe. The notification does not give a direct application link or screen-by-screen steps. Candidates should use the official website and the User Manual.
Required Documents
Shortlisted candidates must bring two separate sets of self-attested photocopies of the following, along with the originals for verification in order. If the originals are not brought, the interview will not be held and the candidate is fully responsible. • Two self-attested copies of the online application form. • High School marksheet and certificate (two self-attested copies each). • Intermediate marksheet and certificate (two self-attested copies each). • Graduation first, second and third year marksheets and degree (two self-attested copies each). • B.Ed. marksheet and degree (Principal); B.Ed./B.P.Ed. marksheet and degree (Headmaster), two self-attested copies each. • Postgraduate first and second year marksheets and degree (two self-attested copies each). • Original and self-attested copy of the experience certificate issued by the competent authority (Appendix-2). • Original and self-attested copy of the No Objection Certificate. • Two self-attested copies of the disability certificate (Appendix-1), if applicable. • Two copies of the affidavit (Appendix-3). • Two self-attested copies of the character certificate from the last educational institution. • Two self-attested copies of character certificates given by two respectable persons. • An affidavit stating whether any case is pending in the Hon'ble Court, and whether the candidate has been punished or not, in case of any pending case. Documents not related to the candidate need not be attached. The formats for Appen…
Important Instructions
• After the application is finally submitted, no change is allowed in category, sub-category, date of birth, gender and similar details. Fill in all details correctly while registering and submitting. • A chance to correct errors will be given until the date fixed by the Commission (25 November 2026). Fees paid for an erroneous application will not be refunded. • If a candidate submits more than one application for the same post, only the last application is accepted and all others are treated as cancelled. • An application will be rejected if the photograph or signature is not uploaded in the prescribed size, or if the declaration is not accepted. • If the declaration made in the application is found to be false, the candidate's candidature will be cancelled. The candidate may be debarred from this and all other selections/examinations and face other penal action. • If at any stage it comes to light that a candidate has hidden information or filled it wrongly, the candidature will be cancelled and the candidate may be debarred from future examinations/selections. • Candidates must keep three copies of the submitted application. Two copies must be submitted to the Commission office at the time of interview, with two separate sets of the documents. • A candidate who tries to cheat, shows indiscipline or misbehaves in the exam hall can have candidature cancelled and may be barred from future examinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UPESSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 2647 Principal, Headmaster Posts?
Advertisement publication date: 23 October 2026; Online registration (OTR) and application start date: 23 October 2026; Last date to deposit online application fee: 22 November 2026; Last date for corrections in the online application: 25 November 2026; Examination date: 7 January 2027
What is the application fee?
Category: Principal Fee | Headmaster Fee General / Other Backward Class / Economically Weaker Section: ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe: ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities): ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 • The fee can be paid by credit card, debit card or net banking through the online payment gateway on the portal, right after registration. • When paying by card or net banking, the payment is valid only after the bank confirms it. • Keep the fee receipt safe after payment. • A candidate who does not complete the application by the last date after One Time Registration and payment will not have the application accepted. • Once the fee is paid, it will not be refunded in any situation and it will not be adjusted against another application.
What is the age limit?
Criteria: Age Minimum age (as on 1 July 2026): 30 years Maximum age (upper age limit): 62 years • Applications without a date of birth, or from candidates who are over 62 years of age on 1 July 2026, will not be accepted. • Only the date of birth recorded in the High School or equivalent certificate is valid. No other document is accepted as proof of date of birth. • The notification does not give any age relaxation for any category.
What is the selection process?
Written examination (360 marks) and interview (40 marks)