Form closedDGME UPAdvt ME-2/2026/1168

UP Medical College Principal 2026 Notification

Principal, Autonomous State Medical Colleges Sonbhadra, Sultanpur and Gonda, 2026

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The Director General, Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has invited applications for the post of Principal at three Autonomous State Medical Colleges: Sonbhadra, Sultanpur and Gonda, one post at each college. Candidates aged 50 to 62 years on 1 July 2026 with at least 10 years of teaching experience in a medical institution, including 5 years as Professor, can apply offline. Applications must reach the DGME office in Lucknow by registered or speed post by 4 November 2026, 5:00 pm.

UP Medical College Principal 2026 at a glance

UP Medical College Principal 2026 status
Form closed
UP Medical College Principal 2026 last date
4 Nov 2026, 17:00 IST
Total vacancies
3 (Principal, Autonomous State Medical College, Sonbhadra / Principal, Autonomous State Medical College, Sultanpur / Principal, Autonomous State Medical College, Gonda)
Age limit
50–62 years, as on 1 Jul 2026
Application fee
All candidates (per application, by demand draft): ₹1,000
Qualification
Post graduate
Pay
Academic Level-14, entry pay ₹1,44,200

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UP Medical College Principal 2026 Important Dates

  1. Advertisement issued
  2. Last date for application to reach (by post)

UP Medical College Principal 2026 Application Fee

Application fee
All candidates (per application, by demand draft)₹1,000

UP Medical College Principal 2026 Age Limit as on 1 Jul 2026

Age limit and relaxation
Age limit50–62 years

UP Medical College Principal 2026 Eligibility

  • Indian national.
  • Age: minimum 50 years and maximum 62 years on 1 July 2026.
  • At least 10 years of teaching experience in a medical institution, of which at least 5 years as Professor (NMC Gazette Notification dated 30-06-2025).
  • A person of eminent medical and administrative experience.

UP Medical College Principal 2026 Selection Process

  1. The advertisement does not describe a written exam, interview or other selection procedure.
  2. Only complete applications on the prescribed format received by 4 November 2026, 5:00 pm will be considered.

UP Medical College Principal 2026 Vacancy Details

PostQualificationPosts
Principal, Autonomous State Medical College, SonbhadraAt least 10 years of teaching experience in a medical institution, of which at least 5 years as Professor (NMC Gazette Notification dated 30-06-2025)1
Principal, Autonomous State Medical College, SultanpurAt least 10 years of teaching experience in a medical institution, of which at least 5 years as Professor (NMC Gazette Notification dated 30-06-2025)1
Principal, Autonomous State Medical College, GondaAt least 10 years of teaching experience in a medical institution, of which at least 5 years as Professor (NMC Gazette Notification dated 30-06-2025)1
Total3

How to Apply for UP Medical College Principal 2026

  1. Download the prescribed application format from www.dgme.up.gov.in (it is also attached to the advertisement).
  2. Fill in every field of the form, paste a self-attested photo and attach self-attested copies of all certificates, including the high school mark sheet for date of birth and experience certificates.
  3. Attach a demand draft of ₹1,000 in favour of "Director General Medical Education and Training, U.P. Lucknow", payable at Lucknow.
  4. Applying for more than one college? Send a separate application with its own documents and demand draft for each college.
  5. Send the application by registered or speed post only to: Office of the Director General, Medical Education and Training, U.P., Kisan Bazar, Second Floor, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow-226010. It must arrive by 4 November 2026, 5:00 pm.

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UP Medical College Principal 2026: Complete Details

UP Medical College Principal recruitment 2026: posts and colleges

The office of the Director General, Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh, issued advertisement No. ME-2/2026/1168 on 6 October 2026. It invites applications from Indian nationals for the post of Principal at three Autonomous State Medical Colleges: Sonbhadra, Sultanpur and Gonda. There is one post at each college, so three posts in all.

Eligibility and experience for the Principal post

The qualification follows the NMC Gazette Notification dated 30-06-2025, which says a medical faculty member is eligible for an administrative post in a medical institution with at least ten years of teaching experience in a medical institution, of which at least five years must be as Professor. The advertisement also asks for a person of eminent medical and administrative experience. The application form asks for details of UG, PG and superspeciality qualifications, council registration, teaching experience, administrative experience and publications.

Age limit

Candidates must be at least 50 years and at most 62 years old on 1 July 2026. The advertisement lists no age relaxation.

Salary and pay scale

The Principal is paid at Academic Level-14 with an entry pay of ₹1,44,200, the pay scale the State Government has fixed for Principals of Government Medical Colleges, along with allowances.

Application fee, last date and where to send the form

Each application needs a demand draft of ₹1,000 in favour of "Director General Medical Education and Training, U.P. Lucknow", payable at Lucknow. Fill the prescribed format, which can be downloaded from www.dgme.up.gov.in, attach self-attested copies of all certificates, and send it by registered or speed post only to the Office of the Director General, Medical Education and Training, U.P., Kisan Bazar, Second Floor, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow-226010. It must arrive by 5:00 pm on 4 November 2026. Applications received after this time, and incomplete applications, will not be considered. Candidates applying for more than one college must send a separate application, documents and demand draft for each.

UP Medical College Principal 2026: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date for the UP Medical College Principal application 2026?

The application must reach the DGME office in Lucknow by 5:00 pm on 4 November 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

How many Principal posts are there?

Three posts in total: one each at the Autonomous State Medical Colleges in Sonbhadra, Sultanpur and Gonda.

What is the age limit for the Principal post?

The candidate must be at least 50 and at most 62 years old on 1 July 2026.

What experience is needed to become Principal?

As per the NMC Gazette Notification dated 30-06-2025, at least 10 years of teaching experience in a medical institution, of which at least 5 years as Professor.

What is the salary of the Principal post?

Academic Level-14, with an entry pay of ₹1,44,200, as decided by the State Government for Principals of Government Medical Colleges.

What is the application fee?

₹1,000, paid by demand draft in favour of "Director General Medical Education and Training, U.P. Lucknow", payable at Lucknow.

Can I apply online?

No. The application is on the prescribed paper format and must be sent by registered or speed post only.

Can I apply for more than one college?

Yes, but you must send a separate application for each college, each with the required documents and its own bank demand draft.

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