UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - 828 Posts, Apply Online

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online recruitment applications under Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 for a total of 828 vacancies, comprising 124 posts of Principal and 704 posts of Vice Principal in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. Eligible candidates can apply online from 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 (up to 6 PM) through the official website https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree along with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from a recognized university/institute, plus relevant teaching experience - 10 years for Principal and 2 years (as PGT) or 3 years (as TGT) for Vice Principal. Selection will be through a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by an Interview, weighted 75:25. Principal posts carry Pay Level-12 and Vice Principal posts carry Pay Level-10 as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The age limit varies by post and category, with relaxation available for reserved categories and PwBD candidates. The job location is New Delhi.

Candidates are advised to pay the application fee of Rs. 25/- (where applicable), fill in all particulars carefully, and submit their application well before the closing date of 14 August 2026 to avoid last-minute issues. Full details on eligibility, fee, and how to apply are provided below.

• UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 Notification
• UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

UPSC Recruitment 2026 - Quick Overview

UPSC UPSC Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details

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

UPSC Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

UPSC Recruitment 2026 - Category-wise Vacancy Details

1. Principal (124 Vacancies)

Out of 124 vacancies, 7 are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) - 5 fresh and 2 backlog vacancies.

2. Vice Principal (704 Vacancies)

Out of 704 vacancies, 28 are reserved for PwBD candidates - 27 fresh and 1 backlog vacancy.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 - Educational Qualification

Note: Qualifications and experience are relaxable at the discretion of UPSC for reasons recorded in writing, particularly for otherwise well-qualified candidates and for SC/ST candidates where sufficient experienced candidates are not available.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

Age is further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD candidates, subject to a maximum age limit of 56 years. Additional relaxations apply for Ex-Servicemen (5 years) and Central/UT Government employees (up to 5 years), as detailed in the Concessions & Relaxations section of the notification.

Selection Process

Selection will be made through a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) to shortlist candidates for interview, followed by a Personality Test/Interview. Key details:

• CRT will be held on 01 November 2026 at 15 designated centres.
• The test is of 2 hours' duration, objective type (MCQs), available in English and Hindi, carrying a maximum of 300 marks.
• There is negative marking: one-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
• Weightage of CRT and Interview marks is 75:25 for determining final merit.
• Minimum suitability standard in interview: General/EWS – 50 marks, OBC – 45 marks, SC/ST/PwBD – 40 marks (out of 100).

CRT Syllabus

• 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 Centres

Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi, and Visakhapatnam.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online from 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 (up to 1800 Hrs) through https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/. The process involves four modules:

1. Account creation
2. Universal Registration (generates a Universal Registration Number – URN)
3. Common Application Form (CAF)
4. Post/Vacancy-specific module (to be filled within the notified time period)

Candidates must upload a photograph, capture a live photo, and upload their signature (signed thrice on plain white paper) as part of the CAF. Applications, once submitted, cannot be withdrawn or edited. Candidates are strongly advised to use their Aadhaar Card for ID verification and to apply well in advance of the closing date.

Documents Required

• Matriculation/10th certificate or equivalent (proof of date of birth)
• Degree/Diploma certificate (Master's Degree, B.Ed)
• Experience certificate(s) in prescribed proforma from Head(s) of Organisation/Department
• Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in prescribed proforma
• OBC non-creamy layer declaration (for OBC candidates)
• Certificate of Disability in prescribed proforma (for PwBD candidates)
• Documents for change of name, if applicable
• Age relaxation certificates (Ex-Servicemen, Government employees, PwBD, etc.), if applicable

Note: Documents like Pay Slip, Resume, Appointment Letter, Relieving Letter, or unsigned Experience Certificates must NOT be uploaded.

Important Instructions

• Reservation under OBC category applies only to candidates with OBC certificates issued by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi; certificates from other States/UTs will be treated as General/Unreserved.
• The closing date for submission of the online application is the date for determining eligibility in every respect.
• Candidates already in regular Government service must submit a declaration that they have informed their Head of Office/Department of their application.
• Candidates must provide a valid, active email ID, as all correspondence will be made through email only.
• No printouts or documents are to be sent to the Commission by post; they must be brought to the interview if shortlisted.
• Mobile phones and other electronic/communication devices are strictly banned in the examination/interview hall.
• Face authentication is mandatory for all candidates at the examination venue/interview hall.
• Furnishing false information or suppressing material facts may lead to rejection, debarment, and disciplinary/criminal action.