Total Vacancies
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UPSC
Union Public Service Commission
UPSC Principal Vice Principal 2026 • Advt No: 51/2026 (Special)
UPSC direct recruitment for 828 Principal and Vice Principal posts in Delhi Government schools, comprising 124 Principal and 704 Vice Principal vacancies. Applications close on 14 August 2026 at 6:00 PM and the Combined Recruitment Test is scheduled for 1 November 2026.
Total Vacancies
828
Age Limit
—–50 Years
As on 14 Aug 2026
Application Dates
25 Jul – 17 Aug 2026
Closes 11:59 PM IST
Job Location
DL
Qualification
Master's Degree and Bachelor of Education from a recognised university or institute. Principal candidates require ten years of prescribed teaching experience; Vice Principal candidates require two years as a Post Graduate Teacher or three years as a Trained Graduate Teacher.
Salary / Stipend
Principal: Pay Level-12, Rs. 78,800-2,09,200. Vice Principal: Pay Level-10, Rs. 56,100-1,77,500, plus applicable Government allowances and benefits.
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Read eligibility, dates, fees, vacancies and application instructions carefully.
Online applications are currently open. The closing deadline is 14 August 2026 at 6:00 PM, and the Combined Recruitment Test is scheduled for 01 November 2026.
Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
Detailed advertisement | 24 July 2026 |
Online application start | 25 July 2026 |
Application and fee deadline | 17 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
Combined Recruitment Test | 01 November 2026 |
Interview schedule | To be announced |
Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
UR / EWS / OBC male candidates | Rs. 25 |
Women candidates | No fee |
SC / ST candidates | No fee |
PwBD candidates | No fee |
Payment mode | Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or Internet Banking |
Refund rule | Non-refundable |
Post | Educational Qualification | Experience | Upper Age |
|---|---|---|---|
Principal | Master's Degree + B.Ed. | 10 years of teaching as Vice Principal, PGT or TGT in a recognised school / college | 50 years for UR/EWS |
Vice Principal | Master's Degree + B.Ed. | 2 years as PGT or 3 years as TGT | 35 years for UR/EWS |
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
Academic qualification | Master's Degree and Bachelor of Education from a recognised university or institute |
Teaching experience | 10 years as Vice Principal, Post Graduate Teacher or Trained Graduate Teacher |
Eligible institutions | Recognised High School, Higher Secondary School, Senior Secondary School or Intermediate College |
Desirable qualification | Doctorate degree and experience of holding administrative charge of a recognised school |
Age limit | UR/EWS: 50 years; OBC: 53 years; SC/ST: 55 years |
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
Academic qualification | Master's Degree and Bachelor of Education from a recognised university |
Experience route 1 | 2 years as Post Graduate Teacher |
Experience route 2 | 3 years as Trained Graduate Teacher |
Age limit | UR/EWS: 35 years; OBC: 38 years; SC/ST: 40 years |
Age cut-off | 14 August 2026 |
PwBD candidates receive the applicable age relaxation subject to the advertisement and the maximum permissible age. Qualification and experience claims remain provisional until UPSC verifies the supporting documents.
The recruitment contains 828 permanent Group A Gazetted vacancies: 124 Principal and 704 Vice Principal posts in Delhi Government schools.
Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Principal | 69 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 124 |
Vice Principal | 287 | 71 | 189 | 103 | 54 | 704 |
Combined | 356 | 82 | 207 | 119 | 64 | 828 |
Post | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Principal | 72 | 52 | 124 |
Vice Principal | 364 | 340 | 704 |
Combined | 436 | 392 | 828 |
PwBD Reservation | Principal | Vice Principal | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
Horizontal vacancies | 7 | 28 | 35 |
Treatment | Included in vertical-category totals | Included in vertical-category totals | Do not add again |
For OBC reservation, the candidate must possess the certificate specified for Government of NCT of Delhi recruitment. Candidates relying on an OBC certificate from another State or Union Territory should verify whether they will be treated as Unreserved.
Test Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Exam date | 01 November 2026 |
Mode | Objective multiple-choice recruitment test |
Duration | 2 hours |
Maximum marks | 300 marks |
Medium | English and Hindi |
Negative marking | One-third of the marks assigned to a question for each incorrect answer |
Unattempted questions | No penalty |
Area | Coverage |
|---|---|
General Knowledge | Contemporary social, economic and cultural issues |
Languages | Hindi and English language skills |
Aptitude | Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude |
Education | Educational policies, measurement and evaluation |
Administration | Management, financial administration and office procedure |
Teaching | Pedagogy in Education |
Technology | Digital Literacy |
Component | Original Marks | Final Weight |
|---|---|---|
Combined Recruitment Test | 300 | 75% |
Interview | 100 | 25% |
Final merit | Converted score | 100% |
Interview Category | Minimum Suitability Marks |
|---|---|
UR / EWS | 50 out of 100 |
OBC | 45 out of 100 |
SC / ST / PwBD | 40 out of 100 |
Final recommendation depends on the 75:25 CRT-interview weightage, post-specific qualification and experience, reservation rules, document verification and vacancy availability.
Post | Pay Level | Pay Matrix |
|---|---|---|
Principal | Level-12 | Rs. 78,800-2,09,200 |
Vice Principal | Level-10 | Rs. 56,100-1,77,500 |
Service Item | Details |
|---|---|
Classification | General Central Service, Group A, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
Appointment nature | Permanent |
Probation | 1 year |
Posting | Government schools and establishments under the Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi |
Benefits | DA, HRA or accommodation, Transport Allowance, NPS, leave, medical and other admissible benefits |
Role | Academic leadership, school administration, staff supervision, financial control and implementation of education policy |
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Create or update the UPSC account and Universal Registration Number profile. |
2 | Complete the Common Application Form and post-specific Online Recruitment Application. |
3 | Choose Principal or Vice Principal and enter qualification and experience details exactly as supported by certificates. |
4 | Complete live photograph capture and upload the photograph, signature and identity details. |
5 | Upload separate supporting PDFs for date of birth, Master's degree, B.Ed., experience, category and disability claims. |
6 | Pay the applicable Rs. 25 fee online. |
7 | Review every field carefully because a submitted application cannot normally be edited, corrected or withdrawn. |
8 | Submit before 14 August 2026 at 6:00 PM and preserve the application printout. |
Document / Check | Requirement |
|---|---|
Class 10 certificate | Proof of name and date of birth |
Master's Degree | Degree certificate and marksheets from a recognised institution |
Bachelor of Education | B.Ed. certificate and marksheets |
Experience certificate | Must show designation, exact service period, duties and recognition status of the institution |
Principal experience | Ensure the total eligible teaching experience reaches 10 years |
Vice Principal experience | Ensure the certificate proves 2 years as PGT or 3 years as TGT |
OBC certificate | Verify the Government of NCT of Delhi requirement and Non-Creamy Layer status |
EWS / SC / ST / PwBD proof | Use the prescribed certificate and valid reference period |
Serving candidates | Keep the applicable No Objection Certificate ready |
Final eligibility | UPSC recommendation remains provisional until every claim is verified |
Question | Answer |
|---|---|
How many vacancies are available? | 828: 124 Principal and 704 Vice Principal. |
What is the last date to apply? | 14 August 2026 at 6:00 PM. |
What qualification is required? | Master's Degree and B.Ed. for both posts. |
How much experience is required? | Principal: 10 years; Vice Principal: 2 years as PGT or 3 years as TGT. |
What is the selection process? | Combined Recruitment Test and Interview with 75:25 weightage. |
Is there negative marking? | Yes, one-third of the question marks for each wrong answer. |
What is the salary? | Principal: Level-12; Vice Principal: Level-10, plus applicable allowances. |
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