On July 24, 2026, the Union Public Service Commission released the notification for the recruitment of a principal and vice principal at the Senior Secondary School, Directorate of Education, Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, against a total number of 828 vacancies, including 124 principals and 704 vice principals. Refer to the table below to check the breakdown.
Principal:
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
| UR | 37 | 32 | 69 |
| EWS | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| OBC | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| SC | 13 | 3 | 16 |
| ST | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Total | 72 | 52 | 124 |
Vice-Principal:
| 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 |
Summary:
| Category | Principal | Vice-Principal | Total |
| UR | 69 | 287 | 356 |
| EWS | 11 | 71 | 82 |
| OBC | 18 | 189 | 207 |
| SC | 16 | 103 | 119 |
| ST | 10 | 54 | 64 |
| Grand Total | 124 | 704 | 828 |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the UPSC Principal or Vice Principal Recruitment 2026, it is mandatory to meet the eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification, age limit, and experience. Refer to the table below to check if you can apply online.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Experience | Age Limit |
| Principal | Master’s Degree from a recognized university and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) | 10 years of teaching experience as Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) or Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT). | 35–50 years |
| Vice-Principal | Master’s Degree from a recognized university and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) | 2 years of experience as PGT or 3 years of experience as TGT. | 35–40 years |
Application Fee
To apply for the UPSC Principal or Vice Principal Recruitment 2026, it is mandatory that you pay the application fee. The payable amount is 25 rupees for male aspirants who belong to Unreserved, Other Backward Class, or Economically Weaker Section. All female aspirants and male individuals belonging to scheduled tribes and scheduled tribes are exempted from the application fee payment.
The deadline to pay the application fee is August 14, 2026. Make sure you pay it by the due date set by the Union Public Service Commission. If you are unable to pay the required amount by the set deadline, you won’t be able to apply.
Selection Process
The selection process for the recruitment of a principal and vice principal in Delhi’s senior secondary school consists of two stages, which are a written examination, a personal interview, and document verification. The Union Public Service Commission is all set to prepare a final selection list based on candidates’ performance in the first two stages with the weightage of 75:25.
Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for the written examination to be held for the recruitment of a principal and vice principal is available inside the table below.
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Question Type | Objective |
| Marking Scheme | +2.5 marks for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 of the question weightage |
| Sections | General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, English Language, Subject/Professional Knowledge (Teaching & Educational Administration) |
| Medium of Examination | English |
Exam Date
The Union Public Service Commission is yet to announce the date for the written examination. The Union Public Service Commission is expected to conduct the first stage of the selection process in the last quarter of 2026. They will announce the date of the examination after accepting the form.
Application Form
The window to apply for the UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 is all set to be available on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission at https://upsc.gov.in/ from July 25, 2026. The due date to submit the application form is August 14, 2026. If you are eligible and interested, we recommend you apply without waiting for the last date.