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UPESSC Headmaster Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern

Updated by on · 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.

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UPESSC Headmaster Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern

Important DatesKey Details
  • Exam Date : To be announced
  • Location : Uttar Pradesh

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.

DetailInformation
Conducted byUP Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Post / courseHeadmaster (Non-Government Aided/Minority High School)
Mode of examWritten Exam
Selection stagesWritten Exam + Interview
Number of questions120
Marks360
Interview Marks40

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:

UnitTopics
Unit 1Current Affairs: state, national, international events; personalities in news; sports
Unit 2Indian History and National Movement; Indian Constitution and Polity; laws related to educational system; Indian Economy; Basic Indian Geography and Population
Unit 3General 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.

UnitTopics
Unit 4General Hindi: Error correction (spelling, grammar, sentence structure), prefix-suffix, synonyms, antonyms, one word substitution, punctuation, idioms, letter writing, office orders
Unit 5General 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.

UnitTopics
Unit 6Development 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 7UP Intermediate Education Act 1921, related acts, rules, and bodies like UP Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, SCERT, NCERT, CBSE
Unit 8Role and Responsibility of Headmaster: planning, supervision, leadership, decision making
Unit 9Academic Administration: academic calendar, time-table, PTA, SMC
Unit 10Office Administration: record keeping, leave rules, transfer rules, RTI Act 2005
Unit 11Financial Administration: school budget, PFMS, GST, salary, pension, NPS
Unit 12Education 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.

PartTopicQuestionsMarks
Part -1General Knowledge-13090 Marks
Part-2General English and Hindi3090 Marks
Part-3UP General Knowledge60180 Marks
Total120360 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

  1. Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
  2. Turn the subject-wise syllabus into a checklist of topics.
  3. Give the subjects that carry more marks (see the section above) more time, and study them first.
  4. Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
  5. Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.

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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.

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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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