📋 Full Details
UPSC Principal & Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026
Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi
⚠️ Short Information: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Principal & Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 Notification (Special Advt. No. 51/2026) for 828 posts — 124 Principal (Vacancy No. 26075101725) and 704 Vice-Principal (Vacancy No. 26075102725) — under the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. Applications are invited online from 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 through the official UPSC Online Recruitment Portal at upsconline.nic.in. This is a direct recruitment drive offering a prestigious opportunity for experienced educators in Delhi Government schools.
| 📅 Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Event | Date |
| Short Notification Released | 21 July 2026 |
| Application Begin (Online Form Open) | 25 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 August 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Last Date Fee Payment | 14 August 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Age Calculation Cut-off Date | 14 August 2026 (Application Closing Date) |
| Admit Card Date | To Be Announced |
| Exam / Interview Date | To Be Announced |
| Result Date | To Be Announced |
| 💳 Application Fee | |
|---|---|
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS (Male Candidates) | ₹25/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD (PH) | NIL — Exempted |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | NIL — Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen | NIL — Exempted |
| Payment Mode | Online — Net Banking / Visa / MasterCard / RuPay / UPI at upsconline.nic.in. Fee once paid is non-refundable. |
| 🎂 Age Limit (as on 14 August 2026 — application closing date) | |
|---|---|
| Criteria | Age |
| Minimum Age — Principal (All Categories) | 35 Years |
| Maximum Age — Principal (General / EWS) | 50 Years |
| Maximum Age — Principal (OBC) | 53 Years (+3 Years relaxation) |
| Maximum Age — Principal (SC / ST) | 55 Years (+5 Years relaxation) |
| Minimum Age — Vice-Principal (All Categories) | 35 Years |
| Maximum Age — Vice-Principal (General / EWS) | 40 Years |
| Maximum Age — Vice-Principal (OBC) | 43 Years (+3 Years relaxation) |
| Maximum Age — Vice-Principal (SC / ST) | 45 Years (+5 Years relaxation) |
| PwBD Relaxation (Both Posts) | As per Govt. of India / UPSC rules (additional relaxation over category-wise limit) |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt. of India directives |
| 📋 Vacancy Details — UPSC Principal & Vice-Principal 2026 (Special Advt. No. 51/2026) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Name | Posts | Eligibility | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
| Principal Vacancy No. 26075101725 Education Dept., Govt. of NCT Delhi 7 PwBD vacancies (5 fresh + 2 backlog) |
124 UR: As per Advt. OBC: As per Advt. SC: As per Advt. ST: As per Advt. EWS: As per Advt. |
Educational Qualification: Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in a relevant subject from a recognized university. Teaching Experience: Minimum 5 years of teaching experience as a PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) in a recognized school under CBSE / NCTE norms. Age: 35–50 years (UR/EWS) | Relaxation for reserved categories as above. |
Pay Level-12 (7th CPC) ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200/- per month + DA, HRA, TA & other Delhi Govt. allowances |
| Vice-Principal Vacancy No. 26075102725 Education Dept., Govt. of NCT Delhi Male: 364 + Female: 340 vacancies 28 PwBD vacancies reserved |
704 Male: 364 Female: 340 (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS as per Advt.) |
Educational Qualification: Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in a relevant subject from a recognized university. Teaching Experience: Minimum 5 years of teaching experience as a PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) in a recognized school under CBSE / NCTE norms. Age: 35–40 years (UR/EWS) | Relaxation for reserved categories as above. |
Pay Level-10 (7th CPC) ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/- per month + DA, HRA, TA & other Delhi Govt. allowances |
| Total | 828 Posts (124 Principal + 704 Vice-Principal | Direct Recruitment | Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi) | ||
| 🔗 Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Description | Link |
| Apply Online (Active on 25 july) | Click Here |
| Download Official Short Notice |
Click Here |
| Official UPSC Website | Click Here |
| UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Portal | Click Here |
⚠️ All details are informational only. Always verify from the upsc.gov.in before applying.