Uttar Pradesh UPESSC UP Head Master (HM) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online Form for 1172 Posts
📌 Short Information
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has opened applications for 1,172 Head Master posts in non-government aided high schools of the state under Advt. No. 09/2026. Of these, 1,037 posts are for boys' schools and 135 for girls' schools. Online registration began on 23 October 2026, and the form and fee must be completed by 22 November 2026, with corrections allowed till 25 November 2026. Candidates need a postgraduate degree with 50% marks, B.Ed or B.P.Ed, and four years of qualifying experience. The written exam is scheduled for 7 January 2027. Sarkari Mauka has put the key details and official links below.
Uttar Pradesh UPESSC UP Head Master (HM) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online Form for 1172 Posts
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 23 October 2026
- Application Start Date: 23 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online and Pay Fee: 22 November 2026
- Last Date for Application Correction: 25 November 2026
- Written Exam Date: 07 January 2027
- Exam City Details: Notify Later
- Admit Card: Notify Later
- Interview Date: Notify Later
- Result Date: Notify Later
💰 Application Fee
- All Categories (General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PH): ₹1500/-
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)
🎓 Eligibility
Head Master (Boys' and Girls' Schools)
- Master's degree from a recognised university with at least 50% marks.
- B.Ed. or B.P.Ed. degree from an NCTE-recognised course.
- Experience (any one of the two):
- At least 4 years of teaching experience as a Lecturer or Assistant Teacher in Classes 9 to 12 in a government-recognised institution, or
- At least 4 years of experience as Headmaster of a Junior High School, supported by a certificate from the competent authority.
🎂 Age Limit as On: 01 Jul, 2026
- Minimum Age: 30 Years
- Maximum Age: 62 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 01 July 2026
- Age Relaxation: As per the rules mentioned in the official notification
📋 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Head Master (Boys' Schools) | 1037 |
| Head Master (Girls' Schools) | 135 |
| Total | 1172 |
Pay Scale: Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
📝 How to Fill Application Form
The form is filled through the UPESSC online portal, and you need an OTR (One Time Registration) ID before you can start. Keep your scanned photograph, signature, certificates and experience proof ready, because the form cannot be completed without them. You can also find the quick update on Sarkari Mauka before you begin.
- Go to the official UPESSC website, upessc.up.gov.in, and open the online application portal.
- If you are a new user, complete the One Time Registration and note your OTR ID.
- Log in and open the Headmaster Selection Examination 2026 link under Advt. No. 09/2026.
- Fill in your personal details, qualifications and teaching or headmaster experience.
- Choose the school category (boys' or girls' schools) you are applying for.
- Upload your photograph, signature and the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the ₹1500 fee online before 22 November 2026.
- Check every entry, submit the form and save a printout. Keep a few copies, as they may be needed later in the process.
✅ Selection Process
Selection Process
Selection is based on two stages: a written examination followed by an interview. The final merit depends on the combined marks out of 400.
Written Exam
The written exam is objective type and is scheduled for 07 January 2027. The question paper is in Hindi and English, except for the language-subject questions. The syllabus is available on the official UPESSC website.
Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Exam Marks | 360 |
| Total Questions | 120 (MCQ) |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Marking | +3 for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | -1 for each incorrect or multiple answer |
| Interview Marks | 40 |
| Total Marks | 400 |
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