Name of Post: UPSC Principal Vice Principal Exam Date 2026
Post Date / Update: 16 October 2026, 05:44 PM
Short Information: The Union Public Service Commission has announced the examination date for the Principal and Vice Principal recruitment under Advt No. 51/2026 in the Education Department, Government of NCT Delhi. The examination will be held on 09/01/2027 for a total of 828 posts, including 124 posts of Principal and 704 posts of Vice Principal. Online applications for this recruitment were invited from 25/07/2026 to 14/08/2026. The application fee was Rs 25 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, while SC, ST, PwBD and all female candidates were exempted from the fee. Check the exam schedule, eligibility criteria and important links below.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 25/07/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 14/08/2026 |
| Exam Date | 09/01/2027 |
| Admit Card | Available Soon |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 25 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / All Female | Nil |
Age Limit
Minimum Age Not Specified
Maximum Age Vice Principal 35 Years (UR/EWS), 38 Years (OBC), 40 Years (SC/ST)
Maximum Age Principal 50 Years (UR), 53 Years (OBC), 55 Years (SC/ST)
Age counted as on 14/08/2026. Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Vice Principal | 704 |
| Principal | 124 |
| Total | 828 |
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree along with a B.Ed qualification. For the Vice Principal post, the candidate should also have teaching experience — either two years as a Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) or three years as a Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT). For the Principal post, the candidate should have ten years of teaching experience as a PGT or TGT. Detailed eligibility conditions are given in the official notification.
Selection Process
As per the official notice, the selection for these posts involves shortlisting of candidates, followed by a personal interview and document verification. UPSC has scheduled the examination for this recruitment on 09/01/2027.
Negative marking: The official notice does not mention any negative marking scheme.
How to Download
1. Visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
2. Go to the “Examinations” or “What’s New” section on the homepage.
3. Look for the notice regarding the Principal and Vice Principal exam date (Advt 51/2026).
4. Open the notice and check the exam schedule for 09/01/2027.
5. Download and save the notice for future reference.
Important Links
| Link For | Link |
|---|---|
| Check Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. What is the UPSC Principal Vice Principal exam date?
The UPSC Principal and Vice Principal examination (Advt 51/2026) is scheduled to be held on 09/01/2027.
Q2. How many posts are available in this recruitment?
There are 828 posts in total — 124 posts of Principal and 704 posts of Vice Principal.
Q3. What is the eligibility for the Vice Principal post?
The candidate must have a Master’s degree with B.Ed and teaching experience of two years as a PGT or three years as a TGT.
Q4. What is the application fee for this recruitment?
The fee is Rs 25 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, and Nil for SC, ST, PwBD and all female candidates.
Q5. Where can I check the official exam date notice?
The official notice can be checked on the UPSC official website at upsc.gov.in.
