UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 Notification Out | Apply Online for 828 Posts @ upsconline.nic.in
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for Direct Recruitment by Selection for the posts of Principal and Vice Principal in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. A total of 828 vacancies have been announced including 124 Principal posts and 704 Vice Principal posts.
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal. The online application process has started from 25 July 2026 and the last date to submit applications is 14 August 2026 up to 6:00 PM. The Commission will conduct a Pen & Paper based Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) on 01 November 2026 to shortlist candidates for interview. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria.
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India's premier central recruiting agency established under Article 315 of the Constitution of India. The Commission is responsible for conducting examinations for appointment to various civil services of the Government of India. UPSC conducts prestigious examinations like Civil Services Examination, Engineering Services Examination, Combined Defence Services Examination, and various other recruitment exams for Group 'A' and Group 'B' posts under the Central Government.
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UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 828 (124 Principal + 704 Vice Principal) |
| Advertisement No. | 51/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online (ORA Portal) |
| Application Start Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 14 August 2026 (upto 6:00 PM) |
| Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) Date | 01 November 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹25/- (Exempted for Female/SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 August 2026 (upto 6:00 PM) |
| Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) Date | 01 November 2026 |
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Vacancy Details - Principal
| Category | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Male | 37 | 07 | 07 | 13 | 07 | 71 |
| Female | 32 | 04 | 04 | 11 | 02 | 53 |
| Total | 69 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 09 | 124 |
Vacancy Details - Vice Principal
| Category | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Male | 150 | 37 | 96 | 52 | 29 | 364 |
| Female | 137 | 34 | 93 | 51 | 25 | 340 |
| Total | 287 | 71 | 189 | 103 | 54 | 704 |
Eligibility Criteria - Principal
Age Limit (as on 14 August 2026):
- UR/EWS: 50 years
- OBC: 53 years
- SC/ST: 55 years
- PwBD: 10 years relaxation (subject to maximum age limit of 56 years)
- Master's Degree from a recognized University/Institute
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized University/Institute
- 10 years teaching experience (as Vice Principal/PGT/TGT) in a recognized High School/Higher Secondary School/Senior Secondary School/Intermediate College
- Doctorate Degree from a recognized University/Institute
- Experience of Administrative charge of a recognized High School/Higher Secondary School/Intermediate College
- Level-12 in the Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
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Eligibility Criteria - Vice Principal
Age Limit (as on 14 August 2026):
- UR/EWS: 35 years
- OBC: 38 years
- SC/ST: 40 years
- PwBD: 10 years relaxation (subject to maximum age limit of 56 years)
- Master's Degree from a recognized University/Institute
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized University/Institute
- 2 years experience as Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)
- 3 years experience as Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)
- Level-10 in the Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
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Selection Process
- Online Application Submission
- Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) - Pen & Paper based on 01 November 2026
- CRT Scheme: 2 hours duration, Objective Type, 300 Marks, Negative Marking (1/3 deduction for wrong answers)
- Shortlisting based on CRT performance
- Interview/Personality Test
- Minimum qualifying marks for Interview:
- UR/EWS: 50 marks
- OBC: 45 marks
- SC/ST/PwBD: 40 marks
- Final Merit: CRT Marks (75%) + Interview Marks (25%)
Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) Details
Scheme:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Type: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
- Maximum Marks: 300
- Medium: English & Hindi (Bilingual)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 marks deduction for each wrong answer
- No penalty for unanswered questions
- General Knowledge including Contemporary social, economic and cultural issues
- Hindi and English language skills
- Reasoning ability and Quantitative Aptitude
- Educational policies & Educational measurement and evaluation
- Management and Financial administration
- Office Procedure
- Pedagogy in Education
- Digital Literacy
- CRT Marks: 75%
- Interview Marks: 25%
- Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi, Visakhapatnam
Application Fee
- Application Fee: ₹25/- (Rupees Twenty Five only)
- Payment Mode: Online via Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment/Internet Banking
- Exempted Categories: Female candidates, SC/ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are exempted from payment of fee.
- No "fee exemption" is available to OBC/EWS/Unreserved male candidates.
- Applications without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.
- Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstance.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
- Register on the portal to generate Universal Registration Number (URN)
- Fill the Universal Registration (URN) profile with personal details
- Fill the Common Application Form (CAF)
- Complete the post/vacancy specific module
- Upload required documents (Photograph, Signature, Certificates)
- Capture Live Photograph while filling the CAF
- Pay the application fee of ₹25/- (if applicable)
- Submit the application online before the closing date
- Take a printout of the finally submitted application for future reference
- Applications submitted through any other mode shall not be accepted
Documents Required for Upload
- Matriculation/10th Certificate for Date of Birth proof
- Master's Degree Certificate as proof of educational qualification
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Certificate
- Experience Certificate in prescribed format from Head of Organization/Department
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in prescribed proforma from Competent Authority
- OBC Creamy Layer Declaration (for OBC candidates)
- PwBD Certificate issued by Medical Board (for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)
- Doctorate Degree Certificate (if applicable)
- Any other certificates/documents as claimed in the application
- Photo ID Card (Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN/Passport/Driving License)
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Reservation under OBC Category will be provided only to candidates who submit OBC certificates issued by Govt. of NCT of Delhi. Candidates with OBC certificate from other States/UTs will be treated as General/Unreserved candidates.
- Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility conditions before applying.
- The closing date for submission of online application is 14 August 2026 (6:00 PM).
- The crucial date for determining eligibility is the closing date of application.
- Candidates are advised to use their Aadhaar Card as ID document for easy verification.
- No correction/alteration in application is allowed after submission.
- Candidates will not be allowed to withdraw their applications after submission.
- All communication will be made through registered email ID only.
- The Commission provides one-time edit facility for URN Profile.
- Mobile phones, pagers, electronic gadgets are strictly banned in examination/interview hall.
- Face authentication will be mandatory at examination venue/interview hall.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
- Candidates must be in sound bodily health and will undergo medical examination if selected.
- e-Admit Card will be made available on the Commission's website before the recruitment test.
- For marking answers in OMR sheet, candidates must use black ball pen only.
- There will be penalty (negative marking) for wrong answers in the objective type test.
Age Relaxations
- SC/ST Candidates: 5 years relaxation in upper age limit
- OBC Candidates: 3 years relaxation in upper age limit
- PwBD Candidates: 10 years relaxation in upper age limit (subject to max 56 years)
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years relaxation (subject to conditions)
- Central/UT Government Employees: Up to 5 years relaxation
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Important Links
| Description | Link |
| UPSC ORA Portal | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Visit Here |
| Download Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Certificate Formats | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the total number of vacancies for UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 828 vacancies have been announced. This includes 124 vacancies for Principal and 704 vacancies for Vice Principal posts in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi.
- The last date to submit the online application is 14 August 2026 up to 6:00 PM. Candidates are advised to apply well in advance without waiting for the closing date.
- The Pen & Paper based Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) will be conducted on 01 November 2026 at 15 centres across India.
- The application fee is ₹25/- for candidates except Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities who are exempted from payment of fee.
- The selection process includes Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by Interview/Personality Test. The final merit will be prepared based on CRT Marks (75%) and Interview Marks (25%).
Contact Details
- Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Address: Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi - 110069
- Website: https://www.upsc.gov.in
- ORA Portal: https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
- Helpline No.: 011-24041001 / 011-40303444
- Email: upscsoap@nic.in (9:00 AM to 5:30 PM on working days)
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Disclaimer: This article has been prepared for informational purposes based on the official UPSC Recruitment Advertisement No. 51/2026 for Principal & Vice Principal posts. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. All information including vacancy numbers, eligibility criteria, and dates are as per the official advertisement. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification issued by UPSC shall prevail. Keep checking the official UPSC website for updates on examination dates and other recruitment-related information.