UPSC Vacancy 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the commencement of the application process for recruitment to the Delhi Education Department. Candidates with experience in the field of education are eligible to apply. UPSC has invited applications for the posts of Principal and Vice-Principal in the Delhi Government's Education Department. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online via the official portal, upsconline.nic.in. This recruitment drive aims to fill 828 vacant positions.

The Commission will conduct recruitment for the post of Principal (Recruitment No. 26075101725) and Vice-Principal (Vacancy No. 26075102725). Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website until August 14, 2026.

Key Details of Principal Recruitment

Recruitment: Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026

Commission: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Posts: 828 (Principal: 124, Vice-Principal: 704)

Website: upsconline.nic.in

Last Date to Apply: August 14, 2026

Qualification: Graduation and Post-Graduation, along with relevant experience.

Salary: Salary for the Principal post will be based on Level 12 of the 7th Pay Commission, and for the Vice-Principal post, it will be based on Level 10.

Eligibility for UPSC Principal Recruitment

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Master's degree from a recognized university.

10 years of service as a Vice-Principal or PGT/TGT teacher in a recognized High School, Higher Secondary School, Senior Secondary School, or Intermediate College.

Maximum age limit: 50 years for General/EWS candidates, 53 years for OBC candidates, and 55 years for SC/ST candidates. PwBD applicants may be granted an age relaxation of up to 10 years, subject to a maximum age limit of 56 years.

**Educational Qualifications for UPSC Vice Principal**

Must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
Must have completed a Master's degree.
Must possess 2 years of experience as a Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) or 3 years of experience as a Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT).
The maximum age limit is set at 35 years for General/EWS candidates, 38 years for OBC candidates, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.
PwD candidates will receive a 10-year age relaxation as per rules (up to a maximum age of 56 years).

**Selection Process**

The first stage of the selection process involves a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Subsequently, candidates will be shortlisted for an interview. The interviews will also be conducted by the Commission. Candidates appearing for the interview must bring their documents along with a printout of their application. The interview carries 100 marks; the schedule for this will be released separately.

**How ​​to Apply?**

Visit the official UPSC website at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
Register by filling in the basic details.
If you have not completed the 'One Time Registration,' go to 'New Registration' and complete the registration process first.

You will need to enter your mobile number, email ID, and personal details.
Log in to the website again using your login credentials.
Locate the 'Apply Online' link next to the relevant vacancy number.
Enter details regarding your date of birth, category, address, graduation, post-graduation, and work experience.

After filling in all the fields, upload the required documents—such as Aadhaar card, passport-sized photograph, signature, degree certificates, marksheets, etc.—in the correct file size.
Pay the application fee and submit the form.
Keep a printout of the application safe for future stages of the recruitment process.

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