Overview

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 notification under Special Advertisement No. 51/2026, inviting online applications for 828 vacancies, including 124 Principal and 704 Vice Principal posts in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. Eligible candidates can apply online from 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 (up to 6:00 PM).

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree along with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognised university/institute and the prescribed teaching experience—10 years for Principal and 2 years as PGT or 3 years as TGT for Vice Principal. Selection will be based on a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by an Interview in a 75:25 ratio. Principal posts are in Pay Level-12, while Vice Principal posts are in Pay Level-10 under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The application fee is ₹25 (where applicable), and the job location is New Delhi. This article provides complete details on eligibility, vacancies, age limit, salary, application fee, selection process, important dates, and the online application process as per the official notification.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date : 25 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online : 14 August 2026 (up to 1800 Hrs)
• Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) : 01 November 2026
• Interview Date : To be intimated separately

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS Male candidates : Rs. 25/-
• Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates : Exempted (No Fee)