The Union Public Service Commission, the central agency that conducts recruitment for government services, is hiring Principals and Vice-Principals for the Education Department under the Government of NCT of Delhi. The recruitment covers a total of 828 posts, offering senior school administrative positions in the Delhi education system, and selection is through a Combined Recruitment Test conducted by the commission.
UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 Exam Date
Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 202651/2026
Total Vacancies
828
Exam Date
09 Jan 2027
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 14 Aug 2026
Exam on 09 Jan 2027
- Notification16 Oct
- Applications Open25 Jul
- Applications Closed14 Aug
- Exam09 Jan
About UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Union Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 51/2026
- Post Name
- Principal and Vice-Principal
- Job Location
- Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Principal
124
Vice-Principal
704
Total828
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Principal | 124 |
| Vice-Principal | 704 |
| Grand Total | 828 |
Important Details
- The corrigendum dated 16 October 2026 supersedes the examination date given in Advertisement No. 51/2026.
- It does not change the eligibility conditions, the number of vacancies or the examination pattern.
- The Combined Recruitment Test for both Principal and Vice-Principal posts will be held in the forenoon session from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Post-wise Vacancy Numbers
Principal
Vacancy Number: 26075101725
Vice-Principal
Vacancy Number: 26075102725
| Post Name | Vacancy Number |
|---|---|
| Principal | 26075101725 |
| Vice-Principal | 26075102725 |
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