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UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 — 1,172 Posts (Advt 09/2026)

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)

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Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has invited online applications for 1,172 posts of Headmaster in aided secondary schools under Advertisement 09/2026 (Boys 1,037, Girls 135; all vacancies unreserved). Eligibility: Post Graduation with 50 percent marks plus B.Ed. or B.P.Ed. plus four years of teaching experience as Lecturer or Assistant Teacher in Classes 9 to 12, or as Headmaster in a Junior High School. Age 30 to 62 years as on 01 July 2026. Pay Level 10: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month. Fee: Rs. 1,500 flat for all categories, payable by 22 November 2026; correction window till 25 November 2026; written examination on 7 January 2027 (400 marks — 360 written plus 40 interview). Apply online through the OTR portal at www.upessc.up.gov.in. Verified from the official UPESSC advertisement PDF.

Total posts
1,172
Last date
22 Nov 2026
Qualification
Post Graduate
Age limit
30–62 yrs

01Important dates

Application Begin
23 Oct 2026
Fee Payment Last Date
22 Nov 2026
Correction Window
25 Nov 2026
Exam Date
07 Jan 2027

02Application fee

All categories (flat)
₹1,500

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03Age limit

30–62years

Age 30 to 62 years as on 01 July 2026. No age relaxation is stated in the notice.

04How to apply for UPESSC Headmaster

  1. 01Open the UPESSC website at www.upessc.up.gov.in and read the official advertisement (Advt 09/2026) in full.
  2. 02Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) on the portal and fill the online application for Headmaster, choosing the Boys or Girls cadre as applicable.
  3. 03Pay the fee of Rs. 1,500 online by 22 November 2026.
  4. 04Use the correction window till 25 November 2026 if you need to correct the form, and keep your confirmation for the written examination on 7 January 2027.

Vacancy details

1,172 posts
Post & eligibilityPosts
Headmaster (Boys)PG 50% + B.Ed./B.P.Ed. + 4 years' teaching experience (Classes 9–12 Lecturer/Assistant Teacher, or Headmaster in Junior High School); age 30–62 years as on 01 July 20261,037
Headmaster (Girls)PG 50% + B.Ed./B.P.Ed. + 4 years' teaching experience (Classes 9–12 Lecturer/Assistant Teacher, or Headmaster in Junior High School); age 30–62 years as on 01 July 2026135

Full details

UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 — 1,172 Posts (Advt 09/2026)

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has invited online applications for 1,172 posts of Headmaster in aided secondary schools, under Advertisement 09/2026 published on 23 October 2026. The posts are all unreserved.

Vacancies

Headmaster (Boys): 1,037 posts. Headmaster (Girls): 135 posts. Total 1,172 posts.

Who can apply

Post Graduation with 50 percent marks, plus B.Ed. or B.P.Ed., plus four years of teaching experience as a Lecturer or Assistant Teacher in Classes 9 to 12, or as Headmaster in a Junior High School.

Age

Age 30 to 62 years as on 01 July 2026. No age relaxation is stated in the notice.

Pay

Pay Level 10: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month.

Fee

Rs. 1,500 flat for all categories, payable online. The fee payment last date is 22 November 2026. The correction window closes on 25 November 2026 — note that one news report says 26 November, which is wrong; the official PDF confirms 25 November.

Exam

The written examination is on 7 January 2027. The selection is for 400 marks — 360 marks written plus 40 marks interview. The written paper is 120 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, with plus 3 and minus 1 marking.

How to apply

Apply online through the OTR portal at www.upessc.up.gov.in (apply.upessc.org). The application and OTR started on 23 October 2026, and the fee must be paid by 22 November 2026.

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UPESSC Headmaster Recruitment 2026 — 1,172 Posts (Advt 09/2026): FAQs

How many Headmaster posts are there?

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1,172 posts of Headmaster: Boys 1,037 and Girls 135. All vacancies are unreserved.

What is the eligibility?

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Post Graduation with 50 percent marks, plus B.Ed. or B.P.Ed., plus four years of teaching experience as a Lecturer or Assistant Teacher in Classes 9 to 12, or as Headmaster in a Junior High School.

What is the age limit?

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Age 30 to 62 years as on 01 July 2026. No age relaxation is stated in the notice.

What is the application fee?

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Rs. 1,500 flat for all categories, payable online. The fee payment last date is 22 November 2026.

What is the salary?

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Pay Level 10: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month.

When is the exam and what is the pattern?

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The written examination is on 7 January 2027. Selection is for 400 marks — 360 written plus 40 interview. The written paper is 120 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, with plus 3 and minus 1 marking.

How do I apply and what are the key dates?

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Apply online through the OTR portal at www.upessc.up.gov.in (apply.upessc.org). The application started on 23 October 2026; the fee must be paid by 22 November 2026 and corrections can be made till 25 November 2026.

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