UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has officially released its recruitment advertisement for Headmaster (Pradhanadhyapak) posts in government-aided High Schools of Uttar Pradesh. Under Advertisement No. 09/2026, a total of 1172 Headmaster vacancies will be filled: 1037 in boys’ schools and 135 in girls’ schools. The UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on October 23, 2026. Online registration (OTR) and applications open on October 23, 2026, and the last date to pay the fee online is November 22, 2026.
The post is in Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500/-), and all vacancies are unreserved. You need a postgraduate degree, B.Ed./B.P.Ed. and at least 4 years of teaching experience in classes 9 to 12, or as a Junior High School Headmaster. Selection is through a written exam on January 7, 2027, followed by an interview.
UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Department Name | Secondary Education Department, Uttar Pradesh |
| Post Name | Headmaster (Pradhanadhyapak) – Aided High Schools |
| Advt. No. | 09/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 1172 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500/- (Level 10) |
| Notification Date | October 23, 2026 |
| Category | UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | October 23, 2026 |
| Online Registration (OTR) / Application Start Date | October 23, 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee Online | November 22, 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction in Online Application | November 25, 2026 |
| Exam Date | January 7, 2027 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD) | Rs. 1,500/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking) |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 is 30-62 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.07.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Headmaster – Boys’ Schools | 1037 | Post Graduation (50%) + B.Ed. / B.P.Ed. + 4 Years Teaching Experience as Lecturer / Assistant Teacher in Classes 9–12 OR 4 Years as Junior High School Headmaster |
| Headmaster – Girls’ Schools | 135 | Post Graduation (50%) + B.Ed. / B.P.Ed. + 4 Years Teaching Experience as Lecturer / Assistant Teacher in Classes 9–12 OR 4 Years as Junior High School Headmaster |
UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Written Exam (360 Marks)
- Interview (40 Marks)
- Document Verification
How to Apply for UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026:
- Visit upessc.up.gov.in and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) first.
- Log in with your OTR details and open the Headmaster (Advt. No. 09/2026) application form. Fill it in English only.
- Fill in your education, B.Ed./B.P.Ed. and teaching experience details as per your certificates.
- Upload your photo and signature (JPG, 10–100 KB) and documents (PDF, 20–200 KB).
- Pay the Rs. 1,500/- fee online by November 22, 2026.
- Take three printouts of the submitted form. You’ll need two of them at the interview.
Important Links
| UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 Short Notice | Short Notice |
| UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission Official Website | UPESSC |