UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 - 828 Posts, Apply Online

Candidates should keep track of the following dates for the UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026: The detailed notification, which usually carries the exam pattern, syllabus, and full eligibility conditions, has not been released yet. This article will be updated once it is available.

The UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 notice announces a combined total of 828 vacancies, split between the two posts as follows: A category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) breakup of these 828 posts has not been published in the short notice . This will be updated once the detailed notification or vacancy annexure is released.

Eligibility for UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 is based on educational qualification, teaching experience, and age limit, as summarized below. Nationality and other general eligibility conditions have not been specified in the short notice and are expected in the detailed notification. The age limit for UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 differs by post and category. The cutoff date for calculating age is 14 August 2026 . Age relaxation will be applied as per the applicable government rules. Candidates can use an online age calculator to check their eligibility against the cutoff date.

Educational Qualification

Age Limit

The official short notice for UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 does not mention the pay scale or salary for either post. This section will be updated as soon as the detailed notification confirming the pay level is released.

Female candidates and candidates from SC, ST, or PwD categories are exempted from paying the application fee. All other candidates must pay Rs. 25 online at the time of application submission.

The selection process for UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 involves the following stages: Shortlisting Criteria / Recruitment Test Personal Interview Document Verification The exact weightage, exam pattern, or number of questions for the recruitment test has not been specified in the short notice and will likely be detailed in the official notification.

The short notice does not list the exact documents required for UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026. Based on the application process described, candidates should be prepared to upload scanned copies of certificates and photographs within the following size limits once the application form opens: Photograph/signature or similar modules: Maximum 1 MB Other supporting documents: Maximum 2 MB A specific checklist (educational certificates, experience certificates, category certificate, etc.) has not been published yet and will be added once available.

Applications can be submitted online only from 25 July 2026 (12:01 AM) to 14 August 2026 (11:59 PM). The age limit and other eligibility conditions are calculated as of the cutoff date, 14 August 2026. Candidates should review their educational qualification and teaching experience carefully before applying, as this recruitment requires specific PGT/TGT teaching experience. The detailed notification, which is expected to carry additional eligibility conditions, exam pattern, and document requirements, has not been released yet. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for updates. Only the fee categories and amounts confirmed in the short notice (Rs. 25 for UR/OBC/EWS male candidates; nil for SC/ST/PwD/female candidates) should be relied upon until the detailed notification is out.