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Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission · 09/2026

UPESSC UP Headmaster Recruitment 2026

UPESSC UP Headmaster Recruitment 2026 invites applications for 1,172 Headmaster posts in aided non-government secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates must meet the prescribed postgraduate, teacher-training, teaching-experience and age requirements.

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Recruitment overview

What this notification covers

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced Headmaster (Pradhanadhyapak) recruitment under Advertisement No. 09/2026. A total of 1,172 vacancies are reported, comprising 1,037 posts in boys' schools and 135 posts in girls' schools.

Applicants must meet the educational qualifications and professional experience requirements specified in the official notification. Recruitment coverage reports a postgraduate degree with at least 50% marks, a recognized B.Ed. or B.P.Ed. qualification, and the required teaching or headmaster experience. The reported age range is 30 to 62 years as of 1 July 2026.

The online application process began on 23 October 2026. The reported last date for fee payment is 22 November 2026, the correction deadline is 25 November 2026, and the written examination is scheduled for 7 January 2027.

Candidates should read the official advertisement carefully and confirm the exact eligibility, experience, vacancy and selection conditions before applying.

Posts & vacancies

Available posts

PostVacanciesPay
Headmaster (Pradhanadhyapak) – Boys' Schools1,037Pay Level 10, ₹56,100–₹1,77,500
Headmaster (Pradhanadhyapak) – Girls' Schools135Pay Level 10, ₹56,100–₹1,77,500

Eligibility

Qualification and age rules

Master's Degree (Any Stream)

Candidates must meet the conditions in Advertisement No. 09/2026. Recruitment coverage reports the following requirements:

A postgraduate degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized university.

A B.Ed. or B.P.Ed. qualification from an NCTE-recognized programme, as accepted by the notification.

The prescribed teaching experience as an Assistant Teacher or Lecturer in Classes 9–12 at a recognized institution, or the qualifying Headmaster experience specified in the official notice.

Any other service, experience or eligibility conditions stated in the advertisement.

Minimum ageSee notice
Maximum ageSee notice
Age calculated on29 Jun 2026

Age relaxations

  • General candidates · 0 yearsReported upper age limit is 62 years; apply the notification's age conditions.
  • SC candidates · 0 yearsDo not add a separate relaxation unless explicitly provided by Advertisement No. 09/2026.
  • ST candidates · 0 yearsDo not add a separate relaxation unless explicitly provided by Advertisement No. 09/2026.
  • OBC candidates · 0 yearsDo not add a separate relaxation unless explicitly provided by Advertisement No. 09/2026.
  • Persons with benchmark disabilities · 0 yearsDo not add a separate relaxation unless explicitly provided by Advertisement No. 09/2026.

Fees & pay

Application cost and compensation

The recruitment listing reports an application fee of ₹1,500 for General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST and PH categories. Confirm the fee schedule and any applicable charges in the official notification.
  • General₹1,500.00 · Reported fee; verify official notification
  • EWS₹1,500.00 · Reported fee; verify official notification
  • OBC₹1,500.00 · Reported fee; verify official notification
  • SC₹1,500.00 · Reported fee; verify official notification
  • ST₹1,500.00 · Reported fee; verify official notification
  • PH / Divyang₹1,500.00 · Reported fee; verify official notification
PayPay Level 10

Important dates

Recruitment timeline

  1. Advertisement No. 09/2026 notification publishedReported publication date
  2. Online registration and application beginOTR-based application process
  3. Applications open
  4. Last date to pay application feeVerify the closing time on the official portal
  5. Application deadline
  6. Last date to correct applicationSubject to official correction rules
  7. UPESSC Headmaster written examinationReported scheduled date; verify official notice

Selection process

How candidates are selected

Selection is reported to involve a written examination, document verification and final selection according to the official recruitment rules. Verify whether any additional assessment or merit criteria apply.
  1. 1
    Written examination
  2. 2
    Document verification
  3. 3
    Verification of educational qualifications and teaching experience
  4. 4
    Final merit list and appointment as per applicable rules

Syllabus

What to prepare

Follow the official UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 examination syllabus. Do not publish an unverified common syllabus or marks distribution.
1

General Knowledge

Verify in the official syllabus

2

Education and teaching-related knowledge

Verify in the official syllabus

3

Subject and professional knowledge

Verify in the official syllabus

4

School administration and management

Prepare if prescribed by the official syllabus

5

Other prescribed topics

Follow Advertisement No. 09/2026

Documents

Documents to keep ready

Candidates should prepare educational, professional and experience records for application and verification. Follow the official notice for the required format and certification
  • Class 10 certificate or mark sheet for date-of-birth proof
  • Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
  • Graduation degree and mark sheets, if required
  • Postgraduate degree and mark sheets
  • B.Ed. or B.P.Ed. certificate, as applicable
  • Teaching experience certificate
  • Headmaster experience certificate, if applicable
  • Category certificate, if applicable
  • Disability certificate, if applicable
  • Photo identity proof
  • Recent photograph and signature
  • Submitted application form and fee receipt
  • Any additional documents prescribed by the official notification

How to apply

Use the official route only

Visit the official UPESSC website: https://upessc.up.gov.in/

Complete One-Time Registration (OTR), if required.

Find Advertisement No. 09/2026 for Headmaster Recruitment.

Read the official notification and check the required educational qualifications and teaching experience.

Complete the online application with accurate personal, educational and employment details.

Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.

Pay the applicable application fee.

Review and submit the form before the deadline.

Save the submitted application and payment confirmation.
Continue to official application

FAQs

Questions about this recruitment

What is the advertisement number?

09/2026.

How many vacancies are reported?

1,172 Headmaster posts.

When did applications open?

23 October 2026.

What is the last date to apply?

22 November 2026, according to recruitment coverage.

What is the correction deadline?

25 November 2026, according to recruitment coverage.

What is the age limit?

30–62 years as of 1 July 2026, subject to the official notification.

What is the reported application fee?

₹1,500 for the listed categories; verify the official fee schedule.

What educational qualification is required?

Recruitment coverage reports a postgraduate degree with at least 50% marks and a recognized B.Ed. or B.P.Ed. qualification.

Is teaching experience required?

Yes, the applicable teaching or headmaster experience specified in the notification is required.

When is the examination?

7 January 2027, according to recruitment coverage.

Where can I apply?

Through the official UPESSC website: https://upessc.up.gov.in/.