The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the official notification for 828 Principal and Vice-Principal vacancies under the Delhi Education Department. Eligible candidates from Punjab and across India seeking Central Government Jobs can apply online from 25 July to 14 August 2026.

📄 Overview

The latest UPSC Recruitment 2026 invites applications under Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 for highly prestigious teaching and administrative roles. Out of the 828 total openings, 124 vacancies are dedicated to the Principal post, and 704 vacancies are for Vice-Principals. Candidates looking for a Sarkari Naukri in the education sector can apply online. The selection will be purely based on a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by an Interview.

📅 Important Dates

🤝 Vacancy Details

The commission has declared 828 official vacancies for the Education Department of GNCT of Delhi. Reserved vacancies for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD are distributed as per Central Government norms.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this Sarkari Naukri, applicants must hold specific educational qualifications and teaching experience from recognized institutions.

• Principal: Master's Degree + B.Ed from a recognized University/Institute. Additionally, 10 years of teaching experience as a Vice Principal, PGT, or TGT is required.
• Vice Principal: Master's Degree + B.Ed from a recognized University. A minimum of 2 years of experience as PGT OR 3 years of experience as TGT is mandatory.

🔞 Age Limit

💸 Application Fee

🎯 Selection Process

The recruitment process involves two distinct stages. A weightage of 75:25 will be given to the written test and the interview respectively.

• Combined Recruitment Test (CRT): An objective type multiple-choice test worth 300 marks. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd for wrong answers.
• Personal Interview: Candidates clearing the CRT will be called for an interview.
• Document Verification: Authentication of academic and experience credentials.
• Medical Examination: Standard medical fitness tests.

📄 Required Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling the online application form:

• Class 10th / Matriculation Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
• Master's Degree and B.Ed Certificates with mark sheets
• Experience Certificates in the prescribed proforma by the Organization Head
• Recent Passport Size Photograph and Scanned Signature
• Caste or Category Certificate (OBC non-creamy layer, SC, ST) if applicable
• Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates)
• Aadhaar Card or Valid ID Proof for authentication

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✍️ How to Apply

1. Visit the official application portal of UPSC at upsconline.nic.in.
2. Complete the OTR (One Time Registration) if you are a new user, or simply log in with your credentials.
3. Find Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 and click on the 'Apply Online' link for the Principal / Vice Principal posts.
4. Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) with your personal, educational, and experience details.
5. Upload all required documents, including your live photo and signature on plain white paper.
6. Pay the nominal application fee of Rs. 25/- online (exempt for reserved categories and females).
7. Verify all the details carefully and submit the application before the deadline of 14 August 2026 (6 PM). Download the confirmation page.

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