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

A total of 828 vacancies announced - 124 for Principal and 704 for Vice-Principal.

Out of 124 vacancies, 7 are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) - 5 fresh and 2 backlog vacancies. Out of 704 vacancies, 28 are reserved for PwBD candidates - 27 fresh and 1 backlog vacancy.

1. Principal (124 Vacancies)

2. Vice Principal (704 Vacancies)

Note: Qualifications and experience are relaxable at the discretion of UPSC for reasons recorded in writing, particularly for otherwise well-qualified candidates and for SC/ST candidates where sufficient experienced candidates are not available.

Age is further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD candidates, subject to a maximum age limit of 56 years. Additional relaxations apply for Ex-Servicemen (5 years) and Central/UT Government employees (up to 5 years), as detailed in the Concessions & Relaxations section of the notification.

Selection will be made through a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) to shortlist candidates for interview, followed by a Personality Test/Interview . Key details: CRT will be held on 01 November 2026 at 15 designated centres. The test is of 2 hours' duration, objective type (MCQs), available in English and Hindi, carrying a maximum of 300 marks. There is negative marking: one-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer. Weightage of CRT and Interview marks is 75:25 for determining final merit. Minimum suitability standard in interview: General/EWS – 50 marks, OBC – 45 marks, SC/ST/PwBD – 40 marks (out of 100). General Knowledge including contemporary social, economic and cultural issues Hindi and English language skills Reasoning ability and Quantitative Aptitude Educational policies & educational measurement and evaluation Management and Financial administra

Fee can be paid via Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking. Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or selection.

Matriculation/10th certificate or equivalent (proof of date of birth) Degree/Diploma certificate (Master's Degree, B.Ed) Experience certificate(s) in prescribed proforma from Head(s) of Organisation/Department Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in prescribed proforma OBC non-creamy layer declaration (for OBC candidates) Certificate of Disability in prescribed proforma (for PwBD candidates) Documents for change of name, if applicable Age relaxation certificates (Ex-Servicemen, Government employees, PwBD, etc.), if applicable Note: Documents like Pay Slip, Resume, Appointment Letter, Relieving Letter, or unsigned Experience Certificates must NOT be uploaded.

Reservation under OBC category applies only to candidates with OBC certificates issued by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi; certificates from other States/UTs will be treated as General/Unreserved. The closing date for submission of the online application is the date for determining eligibility in every respect. Candidates already in regular Government service must submit a declaration that they have informed their Head of Office/Department of their application. Candidates must provide a valid, active email ID, as all correspondence will be made through email only. No printouts or documents are to be sent to the Commission by post; they must be brought to the interview if shortlisted. Mobile phones and other electronic/communication devices are strictly banned in the examination/interview hall. Face authentication is mandatory for all candidates at the examination venue/interview hall. Furnishi