UPESSC Recruitment 2026 – 1172 Headmaster Posts

Selection Process

• Written Test of 360 marks (120 MCQs, 2 hours).
• Interview of 40 marks for shortlisted candidates (call by SMS, email, newspaper and the website at least 10 days before).
• Final merit list is prepared on the basis of the 400 marks (written test + interview).
• School allotment (preference) is done by the Director, Secondary Education, Prayagraj.
• Candidates are admitted to the written test provisionally; candidature is cancelled if found ineligible at any stage.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website www.upessc.up.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR).
2. Log in with your OTR and fill the online application for the Headmaster post (Advt. No. 09/2026) in English.
3. Upload your photograph and signature (JPG / JPEG, 10 KB to 100 KB each) and documents in PDF (20 KB to 200 KB).
4. Submit the declaration and pay the fee of ₹1,500/- by Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking.
5. Submit the application and keep three printouts; two sets with documents are to be submitted at the interview.
6. Corrections can be made till 25/11/2026. If you submit more than one application, only the last one is valid.

Important Notice (Second Notice / Corrigendum dated 04 November 2026)

• For Advt. Nos. 08/2026 (Principal) and 09/2026 (Headmaster), candidates who find it difficult or delayed to get the experience certificate in the Appendix-2 format attested by the competent authority can fill the required details in the prescribed format themselves, sign it, get it signed by the Principal of the concerned school, attach it and submit the application.
• The experience certificate attested by the competent authority must compulsorily be produced at the time of interview / document verification, otherwise the candidature will be rejected. No other chance will be given.

Documents Required at Interview (2 Sets, Self-Attested + Originals)

• Online application (2 self-attested copies); High School and Intermediate marksheets / certificates.
• Graduation (1st, 2nd, 3rd year marksheets and degree), B.Ed. / B.P.Ed. marksheet and degree, and Postgraduation (1st and 2nd year marksheets and degree).
• Experience certificate issued by the competent authority (Appendix-2), original and self-attested copy.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer, original and self-attested copy.
• Disability certificate in the prescribed format (Appendix-1), if applicable.
• Affidavit (Appendix-3); character certificate of the last institution and from two respectable persons.
• Affidavit on pending / not pending court cases and punishment, if any.

Important Instructions

• Applications are accepted only online through OTR on the official website. The Commission does not give any advice on eligibility.
• The exam centre will be at district headquarters. The admit card can be downloaded 10 days before the exam (centre district) and the centre details 3 days before. Appearing at any other centre leads to cancellation of the answer sheet.
• Use only a black ball point pen for the OMR sheet. Whitener, eraser or any other change on the OMR sheet is prohibited.
• Divyang candidates can get a scribe with 20 minutes extra time per hour; they must register with the Commission one week before the exam.
• Employed candidates must obtain a No Objection Certificate from their employer.
• Candidates with more than one living spouse (unless exempted by the Governor) are not eligible. No TA / DA is given for the exam or interview.
• Helpline : Technical support 08448573939 (9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Mon–Sat), Support@upessc.org; Commission support 0532-2466851 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Mon–Sat), upesscprayagraj@gmail.com.