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UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026: 1,172 Posts, Apply Online

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The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released the official notification for UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 09/2026. The recruitment is for Headmaster (प्रधानाध्यापक) posts in non-government aided schools under the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Department. According to the official notification dated 23 October 2026, a total of 1,172 Headmaster vacancies have been announced, including 1,037 posts in boys' schools and 135 posts in girls' schools. The online application process started on 23 October 2026. Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before submitting the application through the official UPESSC website. The written examination is scheduled for 7 January 2027. Eligible candidates should read the official notification carefully to understand the educational qualifications, teaching experience, age limit, application fee and selection procedure. This page will be updated throughout the recruitment process with official announcements about the application, exam city, admit card, answer key, result, interview and final merit list.

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1. UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026: 1,172 Posts, Apply Online – Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released the official notification for UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 09/2026. The recruitment is for Headmaster (प्रधानाध्यापक) posts in non-government aided schools under the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Department. According to the official notification dated 23 October 2026, a total of 1,172 Headmaster vacancies have been announced, including 1,037 posts in boys' schools and 135 posts in girls' schools. The online application process started on 23 October 2026. Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before submitting the application through the official UPESSC website. The written examination is scheduled for 7 January 2027. Eligible candidates should read the official notification carefully to understand the educational qualifications, teaching experience, age limit, application fee and selection procedure. This page will be updated throughout the recruitment process with official announcements about the application, exam city, admit card, answer key, result, interview and final merit list.

2. UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026: Overview

UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026: Overview
ParticularsDetails
Recruiting AuthorityUttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Post NameHeadmaster (प्रधानाध्यापक)
Advertisement Number09/2026
Recruitment Year2026
DepartmentUttar Pradesh Secondary Education Department
School TypeNon-government aided schools
Total Vacancies1,172
Application ModeOnline
Application Start Date23 October 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment22 November 2026
Application Correction Deadline25 November 2026
Written Examination Date7 January 2027
Pay LevelLevel 10
Pay Scale₹56,100–₹1,77,500
Application Fee₹1,500 for all listed categories
Job LocationUttar Pradesh
Official Websitehttps://www.upessc.up.gov.in/

3. UPESSC Headmaster Vacancy 2026

The official notification announces 1,172 vacancies in non-government aided schools.
UPESSC Headmaster Vacancy 2026
School CategoryNumber of Posts
Boys' Schools1,037
Girls' Schools135
Total Vacancies1,172
The notification states that the listed vacancies are unreserved. The number of vacancies may change according to the commission's official instructions.

4. UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
EventDate
Notification Release Date23 October 2026
Online Registration/Application Start23 October 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment22 November 2026
Last Date for Application Correction25 November 2026
Written Examination7 January 2027
Exam District InformationExpected approximately 10 days before the exam
Admit Card/Exam Centre DetailsExpected approximately 3 days before the exam
Answer KeyAwaited
Written Examination ResultAwaited
Interview ScheduleAwaited
Final Merit ListAwaited
The notification states that examination-district information is expected around 10 days before the examination and the admit card can be downloaded around 3 days before the examination. Candidates should follow the commission's official announcements for the actual release.

5. UPESSC Headmaster Online Form 2026

Candidates must apply online through the official UPESSC website. One Time Registration (OTR) is compulsory before submitting the application.

6. How to Apply for UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026

  1. Visit the official website: https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/
  2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
  3. Open the Headmaster Recruitment 2026 application link for Advertisement No. 09/2026.
  4. Log in and enter the required personal, educational and professional details.
  5. Upload the photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed formats.
  6. Pay the application fee through the available online payment facility.
  7. Carefully review the information entered in the application form.
  8. Submit the application and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
  9. Keep copies of the application and supporting documents for future use.
Important: The notification states that the OTR and application must be completed in English. Details such as category, subcategory, date of birth and gender cannot be changed after final submission. Candidates should verify all information before submitting the form.

7. UPESSC Headmaster Application Fee 2026

The examination fee specified in Advertisement No. 09/2026 is the same for all listed categories.
UPESSC Headmaster Application Fee 2026
CategoryApplication Fee
General₹1,500
Other Backward Classes (OBC)₹1,500
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)₹1,500
Scheduled Caste (SC)₹1,500
Scheduled Tribe (ST)₹1,500
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)₹1,500
Candidates can pay through the online payment methods available on the application portal. Keep the payment receipt for future reference.
The notification states that the application fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against another application.

8. UPESSC Headmaster Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualification, teaching experience and age requirements.

9. Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:
  • A postgraduate degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized university, deemed university or institution.
  • A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) degree from an NCTE-recognized programme.
  • The required teaching or headmaster experience specified in the notification.
Candidates should check the official advertisement to confirm that their qualification and experience meet the prescribed conditions.

10. Required Teaching Experience

Candidates must satisfy one of the following experience conditions:
Option 1: At least four years of teaching experience as a lecturer or assistant teacher in Classes 9 to 12 at an institution recognized by the Central or State Government.
OR
Option 2: At least four years of experience as a Headmaster in a junior high school, supported by a certificate issued by the competent authority.
The experience certificate must follow the prescribed format and verification requirements described in the official notification.

11. UPESSC Headmaster Age Limit 2026

UPESSC Headmaster Age Limit 2026
Age ConditionRequirement
Minimum Age30 years
Maximum Age62 years
Age Calculation Date1 July 2026
Candidates must be at least 30 years old and must not exceed 62 years of age on the prescribed date. Applications from candidates older than 62 years on 1 July 2026 will not be accepted.

12. Eligibility for Boys' and Girls' Schools

The notification specifies the following school-category conditions:
  • Male candidates are not eligible for Headmaster posts in girls' institutions.
  • Female candidates may be eligible for both boys' and girls' school categories but must select only one category while applying.
Candidates should read the official notification for the complete conditions applicable to their candidature.

13. UPESSC Headmaster Salary 2026

The Headmaster post carries Pay Level 10.
UPESSC Headmaster Salary 2026
ParticularsDetails
Pay LevelLevel 10
Pay Scale₹56,100–₹1,77,500
The actual monthly salary will depend on applicable service rules, allowances and deductions. The above amount is the notified pay scale, not a guaranteed take-home salary.

14. UPESSC Headmaster Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of a written examination followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.
UPESSC Headmaster Selection Process 2026
Selection StageMarks
Written Examination360
Interview40
Total400
The merit list will be prepared using the combined marks from the written examination and interview.
The notification also specifies tie-breaking criteria. Where candidates have equal combined marks, written examination marks are considered first, followed by interview marks, postgraduate percentage, B.Ed./B.P.Ed. marks and, if necessary, the older candidate's age.

15. UPESSC Headmaster Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination consists of 120 objective-type questions carrying a total of 360 marks.
UPESSC Headmaster Exam Pattern 2026
Exam ParticularsDetails
Examination ModeWritten examination
Question TypeMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions120
Total Marks360
Duration2 hours
Correct Answer+3 marks
Incorrect or Multiple Answers−1 mark
Question Paper LanguageHindi and English, except language-related subjects
Candidates must select one appropriate answer from the four options. One mark is deducted for an incorrect or multiple response.
The examination uses an OMR answer sheet. Candidates must follow the commission's instructions for marking answers and should use the permitted black ballpoint pen.

16. UPESSC Headmaster Syllabus 2026

The official notification states that the written examination syllabus is available on the UPESSC website.
Candidates should download the latest official syllabus and prepare according to the prescribed topics.
Official website: https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/
A direct syllabus PDF link should be added to this section once its official URL is verified.

17. UPESSC Headmaster Exam City Intimation 2026

Status: Awaited.
According to the notification, examination-district information is expected to be available approximately 10 days before the examination.
Candidates should visit the official UPESSC website to check their examination district when the link is activated.

18. How to Check Exam City Information

  1. Visit https://www.upessc.up.gov.in/
  2. Find the Headmaster Recruitment 2026 examination notice.
  3. Open the exam district information link when available.
  4. Enter the requested login details.
  5. Check and save the examination district information.
Exam district information is not a substitute for the admit card. Candidates must download their admit cards separately.

19. UPESSC Headmaster Admit Card 2026

Status: Awaited.
The notification states that information about the examination date, time and centre will be communicated through SMS, email, newspapers and the official website. The admit card is expected to be available approximately three days before the examination.

20. How to Download the Admit Card

  1. Open the official UPESSC website.
  2. Select the Headmaster Recruitment 2026 admit card link when available.
  3. Click the “Admit Card Download” option.
  4. Enter the required registration number or mobile number and date of birth.
  5. Submit the details to access the admit card.
  6. Verify the examination date, reporting time and centre address.
  7. Download and print the admit card.
Candidates must appear at the examination centre allotted by the commission. The notification warns that taking the examination at a different centre may result in cancellation of candidature and non-evaluation of the answer sheet.

21. UPESSC Headmaster Answer Key 2026

Status: Awaited.
The answer key release date has not been announced in the recruitment notification.
After the written examination, candidates should check the official UPESSC website for the provisional answer key and any instructions for submitting objections.
This section should be updated when the commission publishes the answer key, objection procedure, submission deadline or final answer key.

22. UPESSC Headmaster Result 2026

Status: Awaited.
The written examination result date has not been announced.
Candidates should check the official website for the result notice and the list of candidates shortlisted for interviews.
Once the result is published, this section should include the official result link, instructions for checking the result and any officially announced cutoff information.

23. UPESSC Headmaster Interview 2026

Candidates shortlisted based on their written examination marks will be informed about the interview date, time and venue. The notification states that interview information will be communicated through SMS, email, newspapers and the commission's website, with at least 10 days' advance notice.

24. Documents Required for the Interview

Shortlisted candidates should prepare the documents specified in the notification, including:
  • Two self-attested copies of the online application form.
  • High school marksheet and certificate.
  • Intermediate marksheet and certificate.
  • Graduation marksheets and degree certificate.
  • B.Ed./B.P.Ed. marksheet and degree certificate.
  • Postgraduate marksheets and degree certificate.
  • Original experience certificate in the prescribed format.
  • Original No Objection Certificate (NOC), where required.
  • Disability certificate, where applicable.
  • Affidavit in the prescribed format.
  • Character certificate from the last educational institution.
  • Character certificates from two respectable persons.
  • Required declaration or affidavit concerning court cases, where applicable.
Candidates must carry the required original documents for verification and the prescribed sets of self-attested copies. Refer to the official notification for the complete list and formats.

25. UPESSC Headmaster Final Merit List 2026

Status: Awaited.
The final merit list will be prepared according to the selection procedure in the official notification. The combined score consists of 360 marks from the written examination and 40 marks from the interview.
Candidates should check the official website for the final merit list and subsequent school-allocation or appointment notices.

28. Frequently Asked Questions

There are 1,172 vacancies: 1,037 in boys' schools and 135 in girls' schools.

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