UPSC Principal Notification 2026

Searching for complete details on the UPSC Principal & Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026? You are in the right place! The Union Public Service Commission has officially declared 828 high-paying vacancies across Delhi Government schools under Special Advt 51/2026. With monthly gross salaries reaching up to ₹1,55,000+ for Principal roles, this is the biggest government teaching recruitment drive of 2026. In this guide, we break down everything you need to know: post-wise eligibility, age relaxation rules, B.Ed & experience requirements, selection weightage, and the direct link to apply online.

UPSC Principal & Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026: At a Glance

Recruiting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Department: Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD)
Job Location: Across India
Mode of Application: Online
Advertisement Number: Special Advt No. 51/2026
Name of Post: Principal (124) & Vice-Principal (704)
Total Vacancies: 828 Posts

UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the UPSC 828 Principal & Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 must hold a Master’s Degree (Post Graduation) and a B.Ed. Degree, along with 2 to 10 years of teaching experience as a PGT/TGT.

UPSC Application Fee 2026

Candidates who will be applying for the UPSC Principal & Vice Principal posts have to pay an application fee before submitting their application forms. The fee can be paid online and will be non-refundable.

General/OBC/EWS (Male): Rs. 25
SC/ST/Women/PwBD: Nil

UPSC Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of the following stages:

Shortlisting of candidates based on the prescribed eligibility criteria or through a Recruitment Test (if conducted by UPSC).
Personal Interview for candidates shortlisted in the previous stage.
Document Verification to verify educational qualifications, experience, category certificates, and other required documents before final appointment.

How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online for the UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal by following the steps below:

Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process or log in using your existing credentials.
Go to the Active Advertisements section and select the Principal/Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 notification.
Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and professional details carefully.
Upload the required photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience certificates, and other supporting documents in the prescribed format and file size.
Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or SBI payment mode (if applicable).
Review all the details entered in the application form before final submission.
Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.