UP Headmaster 2026 Advt 09/2026 by UPESSC is for 1,172 Headmaster posts in government aided high schools, all unreserved. Apply online from 23.10.2026 to 22.11.2026, and the written exam is on 07.01.2027.
Counting the school list in Table-2, Kanpur Nagar division leads (141), Jaunpur is the biggest district (42), and 74 of 75 districts have at least one post. B.P.Ed holders are eligible here, unlike for the Principal post.
Short details
| Name of post | Headmaster, high school (government aided) |
| Recruiting body | UP Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Total posts | 1,172: boys schools 1,037, girls schools 135, all unreserved |
| Selection | 360 mark written test (120 questions, minus 1 per wrong answer) and 40 mark interview |
| Pay | Level 10, 56,100 to 1,77,500 |
| Current status | Online form open till 22.11.2026 (checked 01.11.2026) |
Important links
| Apply online (UPESSC portal) | Click hereOpen till 22.11.2026, checked 01.11.2026 |
| Advertisement 09/2026 PDF | Click hereLive, checked 01.11.2026 |
| UPESSC official website | Click hereLive, checked 01.11.2026 |
Important dates and fee
| Online form | 23.10.2026 to 22.11.2026 |
| Form correction | Till 25.11.2026 |
| Written exam | 07.01.2027 |
| Fee, every category | 1,500 |
Age limit
| Minimum on 01.07.2026 | 30 years |
| Maximum | No upper limit given, retirement at 62 |
Vacancy and eligibility
| Degree | Post graduation with at least 50% marks |
| Training | B.Ed or B.P.Ed |
| Experience | 4 years teaching Classes 9 to 12, or 4 years as Headmaster of a junior high school |
| Girls schools | Posts open to women only |
How to apply
- Keep your experience certificate ready before you start the Headmaster form.
- Register once (OTR) on the UPESSC portal and open advertisement 09/2026.
- Choose boys or girls high schools, pay 1,500 and submit before 22.11.2026.
FAQ
How many posts are in UP Headmaster 2026 Advt 09/2026?
1,172: 1,037 in boys schools and 135 in girls schools.
Is the fee lower for SC, ST or PwD?
No. Everyone pays 1,500 for this post.
How are Headmasters selected?
Through a 360 mark written test and a 40 mark interview, so the merit list is out of 400.