The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 Notification (Indicative Special Advertisement No. 51/2026) for 828 total vacancies under the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi.
UPSC Principal & Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 51/2026 |
| Recruitment Name | UPSC Principal & Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Principal & Vice-Principal |
| Total Vacancies | 828 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Online Application Start Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 14 August 2026 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Application Fees Details | § General / OBC / EWS : ₹ 25/- P |
| § SC / ST / PwBD / All Female : ₹ 0/- | |
| Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods: |
UPSC Principal Category & Gender Wise Vacancy
| Category / Gender | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Principal (Male) | 37 | 07 | 07 | 13 | 08 | 72 |
| Principal (Female) | 32 | 04 | 11 | 03 | 02 | 52 |
| Total Posts | 69 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 124 |
UPSC Vice Principal Category & Gender Wise Vacancy
| Category / Gender | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Vice-Principal (Male) | 150 | 37 | 96 | 52 | 29 | 364 |
| Vice-Principal (Female) | 137 | 34 | 93 | 51 | 25 | 340 |
| Total Posts | 287 | 71 | 189 | 103 | 54 | 704 |
Age Limit (As on 14 August 2026)
Principal
| Category | Maximum Age |
| UR / EWS | 50 Years |
| OBC | 53 Years |
| SC / ST | 55 Years |
Vice-Principal
| Category | Maximum Age |
| UR / EWS | 35 Years |
| OBC | 38 Years |
| SC / ST | 40 Years |
How to Apply for UPSC Principal & Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
§ Visit the official UPSC website.
§ Open the Recruitment section.
§ Click on UPSC Principal & Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026.
§ Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
§ Fill in the online application form carefully.
§ Upload the required photograph, signature, educational certificates, and other documents.
§ Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
§ Verify all entered information before final submission.
§ Submit the application form.
§ Download and print the application confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
| Online Apply | Click Here (Link Active 25 July 26) |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |