828 Posts – The Union Public Service Commission – UPSC Principal Recruitment 2026(All India Can Apply) – Last Date 14 August Govt Exam Update

UPSC Principal Recruitment 2026 :Indicative Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 has been released for 828 vacancies at upsconline.nic.in. Candidates willing to apply for these posts under the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi can now check the complete details of the recruitment in the article.

The Union Public Service Commission has released the indicative special advertisement for direct recruitment by selection to 124 Principal and 704 Vice-Principal posts in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, in the year 2026. This is a good opportunity for eligible and experienced educators seeking a senior administrative role in Delhi’s education sector. Read the complete article for eligibility, vacancy details, salary, application dates and other details.

UPSC Principal Recruitment 2026 Out

The indicative special advertisement (Special Advertisement No. 51/2026) for UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal recruitment has been released, detailing total vacancies, category-wise reservation, pay scale, age limit, and application dates. Candidates interested in these vacancies must go through the detailed advertisement, which has been displayed on the Commission’s website at https://upsc.gov.in as well as https://upsconline.nic.in/oral. Online applications are being invited from 25th July 2026 to 14th August 2026.

UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026: Overview

The recruitment is being conducted by direct recruitment through selection for two posts — Principal and Vice-Principal — under the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. Candidates can apply online through the Commission’s dedicated portal https://upsconline.nic.in/oral. The Principal post carries Pay Level-12, while the Vice-Principal post carries Pay Level-10, both as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.

UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026- Summary

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UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Candidates willing to apply for the Principal or Vice-Principal posts have to submit their online applications between 25th July and 14th August 2026.

UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Vacancy 2026 Out

The Commission has announced a total of 828 vacancies for this recruitment — 124 for the post of Principal (Vacancy No. 26075101725) and 704 for the post of Vice-Principal (Vacancy No. 26075102725), both under the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. Please review the category-wise and gender-wise vacancy details below.

Principal – Category-wise Vacancies (124 Total)

Out of the 124 Principal vacancies, seven vacancies are reserved for candidates belonging to the Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) category. Of these seven, five are fresh vacancies and two are backlog vacancies.

Vice-Principal – Category-wise Vacancies (704 Total)

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UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility requirements in terms of age limit, as specified separately for each post. Detailed educational qualification and experience requirements will be available in the full advertisement on the Commission’s website.

Age Limit (Principal)

Age Limit (Vice-Principal)

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UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Apply Online 2026

The link to submit applications for this recruitment is active at https://upsconline.nic.in/oral from 25th July 2026, and candidates have to submit their applications by 14th August 2026. Candidates are advised to visit the Commission’s website to apply and to refer to the detailed recruitment advertisement, along with the “Instructions and Additional Information to Candidates for Recruitment by Selection,” displayed on both https://upsc.gov.in and https://upsconline.nic.in/oral.

Selection Process

Selection for both the Principal and Vice-Principal posts will be made through Direct Recruitment by Selection, as per the procedure prescribed by the Union Public Service Commission. Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed advertisement for the complete selection methodology and any interview or documentation stages involved.

UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal 2026 Salary

Selected candidates for the post of Principal will be placed in Pay Level-12 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission. Selected candidates for the post of Vice-Principal will be placed in Pay Level-10 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission, along with other applicable allowances as admissible to Government of NCT of Delhi employees.

FAQs

Is UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Notification 2026 Out?

Yes, the indicative Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 has been released, with online applications invited from 25th July to 14th August 2026.

How many total vacancies are there in UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026?

There are 828 total vacancies — 124 for Principal and 704 for Vice-Principal.

What is the age limit for the UPSC Principal post?

50 years for UR/EWS, 53 years for OBC, and 55 years for SC/ST candidates.

What is the age limit for the UPSC Vice-Principal post?

35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.

What is the pay scale for these posts?

Principal carries Pay Level-12, and Vice-Principal carries Pay Level-10, both as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

How many vacancies are reserved for PwBD candidates?

Seven vacancies out of 124 for Principal, and 28 vacancies out of 704 for Vice-Principal, are reserved for PwBD candidates.

Source: Govt Exam Update