UPESSC UP Principal Recruitment Answer Key 2026

Sarkari Job Team Updated: 27 Sep 2026

UPESSC UP Principal Recruitment Answer Key 2026 has been released by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) on 26 September 2026. Candidates who appeared in the Principal recruitment examination held on 24 September 2026 can check the provisional answer key and response sheet through the official UPESSC website. Candidates can also raise objections against the answer key from 26 September to 2 October 2026.

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) UPESSC UP Principal Online Form 2026 Advt No 02/2026 Short Details of Notification Sarkari Job
Important Dates Application Begin : 21/07/2026 Last Date for Apply Online: 20/08/2026 upto 11:59 PM Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 20/08/2026 Correction Date : 23/08/2026 Exam Date : 24/09/2026 Answer Key Available : 26/09/2026 Admit Card Available : 21/09/2026 Result Announced : To be announced		Application Fee General / OBC / EWS : ₹3000/- SC / ST / PH : ₹3000/- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online / Offline Fee Mode Only.
Age Limit & Selection Process Age Limit: Maximum 62 years (as on 01/06/2026) Selection Process: Written Exam on 24/09/2026 followed by further stages as per notification
Vacancy Details Total – 111 Post
Post Name	Total Vacancies	Eligibility/Details
UPESSC Principal	111	PhD Degree with 15 Year Experience More Eligibility Details Read the Notification
Co-Educational Colleges		89
Women’s Colleges		22
Salary & Pay Scale Details Pay Level: Level-14 (7th Pay Commission) Pay Scale: ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200/- per month Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA) House Rent Allowance (HRA) Transport Allowance (TA) Medical Benefits Leave Benefits Pension and other admissible allowances as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
Exam Pattern Mode of Exam: Offline Written Examination (Objective Type) Total Questions: 120 Total Marks: 360 Duration: As prescribed by the Commission Marks for Each Correct Answer: 3 Marks Negative Marking: 1 Mark deducted for each incorrect answer Interview: 40 Marks Minimum Research Score (API): 110 Marks (Mandatory for eligibility) Written Exam Syllabus: General Knowledge – 40 Questions Administrative Aptitude – 80 Questions Final Selection: Written Examination + Interview + Research Score (API)
Exam Centers Centers: Across Uttar Pradesh as per notification Center Allocation: Based on application preferences
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.
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