UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 828 Vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 124 Principal and 704 Vice-Principal posts in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. The online application will begin from 25th July 2026 onwards at www.upsc.gov.in. Interested candidates can check important information such as important dates, eligibility, selection process, and other details from the article.

UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Notification 2026 Out

The short UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Notification 2026 under Advertisement No. 51/2026 has been released on 21st July 2026 with vacancy and registration dates. The detailed notification PDF will be released shortly at www.upsc.gov.in. Candidates planning to apply for the recruitment exam must go through the article to check their eligibility and know other details.

UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026- Highlights

Candidates seeking a senior administrative role in Delhi’s education sector under the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, this is a good opportunity to apply.

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
Registration Dates	25th July to 14th August 2026
Selection Process	Written Examination Personal Interview
Salary	Principal – Rs. 78,800/- Vice-Principal – Rs. 56,100/-
Official Website	https://www.upsc.gov.in/

UPSC Principal Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

Candidates should keep a check on all important events related to UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 to avoid missing any deadlines. The application window will open from 25th July to 14th August 2026.

Events	Dates
Notification (Short)	21st July 2026
Detailed Notification Release Date	By 25th 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 and 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.

Principal – 124
Vice-Principal – 704

For Principal Posts

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

For Vice-Principal Posts

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 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.

Post Name	Educational Qualification	Age Limit
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	35 to 50 Years
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	35 to 40 Years

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates have to pay an application fee for 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)	Exampted

UPSC Principal and 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 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

FAQs

How many total vacancies are announced under UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026?

A total 828 Principal and Vice-Principal vacancies (Principal – 124, Vice-Principal - 704) has been released under UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment.

Is Vice principal bigger than principal?

No. A Principal is the head of the school, while a Vice Principal (or Assistant Principal) works under the Principal and assists in managing academic and administrative responsibilities.

What are the duties of a UPSC vice principal?

A Vice Principal assists the Principal in school administration, supervises teachers, manages student discipline, prepares, implements school policies, interacts with parents, and ensures the smooth functioning of daily academic and administrative activities.

How to be a good UPSC vice principal?

A good Vice Principal should good communicate effectively, support teachers and students, maintain discipline and assist the Principal in ensuring smooth school operations.