| Recriuting Authority: | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post : | Principal, Vice Principal |
| Advertisement No.: | Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 |
| About Recruiting Agency: | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the recruiting authority for this recruitment. As stated in the notification, UPSC invites online recruitment applications for direct recruitment by selection to the posts of Principal and Vice Principal in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, through its Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal. |
| About Recruitment: | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for direct recruitment by selection to 124 Principal and 704 Vice Principal vacancies in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. The posts are permanent and belong to General Central Service Group ‘A’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Start: 25 Jul 2026 • Last Date: 14 Aug 2026 • Payment Last Date: 14 Aug 2026 • Exam Date: Notify Soon • Admit Card: Notify Soon • Result Date: Before Exam | • General / OBC / EWS: ₹25/- • SC / ST / PH: ₹0/- • All Female: ₹0/- The candidate is required to pay the non-refundable application fee through online mode by using debit card / credit card / Internet banking / UPI, etc. |
| Age Limit (As on 14-08-2026) |
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Principal – General / EWS | 50 Years (DOB Between 15-08-1975 & 14-08-2026, both dates inclusive) |
| Principal – OBC | 53 Years (DOB Between 15-08-1972 & 14-08-2026, both dates inclusive) |
| Principal – SC/ST | 55 Years (DOB Between 15-08-1970 & 14-08-2026, both dates inclusive) |
| Principal – PwBD | 56 Years (DOB Between 15-08-1970 & 14-08-2026, both dates inclusive) |
| Vice Principal – General / EWS | 35 Years (DOB Between 15-08-1991 & 14-08-2026, both dates inclusive) |
| Vice Principal – OBC | 38 Years (DOB Between 15-08-1988 & 14-08-2026, both dates inclusive) |
| Vice Principal – SC/ST | 40 Years (DOB Between 15-08-1986 & 14-08-2026, both dates inclusive) |
| Vice Principal – PwBD | 45 Years (UR/EWS) / 48 Years (OBC) / 50 Years (SC/ST) (DOB Between 15-08-1981 / 15-08-1978 / 15-08-1976 & 14-08-2026, respectively) |
| Total Vacant Posts – 828 |
| Principal – Category-wise Vacancy Details |
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 69 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 124 |
| Male | 37 | 07 | 07 | 13 | 08 | 72 |
| Female | 32 | 04 | 11 | 03 | 02 | 52 |
| Table 1: Principal – PwBD Reserved Posts |
| PwBD Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Blindness & Low Vision | 01 | 00 |
| (b) Deaf & Hard of Hearing | 00 | 01 |
| (c) Locomotor Disability | 02 | 00 |
| (d) & (e) Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness & Multiple Disabilities | 02 | 01 |
| Total | 05 | 02 |
| Total PwBD Posts | 7 |
| Vice Principal – Category-wise Reservation of Post |
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Vacancies | 287 | 71 | 189 | 103 | 54 | 704 |
| Male | 150 | 37 | 96 | 52 | 29 | 364 |
| Female | 137 | 34 | 93 | 51 | 25 | 340 |
| Category-wise Details for PwBD Candidates |
| Particulars | (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) & (e) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PwBDs Suitability | 40% & Above | 40% & Above | 40% & Above | 40% & Above |
| PwBDs Reservation | 40% & Above | 40% & Above | 40% & Above | 40% & Above |
| Male | 03 | 04 | 03 | 04 |
| Female | 04 | 03 | 04 | 03 |
| Principal & Vice Principal – PwBD Type & Suitability |
| PwBD Category | PwBD Type | Suitability | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Blindness & Low Vision | B – Blind | Yes | Yes |
| LV – Low Vision | Yes | Yes | |
| (b) Deaf & Hard of Hearing | D – Deaf | Yes | Yes |
| HH – Hard of Hearing | Yes | Yes | |
| (c) Locomotor Disability | BL – Both legs affected but not arms | Yes | Yes |
| BA – Both arms affected | Yes | Yes | |
| OL – One leg affected (R or L) | Yes | Yes | |
| OA – One arm affected (R or L) | Yes | Yes | |
| BH – Stiff back and hips (cannot sit or stoop) | No | No | |
| BLA – Both legs and both arms affected | No | No | |
| OLA – One leg and One arm affected | No | No | |
| BLOA – Both legs and one arm affected | No | No | |
| CP – Cerebral Palsy | No | No | |
| LC – Leprosy Cured | Yes | Yes | |
| DW – Dwarfism | Yes | Yes | |
| AAV – Acid Attack Victims | Yes | Yes | |
| MDy – Muscular Dystrophy | No | No | |
| SD – Spinal Deformity (Without any neurological/limb dysfunction) | No | No | |
| SI – Spinal Injury | No | No | |
| (d) Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness | ASD – Autism Spectrum Disability (M=Mild, MoD=Moderate) | No | No |
| ID – Intellectual Disability | No | No | |
| SLD – Specific Learning Disability | Yes | Yes | |
| MI – Mental Illness | Yes | Yes | |
| (e) Multiple Disabilities | MD – Multiple Disabilities | Yes | Yes |
| Essential Educational Qualification |
| Name of Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Principal | Educational Qualification: • Master’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute. • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized University/Institute. Experience: • 10 years’ teaching experience as Vice Principal / Post Graduate Teacher / Trained Graduate Teacher in a recognized High School / Higher Secondary School / Senior Secondary School / Intermediate College. Desirable Qualification: • Doctorate Degree from a recognized University/Institute. • Experience of administrative charge of a recognized High School / Higher Secondary School / Intermediate College. |
| Vice Principal | Educational Qualification: • Master’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute. • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized University. Experience: • 2 years’ experience as Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) OR • 3 years’ experience as Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT). |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | • 10th/Matriculation Certificate / Mark Sheet (Date of Birth Proof) • Degree/Diploma Certificate (Educational Qualification Proof) • Provisional Certificate + Mark Sheets of All Academic Years (if applicable) • Equivalent Qualification Order/Letter (if applicable) • Experience Certificate (Prescribed Format) • SC / ST / OBC Caste Certificate (if applicable) • OBC Non-Creamy Layer Declaration (if applicable) • PwBD Disability Certificate (if applicable) • Age Relaxation Certificate/Document (if applicable) • Photograph + Live Photo (Upload) • Signature (Upload) • Photo ID Details – Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN / Passport / Driving Licence / Other Government Photo ID Note: Documents supporting Date of Birth, Category, Educational Qualification, Experience, Desirable Qualification, PwBD and Age Relaxation claims must be uploaded separately in PDF format. Pay Slip, Resume, Appointment Letter, Relieving Letter and Unsigned Experience Certificate must not be uploaded. |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment | |
| Photo: | • Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture. • Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background. • If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen. • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable |
| Signature: | • The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. • Signature (NOT IN CAPITAL LETTERS) uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible. |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) | |
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Principal | Level-12 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Vice Principal | Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal and open the recruitment application for the advertised post. • Complete the Universal Registration (URN), Common Application Form (CAF) and the Post/Vacancy-specific module. • Upload the required Photograph, Live Photograph, Signature and supporting documents as per the portal instructions. • Enter all required details and claims carefully, including Date of Birth, Category, Educational Qualification, Experience and Age Relaxation, wherever applicable. • Pay the applicable ₹25 application fee online, if required. • Preview/check all uploaded documents and details carefully before final submission. • Submit the Online Recruitment Application and take a printout of the finally submitted application for your record |
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