Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications from interested and eligible candidates for the recruitment of Principal and Vice-Principal posts. Under the exam, a total of 828 vacancies are to be filled in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. The online form filling process is ongoing at www.upsc.gov.in, and the last date to apply online is 14th August 2026.
UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Notification 2026 Out
UPSC has announced 124 vacancies for Principal and 704 vacancies for Vice Principal posts under Advertisement No. 51/2026. Complete details regarding vacancy details, registration dates, eligibility, application process, selection process, and salary have been mentioned in the detailed notification, which can also be downloaded from the link below.
Candidates interested in the UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal recruitment must go through the article to check their eligibility and know other details.
| UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 Overview | |
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Principal and Vice-Principal |
| Vacancies | 828 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Last Registration Date | 14th August 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination Personal Interview |
| Salary | Principal – Rs. 132,000 – Rs. 138,000 Vice-Principal – Rs. 96,000 – Rs. 102,000 |
| Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
UPSC Principal Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
The online application for UPSC Principal Recruitment is going to end on 14th August 2026 at www.upsc.gov.in. Candidates should keep a check on all important events related to the UPSC Principal Vacancy to avoid missing any deadlines.
| Events | Dates |
| Detailed Notification Release Date | 24th July 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 25th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14th August 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 14th August 2026 |
UPSC Principal Vice Principal Vacancy 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a total of 828 vacancies for Principal and Vice-Principal posts under the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi.
UPSC Principal Vacancy 2026
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
| UR | 37 | 32 | 69 |
| EWS | 07 | 04 | 11 |
| OBC | 07 | 11 | 18 |
| SC | 13 | 03 | 16 |
| ST | 08 | 02 | 10 |
| Total | 72 | 52 | 124 |
UPSC Vice-Principal Vacancy 2026
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
| UR | 150 | 137 | 287 |
| EWS | 37 | 34 | 71 |
| OBC | 96 | 93 | 189 |
| SC | 52 | 51 | 103 |
| ST | 29 | 25 | 54 |
| Total | 364 | 340 | 704 |
Who is Eligible to Apply for UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal?
Candidates who satisfy the educational qualification and age limit given for the UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal posts are eligible to apply online. The eligibility differs according to the post applied for, as provided in the UPSC Notification PDF.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Principal | Candidates must have completed a Master’s Degree and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) and 10 years of teaching experience as PGT or TGT |
| Vice-Principal | Candidates must have completed a Master’s Degree and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).Ed) and 2 years’ experience as PGT, or 3 years’ experience as TGT |
Age Limit
- Principal – 35 to 50 Years
- Vice-Principal – 35 to 40 Years
The age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India rules.
| Category | Principal (Max Age) | Vice Principal (Max Age) |
| Unreserved (UR) / EWS | 50 Years | 35 Years |
| OBC | 53 Years | 38 Years |
| SC/ ST | 55 Years | 40 Years |
UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Online Form 2026 Link
The application process for UPSC Principal Vacancy 2026 has started by UPSC at its official website www.upsc.gov.in. Candidates interested in the released vacancies should complete the application form by filling out the online registration, uploading the required documents, and paying the application fee. Applicants are advised to submit their forms well before the deadline (14th August 2026) to avoid last-minute technical issues.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Candidates have to pay an application fee for the UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment to complete the application form. Candidates from UR / General / OBC / EWS (Male) category have to pay Rs. 25/- and candidates from other categories are exempted from paying the fee.
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR / General / OBC / EWS (Male) | Rs. 25/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female (All Categories) | Exempted |
How to Apply Online for UPSC Principal Recruitment 2026?
Follow the step-by-step process below to apply online for the UPSC Principal and Vice Principal recruitment.
- Go to the official UPSC online recruitment portal at https://www.upsc.gov.in/ or https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Create your UPSC account (if not already done).
- Fill in basic details and get a unique Universal Registration (URN).
- Log in using your URN or account credentials on the UPSC portal.
- Look for the “UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Examination 2026” application link in the current notifications list.
- Click “Apply Online” to begin filling out the exam form.
- In the application form, enter personal details (name, date of birth, address, etc.) Provide educational qualifications, select preferred exam centres
- Carefully follow all instructions on each page.
- You need digital/scanned copies of a recent passport-size photograph (.jpg format), Signature (scanned .jpg), Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport/Driving Licence, etc.), Category/eligibility certificates (if applicable), and other supporting documents as required
- Pay the application fee through online mode.
- Before final submission, review all details carefully; corrections aren’t always possible once submitted.
- After submission, you’ll get a confirmation page. Save or print the confirmation page for your records.
Helpline Number
Candidates facing issues with the application process (fee payment, document upload, etc.) can contact the UPSC helpdesk at 011-24041001 / 011-40303444, or email upscsoap@nic.in, between 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM on working days during the application window.
UPSC Principal Vice Principal Selection Process 2026
To be recruited for Principal and Vice-Principal posts, candidates have to undergo the following selection stages.
- Written Examination
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Exam Pattern 2026
- The test will be of two hours’ duration
- All questions will carry equal marks.
- The test will be objective type questions with multiple choices of answer.
- The medium of the test will be both English and Hindi.
- There will be a penalty for wrong answers. Every wrong answer will carry a deduction of one-third of the marks assigned to that question. If no answer is marked for a question, there will be no penalty for that question.
- The test will carry a maximum of 300 marks
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- General/EWS – 50 out of 100
- OBC – 45 out of 100
- SC/ST/PwBD – 40 out of 100
UPSC Principal Exam 2026 Syllabus
The syllabus of the Test broadly comprises the following topics:-
- 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
UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Salary Structure
Candidates appointed for Principal and Vice-Principal posts will be offered the monthly salary in pay level 12 and 10, respectively. Along with the monthly salary, candidates will be entitled to various allowances and perks.
| Particulars | Principal | Vice-Principal |
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Level 12 (GP Rs. 7600) | Level 10 (GP Rs. 5400) |
| Basic Pay (Starting) | Rs. 78,800 | Rs. 56,100 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) (50% of Basic) | Rs. 39,400 | Rs. 28,050 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) (30% for Metro) | Rs. 23,640 | Rs. 16,830 |
| Transport Allowance (TA) (Higher TPTA City) | Rs. 7,200 + DA | Rs. 7,200 + DA |
| Approx. Monthly Gross Salary | Rs. 148,000 – Rs. 155,000 | Rs. 1,08,000 – Rs. 1,15,000 |
| NPS & Statutory Deductions (Approx.) | Rs. 12,000 – Rs. 15,000 | Rs. 8,500 – Rs. 11,000 |
| Approx. Net In-Hand Salary | Rs. 132,000 – Rs. 138,000 | Rs. 96,000 – Rs. 102,000 |
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