UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 — The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 for direct recruitment to 828 posts of Principal (124) and Vice-Principal (704) in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. Online applications are open from 25 July to 14 August 2026 through the UPSC ORA portal (upsconline.nic.in). Check eligibility, pay scale, age and how to apply below.
About UPSC Principal & Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026
The Union Public Service Commission conducts direct recruitment by selection for senior school-leadership posts on behalf of government departments. Under Special Advertisement No. 51/2026, UPSC will fill 828 posts of Principal and Vice-Principal in schools run by the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. Experienced educators with a Master’s degree, B.Ed and the required teaching experience can apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal before the last date.
UPSC 2026 Important Dates
Vacancy Details
Category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) reservation is given in the official notification PDF.
Age Limit (as on 14.08.2026)
Age is reckoned as on 14 August 2026. PwBD and other relaxations apply as per rules — confirm in the notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Exact qualification, subject and experience conditions are defined in Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 — read it carefully before applying.
Application Fee
Selection Process
- Shortlisting on the basis of eligibility and experience (or a Recruitment Test, if held)
- Personal Interview by the Commission
- Document verification
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026
- 1Visit the UPSC ORA portal at upsconline.nic.in.
- 2Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if you have not already.
- 3Open Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 and select Principal or Vice-Principal.
- 4Fill the form, upload your photo, signature and required documents.
- 5Pay the fee (if applicable) and submit before 14 August 2026.
- 6Download and save the submitted application for future reference.
Documents Required
- ✓ Master’s Degree certificate & marksheets
- ✓ B.Ed certificate
- ✓ Teaching experience certificates (PGT/TGT)
- ✓ Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) if applicable
- ✓ Photograph, signature and a valid photo ID
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
✅ Pre-Application Checklist
Tick each step as you complete it before the deadline
Official Website
Apply online for UPSC Principal & Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 between 25 July and 14 August 2026.
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