UP Headmaster Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 1,172 Posts, Online Application Begins

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the official notification for the UP Headmaster Recruitment 2026 to fill 1,172 vacancies in non-government aided secondary schools across the state. The online application process commenced on October 23, 2026, and is scheduled to remain open until November 22, 2026.

Candidates must review the official notification and verify all eligibility conditions, important dates, and application procedures directly on the official portal at upessc.up.gov.in before applying.

Recruitment Overview and Key Dates

• Issuing Authority: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
• Notification / Advertisement Number: 09/2026
• Post Name: Headmaster
• Total Vacancies: 1,172 posts (Boys' Schools: 1,037, Girls' Schools: 135)
• Application Start Date: October 23, 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment & Submission: November 22, 2026
• Application Correction Window Closes: November 25, 2026
• Written Examination Date: January 7, 2027
• Application Mode: Online via One Time Registration (OTR)
• Application Fee: Rs 1,500 across categories

Eligibility Criteria

Interested applicants must fulfill specific educational and professional requirements:

• Educational Qualification: A postgraduate degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized university or institution.
• Professional Qualification: A B.Ed. or B.P.Ed. degree from an NCTE-recognized course.
• Experience Requirement: At least four years of teaching experience as a lecturer or assistant teacher in Classes 9 to 12 at a government-recognized institution, OR four years of experience as a headmaster in a junior high school.
• Age Limit: Not specified in the primary announcement.

Selection Stages and Application Process

The selection process primarily comprises a written examination scheduled for January 7, 2027. To apply, candidates need to complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) on the official website, fill out the form with accurate details, upload necessary scanned documents, pay the fee of Rs 1,500 online, and retain a printout of the submitted confirmation page for future reference.