| UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 - Quick Overview | |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| User Department | Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi |
| Post Name(s) | Principal (Group A) & Vice Principal (Group A) |
| Advertisement Number | Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 |
| Vacancy Numbers | Principal: 26075101725 | Vice Principal: 26075102725 |
| Total Vacancies | 828 Posts (Principal: 124, Vice Principal: 704) |
| Job Cadre & Classification | General Central Service Group 'A' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Pay Scale | Principal: Level-12 | Vice Principal: Level-10 (7th CPC Matrix) |
| Mode of Application | Online Mode via ORA Portal (upsconline.nic.in/ora) |
| Selection Process | Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) (75% Weightage) + Interview (25% Weightage) |
| Official Website URLs | upsconline.nic.in/ora | upsc.gov.in |
- Online Application Commencement Date: 25 July 2026
- Closing Date for Submission of Online Application: 14 August 2026 (Up to 18:00 Hrs)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 14 August 2026 (Up to 18:00 Hrs)
- Crucial Date for Determining Eligibility & Age Limit: 14 August 2026
- e-Admit Card Release Date: October 2026 (via UPSC Website)
- Date of Combined Recruitment Test (CRT): 01 November 2026 (Pen & Paper Based)
- Interview Date for Shortlisted Candidates: To be intimated separately via Registered Email & Portal
📌 Important Note for Applicants:
Online aavedan karne ki antim tithi 14 August 2026 shaam 6:00 baje tak hai. Final form submit hone ke baad application withdrawal ya kisi bhi field me correction allow nahi hoga. Candidate apna active Mobile Number aur Email Address hi darj karein kyunki Commission dwara sabhi aage ki communications email aur website notification ke maadhyam se ki jayengi.
Directorate of Education, GNCT of Delhi ke under Principal aur Vice Principal posts ke liye detailed gender-wise aur category-wise vacancy distribution niche diya gaya hai:
1. Principal Post Vacancy Breakdown (Total: 124 Posts)
| Gender | UR | EWS | OBC (Delhi) | SC | ST | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 37 | 07 | 07 | 13 | 08 | 72 |
| Female | 32 | 11 | 09 | 03 | 02 | 52 |
| TOTAL | 69 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 124 |
* Principal ke 124 padon me se 07 vacancies Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates ke liye reserved hain (05 Fresh + 02 Backlog vacancies).
2. Vice Principal Post Vacancy Breakdown (Total: 704 Posts)
| Gender | UR | EWS | OBC (Delhi) | SC | ST | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 150 | 37 | 96 | 52 | 29 | 364 |
| Female | 137 | 34 | 93 | 51 | 25 | 340 |
| TOTAL | 287 | 71 | 189 | 103 | 54 | 704 |
* Vice Principal ke 704 padon me se 28 vacancies Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates ke liye reserved hain (27 Fresh + 01 Backlog vacancy).
⚠️ Mandatory Condition for OBC Reservation:
OBC category ke tehat aarakshan ka laabh keval unhi abhyarthiyon ko milega jo Government of NCT of Delhi dwara nirgat OBC Certificate prastut karenge. Anya kisi rajya/UT dwara nirgat OBC certificate dharak abhyarthiyon ko General/Unreserved category ke antargat hi consider kiya jayega.
Cut-off date 14 August 2026 tak abhyarthi ke paas post-wise essential qualifications aur age limit honi chahiye:
1. Principal Post Qualification & Age Limit
- Educational Qualification:
- Kisi bhi manta prapt University / Institute se Master's Degree (Post Graduation).
- Kisi bhi manta prapt University / Institute se Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Degree.
- Teaching Experience Required: Recognized High School / Higher Secondary School / Senior Secondary School / Intermediate College me 10 Years' teaching experience (as Vice Principal / Post Graduate Teacher [PGT] / Trained Graduate Teacher [TGT]).
- Desirable Qualification: (i) Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) from a recognized University; (ii) Administrative charge experience of a recognized High School / Higher Secondary School / Intermediate College.
- Age Limit (As on 14.08.2026):
- UR / EWS Candidates: Maximum 50 Years
- OBC (Delhi) Candidates: Maximum 53 Years
- SC / ST Candidates: Maximum 55 Years
- PwBD Candidates: Up to 10 Years Age Relaxation (Maximum age cap: 56 Years)
2. Vice Principal Post Qualification & Age Limit
- Educational Qualification:
- Kisi bhi manta prapt University / Institute se Master's Degree (Post Graduation).
- Kisi bhi manta prapt University / Institute se Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Degree.
- Teaching Experience Required:
- Recognized School me 2 Years' experience as Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), OR
- Recognized School me 3 Years' experience as Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT).
- Age Limit (As on 14.08.2026):
- UR / EWS Candidates: Maximum 35 Years
- OBC (Delhi) Candidates: Maximum 38 Years
- SC / ST Candidates: Maximum 40 Years
- PwBD Candidates: Up to 10 Years Age Relaxation (Maximum age cap: 56 Years)
Upper Age Relaxation Summary Table:
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation Permitted |
|---|---|
| SC / ST Candidates | 5 Years |
| OBC Candidates (Delhi Govt Issued Certificate) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 Years (Subject to maximum age limit of 56 years) |
| Central / UT Government Regular Servants (3+ Years Continuous Service) | Up to 5 Years relaxation in same line or allied cadres |
| Ex-Servicemen & Commissioned Officers (ECOs/SSCOs) | 5 Years relaxation as per Government of India Rules |
UPSC Principal aur Vice Principal selection process me do mukhya charan shamil hain:
- Stage 1: Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) — Pen & Paper Based Objective Test on 01.11.2026.
- Stage 2: Personal Interview (100 Marks) — Assessment of suitability and administrative leadership.
- Final Selection Weightage: Final merit list Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) aur Interview ke marks me 75:25 ratio ke aadhar par taiyar ki jayegi.
Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) Exam Pattern (01.11.2026)
| Exam Mode | Duration | Total Marks | Question Type | Language Medium | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen & Paper Offline Test | 2 Hours (120 Mins) | 300 Marks | Objective Type MCQs | Bilingual (English & Hindi) | 1/3rd (0.33) Marks Deduction per Wrong Answer |
Exam Centres for Combined Recruitment Test (15 Test Cities):
CRT test 15 nirdharit shahron me aayojit kiya jayega: Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi, aur Visakhapatnam.
Detailed Syllabus for Combined Recruitment Test (CRT):
CRT ka syllabus broadly 8 main domains me vibhajit hai:
- General Knowledge: Contemporary social, economic, and cultural issues, national/international events.
- Hindi and English Language Skills: Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, precisely writing skills.
- Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude: Verbal & non-verbal reasoning, problem solving, number sense, data interpretation, arithmetic operations.
- Educational Policies & Educational Measurement and Evaluation: NEP 2020, RTE Act 2009, NCF, educational evaluation techniques, continuous & comprehensive evaluation.
- Management and Financial Administration: School budgeting, financial rules, GFR, procurement, resource management, leadership models.
- Office Procedure: FR-SR, CCS (Conduct) Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, leave rules, pension rules, official correspondence, maintenance of service books.
- Pedagogy in Education: Learning theories, curriculum design, classroom management, inclusive education, guidance & counseling.
- Digital Literacy: Computer basics, ICT in education, e-governance initiatives, digital learning portals, cyber security basics.
Interview Minimum Level of Suitability Standards (Out of 100 Marks):
Candidates ko CRT aur Interview dono stages me category-wise minimum suitability marks prapt karna anivarya hai:
- General / EWS Category: 50 Marks and above
- OBC Category: 45 Marks and above (on relaxed standards)
- SC / ST / PwBD Category: 40 Marks and above (on relaxed standards)
| Post Name | Pay Matrix Level | Basic Pay Scale Range | Starting Basic Pay | Estimated Monthly In-Hand Salary (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal (Group A) | Pay Level-12 | ₹78,800/- to ₹2,09,200/- | ₹78,800/- | ₹ 1,35,000/- to ₹ 1,50,000/- |
| Vice Principal (Group A) | Pay Level-10 | ₹56,100/- to ₹1,77,500/- | ₹56,100/- | ₹ 95,000/- to ₹ 1,08,000/- |
Perks & Allowances Included:
- Dearness Allowance (DA at current Central Govt rates)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA @ 30% for Delhi X-Class City)
- Transport Allowance (TA) + DA on Transport Allowance
- Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Medical Facilities
- New Pension Scheme (NPS), Children Education Allowance, Paid Leaves & Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Probation Period: Selected candidates 1 Year probation par rahenge.
| Category | Application Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| Male Candidates (General / OBC / EWS) | ₹ 25.00/- (Rupees Twenty Five Only) |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | NIL (Fee Exempted) |
| SC / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Candidates | NIL (Fee Exempted) |
* Application fee ka bhugtan keval Online Mode (Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, ya UPI Payment) se hi kiya ja sakta hai. Fee ek baar pay hone par non-refundable hai.
UPSC ORA Portal par online application form submit karne ke liye nimnlikhit charanon ka palan karein:
- Official UPSC Online portal open karein: upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
- Universal Registration (URN Profile): Portal par pehli baar aane vaale candidates "New Registration" karke apna Universal Registration Number (URN) generate karein. Aadhaar Card ka upyog seamless verification ke liye sujhayil hai.
- Common Application Form (CAF) & Live Photo: Credentials se login karke Personal, Educational, aur Category details bharein. System webcam/device se Live Photo capture karein (light/white background, clear face view).
- Signature Upload Rules: White paper par black ink pen se ek ke niche ek 3 baar sign karein aur image upload karein.
- Upload Supporting Documents (PDF Format):
- 10th / Matriculation Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth).
- Master's Degree & B.Ed. Degree Certificates / Marksheets.
- Experience Certificates in prescribed proforma (clearly mentioning duration, basic pay, nature of duties).
- Caste Certificate / EWS Asset Certificate / Delhi OBC Certificate (if applicable).
- PwBD Disability Certificate / Ex-Servicemen Discharge documents (if applicable).
- Post Selection & Fee Payment: Desired post (Principal or Vice Principal) select karein, exam centre choice bharein aur ₹25 fee ka online bhugtan karein (exempted categories ko fee skip hoga).
- Final Submit & Printout: Application preview check karein aur Final Submit par click karke system-generated application form ka printout lekar apne paas rakhein. (Hard copy UPSC bhejne ki zaroorat nahi hai).
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| Link Description | Direct Action Link |
|---|---|
| UPSC ORA Online Application Direct Link | Apply Online ➔ |
| Download Official UPSC Notification PDF (Advt 51/2026) | Download PDF ➔ |
| UPSC Official Website Portal | Visit Official Website ➔ |