UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 for 828 Posts – Apply Online @ upsconline.nic.in

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026

• The Commission has announced a total of 828 vacancies – 124 for Principal (Vacancy No. 26075101725) and 704 for Vice-Principal (Vacancy No. 26075102725), both under the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. Category-wise and gender-wise details are given below.

Principal – Category-wise Vacancies (124 Total)

• Out of these, 7 vacancies are reserved for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) – 5 fresh and 2 backlog.

Vice-Principal – Category-wise Vacancies (704 Total)

• Out of the 704 Vice-Principal vacancies, 28 are reserved for PwBD candidates.

UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Eligibility Criteria 2026

• Applicants must meet the age limit and educational qualifications as specified in the official notification. The detailed criteria will be available in the full advertisement, but key points are given below.

Age Limit (Principal)

Age Limit (Vice-Principal)

Educational Qualification & Experience

• As per the official notification, candidates must have a Master’s Degree, B.Ed., and substantial teaching/administrative experience. Exact requirements will be detailed in the full advertisement. For precise details, refer to the Official Notification PDF.

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

How to Apply Online for UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026

• Follow these steps to submit your application:
• Visit the UPSC online application portal: https://upsconline.nic.in/oral.
• Click on the link for Special Advertisement No. 51/2026.
• Register with a valid email and mobile number.
• Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
• Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
• Pay the application fee (if applicable) as per your category.
• Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
• Application Period: 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 (11:59 PM).

• https://upsconline.nic.in/oral ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Salary & Benefits (7th CPC)

• Selected candidates will receive the following pay scales as per the 7th Central Pay Commission:
• Principal: Pay Level-12 (₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 per month)
• Vice-Principal: Pay Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month)
• Additionally, they will be eligible for dearness allowance, HRA, and other allowances as per Delhi government norms. This is a stable career with pension benefits under the new pension scheme.

⚙️ Selection Process

• The selection will be made through Direct Recruitment by Selection as per UPSC procedures. This may include scrutiny of applications, shortlisting, and an interview/personality test. Refer to the official notification for complete details.

2. How many total vacancies are there in UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026?

• There are 828 total vacancies — 124 for Principal and 704 for Vice-Principal.

3. What is the age limit for the UPSC Principal post?

• 50 years for UR/EWS, 53 years for OBC, and 55 years for SC/ST candidates.

4. What is the age limit for the UPSC Vice-Principal post?

• 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.

5. What is the pay scale for these posts?

• Principal carries Pay Level-12, and Vice-Principal carries Pay Level-10, both as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

6. How many vacancies are reserved for PwBD candidates?

• Seven vacancies out of 124 for Principal, and 28 vacancies out of 704 for Vice-Principal, are reserved for PwBD candidates.

7. What is the selection process for UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal?

• Selection is through Direct Recruitment by Selection, which may include shortlisting and interview. Detailed process is in the official notification.