Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released recruitment notification Advt No. 51-2026 for the recruitment of 828 Principal and Vice Principal posts. Interested candidates possessing a Master’s Degree and Bachelor of Education must apply online before the deadline of 14 August 2026.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 828
Post Name: Principal and Vice Principal
Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Job Location: Not Specified
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Category Wise Breakup | Pay Scale |
|---|
| Principal | 124 | UR-69, EWS-11, OBC-18, SC-16, ST-10, PwBD-7 | Level-12 (7th CPC) |
| Vice Principal | 704 | UR-287, EWS-71, OBC-189, SC-103, ST-54, PwBD-28 | Level-10 (7th CPC) |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
For Principal: Masters Degree from a recognized University/Institute and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from a recognized university/institute.
For Vice Principal: Masters Degree from a recognized University/Institute and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from a recognized University.
Experience Requirements:
Principal: Ten years of teaching experience as Vice Principal, Post Graduate Teacher, or Trained Graduate Teacher in a recognized High School, Higher Secondary School, Senior Secondary School, or Intermediate College. (Desirable: Doctorate Degree and Administrative charge experience).
Vice Principal: Two years of experience as a Post Graduate Teacher OR three years of experience as a Trained Graduate Teacher.
Age Limit:
Principal:
- Minimum Age: Not Specified
- Maximum Age: 50 years (UR/EWS); 53 years (OBC); 55 years (SC/ST); Max 56 years (PwBD)
Vice Principal:
- Minimum Age: Not Specified
- Maximum Age: 35 years (UR/EWS); 38 years (OBC); 40 years (SC/ST); Max 56 years (PwBD)
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: As per rules (up to 55 years for Principal / 40 years for Vice Principal)
OBC (NCL): As per rules (up to 53 years for Principal / 38 years for Vice Principal)
PwBD: Additional 10 years relaxation (up to 56 years)
Important Dates
Notification Release: 25 July 2026
Application Start Date: 25 July 2026
Last Date to Apply: 14 August 2026
Exam Date (CRT): 01 November 2026
Application Fee
Salary / Pay Scale
Selection Process
Step 1: Combined Recruitment Test (CRT): A pen-and-paper based objective type MCQ test (300 marks, 2 hours) covering General Knowledge, Hindi/English language skills, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.
Step 2: Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on CRT performance.
Step 3: Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview stage.
How to Apply
Visit the official UPSC online application portal.
Complete the registration process and fill in the required educational and experience details.
Upload necessary documents as per the official guidelines.
Pay the application fee (if applicable) via the online mode.
Submit the application before 14 August 2026.
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