UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026: 828 Vacancies, Online Applications Open from 25 July
| Event / Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 01 Nov 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Master's Degree, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) for both posts. Principal: 10 years teaching experience as PGT/TGT. Vice-Principal: 2 years as PGT or 3 years as TGT. | ||||
| Work Experience | Principal: 10 years teaching experience as PGT or TGT; Vice-Principal: 2 years as PGT or 3 years as TGT. | ||||
| Age Limits Details |
General / UR: Principal: 50 years, Vice-Principal: 35 years (as on 14 Aug 2026)
OBC Candidates: Principal: 53 years, Vice-Principal: 38 years
EWS Candidates: Same as General: Principal 50 years, Vice-Principal 35 years
SC Candidates: Principal: 55 years, Vice-Principal: 40 years
ST Candidates: Principal: 55 years, Vice-Principal: 40 years
PwBD Candidates: Up to 10 years additional relaxation (Max 56 years for Principal)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): As per Government of India rules
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| Age Relaxation Info | Age relaxation applicable for OBC, SC, ST, PwBD as per government norms. | ||||
| Nationality / Citizenship | Indian | ||||
| Domicile Requirements | Not specified | ||||
| Other Eligibility Parameters |
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| Eligibility Notes | Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility conditions as of 14 August 2026. |
| General / UR | 25 |
| OBC | 25 |
| EWS | 25 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 25 |
| Post Name | Total Posts | Description / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | 124 | UR:69, EWS:11, OBC:18, SC:16, ST:10 (Male:72, Female:52) |
| Vice-Principal | 704 | UR:287, EWS:71, OBC:189, SC:103, ST:54 (Male:364, Female:340) |
| Link Description | Action Link |
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| Click Here to Apply Online | Click Here → |
UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially issued the recruitment notification for Principal and Vice-Principal posts under the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. A total of 828 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive, with 124 positions for Principal and 704 for Vice-Principal. The online application process is scheduled to commence on 25 July 2026 and will remain active until 14 August 2026. Interested candidates can submit their applications through the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
Important Dates for UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026
- Short Notice Release Date: 21 July 2026
- Online Application Start: 25 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 14 August 2026
- Cut-off Date for Age and Qualification: 14 August 2026
- Recruitment Test Date: 1 November 2026
UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Vacancy Details
Principal Vacancies: 124 posts. Category-wise distribution: UR 69, EWS 11, OBC 18, SC 16, ST 10. Among these, 72 posts are for male candidates and 52 for female candidates.
Vice-Principal Vacancies: 704 posts. Category-wise distribution: UR 287, EWS 71, OBC 189, SC 103, ST 54. Male candidates account for 364 posts, while female candidates account for 340 posts.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Principal: Master's Degree, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), and at least 10 years of teaching experience as PGT or TGT.
- Vice-Principal: Master's Degree, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), and at least 2 years of teaching experience as PGT or 3 years as TGT.
Age Limit (as on 14 August 2026)
- Principal: UR/EWS up to 50 years; OBC up to 53 years; SC/ST up to 55 years; PwBD up to 56 years with additional relaxation.
- Vice-Principal: UR/EWS up to 35 years; OBC up to 38 years; SC/ST up to 40 years; PwBD up to 10 years additional relaxation.
Application Fee
The application fee for UR, General, OBC, and EWS male candidates is ₹25. SC, ST, PwBD candidates and all female candidates are exempted from payment. The fee can be paid online via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on the following stages:
- Combined Recruitment Test (CRT): A pen-and-paper objective test carrying 75% weightage.
- Personal Interview: Carries 25% weightage, with minimum qualifying marks of 50 for General/EWS, 45 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST/PwBD.
- Document Verification: Candidates must produce all educational, experience, and category certificates for verification.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The CRT will be conducted offline in OMR mode for 2 hours. The maximum marks will be 300, and it will include multiple-choice questions. For every wrong answer, one-third mark will be deducted.
The syllabus broadly covers:
- General Knowledge including current social, economic, and cultural issues
- Hindi and English language skills
- Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude
- Educational policies and measurement/evaluation
- Management and financial administration
- Office procedure and pedagogy in education
- Digital literacy
Salary Structure
Principal (Level 12): Basic pay ₹78,800, with approximate gross monthly salary between ₹1,48,000 and ₹1,55,000. Net in-hand salary ranges from ₹1,32,000 to ₹1,38,000.
Vice-Principal (Level 10): Basic pay ₹56,100, with approximate gross monthly salary between ₹1,08,000 and ₹1,15,000. Net in-hand salary ranges from ₹96,000 to ₹1,02,000.
How to Apply for UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process or log in with existing credentials.
- Navigate to the Active Advertisements section and locate the Principal/Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Fill in personal, educational, and professional details carefully.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, certificates, and other required documents in the specified format.
- Pay the application fee online if applicable.
- Review all details and submit the application form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates facing any technical issues can contact the UPSC helpdesk at 011-24041001 / 011-40303444 or email upscsoap@nic.in during working hours.
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