UP Principal (Inter College)

1,475 Principal posts in aided inter colleges (Advt 08/2026): dates, eligibility, upload sizes and free tools — all on one page.

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Important dates

Eligibility & fees

• Postgraduate degree with 50% marks, and B.Ed.
• Experience: at least 4 years teaching Classes 9-12 as a lecturer or assistant teacher — or 4 years as a high-school headmaster.
• Age 30-62 years as on 1 July 2026, with relaxations as per the rules.

Photo & signature — what the form asks

• Photo: JPG/JPEG, 10-100 KB — recent, clear, plain background.
• Signature: JPG/JPEG, 10-100 KB — scanned on white paper, running handwriting (not block capitals).
• Certificates (postgraduate degree, B.Ed, experience certificates): PDF, 20-200 KB each.

Photo & signature — do’s and don’ts

Taiyaari checklist — keep these ready

• One Time Registration (OTR) completed on apply.upessc.org — the form does not open before it
• Photo ready: JPG/JPEG, 10-100 KB (target 50 KB)
• Signature ready: JPG/JPEG, 10-100 KB — the same signature as on your official records
• Certificate PDFs ready, each 20-200 KB: postgraduate degree, B.Ed, and your experience certificates
• One last size check before you submit: photo 10-100 KB, signature 10-100 KB, every PDF 20-200 KB

Documents you will need

• Postgraduate degree or certificate — PDF, 20-200 KB
• B.Ed certificate — PDF, 20-200 KB
• Experience certificates (4 years teaching Classes 9-12, or 4 years as a high-school headmaster) — PDF, 20-200 KB each
• Photo (JPG, 10-100 KB) and signature (JPG, 10-100 KB)

Form Kit — prepare every file here, free

Every tool runs inside your browser — nothing is uploaded and no sign-up is needed.

Common mistakes that get forms rejected

• A multi-page experience-certificate scan left over 200 KB
• A signature that differs from your everyday signature on official records — it is matched at the exam and later stages
• An over-squeezed, blurry photo — it invites trouble at document verification

How to apply — step by step

1. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on apply.upessc.org
2. Log in and select Advertisement 08/2026 (Principal)
3. Fill the application form
4. Upload photo and signature (JPG, 10-100 KB each)
5. Upload certificates as PDF (20-200 KB each)
6. Pay the fee online — last date 22 November 2026
7. Submit and print the application copy

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What happens next

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Questions

What is the last date to apply for UP Principal (Inter College)?

The online form closes on 22 November 2026. The fee can be paid till 22 November 2026.

What size should the photo and signature be?

Photo: JPG/JPEG, 10-100 KB — recent, clear, plain background. Signature: JPG/JPEG, 10-100 KB — scanned on white paper, running handwriting (not block capitals).

Can I correct the form after submitting?

Yes. The correction window runs till 25 November 2026.

What is OTR and do I need it before the form?

Yes. UPESSC forms start with a One Time Registration (OTR) on apply.upessc.org. Register once, then log in and fill the Principal application — the form does not open before OTR.

What experience counts for Principal?

At least 4 years teaching Classes 9-12 as a lecturer or assistant teacher — or 4 years as a high-school headmaster. The experience certificates upload as PDFs of 20-200 KB each.

My experience certificate PDF is bigger than 200 KB. What should I do?

Compress the PDF to a target inside the 20-200 KB band instead of splitting it into unreadable pieces.

Where is the form finally submitted?

Only on the official portal, apply.upessc.org. Convert Files only helps you prepare — dates, sizes and free tools. No form is submitted on this website, and Convert Files is not a government website.

Is everything on this page free?

Yes. Every tool and guide on Convert Files is free, works inside your browser and uploads nothing — your files never leave your device.

All information here is taken from the official notification. The form is finally submitted only on the official portal (apply.upessc.org) — Convert Files is a free help platform, not a government website. Everything here is free; no sign-up is needed.

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