Short Detail:
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 for total 828 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Principal and Vice-Principal can submit their online application form from 25/07/2026 to 14/08/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: 51/2026
Public
Result
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Important Dates
- Short Notification Date: 21/07/2026
- Detailed Notification Release Date: By 25/07/2026
- Application Start Date: 25/07/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 14/08/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 14/08/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Before exam
- Exam Date: Notify soon
Application Fees
- UR / General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹25/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female (All Categories): Exempted
- Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 14/08/2026
- Min Age: N/A
- Max Age: Post-Wise (see table below)
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “Government of India Rules for Reserved Categories”
| Category | Principal (Maximum Age) | Vice Principal (Maximum Age) |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 50 Years | 35 Years |
| OBC | 53 Years | 38 Years |
| SC / ST | 55 Years | 40 Years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 828
Principal: 124 Posts | Vice-Principal: 704 Posts
Principal Vacancy (124 Posts)
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 37 | 32 | 69 |
| EWS | 07 | 04 | 11 |
| OBC | 07 | 11 | 18 |
| SC | 13 | 03 | 16 |
| ST | 08 | 02 | 10 |
| Total | 72 | 52 | 124 |
Vice-Principal Vacancy (704 Posts)
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 150 | 137 | 287 |
| EWS | 37 | 34 | 71 |
| OBC | 96 | 93 | 189 |
| SC | 52 | 51 | 103 |
| ST | 29 | 25 | 54 |
| Total | 364 | 340 | 704 |
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Principal | Master’s Degree, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) and 10 years of teaching experience as PGT or TGT |
| Vice-Principal | Master’s Degree, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) and 2 years’ experience as PGT, or 3 years’ experience as TGT |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Link Active:25/07/2026 |
| Download Short Notice | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Soon |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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Principal and Vice-Principal Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection Process
- Stage 1: Written Examination
- Stage 2: Personal Interview
- Stage 3: Document Verification
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Not Found. The detailed exam pattern and syllabus for the written examination will be released along with the detailed notification on the official UPSC website.
How To Apply
- Go to the official UPSC recruitment portal at upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in
- Create a UPSC account and get a Universal Registration Number (URN), if not already registered
- Log in and open the “Principal and Vice-Principal Examination 2026” application link
- Fill personal details, educational qualifications, and select exam centres
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, photo ID proof, and category certificates (if applicable)
- Pay the application fee online, review the form, and submit
- Save or print the confirmation page for future reference