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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the posts of Principal and Vice Principal 2026 to fill 828 vacancies in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. The recruitment drive includes 124 Principal and 704 Vice Principal posts to be filled through direct recruitment. Interested candidates can submit their application online starting from 25th July 2026 and will continue till 14th August 2026 through the official website. The article below includes department-wise vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, pay scale, application fee, selection process, and the complete online application process.
UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 Out
UPSC has released the Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 51/2026 dated for the recruitment of 124 Principal and 704 Vice-Principal Professor posts. The vacancies are available across the Education Department under the Government of NCT of Delhi. Candidates can check the complete details regarding eligibility criteria, remuneration, application fee, interview schedule, and the application process in this article.
UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commision (UPSC) |
| Department | Education Department, Government of NCT, New Delhi |
| Post | Principal and Vice Principal |
| Total Vacancies | 828 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Start | 25th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 August 2026 |
| Selection Weightage |
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| Official Website | https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ |
| Short Notification | Download PDF |
Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
| Short Notice Release Date | July 21, 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Release Date | Soon |
| Online Application Opening Date | July 25, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | August 14, 2026 |
| Crucial Date for Age & Qualification | August 14, 2026 |
| Recruitment Test / Interview Date | To be notified by UPSC |
UPSC Vacancy 2026
UPSC has announced Principal and Vice-Principal vacancies across the education department. The category-wise vacancy distribution is listed below.
UPSC Principal Vacancy 2026
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Vacancies | 69 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 124 |
| Male | 37 | 07 | 07 | 13 | 08 | 72 |
| Female | 32 | 04 | 11 | 03 | 02 | 52 |
UPSC Vice Principal Vacancy 2026
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Vacancies | 287 | 71 | 189 | 103 | 54 | 704 |
| Male | 150 | 37 | 96 | 52 | 29 | 364 |
| Female | 137 | 34 | 93 | 51 | 25 | 340 |
UPSC Apply Online Link 2026
The UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 online application process will start on July 25, 2026 and will remain open until August 14, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official UPSC portal after completing the One-Time Registration (OTR) process. Applicants are advised to submit their application well before the last date to avoid any technical issues.
Before filling out the application form, candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria to make sure they meet all the required conditions. Once the apply online link is active for UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal, we will provide it below for easy access.
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online for the UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal by following the steps below:
- Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process or log in using your existing credentials.
- Go to the Active Advertisements section and select the Principal/Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and professional details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience certificates, and other supporting documents in the prescribed format and file size.
- Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or SBI payment mode (if applicable).
- Review all the details entered in the application form before final submission.
- Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
Note: Only online applications submitted through the official portal will be accepted. Offline, hard-copy, or incomplete applications will be rejected.
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee according to their category while submitting the online application form. The fee must be paid through the available online payment modes, including Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI, and applications without successful fee payment will not be considered for the recruitment process.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / General / OBC / EWS (Male) | Rs. 25/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female (All Categories) | Nil |
UPSC Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | 124 | Master’s Degree, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), and 10 years of teaching experience as PGT or TGT |
| Vice Principal | 704 | Master’s Degree, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), and 2 years of teaching experience as PGT or 3 years of teaching experience as TGT |
Age Limit
The age limit for the UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 varies according to the post and category. Age will be calculated as of 14 August 2026, and age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India rules.
| Post | General / EWS | OBC | SC / ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | Up to 50 Years | Up to 53 Years | Up to 55 Years |
| Vice Principal | Up to 35 Years | Up to 38 Years | Up to 40 Years |
Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Shortlisting of candidates based on the prescribed eligibility criteria or through a Recruitment Test (if conducted by UPSC).
- Personal Interview for candidates shortlisted in the previous stage.
- Document Verification to verify educational qualifications, experience, category certificates, and other required documents before final appointment.
UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Salary 2026
| Component | Principal (Level 12) | Vice-Principal (Level 10) |
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Level 12 (GP ₹7600) | Level 10 (GP ₹5400) |
| Basic Pay (Starting) | ₹78,800 | ₹56,100 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) (50% of Basic) | ₹39,400 | ₹28,050 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) (30% for Metro) | ₹23,640 | ₹16,830 |
| Transport Allowance (TA) (Higher TPTA City) | ₹7,200 + DA | ₹7,200 + DA |
| Approx. Monthly Gross Salary | ₹1,48,000 – ₹1,55,000 | ₹1,08,000 – ₹1,15,000 |
| NPS & Statutory Deductions (Approx.) | ₹12,000 – ₹15,000 | ₹8,500 – ₹11,000 |
| Approx. Net In-Hand Salary | ₹1,32,000 – ₹1,38,000 | ₹96,000 – ₹1,02,000 |
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