Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a notification (Special Advt No. 51/2026) for the hiring of Principal and Vice Principal for 828 positions in the Department of Education, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. There are 704 Vice Principal and 124 Principal positions up for grabs. From 25/07/2026, to 14/08/2026, qualified candidates may apply online via the UPSC Online Recruitment Application. Direct recruitment will be used for selection, which may involve interviews and shortlisting in accordance with UPSC regulations. Before submitting an online application, candidates must review the specifics of their educational background, experience, age restriction, salary and other eligibility requirements.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026UPSC-Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi |
Important Dates | Application Fee |
- Notification Release: July 25, 2026
- Application Start (Online) July 25, 2026
- Online Application Close Date: 14th August 2026 (6:00 PM)
- Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) 1 November 2026
- Interview (Personality Test): Separate Intimation
| - General / OBC / EWS : 25/-
- SC / ST / PH / EBC : nil/-
- All Female : nil/-
- Payment Method: Fees Must be paid Online via an Integrated Digital Payment Gateway Using a Debit card, Credit card or UPI.
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UPSC Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit as on 01/01/2026 | Total Post |
- For Principal Post : Max. 50 Years
- For Vice-Principal : Max. 35 Years
- The Age Limit as on : 14/08/2026
- The Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules.
| 828 |
UPSC Recruitment : Educational Qualification |
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Principal | - Master’s Degree, B.Ed and 10 Years Teaching Experience as PGT / TGT
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| Vice Principal | - Master’s Degree, B.Ed and 02 Years Experience as PGT OR 03 Years Experience as TGT
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Principal Vacancy Details |
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| Gender | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Male | 37 | 07 | 07 | 13 | 08 | 72 |
| Female | 32 | 04 | 11 | 03 | 02 | 52 |
| Grand Total Post | 69 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 124 |
Vice-Principal Vacancy Details |
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| Gender | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Male | 150 | 37 | 96 | 52 | 29 | 364 |
| Female | 137 | 34 | 93 | 51 | 25 | 340 |
| Grand Total Post | 287 | 71 | 189 | 103 | 54 | 704 |
Application Process |
- Visit Official Portal: Click on https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
- Create/Sign In To Your Account:
- Register as a new user by clicking on “Account Creation”.
- If you already have an account please login below with your credentials.
- OTR – Universal Registration Total
- Fill your personal details, educational qualification and upload the documents required (photo, signature etc.).
- Once done, you will be issued with a Universal Registration Number (URN).
- Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF):
- This is a one time form that can be used for future applications as well.
- Choose the Post/Vacancy:
- Click on the 4th module section “Post/Vacancy Specific”.
- Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 Principal & Vice Principal
- Add Post Specifics Details:
- Please fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, experience etc.
- Upload all supporting documents (PDF only).
- Pay the Application Fee (if applicable)
- Submit & Print:
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Official Website | |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
Q1:How many vacancies are available under UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026? |
ANS: A total of 828 vacancies have been announced, including 124 Principal and 704 Vice Principal posts.
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Q2:When will the online application process start? |
| ANS: The online application process will begin on July 25, 2026 |
Q3. What is the last date to apply? |
| ANS: The last date to submit the online application is August 14, 2026 |
Q4. What is the educational qualification required for Principal post? |
| ANS: “Candidates must have a Master’s Degree + B.Ed. and 10 years of teaching experience as PGT or TGT in a recognized school” |
Q5. What is the educational qualification required for Vice Principal post? |
| ANS: Candidates must have a Master’s Degree + B.Ed. and 2 years experience as PGT OR 3 years experience as TGT |
