Exciting Job Opportunities for Principals and Headmasters in Uttar Pradesh
Job Openings in Uttar Pradesh Education Department
For young individuals preparing for government jobs, there is significant news. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced job openings for the positions of Principal and Headmaster within the state's non-government aided secondary schools. A total of 2,647 vacancies have been advertised.
This includes 1,457 positions for Principals and 1,172 for Headmasters. It is important to note that separate advertisements have been issued for these roles. The application process commenced on October 23, 2026.
Key Dates to Remember
Advertisement Release: October 23, 2026
Online Application Start: October 23, 2026
Last Date for Application Fee Submission: November 22, 2026
Last Date for Application Correction: November 25, 2026
Scheduled Exam Date: January 7, 2027
Eligibility Criteria for Principal Position
Candidates must be between 30 and 62 years of age as of July 1, 2026. A Master's degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized university is required, along with a B.Ed degree recognized by the NCTE.
Teaching Experience Required
For the Principal role, candidates should have a minimum of four years of experience as a PGT lecturer or TGT assistant teacher in a recognized institution for classes 9 to 12. Alternatively, at least four years of administrative experience as a Headmaster in a recognized high school is mandatory.
Salary Details
Principal: ₹78,800–₹2,09,200
Headmaster: ₹56,100–₹1,77,500
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the commission at upessc.up.gov.in.
- Select advertisement number 08/2026 for the Principal position or 09/2026 for the Headmaster position.
- Open the relevant recruitment notification and read the eligibility and experience criteria.
- Fill in personal, educational, and experience-related information in the online application form.
- Upload the required documents as per the instructions.
- Pay the prescribed application fee.
- Review all the information entered in the form before submitting it.
- Download and securely save the confirmation of the application and the payment receipt.
