UPPSC Principal Recruitment 2025 offers a brilliant opportunity for experienced professionals to join the U.P. Technical Education (Teaching) Services. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced 21 vacancies for the Principal post. Eligible candidates must complete their One Time Registration (O.T.R.) and submit their applications online through uppsc.up.nic.in. The application process begins on April 24, 2025, and the written examination is officially scheduled for April 9, 2026.
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Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
35 Years (as on July 1, 2025)
Maximum Age
50 Years (as on July 1, 2025)
Age Relaxation
5 years for SC/ST/OBC/State Govt Employees of U.P.
UPPSC Principal Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts & Advt No.
Principal
21 Posts (Advt No: A-2/E-1/2025)
UPPSC Principal Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Details
Qualification
Details
Educational Qualification (Option 1)
Ph.D. and First Class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 16 years of experience in Teaching/Research/Industry (3 years post Ph.D. and 5 years not below HOD level).
Educational Qualification (Option 2)
First Class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 20 years of experience in Teaching/Research/Industry (5 years not below HOD level).
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)
08
Scheduled Caste (SC)
06
Other Backward Class (OBC)
05
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
02
Female (Horizontal)
04
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Criteria
Details
Eligible Candidates
Candidates from all over India can apply.
Reservation Benefit
Only permanent residents (domicile) of Uttar Pradesh will get reservation and age relaxation benefits. Candidates from other states will be treated as Unreserved/General.
Important Documents Required
Document
Details
O.T.R. Number
Mandatory One Time Registration Number.
Age Proof
High School Certificate for Date of Birth verification.
Educational Proof
Self-attested copies of all marksheets and degrees.
Category Certificate
Valid caste/category certificate for UP domicile candidates claiming reservation.
Syllabus Overview
Subject
Topics Covered
General Studies – I
History of India, Geography, Indian Polity, Environment, Current events.
General Engineering & Technology
Computer Introduction, Building construction, Solar Energy, Force systems, Thermodynamics, Logic Gates, etc..
General Hindi
Grammar, Vocabulary, Sandhi, Samas, Muhavare.
Exam Pattern
Paper
Details
Paper-I (Morning Session)
General Hindi (25 Qs / 75 Marks) + General Studies-I (100 Qs / 300 Marks). Total 375 Marks, Duration 2.5 Hours.
Paper-II (Afternoon Session)
General Studies-II (125 Qs / 375 Marks). Total 375 Marks, Duration 2.5 Hours.
Negative Marking
1/3rd (0.33) marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage 1: Written Exam
Objective type OMR-based examination (Total 750 Marks).
Stage 2: Interview
Personal Interview (100 Marks) for candidates who qualify the written exam.
UPPSC Principal Recruitment 2025Salary Details
Component
Amount / Details
Pay Level
Level 13, Level-13A1
Minimum Pay
Rs. 131,400/- (Entry Pay)
Maximum Pay
Rs. 204,700/-
How to Apply
Step
Action
Step 1
Visit the official UPPSC website at uppsc.up.nic.in.
Step 2
Complete One Time Registration (O.T.R.) at otr.pariksha.nic.in 72 hours before applying.
Step 3
Click on “ALL NOTIFICATIONS/ ADVERTISEMENTS” and select “Apply” for the Principal post.
Step 4
Authenticate using your O.T.R. number and O.T.P. or password.
Step 5
Fill in the essential and preferential qualification details.
Step 6
Pay the application fee via the SBI MOPS gateway before the deadline.
Step 7
Take a printout of the final submitted online application for future reference.
