UPESSC Headmaster Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern
Updated by Sejal on 18 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission · State: Uttar Pradesh
The Headmaster syllabus of Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is available on its official website. The official syllabus PDF is given in the Important Links table. Here is a simple guide to what to read and how to plan.
The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more UPESSC updates on the UPESSC Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
UPESSC Headmaster Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
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Headmaster: What This Page Covers
Here you get the exam overview of Headmaster, followed by the exam pattern, the syllabus and the topic lists, all in one place.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
Headmaster: Exam Overview
The responsible body for Headmaster is UP Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC).
The paper is taken in Written Exam mode.
At a glance, the paper has questions: 120; marks: 360.
Selection stages given for this exam: Written Exam + Interview.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | UP Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Post / course | Headmaster (Non-Government Aided/Minority High School) |
| Mode of exam | Written Exam |
| Selection stages | Written Exam + Interview |
| Number of questions | 120 |
| Marks | 360 |
| Interview Marks | 40 |
Headmaster: Steps to Download
The list below is for Headmaster.
- Visit the official website, upsessc.gov.in
- Click on the Examination Section on the homepage
- Dropdown will open, then click on Revised Syllabus section
- Search for Headmaster (Non-Government Aided/Minority High School) 2026
- Click on the syllabus PDF link given there
- Download the PDF and save it for future use
Headmaster: Syllabus Topics
Keep these points in mind for Headmaster.
- Current Affairs and General Awareness
- Indian History, Polity, Economy, and Geography
- General Science and Information Technology
- General Hindi and General English
- Development of Education in India (Pre and Post Independence)
- UP Intermediate Education Act 1921 and related bodies
- Role and Responsibility of Headmaster
- Academic and Office Administration
- Financial Administration of School
- Education Schemes and Programmes
Headmaster: Part -1 Syllabus
Part -1 Syllabus of Headmaster:
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Current Affairs: state, national, international events; personalities in news; sports |
| Unit 2 | Indian History and National Movement; Indian Constitution and Polity; laws related to educational system; Indian Economy; Basic Indian Geography and Population |
| Unit 3 | General Science, Technology and Environment; Human Health and Hygiene (Vitamins, Minerals, Diseases, Hormones, Enzymes); Computer and Internet Terminology; ICT uses; Development in Educational Technology |
Headmaster: Part -2 Syllabus
Check the part -2 syllabus for Headmaster in the table below.
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| Unit 4 | General Hindi: Error correction (spelling, grammar, sentence structure), prefix-suffix, synonyms, antonyms, one word substitution, punctuation, idioms, letter writing, office orders |
| Unit 5 | General English: Prepositions, one word substitution, synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrases, active-passive voice, direct-indirect speech, punctuation, error correction |
Headmaster: Part -3 Syllabus
Check the part -3 syllabus for Headmaster in the table below.
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| Unit 6 | Development of education in Pre-Independence India: Charter Act 1813, Macaulay’s Minute, Wood’s Despatch, Hunter Commission, Sergent Plan, education philosophy of Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Ambedkar; Development of education in Post-Independence India: Radhakrishnan Commission, Kothari Commission, NEP 1986, RTE Act 2009, NEP 2020 |
| Unit 7 | UP Intermediate Education Act 1921, related acts, rules, and bodies like UP Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, SCERT, NCERT, CBSE |
| Unit 8 | Role and Responsibility of Headmaster: planning, supervision, leadership, decision making |
| Unit 9 | Academic Administration: academic calendar, time-table, PTA, SMC |
| Unit 10 | Office Administration: record keeping, leave rules, transfer rules, RTI Act 2005 |
| Unit 11 | Financial Administration: school budget, PFMS, GST, salary, pension, NPS |
| Unit 12 | Education Schemes: Mid-Day Meal, NIPUN Bharat, NISHTHA, DIKSHA, scholarships |
Headmaster: 2026
The table below gives the 2026 of Headmaster, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: Written Exam.
| Part | Topic | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part -1 | General Knowledge-1 | 30 | 90 Marks |
| Part-2 | General English and Hindi | 30 | 90 Marks |
| Part-3 | UP General Knowledge | 60 | 180 Marks |
| Total | 120 | 360 Marks |
Headmaster: Subjects That Carry the Highest Marks
Looking at the pattern table (UPESSC Headmaster Exam Pattern 2026), UP General Knowledge (180 Marks) carry the highest marks.
Marks differ from paper to paper, so check the table of your own paper.
Headmaster: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Start with the exam overview above; it tells you the basic rules of the paper in one glance.
- The exam is in Written Exam mode, so take your mock tests in the same way.
- Copy the subject-wise topics into a notebook or sheet and tick each topic as read, revised and tested.
Headmaster: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Turn the subject-wise syllabus into a checklist of topics.
- Give the subjects that carry more marks (see the section above) more time, and study them first.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
Earlier UPESSC Notifications
Earlier UPESSC notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all UPESSC updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPESSC Principal Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 14 Oct 2026 |
| UPESSC Eligibility Criteria Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | 1936 | 07 Oct 2026 |
| UPESSC UP TGT PGT Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 04 Oct 2026 |
| UPESSC UP Super TET (Assistant Teacher) Primary Junior Level Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 04 Oct 2026 |
| UPESSC Eligibility Criteria Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | 12405 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| UPESSC Eligibility Criteria Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | 1936 | 17 Oct 2026 |
UPESSC Headmaster Syllabus: Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| to the UPESSC Headmaster Syllabus — PDF | Click Here |
| Official website | upsessc.gov.in |
| All UPESSC updates | Open UPESSC Recruitment |
| UPESSC latest jobs | View jobs |
| UPESSC admit cards | View admit cards |
| UPESSC results | View results |
Complete UPESSC Exam Timeline
Every stage of this Sarkari Naukri we have covered, from application to Sarkari Result:
| Stage | Post | Key date |
|---|---|---|
| Syllabus | UPESSC Headmaster Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | — |
| Sarkari Naukri | UPESSC Government Job 2026 for 1,172 UP Headmaster Posts – Download PDF | 22 Nov 2026 |
| Admit Card | UPESSC UP Headmaster Exam Admit Card 2026 | 07 Jan 2027 |
UPESSC Headmaster Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts Headmaster?
Headmaster is conducted by UP Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC).
What is the mode of the Headmaster exam?
The exam mode is Written Exam.
How many questions are there in Headmaster?
Number of questions: 120.
What are the total marks of Headmaster?
Marks: 360.
Where can I download the official Headmaster syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of UPESSC. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the Headmaster syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
Where can I get the latest Sarkari Result updates of UPESSC?
SarkariResultHome.com posts every new update of UPESSC as soon as it is published. Bookmark the site and open it directly to see the newest jobs, admit cards, Sarkari Results and answer keys.
Source and Credit
This post is written from the syllabus and exam pattern notice that Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission released on its official website upsessc.gov.in. We have put the information in our own words and layout. The official website is the final word, so please check it before you apply, pay a fee or travel.
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