The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced 1,172 Headmaster posts under Advertisement No. 09/2026. These posts are in aided non-government secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh. Online applications opened on 23 October 2026 and the last date to apply and pay the fee is 22 November 2026. The written examination will be held on 7 January 2027.
| Online Application Starts | 23 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 22 November 2026 |
| Correction Deadline | 25 November 2026 |
| Written Examination | 7 January 2027 |
| Application Fee | Rs 1,500 (all categories) |
| Pay Scale | Level-10, Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| School Category | Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Schools | 1,037 | Postgraduate degree (at least 50% marks) + B.Ed / B.P.Ed + at least 4 years teaching experience in Classes 9-12 |
| Girls Schools | 135 | Postgraduate degree (at least 50% marks) + B.Ed / B.P.Ed + at least 4 years teaching experience in Classes 9-12 |
Male candidates can apply only for boys schools posts. Female candidates can choose boys schools or girls schools, but only one category. Check the official notification for the exact experience rules, as the conditions differ by school category. Selection is through a written examination (360 marks) and interview (40 marks), followed by document verification.
- Open the official portal upessc.up.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Select the Headmaster Recruitment 2026 (Advt 09/2026) application link.
- Fill personal, educational and experience details and upload documents.
- Pay the Rs 1,500 fee online and submit the form before 22 November 2026.
| UPESSC Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
| Online Application Portal | apply.upessc.org |
A private information portal (not a government website) — this information is for information only. For final and official information, check the UPESSC website.
How many Headmaster posts are there?
1,172 posts — 1,037 in boys schools and 135 in girls schools.
What is the last date to apply?
22 November 2026 (including fee payment).
What is the eligibility?
Postgraduate degree with at least 50% marks + B.Ed / B.P.Ed + 4 years teaching experience.
What is the age limit?
30 to 62 years as on 1 July 2026.
When is the exam?
The written examination is on 7 January 2027.
