The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates can apply online from 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026. Check the official notification for eligibility, age limit, selection process, pay scale, required documents, and other important details.
UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the advertisement notification under Special Advt. No. 51/2026 for direct recruitment to the posts of Principal and Vice Principal under the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. A total of 828 vacancies have been announced. Eligible teaching professionals holding a Master’s Degree with requisite administrative or teaching experience can submit their online applications on the UPSC ORA portal from 25/07/2026 to 14/08/2026 (up to 06:00 PM).
Recruitment Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Department | Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi |
| Advertisement Code | Special Advt. No. 51/2026 |
| Post Name | Principal & Vice Principal |
| Total Vacancies | 828 Posts (124 Principal + 704 Vice Principal) |
| Official Gateway Address | upsc.gov.in |
- General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹25/-
- SC / ST / PH / All Female Candidates: ₹0/- (Exempted)
- Payment Gateway: Pay fee via SBI Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Cash deposit in any branch of SBI.
Timeline Milestones
| Milestone Event | Target Schedule |
|---|---|
| Application Begin Date | 25/07/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 14/08/2026 (upto 06:00 PM) |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date | 14/08/2026 |
| Pen & Paper Based CRT Exam Date | 01/11/2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Before Exam |
Qualifications & Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Minimum Eligible Credentials |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | 124 | Master’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute + B.Ed. degree with 10 years of teaching/administrative experience in a recognized High/Higher Secondary School or Intermediate College. |
| Vice Principal | 704 | Master’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute + B.Ed. degree with 2 years of experience as PGT Teacher OR 3 years of experience as TGT Teacher. |
- Minimum Age: NA
- Maximum Age for Principal: 50 Years (UR/EWS) | 53 Years (OBC) | 55 Years (SC/ST)
- Maximum Age for Vice Principal: 35 Years (UR/EWS) | 38 Years (OBC) | 40 Years (SC/ST)
- Age Relaxation: PwBD candidates are entitled to an additional relaxation of up to 10 years.
Category Wise Vacancy Breakup
| Post Name | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Male | 37 | 07 | 07 | 13 | 08 | 72 |
| Principal Female | 32 | 11 | 04 | 03 | 02 | 52 |
| Vice Principal Male | 150 | 96 | 37 | 52 | 29 | 364 |
| Vice Principal Female | 137 | 93 | 34 | 51 | 25 | 340 |
| Grand Total | 356 | 207 | 82 | 119 | 64 | 828 |
Step-By-Step Online Application Process
- Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new applicant. Existing users can log in directly using their OTR credentials.
- Select Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 and choose the desired post (Principal or Vice Principal).
- Fill in all required educational qualification, teaching experience, and personal details accurately.
- Upload clear scanned copies of required documents, recent live photograph, and signature as per ORA portal specifications.
- Pay the prescribed application fee of ₹25/- (if applicable) using online mode or SBI cash challan.
- Review all columns carefully before submitting the final application form.
- Download and print a copy of the final submitted online application form for future recruitment stages.
Quick Useful Action Links
| Action Resource | Direct Link Gateway |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (UPSC ORA Portal) | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official UPSC Website | UPSC Portal |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the total number of vacancies for UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 828 vacancies, including 124 Principal posts and 704 Vice Principal posts in the Education Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
2. What is the last date to apply online for UPSC Special Advt. No. 51/2026?
The last date to complete and submit online applications on the ORA portal is 14 August 2026 (up to 06:00 PM).
3. When will the Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) be conducted?
The Pen & Paper-based Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) is scheduled to be held on 01 November 2026 (Sunday).
