UPSC Principal Recruitment 2026: Last Date Today, Apply now, Dates and Selection Process

The UPSC Principal Recruitment 2026 application process is closing today, August 14. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is conducting recruitment for 124 Principal and 704 Vice Principal posts, taking the total number of vacancies to 828 in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi.

Candidates who meet the prescribed educational qualification, teaching experience and age criteria can submit their applications through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal. The recruitment has been notified under Special Advertisement No. 51/2026. UPSC's recruitment advertisement page lists Advertisement No. 51-2026 (Special).

UPSC Principal Recruitment 2026: Highlights

The application deadline is August 14, 2026, at 6 PM, so candidates who have not yet completed the application should submit it before the deadline.

UPSC Principal Vacancy 2026

UPSC Principal Recruitment 2026 out Of the total 828 vacancies, 124 are for Principal posts and 704 are for Vice Principal posts.

For Principal, the category-wise vacancy distribution includes 69 UR, 11 EWS, 18 OBC, 16 SC and 10 ST posts, making 124 vacancies in total. For Vice Principal, there are 287 UR, 71 EWS, 189 OBC, 103 SC and 54 ST vacancies, taking the total to 704 posts.

UPSC Principal Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The given table highlights the important date and events related to UPSC Principal Recruitment 2026 as follows:

The UPSC Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) 2026 for these posts is scheduled to be conducted on November 1. Candidates shortlisted through the recruitment process will subsequently be called for the interview stage.

UPSC Principal Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the UPSC Principal Recruitment 2026 must fulfil the prescribed educational and experience requirements.

For the Principal post, candidates need a Master's degree from a recognised university or institute along with a B.Ed. degree. They must also have the prescribed teaching experience, including 10 years of teaching experience as Vice Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) or Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) in a recognised school.

The maximum age limit for Principal is 50 years for UR/EWS candidates, with applicable relaxation for reserved categories.

For the Vice Principal post, candidates need a Master's degree, B.Ed. and either two years' experience as a PGT or three years' experience as a TGT. The maximum age limit is 35 years for UR/EWS candidates, with applicable category-wise relaxation.

How to Apply for UPSC Principal Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the UPSC Principal application form 2026:

1. Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
2. Complete the One-Time Registration if required.
3. Log in using the registered credentials.
4. Select Special Advertisement No. 51/2026.
5. Choose the Principal or Vice Principal post.
6. Enter the required personal and educational details.
7. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
8. Pay the applicable application fee.
9. Check all details carefully.
10. Submit the application form.
11. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should complete the application process before 6 PM today to avoid last-minute technical issues.

UPSC Principal Selection Process 2026

The selection process includes a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates. The CRT is scheduled for November 1, 2026. UPSC will announce the interview schedule separately.

Candidates should therefore prepare for the recruitment test while keeping all original educational, experience and other documents ready for the subsequent stages.

UPSC Principal Recruitment 2026: What Candidates Should Do Today?

Candidates who are eligible but have not yet applied should complete the UPSC Principal Recruitment 2026 application before the August 14, 6 PM deadline

With 124 Principal vacancies and 704 Vice Principal vacancies, the recruitment provides a major opportunity for experienced teaching professionals seeking senior positions in Delhi government schools.

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