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Vacancy Details

Post Name	:	Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026
Total Vacancy	:	828 Posts
Application Fee	:	UR / General / OBC / EWS (Male candidates) Rs. 25/- SC / ST / PwD / Female (all categories) Nil
Qualification	:	Principal 124 Master's Degree + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) + 10 years of teaching experience as PGT or TGT Vice-Principal 704 Master's Degree + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) + 2 years' experience as PGT, or 3 years' experience as TGT
Age Limit	:	Principal 35–50 Years Up to 55 years for SC/ST, up to 53 years for OBC Vice-Principal 35–40 Years Up to 40 years for SC/ST, up to 38 years for OBC
Start Date	:	25 Jul, 2026
Last Date	:	14 Aug, 2026
Vacancy Detail	:	The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a short notice for recruitment to the posts of Principal and Vice-Principal in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. The notice, issued under Special Advertisement No. 51/2026, was released on 21 July 2026 and announces 828 combined vacancies - 124 for Principal and 704 for Vice-Principal. Online applications can be submitted from 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal at upsconline.nic.in.

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How to Apply for Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026

Read the official notification PDF carefully to confirm you meet the eligibility criteria before applying.
Check the qualification and age requirements — this post requires Principal 124 Master's Degree + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) + 10 years of teaching experience as PGT or TGT Vice-Principal 704 Master's Degree + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) + 2 years' experience as PGT, or 3 years' experience as TGT (age limit: Principal 35–50 Years Up to 55 years for SC/ST, up to 53 years for OBC Vice-Principal 35–40 Years Up to 40 years for SC/ST, up to 38 years for OBC) .
Visit the official website: https://upsconline.nic.in/
Click on the "Apply Online" link and register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in personal, educational and category details accurately, then upload the required photo/signature/documents as per the format specified in the notification.
Pay the application fee (UR / General / OBC / EWS (Male candidates) Rs. 25/- SC / ST / PwD / Female (all categories) Nil) using the available online payment options.
Submit the form before the last date — 14 Aug, 2026 — and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are there in UPSC?

There are a total of 828 vacancies for Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 in this recruitment.

What is the last date to apply for UPSC?

The last date to submit the application is 14 Aug, 2026. Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

What is the eligibility/qualification required for UPSC?

Candidates must have Principal 124 Master's Degree + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) + 10 years of teaching experience as PGT or TGT Vice-Principal 704 Master's Degree + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) + 2 years' experience as PGT, or 3 years' experience as TGT and fall within the age limit of Principal 35–50 Years Up to 55 years for SC/ST, up to 53 years for OBC Vice-Principal 35–40 Years Up to 40 years for SC/ST, up to 38 years for OBC.

What is the application fee for UPSC?

The application fee for this recruitment is UR / General / OBC / EWS (Male candidates) Rs. 25/- SC / ST / PwD / Female (all categories) Nil. Refer to the official notification for category-wise fee exemptions, if any.