UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 for 828 posts in Delhi Government Schools. Apply online 25 July to 14 August 2026. Eligibility: Master’s Degree + B.Ed + Teaching Experience (2-10 years). Age 35-55 years. Selection: CRT + Interview. Fee ₹25.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification (Advt. No. 51/2026) for the recruitment of Principal and Vice Principal posts in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 828 vacancies across various Delhi Government Schools .

Online applications will be accepted from 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 through the official UPSC website . Candidates with Master’s Degree, B.Ed, and teaching experience are eligible to apply . The selection process includes a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) and Interview.

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UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

Age Limit

For Principal

For Vice Principal

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Application Fee

• Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking)
• Note: The fee is non-refundable .

Eligibility

Educational Qualification

For Both Principal & Vice Principal:

• Master’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute .
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from a recognized university/institute .

Experience

For Principal (10 Years):

• Ten years of teaching experience (as Vice Principal/PGT/TGT) in a recognized High School/Higher Secondary School/Senior Secondary School/Intermediate College .

For Vice Principal:

• Option 1: Two years’ experience as Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) .
• Option 2: Three years’ experience as Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) .

Desirable Qualification

For Principal:

• Doctorate Degree from a Recognized University/Institute .
• Experience of Administrative charge of a Recognized School .

For Vice Principal:

• Not Mentioned in Official Notification

Vacancy Details

Principal – 124 Posts

Note: 07 vacancies reserved for PwBD candidates (05 fresh + 02 backlog).

Vice Principal – 704 Posts

Note: 28 vacancies reserved for PwBD candidates (27 fresh + 01 backlog).

Salary

Selection Process

• Combined Recruitment Test (CRT): Pen & Paper based objective type test of 2 hours duration carrying 300 marks . The test will be held on 01 November 2026 at 15 centres across India .
• Interview/Personality Test: Candidates shortlisted based on CRT marks will be called for interview .
• Document Verification: Verification of original educational, experience, category, and other supporting certificates.
• Medical Examination: As per UPSC rules for final selection.

Weightage

Exam Pattern Overview

Syllabus Topics

• General Knowledge including Contemporary social, economic and cultural issues
• Hindi and English language skills
• Reasoning ability and Quantitative Aptitude
• Educational policies & Educational measurement and evaluation
• Management and Financial administration
• Office Procedure
• Pedagogy in Education
• Digital Literacy

Required Documents

• Matriculation/10th Certificate (for date of birth)
• Master’s Degree Certificate & Marksheets
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Certificate
• Teaching Experience Certificate (in prescribed format)
• Doctorate Degree Certificate (if applicable)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) – if applicable
• EWS Certificate – if applicable
• PwBD Disability Certificate – if applicable
• Ex-Serviceman Certificate – if applicable
• Central/UT Government Employee Certificate – if applicable
• Valid Aadhaar Card
• Passport size photograph (scanned)
• Signature (scanned)
• Valid Email ID and Mobile Number

How to Apply for UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official UPSC website: upsconline.nic.in/ora/ .
2. Create an account on the Online Application Portal .
3. Complete the Universal Registration (URN) profile and get the Universal Registration Number .
4. Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) with personal, educational, and experience details .
5. Upload the photograph and capture live photograph as per instructions .
6. Upload the signature (three signatures in black ink on white paper) .
7. Fill the post/vacancy specific module for Principal or Vice Principal .
8. Upload all required documents/certificates in support of claims (date of birth, caste, educational qualifications, experience, etc.) .
9. Pay the application fee (if applicable) online through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking .
10. Submit the application form .
11. Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference .

Important Links

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application form is 14 August 2026 (06:00 PM) .

Q2: What is the total number of vacancies?

A total of 828 vacancies are available – 124 for Principal and 704 for Vice Principal .

Q3: What is the educational qualification required?

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from a recognized university .

Q4: What is the experience required for Principal?

Ten years of teaching experience as Vice Principal/PGT/TGT in a recognized school .

Q5: What is the application fee?

General / OBC / EWS (Male) candidates need to pay ₹25/- . SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted .

Q6: What is the selection process?

Selection is based on Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by Interview and Document Verification .

Q7: When is the Combined Recruitment Test scheduled?

The CRT is scheduled for 01 November 2026 .

Q8: Is there any negative marking in the CRT?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd (0.33) marks for each wrong answer .

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