The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) released the provisional answer key for the UPESSC Principal Recruitment Examination 2026 (Advt. No. 02/2026) on September 26, 2026. The written exam was conducted on September 24, 2026.
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Objection window closes at 11:59 PM on 2 October 2026. No objections accepted after this date or through any other mode.
5 years initial term (extendable by 5 years on performance evaluation)
Application Fee
₹3,000 for all applicants (General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwD)
Eligibility & Minimum API Criteria
Qualification Area
Prescribed Criteria
Academic Degree
Ph.D. in the relevant discipline
Teaching / Research Experience
Minimum 15 years as Professor / Associate Professor
Research Publications
Minimum 10 papers in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals
Research Score (API)
Minimum 110 marks across at least 3 categories (Appendix-2)
Specialized Norms
BCI regulations for Law colleges; NCTE regulations for B.Ed. colleges
Examination Scheme & Syllabus Structure
Exam Section
Number of Questions
Marks
Subject Coverage
Part-A (General Knowledge)
40 MCQs
120 Marks
Current Affairs, Constitution & Polity, National Movement, Economy, Geography, ICT
Part-B (Administrative Aptitude)
80 MCQs
240 Marks
NEP, Higher Education Acts/Statutes, Financial Management, Duties of Principal
Interview (Viva-Voce)
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40 Marks
Assessment for candidates shortlisted from the written examination
Marking Rules
+3 marks per correct answer; -1 mark per incorrect/multiple answer
Answer Key Release Details
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) uploaded the provisional answer key and response sheets on its official portal. Candidates must log in to view and download their individual response sheet along with the master answer key.
How to Download Answer Key
Visit the official UPESSC login portal.
Enter your roll number and date of birth (DDMMYYYY).
Access the Principal answer key section.
Download the response sheet and provisional answer key.
Save a copy for your records.
Objection Process
Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key online only during the window from 26 September 2026 to 2 October 2026. An objection fee of ₹100 per question applies. Supporting documents may be required for each objection.
Select the question to challenge.
Choose the objection type from the dropdown.
Provide justification with references.
Pay the fee online.
Submit before the deadline.
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Objections sent by post or email will not be considered. The facility closes automatically after 2 October 2026.
Expected Result Timeline
UPESSC will review all valid objections and release the final answer key. The result declaration timeline will be announced on the official website after the objection process concludes.
