The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has issued Advt No. 09/2026 for 1,172 Head Master posts in junior high schools, with the official notification published on 23-10-2026. Online applications are being accepted on the commission's portal.
Experienced school leaders should mark the timeline: the form window closes on 22-11-2026, the written exam is set for 07-01-2027, the age band is 30 to 62 years, and the application fee is a flat ₹1,500. The eligibility conditions, selection stages and application steps are detailed below, verified from the official UPESSC notification.
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | Advt No. 09/2026 |
| Post Name | Head Master (Junior High School) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,172 (Boys' schools: 1,037 | Girls' schools: 135) |
| Job Location | Aided secondary institutions across Uttar Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online (One Time Registration based) |
| Notification Date | 23-10-2026 |
| Official Website | upessc.up.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published | 23-10-2026 |
| Online application begins (OTR) | 23-10-2026 |
| Last date to apply & pay fee | 22-11-2026 |
| Application correction window closes | 25-11-2026 |
| Written examination | 07-01-2027 |
| Head Master — Boys' schools (Balak Varg) | 1,037 |
|---|---|
| Head Master — Girls' schools (Balika Varg) | 135 |
| Total | 1,172 |
| Minimum age | 30 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum age | 62 years |
| Age calculated as on | 01-07-2026 |
| Relaxation | As per UP government rules for reserved categories |
| All categories (Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PH) | ₹1,500 |
|---|---|
| Payment mode | Online — debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI |
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, recruits Head Masters, Principals and teachers for the state's aided secondary schools. Advt No. 09/2026 is the commission's 2026 drive for Head Master posts in junior high schools.
| UPESSC Official Website (Advt No. 09/2026) |
UPESSC has notified 1,172 Head Master posts — 1,037 in boys' schools and 135 in girls' schools.
Online applications and fee payment close on 22-11-2026, with a correction window open till 25-11-2026.
The written examination is scheduled on 07-01-2027.
Candidates must be between 30 and 62 years as on 01-07-2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
A Master's degree with minimum 50% marks plus B.Ed./B.P.Ed., with 4 years of teaching experience as PGT/TGT or as a Junior High School Headmaster.
A written examination followed by an interview and document verification of educational and experience credentials.