📌 UPSC Principal, Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Principal & Vice Principal |
| Advertisement No. | 51/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 828 Posts |
| Principal Posts | 124 |
| Vice Principal Posts | 704 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Category | Government Recruitment |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 25 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Examination |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Result | Will Be Announced Later |
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹25 |
| SC / ST | ₹0 |
| PwBD | ₹0 |
| All Female Candidates | ₹0 |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, IMPS & Online Payment |
🎂 Age Limit (As on 14 August 2026)
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Vice Principal (UR/EWS) | 35 Years |
| Vice Principal (OBC) | 38 Years |
| Vice Principal (SC/ST) | 40 Years |
| Principal (UR/EWS) | 50 Years |
| Principal (OBC) | 53 Years |
| Principal (SC/ST) | 55 Years |
| Age relaxation applicable as per UPSC Rules. | |
📋 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Vice Principal | 704 |
| Principal | 124 |
| Total | 828 Posts |
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Vice Principal: Master’s Degree + B.Ed + 2 Years PGT Experience OR 3 Years TGT Experience.
- Principal: Master’s Degree + B.Ed + Minimum 10 Years Teaching Experience as PGT/TGT.
- Read the official notification for complete eligibility.
✅ Selection Process
- Shortlisting
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the UPSC Official Website.
- Open the ORA (Online Recruitment Application) Portal.
- Complete registration.
- Fill the application form carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form.
- Download and print the final application.
📂 Important Documents
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Aadhaar Card / Valid Photo ID
- Master’s Degree Certificate
- B.Ed Certificate
- Teaching Experience Certificate
- Category Certificate (If Applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (If Applicable)
- Active Mobile Number & Email ID
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Status |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Short Advertisement | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When did the UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Online Form 2026 start?
✅ Answer: 25 July 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
✅ Answer: 14 August 2026.
Q3. How many vacancies are available?
✅ Answer: 828 Posts.
Q4. What is the required educational qualification?
✅ Answer: Master’s Degree, B.Ed, and required teaching experience according to the post.
Q5. What is the selection process?
✅ Answer: Shortlisting, Personal Interview, Document Verification, and Final Merit List.
📢 Important Note:
Candidates should carefully read the official UPSC notification before applying online. Verify eligibility, age limit, educational qualification, experience requirement, reservation rules, application fee, and all recruitment instructions before submitting the application form.
Candidates should carefully read the official UPSC notification before applying online. Verify eligibility, age limit, educational qualification, experience requirement, reservation rules, application fee, and all recruitment instructions before submitting the application form.