Principal and Vice Principal in Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi
Union Public Service Commission
Posted:
Pay: ₹56,100 (Level 10) to ₹67,700 (Level 12)
Category Central Govt
Job Type Regular
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: 51/2026
Age Limits: Between 18 and 50 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 14 August 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: Post Graduate, Graduate.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
- Ten years' experience of teaching (for Principal)
- Two or three years' experience as Post Graduate Teacher or Trained Graduate Teacher (for Vice Principal)
Document Specifications: Photo: clear, Signature: three times (one below the other) on a plain white paper using a black ink
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 011-24041001, 011-40303444, Email: upscsoap@nic.in
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 828 vacancies
EWS
82
OBC
207
SC
119
ST
64
Gen/UR
356
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
Principal (26075101725) 124 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Master's Degree and Bachelor of Education
Age Limit 18 - 50 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 12 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 69 OBC: 18 SC: 16 ST: 10 EWS: 11
Vice Principal (26075102725) 704 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Master's Degree and Bachelor of Education
Age Limit 18 - 35 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 287 OBC: 189 SC: 103 ST: 54 EWS: 71
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 25 July 2026
Application Closing Date: 14 August 2026
Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) Date: 01-Nov-2026
Application Fee (All candidates except Female/SC/ST/PwBD): ₹25
Application Fee (Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates): ₹0
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: Combined Recruitment Test, Interview
Exam Mode: Offline (OMR)
Negative Marking: One-third (0.33) of the marks deducted for wrong answers
General Knowledge including Contemporary social, economic and cultural issues, Hindi and English language skills, Reasoning ability and Quantitative Aptitude, Educational policies & Educational measurement and evaluation, Management and Financial administration, Office Procedure, Pedagogy in Education, Digital Literacy.
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
Official Actions
How to Apply (Form Filling Guide)
1
Visit the online application portal https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
2
Complete Account creation, Universal Registration and Common Application Form modules
3
Fill in the post/vacancy specific module
4
Upload photograph and signature as per instructions
5
Upload necessary documents/certificates in PDF file format for claims of Date of Birth, Caste, Physical Disability, Educational Qualification, Experience, etc.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the age limit for Principal post?
The maximum age limit for the Principal post is 50 years for UR/EWS candidates, 53 years for OBC, and 55 years for SC/ST candidates. Age is relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD candidates, subject to a maximum age of 56 years.
What are the essential educational qualifications for the Principal position?
Candidates must have a Master's Degree from a recognized University/Institute and a Bachelor of Education from a recognized university/institute.
What is the application fee for this recruitment?
Candidates (except Female/SC/ST/PwBD) are required to pay a fee of ₹25. No fee is required for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
Will there be a negative marking in the recruitment test?
Yes, there will be a penalty for wrong answers. One-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted for every wrong answer.