The Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog (UPESSC) has issued an official notice regarding the written examination for Principal Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 02/2026, for Principal posts in Non-Government Aided Co-educational Colleges and Women's Colleges. The notice, dated 14 September 2026, confirms the exam date, shift timing, and the schedule for admit card download. This article summarises only what is officially confirmed in that notice.
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UPESSC Principal Admit Card 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Exam Name | Principal Selection Exam (Praacharya Chayan Pariksha) |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Exam Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Exam Shift | Single Shift |
| Exam Timing | 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Exam Location | State Headquarters, Lucknow |
| Number of Exam Centres | 2 |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice issue date | 14 September 2026 |
| Advance intimation of exam district released on website | 14 September 2026 |
| Admit card download start date | 21 September 2026 |
| Written Examination Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM (single shift) |
How to Check Exam District (Advance Intimation)
- Visit the official UPESSC website: upessc.up.gov.in
- Go to the homepage and find the link for exam district advance intimation, available since 14 September 2026.
- Enter the required details (as asked on the portal) to view your allotted exam district.
How to Download the UPESSC Principal Admit Card
- Go to the admit card portal: admitcards.upessc.org/login
- Log in using your registered credentials (as specified on the portal).
- Admit cards will be available for download from 21 September 2026 onward.
- Download and print the admit card before the exam date.
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Important Instructions
- The exam district advance intimation released on 14 September 2026 is not equivalent to an admit card.
- The admit card can only be downloaded from 21 September 2026 via the official portal.
- Candidates will not be permitted to appear in the exam without a valid admit card.
- The exam is scheduled for a single shift on 24 September 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notice (PDF) | Download Notice |
| Admit Card Login Portal | admitcards.upessc.org/login |
| UPESSC Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
| UPESSC News/Updates Page | upessc.up.gov.in/Home/news |
