Union Public Service Commission — Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi
The Union Public Service Commission has issued an official recruitment notification for Principal and Vice-Principal, announcing a total of 828 vacancies located in Delhi. The online application window opens on 25 July 2026 and closes on 14 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Master's Degree and B.Ed with required teaching experience (PGT/TGT) and be within the prescribed age limit of 35-50 years for Principal; 35-40 years for Vice-Principal (Relaxation as per norms), with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Not specified in short notice. The selection procedure comprises Recruitment Test and Personal Interview. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued a short notice for the recruitment of Principals and Vice-Principals within the Education Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi. This recruitment drive aims to fill 828 vacancies through Special Advertisement No. 51/2026. Interested candidates can submit their applications via the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal starting from 25 July 2026.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Principal | 124 |
| Vice-Principal | 704 |
| Total | 828 |
Candidates must ensure they meet the following educational and experience requirements as specified in the recruitment notice:
The age limit for applicants is calculated as of the application closing date, 14 August 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories per standard government regulations.
The application fee is set at Rs. 25/- for male candidates belonging to General, OBC, and EWS categories. Female candidates and applicants from SC/ST/PwD categories are exempted from the fee.
The online application process concludes on 14 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
No, female candidates are exempted from the application fee payment.
The detailed notification containing the exam pattern and syllabus is yet to be released by the commission. Candidates are advised to monitor the official website regularly.
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