The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a short notice for recruitment to the posts of Principal and Vice-Principal in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, under Special Advertisement No. 51/2026, dated 21 July 2026. A total of 828 combined vacancies have been announced – 124 for Principal and 704 for Vice-Principal. Online applications can be submitted from 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
Important Note: Only a short notice has been released so far. The detailed notification – carrying the full category-wise vacancy breakup, exact syllabus/exam pattern, and complete document checklist – has not yet been published. Wherever a detail is not confirmed in the short notice, it is stated clearly below rather than guessed.
UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Department | Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi |
| Post Names | Principal, Vice-Principal |
| Advertisement Number | Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 828 (Principal – 124, Vice-Principal – 704) |
| Short Notice Release Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 August 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Application Portal | upsconline.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Release Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | Not released yet |
| Online Application Start | 25 July 2026 (12:01 AM onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 August 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancy No. | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | 26075101725 | 124 |
| Vice-Principal | 26075102725 | 704 |
| Total | – | 828 |
Note: A category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) and gender-wise breakup of these 828 posts has not been published in the short notice. This will be confirmed once the detailed notification is released.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Principal (124 posts) | Master’s Degree + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) + 10 years’ teaching experience as PGT or TGT |
| Vice-Principal (704 posts) | Master’s Degree + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) + 2 years’ experience as PGT, or 3 years’ experience as TGT |
Age Limit (as on 14 August 2026)
| Post Name | Standard Age Limit | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | 35-50 years | Up to 53 years for OBC, up to 55 years for SC/ST |
| Vice-Principal | 35-40 years | Up to 38 years for OBC, up to 40 years for SC/ST |
Age relaxation will be applied as per applicable government rules.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|
| Principal | Level-12 of the Pay Matrix |
| Vice-Principal | Level-10 of the Pay Matrix |
Selected candidates will also receive applicable allowances as admissible to Government of NCT of Delhi employees.
Note: The short notice reviewed for this article did not itself state the pay level; this has been cross-checked against the recruitment details commonly cited alongside this advertisement and should still be confirmed against the detailed notification once released.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / General / OBC / EWS (Male candidates) | Rs. 25/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female (all categories) | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/SBI Cash Mode) |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting Criteria / Recruitment Test
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
The exact exam pattern and weightage have not been specified in the short notice.
Required Documents
The short notice does not list an exact document checklist. Based on the application process described, candidates should be ready to upload:
- Scanned photograph and signature (maximum 1 MB each)
- Educational certificates – Master’s Degree, B.Ed. (maximum 2 MB)
- Teaching experience certificates as PGT/TGT
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
How to Apply for UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026
- Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR), or log in if already registered.
- Go to active advertisements and select Special Advertisement No. 51/2026.
- Fill in personal, educational, and teaching experience details accurately.
- Upload scanned documents, certificates, and photograph within the specified size limits.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, through the online payment modes.
- Submit the application and save/print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Applications can be submitted online only from 25 July 2026 (12:01 AM) to 14 August 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Age and other eligibility conditions are calculated as of the cutoff date, 14 August 2026.
- Review your educational qualification and teaching experience carefully, as this recruitment requires specific PGT/TGT experience.
- The detailed notification – with additional eligibility conditions, exam pattern, and document requirements – has not been released yet; check the official website regularly for updates.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (ORA Portal) | Click Here |
| Official UPSC Website | Click Here |
Note: The detailed notification PDF has not yet been published on upsc.gov.in at the time of writing. Once released, it will typically appear under the “What’s New” or “Active Recruitment” section of the official website – this post will be updated with the direct PDF link at that stage.
UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. When was the UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 notice released?
✅ The short notice was released on 21 July 2026 under Special Advertisement No. 51/2026.
Q2. How many total vacancies are there?
✅ 828 vacancies – 124 for Principal and 704 for Vice-Principal.
Q3. When can candidates start applying online?
✅ Online applications open on 25 July 2026 and close on 14 August 2026.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required?
✅ Principal requires a Master’s Degree, B.Ed, and 10 years’ teaching experience as PGT or TGT. Vice-Principal requires a Master’s Degree, B.Ed, and 2 years’ experience as PGT or 3 years as TGT.
Q5. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
✅ Principal: 35-50 years (relaxable to 55 for SC/ST, 53 for OBC). Vice-Principal: 35-40 years (relaxable to 40 for SC/ST, 38 for OBC), as on 14 August 2026.
Q6. Is there an application fee for female candidates?
✅ No. Female candidates, along with SC, ST, and PwD candidates, are exempted from the application fee.
Q7. What is the application fee for other categories?
✅ UR, General, OBC, and EWS male candidates must pay Rs. 25 online.
Q8. What is the selection process?
✅ A shortlisting criteria/recruitment test, followed by a personal interview and document verification.
Q9. What is the salary for these posts?
✅ Principal is placed in Pay Level-12 and Vice-Principal in Pay Level-10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, subject to confirmation in the detailed notification.
Q10. Where can candidates apply?
✅ Through the UPSC ORA portal, linked in the Important Links section above.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official short notice issued by UPSC under Special Advertisement No. 51/2026. As the detailed notification has not yet been released, candidates are strongly advised to verify all details – especially pay scale, category-wise vacancy, and document requirements – directly from upsc.gov.in once published, before applying.
