The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. 51/2026) for 828 vacancies in the Department of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi. The recruitment offers opportunities for experienced education professionals seeking Group 'A' Gazetted posts under the Central Government.
Interested candidates can apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Portal before the last date.
UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 51/2026 |
| Department | Department of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi |
| Posts | Principal & Vice Principal |
| Total Vacancies | 828 |
| Principal Vacancies | 124 |
| Vice Principal Vacancies | 704 |
| Job Location | Delhi |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Released | 24 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 25 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 August 2026 |
| Selection Process | CRT + Interview + Document Verification |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification | 21 July 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | 24 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 25 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 August 2026 |
| Combined Recruitment Test (Tentative) | 1 November 2026 |
UPSC Vacancy 2026
Principal
Total Vacancies: 124
Category Wise
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 69 |
| EWS | 18 |
| OBC | 18 |
| SC | 16 |
| ST | 3 |
| Total | 124 |
Gender Wise
| Gender | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Male | 72 |
| Female | 52 |
Reservation
- 7 vacancies reserved for PwBD candidates
- 5 Fresh vacancies
- 2 Backlog vacancies
Vice Principal
Total Vacancies: 704
Category Wise
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 287 |
| EWS | 71 |
| OBC | 189 |
| SC | 103 |
| ST | 54 |
| Total | 704 |
Gender Wise
| Gender | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Male | 364 |
| Female | 340 |
Reservation
- 28 vacancies reserved for PwBD
- 27 Fresh vacancies
- 1 Backlog vacancy
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should carefully read the detailed notification before applying.
Applicants must satisfy:
- Educational qualifications prescribed by UPSC.
- Relevant teaching and administrative experience.
- Age limit applicable to the respective post.
- Other eligibility conditions mentioned in Advertisement No. 51/2026.
Age Limit
Principal
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 50 Years |
| OBC | 53 Years |
| SC / ST | 55 Years |
Vice Principal
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 35 Years |
| OBC | 38 Years |
| SC / ST | 40 Years |
Age Relaxation
PwBD candidates are eligible for relaxation of up to 10 years as per Government rules.
Selection Process
The UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 selection consists of four stages.
- Combined Recruitment Test (CRT)
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
Combined Recruitment Test (CRT)
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Type | Objective |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Medium | English & Hindi |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 Mark |
| Weightage | CRT 75% + Interview 25% |
Salary
Selected candidates will receive salary under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
| Post | Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Level-12 | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 |
| Vice Principal | Level-10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
Additional benefits include:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Medical Benefits
- Pension
- Other Government Allowances
These are permanent General Central Service Group 'A' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial posts.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Educational Certificates
- Experience Certificates (where applicable)
- Category Certificate
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid Government ID Proof
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps:
- Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Portal.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
- Login using your credentials.
- Select Advertisement No. 51/2026.
- Choose the Principal or Vice Principal post.
- Fill in all required details.
- Upload necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application.
- Download and print the confirmation page.
Apply Online Link
Candidates can submit their application through the official UPSC Online Recruitment Portal:
Apply Online: https://upsconline.nic.in/
Official Notification: https://upsc.gov.in/
Why You Should Apply
This recruitment is one of the biggest education sector recruitments of 2026 with:
- 828 Total Vacancies
- Permanent Central Government Job
- Attractive Salary up to ₹2.09 Lakh
- 7th CPC Benefits
- Pension & Government Allowances
- Excellent Career Growth
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are available?
Answer: A total of 828 vacancies have been announced.
Q2. How many Principal vacancies are there?
Answer: There are 124 Principal vacancies.
Q3. How many Vice Principal vacancies are there?
Answer: There are 704 Vice Principal vacancies.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
Answer: The last date to submit the online application is 14 August 2026.
Q5. What is the salary of a Principal?
Answer: ₹78,800 to ₹2,09,200 (Level-12).
Q6. What is the salary of a Vice Principal?
Answer: ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 (Level-10).
Q7. What is the selection process?
Answer: Combined Recruitment Test (CRT), Interview, Document Verification, and Final Merit List.
Q8. Is there negative marking?
Answer: Yes. 1/3 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Q9. What is the official application website?
Answer: https://upsconline.nic.in/
Q10. Which department is conducting the recruitment?
Answer: Department of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, through UPSC.
