UP Headmaster Recruitment 2026 Notification - Summary
UP Headmaster recruitment 2026 notification PDF is the hiring notice issued by Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) under Advertisement Number 09/2026. The commission released this notification to fill 1,172 High School Headmaster vacancies in non-government aided secondary schools across Uttar Pradesh.
Online applications opened on 23 October 2026 and close on 22 November 2026 on upessc.up.gov.in. Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the portal before submitting their form. Selection includes a written examination worth 360 marks on 7 January 2027 followed by an interview of 40 marks.
UP Headmaster Recruitment 2026 Summary
| Recruiting commission | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Advt number | Advt. No. 09/2026 |
| Post name | High School Headmaster (Pradhanadhyapak) |
| Total vacancies | 1,172 posts (1,037 boys schools, 135 girls schools) |
| Pay scale | Level-10 (₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500) |
| Online application start date | 23 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 22 November 2026 |
| Written exam date | 7 January 2027 |
| Application fee | ₹1,500 for all categories |
| Official website | upessc.up.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet these conditions before applying:
- Age limit: Minimum 30 years and maximum 62 years as on 1 July 2026, with age relaxations as per government rules
- Educational qualification: Master degree with at least 50 percent marks from a recognized university
- Professional qualification: B.Ed or B.P.Ed degree from an NCTE-recognized institution
- Experience requirement: Minimum 4 years of teaching experience in classes 9 to 12 or 4 years as a Junior High School Headmaster
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to submit the online form:
STEP 1 – Visit upessc.up.gov.in and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) with your mobile number and email ID.
STEP 2 – Log in to your candidate dashboard and select Advt. No. 09/2026 for Headmaster recruitment.
STEP 3 – Fill in your educational qualifications, postgraduate marks, teacher training details, and teaching experience.
STEP 4 – Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, educational certificates, and experience records.
STEP 5 – Pay the ₹1,500 application fee online using debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
STEP 6 – Submit the application form before 22 November 2026 and download the confirmation page.
For intermediate college head positions under the same board, check the UP Principal recruitment notification.
