UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026

UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 – Key Highlights

Short Description: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a direct recruitment notification for 828 vacancies in the Education Department of GNCT of Delhi. Apply online from 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 (till 6:00 PM). The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 notification for the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. Candidates interested in these permanent government positions can submit their applications online within the specified dates.

Apply Online for 828 Vacancies | Direct Recruitment by Selection

Important Information

📅 Important Dates

Notification Release Date : 25 July 2026
Application Starts From : 25 July 2026
Last Date for Submission : 14 August 2026 (till 6:00 PM)
Last Day to Pay Examination Fee : 14 August 2026 (till 6:00 PM)
Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) : 01 November 2026
Admit Card Release : Before Exam (on UPSC website)
Result : To Be Announced Soon

💰 Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS (Male) : ₹ 25/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Women : ₹ 0/- (Exempted)

💳 Payment can be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking.

Note: No fee exemption is available for OBC/EWS/Unreserved male candidates. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Age Limits & Total Posts

📌 Age Limits (as on 14 August 2026)

For Principal:
UR/EWS: 50 years | OBC: 53 years | SC/ST: 55 years
For Vice Principal:
UR/EWS: 35 years | OBC: 38 years | SC/ST: 40 years
PwBD Relaxation: Upto 10 years (max age 56 years for all)
Other Relaxations: As per government rules for Ex-Servicemen, Central Govt. employees, etc.

✔ Age Relaxation: Applicable as per UPSC norms and reservation rules.

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📊 Total Vacancies

828

(124 Principal + 704 Vice Principal)

Reservation as per Govt. of India rules.

Post Name & Eligibility

📖 Post Name	✅ Eligibility Criteria
Principal (124 Vacancies)	Educational: Master’s Degree + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from recognized university. Experience: 10 years of teaching experience (as Vice Principal/PGT/TGT) in a recognized High/Higher Secondary School. Desirable: Doctorate Degree; Administrative experience in a recognized school. Pay Scale: Level-12 (7th CPC).
Vice Principal (704 Vacancies)	Educational: Master’s Degree + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from recognized university. Experience: 2 years as PGT OR 3 years as TGT in a recognized school. Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC).

Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Post	Gender	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Principal	Total	69	11	18	16	10	124
	Male	37	7	7	13	8	72
	Female	32	4	11	3	2	52
Vice Principal	Total	287	71	189	103	54	704
	Male	150	37	96	52	29	364
	Female	137	34	93	51	25	340

Note: 7 PwBD vacancies for Principal (5 fresh + 2 backlog) and 28 PwBD vacancies for Vice Principal (27 fresh + 1 backlog) are reserved as per the rules for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

📌 Important Notes:

Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of UPSC for well-qualified candidates.
Experience relaxation is available for SC/ST candidates if sufficient candidates are not available.
Reservation under OBC is only for candidates with OBC certificate issued by Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
PwBD candidates with 40% or more disability are eligible for reservation and concessions.

Selection Process : UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026

Stage 1: Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) – Objective Type, 2 hours, 300 marks.
Stage 2: Interview (Personality Test) – 100 marks.
Final Merit: 75% weightage to CRT + 25% to Interview.
Minimum Qualifying Marks in Interview: UR/EWS – 50, OBC – 45, SC/ST/PwBD – 40.

Note: The Commission may adopt shortlisting criteria if applications are large (e.g., based on DQ, higher qualifications, experience, or holding a test).

Syllabus & CRT Details For UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026

Topics covered in CRT:

General Knowledge (contemporary social, economic, cultural issues)
Hindi & English language skills
Reasoning ability & Quantitative Aptitude
Educational policies & Educational measurement and evaluation
Management & Financial administration
Office Procedure, Pedagogy in Education, Digital Literacy

Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer. No penalty for unanswered questions.

Medium: Bilingual (English & Hindi).

How to Apply : UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026

Visit the official UPSC Online Application Portal: https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
Create an account (if not already registered) to get your Universal Registration Number (URN).
Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) and the post/vacancy-specific module.
Upload your photograph (live photo capture required), signature, and all necessary documents.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form before 14 August 2026 (6:00 PM).
Take a printout of the finally submitted application for future reference.

Note – Candidates are strongly advised to use Aadhaar Card as ID proof for seamless verification. No offline applications or correspondence will be entertained.

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FAQs

What is the last date to apply for UPSC Principal & Vice Principal 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 14 August 2026 (up to 6:00 PM).

How many total vacancies are announced?

A total of 828 vacancies are announced: 124 for Principal and 704 for Vice Principal.

What is the application fee for General/OBC candidates?

General/OBC/EWS male candidates have to pay ₹ 25/-. SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted from fee.

What is the selection process?

Selection is through a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by an Interview. Final merit is based on 75:25 ratio of CRT and interview marks.

Is there negative marking in the CRT?

Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. No penalty for unattempted questions.

Can PwBD candidates avail scribe facility?

Yes, PwBD candidates (e.g., blindness, locomotor disability (BA), cerebral palsy) can avail scribe and compensatory time as per UPSC rules.

Conclusion

This UPSC recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for qualified educators to join the Education Department of Govt. of NCT of Delhi as Principal and Vice Principal. Candidates must carefully check the eligibility criteria, age limits, and reservation details before applying. The online application window is open from 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026. Prepare well for the Combined Recruitment Test and interview as per the syllabus and scheme provided. For the latest updates, keep visiting the official UPSC website and JobMitra.info.