UPESSC – Principal & Headmaster (2,647 Posts)

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) invites applications for Principal and Headmaster posts in government-aided private schools.

Number of Posts: 2,647 (Principal: 1,475; Headmaster: 1,172)
Advertisement No.: 08/2026 (Principal Inter Level)

Qualification:
• Principal: Postgraduate degree (50% marks) + B.Ed (NCTE recognised) + 4 years teaching experience as Lecturer/Assistant Teacher in Classes 9-12 OR 4 years as High School Headmaster.
• Headmaster: Postgraduate degree (50% marks) + B.Ed/B.P.Ed (NCTE recognised).

Age Limit: 30 to 62 years (as per notification).
Pay: Level 12 (₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200).
Application Fee: ₹2,000 (Gen/OBC/EWS).

Important Dates:
• Application Start: 23-10-2026
• Last Date: 22-11-2026
• Correction Window: 25-11-2026
• Written Exam: 07-01-2027

Selection: Written Exam (120 MCQs, 360 marks, 2 hours, negative marking) + Interview (40 marks).

How to Apply: Online through UPESSC official website after completing OTR (One Time Registration).

Official Website: https://upessc.up.gov.in [citation:1][citation:2][citation:10]