The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a short notice under Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 for 828 posts of Principal and Vice-Principal in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. The break-up is 124 Principal and 704 Vice-Principal posts, and online applications run from 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 at upsconline.nic.in.
This is a rare large-scale UPSC recruitment aimed specifically at experienced teachers — PGTs and TGTs in Delhi government schools with the required years of teaching. Below is everything confirmed in the short notice; the detailed notification with pay scale, exam pattern and full document list is yet to be released, and this page will be updated when it is.
UPSC Principal & Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Recruitment Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Department | Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi |
| Advertisement No. | Special Advt. No. 51/2026 |
| Post Names | Principal and Vice-Principal |
| Total Vacancies | 828 Posts (Principal – 124, Vice-Principal – 704) |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree + B.Ed + teaching experience (post-wise) |
| Application Mode | Online (UPSC ORA portal) |
| Application Dates | 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 |
| Official Website | upsconline.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Short Notice Release Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | To be released soon |
| Online Application Start Date | 25 July 2026 (12:01 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Cut-off Date for Age/Eligibility | 14 August 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Principal | 124 |
| Vice-Principal | 704 |
| Total | 828 |
A category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) break-up has not been published in the short notice and will be added when the detailed vacancy annexure is released.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification & Experience
| Post | Qualification & Experience |
| Principal | Master’s Degree + B.Ed + 10 years of teaching experience as PGT or TGT |
| Vice-Principal | Master’s Degree + B.Ed + 2 years as PGT, or 3 years as TGT |
Age Limit (as on 14 August 2026)
| Post | Standard Age Limit | Age Relaxation |
| Principal | 35–50 Years | Up to 55 (SC/ST), up to 53 (OBC) |
| Vice-Principal | 35–40 Years | Up to 40 (SC/ST), up to 38 (OBC) |
Salary
The short notice does not mention the pay scale for either post. This will be confirmed in the detailed notification. As a general reference, Principal and Vice-Principal posts in Delhi government schools typically fall in the higher 7th CPC pay levels — but candidates should rely only on the official pay level once published.
Application Fee
| UR / General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹25 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female (all categories) | Nil |
Female candidates and SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempt from the fee. Payment is online only.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting Criteria / Recruitment Test
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
The exact weightage and exam pattern of the recruitment test have not been specified in the short notice and will be detailed in the official notification.
How to Apply
- Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal at upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR), or log in if already registered.
- Fill the application form with accurate personal, educational and teaching-experience details.
- Upload scanned documents and photograph within the size limits (photo/signature max 1 MB; other documents max 2 MB).
- Pay the fee (if applicable) via net banking, debit/credit card or SBI cash mode.
- Submit and save/print the confirmation page.
Important Links
| Apply Online (from 25 July 2026) | Click Here |
| Short Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Prepare for the Recruitment Test
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Principal & Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026?
The online application closes on 14 August 2026 (11:59 PM). Applications open on 25 July 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there?
828 posts — 124 Principal and 704 Vice-Principal — in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi.
Q3. What is the qualification for Principal and Vice-Principal?
Both require a Master’s Degree plus B.Ed. Principal needs 10 years of PGT/TGT experience; Vice-Principal needs 2 years as PGT or 3 years as TGT.
Q4. What is the age limit?
Principal: 35–50 years (up to 55 for SC/ST, 53 for OBC). Vice-Principal: 35–40 years (up to 40 for SC/ST, 38 for OBC), as on 14 August 2026.
Q5. What is the application fee?
₹25 for UR/OBC/EWS male candidates; nil for SC/ST/PwD and all female candidates.
Q6. Has the pay scale been announced?
Not yet. The short notice does not mention the pay scale; it will be confirmed in the detailed notification.
Source & Verification
All details above are taken from the UPSC short notice for Special Advertisement No. 51/2026, released on 21 July 2026. The detailed notification (with pay scale, exam pattern and full document list) is awaited. This page was last verified on 22 July 2026 and will be updated when the detailed notification is published.
Disclaimer: Sarkari Job Wale compiles this information from the official UPSC short notice and reliable sources for the convenience of aspirants. Several details are yet to be released and are marked accordingly. Candidates must read the detailed notification on upsc.gov.in before applying. We are not affiliated with UPSC or the Government of NCT of Delhi.