Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the notification for Headmaster Selection Examination 2026 for 1,172 Headmaster posts in non-government aided schools of Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates with a postgraduate degree, B.Ed./B.P.Ed. and the prescribed teaching or Junior High School Headmaster experience can apply online through the OTR-based application system.
The online application process starts on 23 October 2026. The last date for payment of the application fee is 22 November 2026, the correction deadline is 25 November 2026, and the written examination is scheduled for 7 January 2027.
UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement Number | 09/2026 |
| Recruitment Name | Headmaster Selection Examination, 2026 |
| Post Name | Headmaster |
| Total Vacancies | 1,172 |
| Boys' Schools | 1,037 |
| Girls' Schools | 135 |
| Application Mode | Online through OTR-based application system |
| Starting Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 22 November 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 25 November 2026 |
| Examination Date | 7 January 2027 |
| Age Limit | 30 to 62 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Pay Scale | Level-10: ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 |
| Application Fee | ₹1,500 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination and Interview |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | www.upessc.up.gov.in |
The notification specifies 1,037 Headmaster vacancies in boys' schools and 135 vacancies in girls' schools, making a total of 1,172 posts. It also states that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease.
UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should read the complete UPESSC Headmaster Selection Examination 2026 notification before applying. The 55-page notification contains the application instructions, fee details, vacancy information, eligibility requirements, examination scheme, syllabus information, interview instructions, experience certificate format and school-wise vacancy details. The notification is issued as Advertisement No. 09/2026.
Download UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 23 October 2026 |
| OTR/Online Application Start Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 22 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Correction | 25 November 2026 |
| Written Examination | 7 January 2027 |
The important-dates section on page 3 of the notification gives 23 October 2026 as the publication and application start date, 22 November 2026 as the last date for fee payment, 25 November 2026 as the correction deadline and 7 January 2027 as the examination date.
UPESSC Headmaster Vacancy 2026
| School Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Boys' Schools | 1,037 |
| Girls' Schools | 135 |
| Total | 1,172 |
The detailed vacancy table on page 10 lists 1,037 requisitioned posts for boys' schools and 135 for girls' schools, with a combined total of 1,172 Headmaster posts.
UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational qualification and experience requirements for the Headmaster post.
Educational Qualification
- Postgraduate degree with at least 50% marks from a university established by law in India or a recognised university/deemed university/institution.
- B.Ed. or B.P.Ed. degree from an NCTE-recognised programme.
- At least 4 years of teaching experience as a Lecturer or Assistant Teacher in Classes 9 to 12 in an institution recognised by the Central or State Government.
- OR at least 4 years of experience as Headmaster of a Junior High School, with the experience certificate issued by the competent authority.
The essential qualification section of the notification specifies the postgraduate qualification with at least 50% marks, B.Ed./B.P.Ed. and the prescribed four years of teaching or Junior High School Headmaster experience.
UPESSC Headmaster Age Limit 2026
The minimum age for the Headmaster post is 30 years as on 1 July 2026. The maximum age is 62 years.
The notification specifies 30 years as the minimum age as on 1 July 2026 and 62 years as the superannuation age for the post.
UPESSC Headmaster Salary 2026
Selected candidates for the Headmaster post will receive the prescribed Level-10 pay scale of ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500.
The pay scale is specified in the notification under the reservation, age limit and pay-scale section.
UPESSC Headmaster Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other Backward Class / Economically Weaker Section | ₹1,500 |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | ₹1,500 |
| Divyangjan | ₹1,500 |
The notification prescribes an examination fee of ₹1,500 for General/OBC/EWS, SC/ST and Divyangjan candidates.
UPESSC Headmaster Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of a written examination followed by an interview. The merit list is prepared on the basis of a total of 400 marks.
| Selection Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 360 |
| Interview | 40 |
| Total | 400 |
The notification states that the merit list for Headmaster posts will be prepared on the basis of 360 marks from the written examination and 40 marks from the interview.
UPESSC Headmaster Exam Pattern 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Written Examination |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 360 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Correct Answer | +3 Marks |
| Incorrect/Multiple Answer | -1 Mark |
| Question Paper Medium | Hindi and English, except language subjects |
The written examination will be of two hours and will contain multiple-choice questions. Each question has four options, with 3 marks awarded for a correct answer and 1 mark deducted for an incorrect or multiple answer.
UPESSC Headmaster Syllabus 2026
The detailed syllabus for the Headmaster written examination is available on the official UPESSC website. Candidates should refer to the syllabus issued by the Commission while preparing for the examination.
The notification specifically states that the Headmaster written-examination syllabus can be viewed and downloaded from the Commission's website.
UPESSC Headmaster School Category Eligibility
- Male candidates are not eligible for appointment as Headmaster in girls' institutions.
- Female candidates are eligible for both boys' and girls' school categories.
- Female candidates must select one school category while submitting the application.
- School allocation will be carried out by the authorised authority.
The notification specifically states that male candidates are not eligible for Headmaster appointment in girls' institutions, while female candidates may apply for both categories but must select one category in the application form.
How to Apply for UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UPESSC website.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Login to the OTR-based online application system.
- Fill in the required personal, educational and experience details in English.
- Select the applicable school category.
- Upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Upload the required certificates and documents in PDF format.
- Pay the prescribed examination fee.
- Check all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application online before the last date.
- Save and print the submitted application form for future use.
OTR is mandatory for this recruitment and applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted. The notification also states that candidates should carefully verify the information before final submission because category, sub-category, date of birth, gender and other submitted information cannot be changed after final submission.
Documents Required for UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026
Candidates shortlisted for the interview must produce the prescribed documents. The notification requires two self-attested sets of relevant certificates and documents along with the required original documents for verification.
- Self-attested copies of the online application form
- High School marksheet and certificate
- Intermediate marksheet and certificate
- Graduation marksheets and degree
- B.Ed./B.P.Ed. marksheet and degree
- Postgraduate marksheets and degree
- Experience certificate issued by the competent authority
- No Objection Certificate
- Disability certificate, where applicable
- Required affidavit
- Character certificate from the last educational institution
- Character certificates from two respectable persons
The interview instructions on pages 9–10 provide the detailed list of marksheets, certificates, experience certificate, NOC, disability certificate, affidavit and character certificates to be submitted by shortlisted candidates.
UPESSC Headmaster Admit Card 2026
The examination-centre district information will be provided approximately 10 days before the examination, while the examination-centre details will be available approximately 3 days before the examination through the admit-card download process.
Candidates must appear only at the examination centre allotted to them. The notification states that appearing at a different centre can result in cancellation of candidature and non-evaluation of the answer sheet.
UPESSC Headmaster Interview 2026
Candidates shortlisted for the interview on the basis of their written-examination marks will receive information regarding the interview date, time and venue through SMS, email, newspaper and the official website. Interview information will be provided at least 10 days before the interview.
Shortlisted candidates must download the interview letter and appear for the interview. The notification also makes attendance at the interview mandatory for candidates declared successful for that stage.
UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- OTR is mandatory before submitting the application.
- The application form must be submitted online.
- The application must be filled in English.
- The photograph and signature must be uploaded in the prescribed format.
- Certificates/documents must be uploaded in PDF format within the prescribed size limits.
- The photograph and signature should each be between 10 KB and 100 KB.
- Uploaded certificates/documents should be between 20 KB and 200 KB.
- If multiple applications are submitted, only the final submitted application will be considered.
- The application fee is non-refundable.
- Candidates should keep three copies of the submitted application for future reference.
The notification specifically prescribes JPG/JPEG format and 10 KB–100 KB size for the signature and passport-size photograph, while uploaded certificates/documents must be in PDF format and between 20 KB and 200 KB.
