UPSC has announced the exam date for Principal and Vice Principal posts. The written examination will be held on 09 January 2027. Admit cards will be available soon on the official UPSC website.
A total of 828 vacancies are to be filled through this recruitment. Candidates who applied before the 14 August 2026 deadline should regularly check the official portal for updates.
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Admit Card release date will be updated soon. Visit the official UPSC website to download it once available.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Timing |
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| Online Application Start Date | 25 July 2026 PDF |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 August 2026 (up to 18:00 hrs) PDF |
| Previous Exam Date | 01 November 2026 PDF+ 1 |
| Rescheduled Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) | 09 January 2027 (Forenoon Session: 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM) PDF |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced prior to the exam PDF |
| Interview Date | To be intimated separately to shortlisted candidates PDF |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Department | Total Vacancies |
| Principal (Group ‘A’ Gazetted) | Education Department, GNCT of Delhi | 124 |
| Vice Principal (Group ‘A’ Gazetted) | Education Department, GNCT of Delhi | 704 |
| Total | 828 |
Category-Wise Breakdown
| Post | Gender | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | PwBD (Horizontal) |
| Principal | Male | 37 | 07 | 07 | 13 | 08 | 72 | 7 vacancies total (Male: 4, Female: 3) |
| Female | 32 | 04 | 11 | 03 | 02 | 52 | ||
| Sub-Total | 69 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 124 | ||
| Vice Principal | Male | 150 | 96 | 52 | 37 | 29 | 364 | 28 vacancies total (Male: 15, Female: 13) |
| Female | 137 | 93 | 34 | 51 | 25 | 340 | ||
| Sub-Total | 287 | 189 | 103 | 71 | 54 | 704 |
Age Limit
| Category | Principal | Vice Principal |
| UR / EWS | Up to 50 years | Up to 35 years |
| OBC (Delhi only) | Up to 53 years | Up to 38 years |
| SC / ST | Up to 55 years | Up to 40 years |
| PwBD | Relaxable up to 10 years (maximum 56 years) | Relaxable up to 10 years (maximum 56 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen / Central Govt Employees | Up to 5 years relaxation as per Govt. rules | Up to 5 years relaxation as per Govt. rules |
Crucial date for age determination is 14 August 2026.
Educational & Experience Details
| Post Name | Essential Educational Qualifications | Required Experience | Desirable Qualifications |
| Principal | 1. Master’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute 2. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized University/Institute | 10 years of teaching experience (as Vice Principal / PGT / TGT) in a recognized High School / Higher Secondary School / Senior Secondary School / Intermediate College | 1. Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) from a recognized University/Institute 2. Experience of Administrative charge of a recognized High/Higher Secondary School/Intermediate College |
| Vice Principal | 1. Master’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute 2. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized University/Institute | 2 years experience as Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) — OR — 3 years experience as Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | None specified |
Exam Pattern & Selection Scheme
| Feature | Details |
| Mode of Examination | Offline Pen & Paper (OMR Sheet based) |
| Question Type | Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Duration | 2 Hours (120 minutes) |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks |
| Language / Medium | Bilingual (English and Hindi) |
| Marking Scheme | All questions carry equal marks |
| Negative Marking | Deduction of 1/3rd (0.33) marks assigned to that question for every wrong answer |
| Selection Weightage | 75 : 25 (Recruitment Test : 75%, Interview : 25%) |
| Minimum Suitability (Interview) | • UR / EWS: 50 Marks • OBC: 45 Marks • SC / ST / PwBD: 40 Marks (out of 100) |
| Syllabus Topics | 1. General Knowledge including Contemporary social, economic & cultural issues 2. Hindi and English language skills 3. Reasoning ability and Quantitative Aptitude 4. Educational policies & Educational measurement and evaluation 5. Management and Financial administration 6. Office Procedure 7. Pedagogy in Education 8. Digital Literacy |
How to Download Admit Card
- Visit the official UPSC website at http://upsc.gov.in/.
- Go to the Admit Card or e-Admit Card section on the homepage.
- Enter your Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth.
- Download and print the admit card for the exam.
Exam Day Guidelines
Carry the printed admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. Report at the time mentioned on the admit card. Follow all instructions provided in the admit card notice.
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Do not carry any prohibited items such as mobile phones, calculators, or study material inside the exam hall.
Next Steps After Exam
After the exam, UPSC will release the result on its official website. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview followed by Document Verification.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
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| Check Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Visit Official Website |
