UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 828 Vacancies, Apply Online from 25 July

UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official detailed notification (Advertisement No. 51/2026) on 24 July 2026 for the direct recruitment of Principal and Vice Principal posts in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. The recruitment drive offers 828 vacancies, including 124 Principal and 704 Vice Principal posts.

The online application process will commence on 25 July 2026 through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Portal and will remain open until 14 August 2026. Candidates are advised to read the detailed notification carefully before submitting their applications.

UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced 828 vacancies for the posts of Principal and Vice Principal in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. Interested candidates can apply online from 25 July to 14 August 2026 through the UPSC Online Recruitment portal. 

UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The UPSC has announced the schedule for the Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates can submit their online applications from 25 July to 14 August 2026, and are advised to complete the registration well before the deadline. 

UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF

A total of 124 vacancies have been announced for the post of Principal.

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

Gender-wise Distribution

Reservation Details

• 7 vacancies reserved for PwBD candidates.

• 5 vacancies are fresh vacancies.

• 2 vacancies are backlog vacancies.

UPSC Vice Principal Vacancy 2026

UPSC has announced 704 vacancies for the post of Vice Principal.

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

Gender-wise Distribution

Reservation Details

• 28 vacancies reserved for PwBD candidates.

• 27 are fresh vacancies.

• 1 backlog vacancy.

UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link

The online application for UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 will be available from 25 July 2026 through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Portal. Eligible candidates must complete the application process online before the last date, 14 August 2026.

Apply Online (Active from 25 July 2026): UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Portal

How to Apply for UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment portal.

2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.

3. Select the Principal or Vice Principal recruitment advertisement.

4. Fill in the application form with the required details.

5. Upload the prescribed documents.

6. Pay the application fee (if applicable).

7. Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents Required

• Passport-size photograph

• Signature

• Educational qualification certificates

• Experience certificates (where applicable)

• Category certificate (if applicable)

• PwBD certificate (if applicable)

• Valid ID proof

UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Age Limit 2026

The UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Age Limit 2026 varies by post and category. The maximum age is 50 years for Principal and 35 years for Vice Principal for UR/EWS candidates, with applicable age relaxations for reserved categories and PwBD candidates as per UPSC rules.

Principal

Vice Principal

Note: Age relaxation of up to 10 years is available for eligible PwBD candidates against identified/reserved vacancies as per Government rules.

UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of two stages. Candidates will first appear for a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT), followed by an Interview for those shortlisted based on their CRT performance. The CRT is scheduled to be held on 1 November 2026. The final merit list will be prepared by giving 75% weightage to the CRT and 25% weightage to the Interview. Candidates must also secure the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by UPSC in both stages.

Selection Stages:

1. Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) – Objective Type (300 Marks)
2. Interview
3. Document Verification
4. Final Merit List

CRT Highlights:

• Mode: Pen & Paper (Objective Type)
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Total Marks: 300
• Medium: English & Hindi
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
• Weightage: CRT (75%) + Interview (25%)

UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Salary 2026

Candidates selected through the UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 will receive salaries as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) along with applicable government allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), medical benefits, pension, and other admissible benefits.

The posts are Permanent, classified as General Central Service Group 'A' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, and carry a probation period of one year