UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 828 Posts
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 for 828 vacancies in the Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi. Eligible candidates can apply online from 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026. Check the eligibility, age limit, vacancy details, salary, selection process, application fee, and important dates before applying.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates who wish to join the Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi can apply for this recruitment. The application process will start from 25 July 2026 and its last date is 14 August 2026. UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 Check the complete basic information for this job recruitment such as organization, post name, number of vacancies, salary range, age limit, and qualification requirements. This section helps candidates understand eligibility criteria and job details before proceeding with the application process.
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Advertisement Details
The table below contains the official advertisement number and notification date released by the recruiting authority for this recruitment process.
| Advertisement No. | 51/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 21 Jul 2026 |
Basic Details
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| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission |
| Designation | Principal & Vice Principal |
| Total Vacancies | 828 |
| Salary | ₹56,100 - ₹209,200 |
| Qualifications | Master's Degree / B.Ed. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 50 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per government rules) |
Important Dates
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| Notification Date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Will be informed soon |
| Answer Key Date | Will be informed soon |
| Exam Date | Will be informed soon |
| Result Date | Will be informed soon |
Vacancy Details
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| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Principal | 124 |
| Vice Principal | 704 |
| Total | 828 |
Eligibility Criteria
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| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Principal |
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| Vice Principal |
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Application Fee
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| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 25/- |
| SC Category | No Fee |
| ST Category | No Fee |
| Payment Mode |
Candidates can make the application fee payment using any of the following online payment methods:
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Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted through various stages of the recruitment process conducted by the recruiting authority.
- Shortlisting of Applications
- Recruitment Test (if conducted)
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Links
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| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Admit Card | Save post to get notification when available |
| Answer Key | Save post to get notification when available |
| Result | Save post to get notification when available |
How to Apply
Follow the step-by-step application process carefully before submitting the online application form for this recruitment.
- Visit the official UPSC recruitment portal.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
- Log in to your account.
- Select the UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload the required documents
- Pay the application fee using available payment methods
- Submit and download the final application form for future reference
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