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UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026

UPSC
Posted On
02 Aug 2026
Last Date
14 Aug 2026
Exam Date
01 Nov 2026
Location
Delhi
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Job Description

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advt. No.51/2026-Special-Engl-240726
Post NamePrincipal & Vice Principal
DepartmentEducation Department, Government of NCT of Delhi
Total Vacancies828 (124 Principal + 704 Vice Principal)
Job NaturePermanent
Service TypeGeneral Central Service Group- "A" Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Job LocationDelhi, Directorate of Education, GNCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-110054
Application ModeOnline only
Selection ProcessCombined Recruitment Test (CRT) + Interview
Application Portalhttps://upsconline.nic.in/ora/

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) Pattern

ParameterDetails
Exam Date01-11-2026
Duration2 Hours
TypeObjective Type (Multiple Choice Questions)
Total Marks300
LanguageBoth English and Hindi
Negative MarkingYes (1/3 marks deducted for wrong answers)

Marking Scheme:

  • All questions carry equal marks

  • Wrong answer: 1/3 of marks assigned deducted

  • Blank answer: No penalty

  • More than one answer: Treated as wrong answer

Detailed Syllabus:

The syllabus broadly comprises the following topics:

TopicDescription
1. General KnowledgeContemporary social, economic and cultural issues
2. Language SkillsHindi and English language proficiency
3. Reasoning & AptitudeReasoning ability and Quantitative Aptitude
4. Educational PoliciesEducational policies, measurement and evaluation
5. ManagementManagement and Financial administration
6. Office ProcedureOffice procedures and practices
7. PedagogyPedagogy in Education
8. Digital LiteracyDigital literacy and technology in education

Selection Process Weightage

StageWeightage
Combined Recruitment Test (CRT)75%
Interview/Personality Test25%

Minimum Qualifying Marks for Interview

CategoryMinimum Marks (out of 100)
UR/EWS50 marks
OBC45 marks (relaxed standards)
SC/ST40 marks (relaxed standards)
PwBD40 marks (relaxed standards)

Articles Permitted in Examination Hall:

PermittedNot Permitted
Clipboard/hard board (blank)Books/Notes/Loose sheets
Black ball penCalculators/Drawing instruments
-Mobile phones/Pagers/Bluetooth devices
-Smart watches/Electronic devices
-Test Booklets from earlier sessions

Educational Qualification

For Principal (124 Vacancies)

Essential Qualifications (Both mandatory):

  1. Master's Degree from a recognized University/Institute

  2. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized University/Institute

Desirable Qualifications:

  1. Doctorate Degree from a recognized University/Institute

  2. Experience of Administrative charge of a recognized High School/Higher Secondary School/Intermediate College

For Vice Principal (704 Vacancies)

Essential Qualifications (Both mandatory):

  1. Master's Degree from a recognized University/Institute

  2. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized University/Institute

Eligibility Criteria

For Principal (124 Vacancies)

CriteriaRequirement
EducationalMaster's Degree + B.Ed. from recognized University
Experience10 years' teaching experience (as Vice Principal/PGT/TGT) in recognized High School/Higher Secondary School/Senior Secondary School/Intermediate College
DesirableDoctorate Degree + Administrative charge experience

For Vice Principal (704 Vacancies)

CriteriaRequirement
EducationalMaster's Degree + B.Ed. from recognized University
Experience (Any one)2 years' experience as Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) OR 3 years' experience as Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)

Category-wise Vacancies

General (UR)356
OBC207
SC119
ST64
EWS82
Total Vacancies: 828

Post-wise Vacancies

Principal124
Vice Principal704
Total Posts: 828

Post Details – Category-wise Distribution

Principal - Category-wise Detailed Breakup

CategoryUREWSOBCSCSTTotal
Total6911181610124
Male377713087
Female3241131030

Principal - PwBD Reservation Details

ParticularsCount
Total PwBD Vacancies7
Fresh Vacancies5
Backlog Vacancies2

Principal - PwBD Category-wise Distribution

PwBD TypeMaleFemaleTotal
(a) Blindness and Low Vision011
(b) Deaf and Hard of Hearing022
(c) Locomotor Disability022
(d) Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness000
(e) Multiple Disabilities022
Total077


Post Details – Posts & Eligibility

Vice Principal (Vacancy No. 26075102725)

ParticularsDetails
Total Vacancies704
Pay ScaleLevel-10 in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Age Limit (UR/EWS)35 years
Age Limit (OBC)38 years
Age Limit (SC/ST)40 years
PwBD Age RelaxationUp to 10 years (Max 56 years)
Probation Period1 Year
Post TypePermanent
ServiceGeneral Central Service Group- "A" Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
HeadquartersDirectorate of Education, GNCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-110054

Vice Principal - Category-wise Detailed Breakup

CategoryUREWSOBCSCSTTotal
Total2877118910354704
Male15037965229364
Female13734935125340

Vice Principal - PwBD Reservation Details

ParticularsCount
Total PwBD Vacancies28
Fresh Vacancies27
Backlog Vacancies1

Vice Principal - PwBD Category-wise Distribution

PwBD TypeMaleFemaleTotal
(a) Blindness and Low Vision303
(b) Deaf and Hard of Hearing448
(c) Locomotor Disability437
(d) Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness347
(e) Multiple Disabilities033
Total141428

Application Fee

CategoryFee
Male (UR/EWS/OBC)₹25/-
SC/STExempted
PwBDExempted
Women (All categories)Exempted

Payment Details:

  • Mode: Online only

  • Accepted Methods: Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card, UPI Payment, Internet Banking

  • No Refund: Fee once paid shall not be refunded

  • Non-payment: Applications without fee will be summarily rejected

Age Limit

For Principal (as on 14-08-2026)

CategoryAge LimitRelaxation
UR/EWS50 yearsNormal
OBC53 years+3 years
SC/ST55 years+5 years
PwBDUp to 56 years+10 years (subject to max 56)

For Vice Principal (as on 14-08-2026)

CategoryAge LimitRelaxation
UR/EWS35 yearsNormal
OBC38 years+3 years
SC/ST40 years+5 years
PwBDUp to 56 years+10 years (subject to max 56)

Additional Age Relaxations:

CategoryRelaxation
Ex-Servicemen5 years (with min 6 months service after attestation)
Central/U.T. Govt. EmployeesUp to 5 years (with 3 years continuous service)
PwBD + SC/STUp to 15 years total (5+10)
PwBD + OBCUp to 13 years total (3+10)

Important Dates

EventDate
Notification/Advertisement Date24-07-2026
Online Application Start Date25-07-2026
Last Date for Online Application14-08-2026 (1800 Hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment14-08-2026 (1800 Hrs)
Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) Date01-11-2026
Cut-off Date for Eligibility14-08-2026
Interview DateTo be intimated separately

Important Application Notes:

  • Applications submitted after closing date (1800 Hrs on 14-08-2026) will NOT be accepted

  • No correction/alteration allowed after final submission

  • No withdrawal of application allowed after submission

  • Candidates should apply well in advance, not waiting for the last date

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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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