Opening Overview
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 for online recruitment to Principal and Vice Principal posts in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. A total of 828 vacancies are available and the application window is from 25/07/2026 to 14/08/2026 (06:00 PM).
Selection will be through a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) on 01/11/2026 followed by Interview.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Principal, Vice Principal |
| Total Vacancies | 828 |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree + B.Ed. + Experience (post-wise) |
| Last Date | 14/08/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 25/07/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14/08/2026 |
| Last Date Time | 14/08/2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) Date | 01/11/2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 14/08/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹25 |
| SC / ST | ₹0 |
| PwBD | ₹0 |
| Women (All Categories) | ₹0 |
Payment Mode: Visa / Master / RuPay Credit/Debit Card, UPI, Internet Banking.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 14/08/2026.
- Principal: UR/EWS 50 years, OBC 53 years, SC/ST 55 years
- Vice Principal: UR/EWS 35 years, OBC 38 years, SC/ST 40 years
- PwBD: Up to 10 years relaxation (subject to maximum age limit of 56 years as per notice)
- Other relaxations as per UPSC rules: Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers, Central/UT Government Employees, etc.
Vacancy Details
Post-wise Total Vacancies
| Post | Total |
|---|---|
| Principal | 124 |
| Vice Principal | 704 |
| Grand Total | 828 |
Principal Vacancy (Category-wise)
| Category | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 69 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 124 |
| Male | 37 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 72 |
| Female | 32 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 52 |
PwBD (Principal): 7 posts (5 fresh + 2 backlog)
Vice Principal Vacancy (Category-wise)
| Category | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 287 | 71 | 189 | 103 | 54 | 704 |
| Male | 150 | 37 | 96 | 52 | 29 | 364 |
| Female | 137 | 34 | 93 | 51 | 25 | 340 |
PwBD (Vice Principal): 28 posts (27 fresh + 1 backlog)
Important Reservation Condition (OBC)
Reservation under OBC category will be provided only to candidates who submit OBC certificate issued by Government of NCT of Delhi. OBC certificates issued by other States/UTs will be treated as General/Unreserved.
Eligibility / Qualification
Principal (Education Department, GNCT of Delhi)
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 (PGT) / Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) in a recognized High School / Higher Secondary / Senior Secondary / Intermediate College
Desirable Qualification
- Doctorate Degree from a recognized University/Institute
- Experience of administrative charge of a recognized High School / Higher Secondary / Intermediate College
Vice Principal (Education Department, GNCT of Delhi)
Educational Qualification
- Master’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized University
Experience (Either)
- 2 years experience as Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) OR
- 3 years experience as Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)
Selection Process
- Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) (Objective type)
- Interview
- Document Verification (at interview stage as per UPSC requirements)
Minimum interview suitability (out of 100): UR 50, OBC 45, SC/ST/PwBD 40.
Exam Pattern
Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) Scheme
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Pen & Paper (OMR) |
| Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Medium | English & Hindi |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd marks deducted for each wrong answer |
CRT Syllabus Topics
- 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
Weightage
Final merit weightage: CRT : Interview = 75 : 25.
CRT Exam Centres (15)
Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi, Visakhapatnam.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Principal | Level-12 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Vice Principal | Level-10 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
Additional post details (as per notification):
- Posts are Permanent
- General Central Service, Group “A”, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
- Probation: 1 Year
- Headquarters: Directorate of Education, GNCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-110054