UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 Answer Key
Advt No. 02/2026 - 111 Posts - Principal Examination 2026
Short Notice: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the notification for Principal Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. 02/2026. A total of 111 vacancies are advertised for Principal posts in various aided colleges of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates having PhD Degree with 15 years of experience are eligible. Online application was invited from 21 July to 20 August 2026.
Current Update: UPESSC has released the Provisional Answer Key on 26 September 2026 for Principal Examination held on 24 September 2026. Exam City was made available on 14 September 2026 and Admit Card on 21 September 2026. Candidates who appeared in the exam can now download the answer key from www.upessc.net and upessc.up.gov.in and submit objections if any.
UPESSC Principal 2026 Overview
Organization
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Advt No.
02/2026
Post Name
Principal
Total Vacancies
111 Posts
Qualification
PhD Degree + 15 Years Experience
Age Limit
Maximum 62 Years (Male)
Application Mode
Online
Selection Process
Written Exam + Interview
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 20 August 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 23 August 2026 |
| Exam City Available | 14 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 21 September 2026 |
| Exam Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Available | 26 September 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | 111 | PhD Degree with 15 Years Experience. More details read official notification. |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: PhD Degree in concerned subject from a recognized University.
- Experience: Minimum 15 years of teaching or research or administrative experience in a recognized institution.
- Age Limit as on 01/06/2026: Maximum Age 62 Years for Male candidates. Age relaxation as per UPESSC Principal Recruitment Rules Advt No. 02/2026.
- Note: Candidates must have required experience certificates and other eligibility documents as per official notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 3000/- |
| SC / ST / PH | Rs. 3000/- |
Payment Mode: Fee can be paid through Online or Offline mode as per official notification.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Objective Type)
- Interview / Viva Voce
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List based on Written + Interview marks
How to Download Answer Key
- Visit official website upessc.up.gov.in or www.upessc.net
- Go to Answer Key section.
- Click on link Principal Advt No. 02/2026 Answer Key 2026.
- Download the Answer Key PDF set wise.
- Check your answers and calculate expected marks.
- Raise objection online within given timeline if required.
Important Links
Download Answer Key
Answer Key Notice
Admit Card / Exam City
Apply Online
Download Notification
Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When was UPESSC Principal Answer Key 2026 released?
Answer Key was released on 26 September 2026 for exam held on 24 September 2026 under Advt No. 02/2026.
Q2. How many posts are there in UPESSC Principal 2026?
Total 111 posts of Principal are advertised in various aided colleges of Uttar Pradesh.
Q3. What is the eligibility for UPESSC Principal?
PhD Degree with 15 years of teaching/research/administrative experience is required as per official notification.
Q4. What is the age limit for UPESSC Principal 2026?
Maximum age limit is 62 years for male as on 01 June 2026 with relaxation as per UPESSC rules.
Q5. What is the application fee?
Application fee is Rs. 3000 for all categories - General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PH.
Q6. When was UPESSC Principal exam conducted?
Exam was conducted on 24 September 2026. Exam City was available from 14 September 2026 and Admit Card from 21 September 2026.
Q7. What is the selection process for Principal?
Selection includes Written Examination and Interview. Final merit is prepared based on combined marks.
Q8. When was UPESSC Principal application conducted?
Application was conducted from 21 July to 20 August 2026 with correction up to 23 August 2026.
Q9. Where to download UPESSC Principal Answer Key?
Answer Key can be downloaded from official websites upessc.up.gov.in and www.upessc.net.
Q10. What is the official website for UPESSC Principal Recruitment?
Official websites are upessc.up.gov.in, www.upessc.net and principalhe.upessc.org for apply online.
Disclaimer
CrackZoneExam.in provides recruitment information for educational and informational purposes only. Information is based on official UPESSC notification and Sarkari Result. Dates, vacancies, eligibility and answer key may be revised by UPESSC. Candidates must verify latest updates from official website upessc.up.gov.in before taking any action.
