UPESSC Principal (111 Posts) Answer Key 2026 Released – Download Response Sheet PDF

UPESSC Principal Answer Key 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the Answer Key for the recruitment of Principal posts on its official website. The examination was conducted on 24 September 2026, while the last date to submit the online application form was 20 August 2026.

Candidates can check their UPESSC Principal Answer Key 2026 by logging into the official portal using their Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth. The direct link to check and download the answer key is provided below.

• Download UPESSC Principal 2026 Exam Answer Key Link
• Download UPESSC Principal 2026 Exam Answer Key Notice

UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment Organization	Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) Prayagraj
Advt. No.	02/2026
Post Name	Principal
Total Vacancy	111
Pay Scale	Level-14 (Rs. 144200.00 to Rs. 218200.00)
Exam Date	24 September 2026
Answer Key Date	26 September 2026
Category	UPESSC Principal Exam Date & Admit Card 2026
Official Website	www.upessc.up.gov.in

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 21 July 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 21 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 20 August 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: 20 August 2026
• Online Application Correction Date: Up to 23 August 2026
• Exam Admit Card Date: 14 September 2026
• Written Exam Date: 24 September 2026
• Answer Key Date: 26 September 2026

Application Fee

• UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD: ₹3,000/-
• Payment Mode: Online

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: NA
• Maximum Age: 62 Years
• Age will be calculated as on: 01 July 2026
• Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India and PNB rules.

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Principal (Aided Degree Colleges)	Ph.D. Degree, minimum 15 years teaching/ research experience as Associate Professor/ Professor, minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed/ UGC-listed journals, and a minimum research score of 110 as per Table 2 in Notification+ 10 years of teaching experience as PGT or TGT.

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies
Principal (Aided Degree Colleges)	111

Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

• Written Examination (360 Marks / 120 Objective Questions)
• Minimum Research Score Verification (110 Research Marks)
• Interview (40 Marks)
• Medical Examination
• Document Verification

How to Check & Download UPESSC Principal Answer Key 2026

• Visit the official UPESSC website.
• Go to the Latest Announcements / Examination section on the homepage.
• Find the link for UPESSC Principal Answer Key 2026.
• Click on the Answer Key / Download Answer Key link.
• Enter the required login details, such as your Registration Number/Application Number and Date of Birth/Password, if required.
• Click on the Submit/Login button.
• The UPESSC Principal Answer Key 2026 will appear on the screen.
• Check the answers carefully and compare them with your responses.
• Download and save the answer key and response sheet for future reference.
• Take a printout or keep a digital copy for calculating your expected marks and future use.

UPESSC Principal Recruitment 2026 Download Answer Key Link

Download Answer Key	Click Here
Check Answer Key Notice	Click Here
Download Exam Admit Card	Click Here
Notification PDF	Click Here

FAQs for UPESSC Principal Answer Key 2026

• Question: When was the UPESSC Principal Answer Key 2026 released?
  Answer: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) released the Principal Answer Key 2026 after the examination.
• Question: How can I download the UPESSC Principal Answer Key 2026?
  Answer: Candidates can download the answer key by visiting the official UPESSC website and opening the relevant Principal Answer Key 2026 link.
• Question: What details are required to check the UPESSC Principal Answer Key?
  Answer: Candidates may need to enter their Registration Number/Application Number and Date of Birth/Password or other login details specified on the official portal.
• Question: What can I check using the UPESSC Principal Answer Key 2026?
  Answer: Candidates can use the answer key to check the correct answers and compare them with their responses to estimate their expected marks.
• Question: What is the official website of UPESSC?
  Answer: The official website of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is https://upessc.up.gov.in/.