About UPSC

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India's premier constitutional recruitment agency responsible for conducting examinations and direct recruitment for various Group A and Group B posts under the Central Government. Apart from Civil Services Examination, UPSC regularly recruits experienced professionals, teachers, engineers, doctors, scientists, and administrators through direct recruitment notifications.

UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially invited online applications for 828 Principal and Vice Principal vacancies in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi under Special Advertisement No. 51/2026.

The recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for experienced teaching professionals seeking permanent Central Government jobs. Candidates will be selected through a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by a Personal Interview.

UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Vacancy 2026

Principal Category-wise Vacancy

Vice Principal Category-wise Vacancy

Educational Qualification

Principal

Candidates must possess:

• Master's Degree from a recognized University
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
• Minimum 10 years teaching experience as:
  • Vice Principal OR
  • PGT OR
  • TGT in a recognized school

Desirable Qualification

• Doctorate Degree
• Administrative experience in a recognized school

Vice Principal

Candidates should possess:

• Master's Degree
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
• Either:
  • 2 years' experience as PGT
  • OR
  • 3 years' experience as TGT

Age Limit (As on Closing Date)

Principal

Vice Principal

Age Relaxation

• PwBD: Up to 10 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government Rules
• Central Government Employees: Up to 5 Years
• Other relaxations applicable as per UPSC norms.

Application Fee

Payment Mode

• UPI
• Net Banking
• Debit Card
• Credit Card

Salary

Approximate Monthly Salary

Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of:

1. Combined Recruitment Test (CRT)
2. Personal Interview
3. Document Verification
4. Final Merit List

Final Merit Weightage:

• CRT: 75%
• Interview: 25%

UPSC CRT Exam Pattern 2026

UPSC CRT Syllabus

The written examination includes questions from:

• General Knowledge
• Current Affairs
• Hindi
• English
• Reasoning Ability
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Educational Policies
• Educational Measurement & Evaluation
• Management
• Financial Administration
• Office Procedure
• Pedagogy
• Digital Literacy

Exam Centres

The Combined Recruitment Test will be conducted at:

• Ahmedabad
• Bhopal
• Chennai
• Delhi
• Dispur (Guwahati)
• Jaipur
• Jammu
• Kochi
• Kolkata
• Lucknow
• Mumbai
• Nagpur
• Port Blair
• Ranchi
• Visakhapatnam

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• 10th Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
• Master's Degree Certificate
• B.Ed Certificate
• Experience Certificates
• Passport Size Photograph
• Signature
• Aadhaar/Valid Photo ID
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• OBC NCL Certificate
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment (ORA) portal.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
3. Generate your Universal Registration Number (URN).
4. Login using your credentials.
5. Select UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026.
6. Fill the online application form carefully.
7. Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
8. Pay the application fee (if applicable).
9. Submit the application form.
10. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Why Apply for UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment?

• Permanent Central Government Job
• Attractive 7th CPC Salary
• Pay Level 10 & Level 12
• Excellent Career Growth
• Government Pension Benefits (NPS)
• Medical Facilities
• HRA & DA
• Job Security
• Teaching Leadership Positions
• Delhi Posting

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