UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 

UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026

Short Details of Notification 

Sarkari Job 

Important Dates

• Application Begin : 25/07/2026
• Last Date for Apply Online: 14/08/2026 upto 06:00 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 14/08/2026
• CRT Exam Date : 01/11/2026
• Admit Card Available : Before Exam
• Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS : ₹25/-
• EWS : ₹25/-
• SC / ST / PH : No Fee
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online / Offline Fee Mode Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: Principal: Minimum 35 years and Maximum 50 years (UR/EWS as on 14/08/2026); Vice Principal: Minimum 35 years and Maximum 35 years (UR/EWS as on 14/08/2026). Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules.
• Selection Process: Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by Interview / Personality Test

Vacancy Details – Total 828 Posts

• Master’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from a recognized university/institute
• 10 years teaching experience as PGT or TGT

• Master’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from a recognized university/institute
• 2 years experience as PGT or 3 years experience as TGT

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Principal: Pay Level-12 – ₹78,800/- to ₹2,09,200/- (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
• Vice Principal: Pay Level-10 – ₹56,100/- to ₹1,77,500/- (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
• Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Travel Allowance, NPS, Group Insurance
• Job Security: Delhi Education Department Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities
• Career Growth: Regular promotions based on performance and departmental examinations

Exam Pattern

• Exam Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper Based Combined Recruitment Test)
• Question Type: Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions)
• Total Marks: 300
• Exam Duration: 2 Hours
• Medium: English & Hindi
• Marking Scheme: All questions carry equal marks
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer

Topics Covered

• General Knowledge & Current Affairs
• Hindi & English Language Skills
• Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude
• Educational Policies, Measurement & Evaluation
• Management & Financial Administration
• Office Procedure
• Pedagogy in Education
• Digital Literacy

Exam Centers

• All India: Major cities across India as per UPSC norms
• Center Allocation: Based on candidate preference and availability

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