The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued a short notice for the recruitment of Principal and Vice‑Principal posts in the Education Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi. A total of 828 vacancies (124 Principal and 704 Vice‑Principal) are advertised, and online applications will be accepted from 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name |
Principal and Vice‑Principal |
| Total Vacancies |
828 (Principal – 124, Vice‑Principal – 704) |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Start Date |
25 July 2026 |
| Last Date |
14 August 2026 |
| Official Website |
upsconline.nic.in |
Post & Organization Details
The recruitment is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. The posts advertised are:
- Principal – 124 posts
- Vice‑Principal – 704 posts
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Number of Vacancies |
| Principal |
124 |
| Vice‑Principal |
704 |
| Total |
828 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Post |
Qualification Required |
| Principal |
Master’s Degree + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) + minimum 10 years of teaching experience as PGT or TGT |
| Vice‑Principal |
Master’s Degree + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) + either 2 years of experience as PGT or 3 years as TGT |
Age Limit
| Post |
Standard Age Limit |
Age Relaxation |
| Principal |
35–50 years |
Up to 55 years for SC/ST, up to 53 years for OBC |
| Vice‑Principal |
35–40 years |
Up to 40 years for SC/ST, up to 38 years for OBC |
Age is calculated as on 14 August 2026. Other general eligibility conditions (nationality, etc.) will be detailed in the forthcoming detailed notification.
Pay Scale & Salary
The short notice does not disclose the pay scale or salary for either the Principal or Vice‑Principal posts. This information will be updated once the detailed notification is released.
Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee |
| UR / General / OBC / EWS (Male candidates) |
Rs. 25/‑ |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female (all categories) |
Nil |
| Mode of Payment |
Online (net banking, debit/credit card, SBI cash mode) |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Short Notice Release Date |
21 July 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Release Date |
Not available yet |
| Online Application Start Date |
25 July 2026 (12:01 AM onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
14 August 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting Criteria / Recruitment Test
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
Exact weightage, exam pattern and number of questions will be mentioned in the detailed notification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal at upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the One‑Time Registration (OTR) or log in if you already have an account.
- Navigate to the “Active Advertisements” section and select “Principal/Vice‑Principal (Special Advertisement No. 51/2026)”.
- Fill in all personal, educational and experience details accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents and a recent photograph (photo/signature ≤ 1 MB; other documents ≤ 2 MB).
- Pay the applicable application fee (Rs. 25 for eligible male candidates) through the available online modes.
- Submit the application, then download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
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FAQs
- When was the UPSC Principal and Vice‑Principal Recruitment 2026 notification released?
The short notice was released on 21 July 2026.
- How many total vacancies are there?
There are 828 vacancies (Principal – 124, Vice‑Principal – 704).
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
The online application must be submitted by 14 August 2026 (till 11:59 PM).
- What are the educational qualifications required?
Both posts require a Master’s degree plus a B.Ed. Additionally, Principal candidates need at least 10 years of PGT/TGT experience, while Vice‑Principal candidates need 2 years as PGT or 3 years as TGT.
- Is there any application fee?
Yes. UR/General/OBC/EWS male candidates pay Rs. 25. SC/ST/PwD candidates and all female candidates are exempt.
- What is the age limit for the Vice‑Principal post?
The standard age limit is 35–40 years as of 14 August 2026, with relaxation up to 40 years for SC/ST and up to 38 years for OBC.
