The Union Public Service Commission has invited applications for direct recruitment to Principal and Vice-Principal posts in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi.
Principal: 124 | Vice-Principal: 704
Online application
Up to 6:00 PM
| Recruiting Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 |
| Department | Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi |
| Total Vacancies | 828 |
| Principal Vacancies | 124 |
| Vice-Principal Vacancies | 704 |
| Application Start Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 August 2026 at 6:00 PM |
| Combined Recruitment Test | 01 November 2026 |
| Interview | To be announced separately |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Delhi |
The applicable age limit is prescribed separately for Principal and Vice-Principal posts in Special Advertisement No. 51/2026.
| Post | Vacancy Number | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | 26075101725 | 124 |
| Vice-Principal | 26075102725 | 704 |
| Total | 828 | |
| Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Applicable candidates | ₹25 |
| Women candidates | Exempted |
| SC / ST / PwBD candidates | Exempted |
Fee exemption and payment conditions are subject to the official UPSC notification and applicable rules.
| Examination | Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Pen-and-paper based examination |
| Exam Date | 01 November 2026 |
| Purpose | Shortlisting candidates for interview |
Detailed syllabus, question distribution, duration and other examination instructions are provided in the official UPSC notification and Appendix I.
A total of 828 vacancies are announced: 124 Principal posts and 704 Vice-Principal posts.
Special Advertisement No. 51/2026.
Applications were accepted from 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 up to 6:00 PM.
The CRT is scheduled for 01 November 2026.
Principal posts are placed at Pay Level 12.
Vice-Principal posts are placed at Pay Level 10.
The applicable fee is ₹25, with exemptions for eligible women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates according to UPSC rules.
The selection process includes a Combined Recruitment Test followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.
Candidates should visit: UPSC Official Website
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 69 |
| EWS | 11 |
| OBC | 18 |
| SC | 16 |
| ST | 10 |
| Total | 124 |
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 287 |
| EWS | 71 |
| OBC | 189 |
| SC | 103 |
| ST | 54 |
| Total | 704 |
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Level 12 | ₹78,800–₹2,09,200 |
| Vice-Principal | Level 10 | ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 |
Allowances and benefits are applicable according to the relevant government service rules.
Qualification: Master’s degree, Bachelor of Education qualification and prescribed teaching or administrative experience, subject to the post-wise requirements in Special Advertisement No. 51/2026
Post-wise age limits and relaxation conditions are governed by UPSC Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 and applicable government rules.
Short notice published in Employment Newspaper
Special Advertisement No. 51/2026
Online applications begin
Application closes at 6:00 PM
Pen-and-paper based CRT
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