The UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 notification has been published by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for a total of 828 posts. Eligible candidates may submit the online application on or before 14 August 2026.sbi junior associate
The sections that follow cover the vacancy break-up, age and qualification rules, fee, pay scale and the exact steps for submitting the form.
What you need to know
Last Date to Apply
14 August 2026
Total Vacancies
828
Qualification
Master’s Degree with B.Ed and required teaching experience as PGT/TGT
Age Limit
35 Years to 50 Years
| Recruiting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Department | Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi |
| Post Name | Principal and Vice-Principal |
| Sector | Central Government |
| Notification Number | 51/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 828 |
| Job Location | Delhi |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree with B.Ed and required teaching experience as PGT/TGT (Post Graduate) |
| Pay Scale | Principal – Level 12 (GP Rs. 7600); Vice-Principal – Level 10 (GP Rs. 5400) |
| Monthly Salary | 96,000 to 1,38,000 per month |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
Principal and Vice-Principal 2026 Notification Timeline
Here is the timeline announced in the notification. Nothing is accepted after 14 August 2026, so leave yourself a margin.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification Release Date | 2026-07-24 |
| Apply Online Starts | 2026-07-25 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 2026-08-14 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 2026-08-14 |
Principal and Vice-Principal 2026 — Salary Details
The approved pay scale for this post is Principal – Level 12 (GP Rs. 7600); Vice-Principal – Level 10 (GP Rs. 5400) per month, plus DA, HRA and other allowances applicable to the grade.Score Card 2026
Principal and Vice-Principal 2026 Fee Details
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / General / OBC / EWS (Male) | Rs. 25/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female (All Categories) | Exempted |
How to Pay the Fee
- Online mode
The application fee must be paid online through the official portal. No other payment mode is accepted and the fee is non-refundable.
Vacancies by Category
Principal — Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 69 |
| EWS | 11 |
| OBC | 18 |
| SC | 16 |
| ST | 10 |
Vice-Principal — Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 287 |
| EWS | 71 |
| OBC | 189 |
| SC | 103 |
| ST | 54 |
Eligibility for Principal and Vice-Principal 2026
The notification sets the qualification at Master’s Degree with B.Ed and required teaching experience as PGT/TGT. A degree or certificate awarded after the closing date does not count.
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Minimum Age | 35 Years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 50 Years |
| Relaxation | The age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India rules. Principal: UR/EWS 50 years, OBC 53 years, SC/ST 55 years. Vice Principal: UR/EWS 35 years, OBC 38 years, SC/ST 40 years |
Other Eligibility Conditions
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
|---|---|
| Who May Apply | All candidates |
| Experience | Principal: 10 years of teaching experience as PGT or TGT; Vice-Principal: 2 years’ experience as PGT or 3 years’ experience as TGT |
UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | 124 | Master’s Degree and B.Ed with 10 years of teaching experience as PGT or TGT |
| Vice-Principal | 704 | Master’s Degree and B.Ed with 2 years’ experience as PGT or 3 years’ experience as TGT |
Principal and Vice-Principal 2026 — Stage by Stage
| Stage | Mode | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 300 | 2 hours | One-third of marks per wrong answer | Objective type with multiple choice answers | ||
| Personal Interview | ||||||
| Document Verification |
What the Principal and Vice-Principal 2026 Paper Looks Like
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Question Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | Objective (MCQ) | 2 hours | ||
| Total | 300 |
How the Paper Is Set
- Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: One-third of the marks assigned to that question for every wrong answer
- Paper Language: English and Hindi
- Qualifying Marks: General/EWS – 50 out of 100, OBC – 45 out of 100, SC/ST/PwBD – 40 out of 100
Syllabus for Principal and Vice-Principal 2026
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Contemporary social, economic and cultural issues |
| Language Skills | Hindi and English language skills |
| Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning ability, quantitative aptitude |
| Education | Educational policies, educational measurement and evaluation |
| Management and Financial Administration | Management and financial administration |
| Office Procedure | Office procedure |
| Pedagogy in Education | Pedagogy in education |
| Digital Literacy | Digital literacy |
Selection Procedure for Principal and Vice-Principal 2026
- Written Examination
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
Steps to Fill the Principal and Vice-Principal 2026 Online Form
- Open the official website. Open https://www.upsc.gov.in/ and look for the recruitment tab on the home page.
- Read the notification. Read the full advertisement before registering — it lists post-wise eligibility that the form itself does not repeat.
- Register yourself. Register once with a mobile number you will keep for the next year — every later notice goes to it.
- Fill the application form. Fill in your name, parentage, category and marks exactly as printed on your certificates, since these are matched at verification.
- Upload documents. Upload a recent photograph, signature and the required certificates in the prescribed size and format.
- Pay the application fee. Complete the category-wise fee payment online and wait for the confirmation screen before closing the window.
- Submit and save. Submit the form, then download and print the confirmation page for future reference — do this before 14 August 2026.
Direct Links — Principal and Vice-Principal 2026
| Apply Online | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here |
Principal and Vice-Principal 2026 — Important Instructions
- Review all details carefully before final submission as corrections aren’t always possible once submitted; save or print the confirmation page. No application will be accepted after the link is inactivated. Helpdesk: 011-24041001 / 011-40303444
- email upscsoap@nic.in
- 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on working days.
What You Need Before You Start
- Passport-size photograph (.jpg)
- Signature (scanned .jpg)
- Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport/Driving Licence)
- Category/eligibility certificates
- other supporting documents
Details on this page are taken from the official notification. Candidates are advised to read the original PDF on https://www.upsc.gov.in/ before applying.
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