UPSC Announces Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 for Principal and Vice-Principal Posts in Delhi Education Department

Overview of UPSC Special Advertisement No. 51/2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Special Advertisement No. 51/2026, inviting Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for selection to Principal and Vice-Principal positions within the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official UPSC ORA portal.

Vacancy Details and Breakdown

The recruitment drive encompasses a total of 828 vacancies across two primary posts:

• Principal (Vacancy No. 26075101725): 124 total vacancies (UR: 69, EWS: 11, OBC: 18, SC: 16, ST: 10). Out of these, 7 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
• Vice-Principal (Vacancy No. 26075102725): 704 total vacancies (UR: 287, EWS: 71, OBC: 189, SC: 103, ST: 54). Out of these, 28 vacancies are reserved for PwBD candidates.

Essential Qualifications and Pay Scale

• Principal: Candidates require a Master’s Degree and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized university/institute, alongside 10 years of teaching experience as a Vice-Principal, PGT, or TGT in a recognized school or college. The pay scale corresponds to Level-12 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC.
• Vice-Principal: Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), plus either 2 years of experience as a PGT or 3 years of experience as a TGT. The pay scale corresponds to Level-10 in the Pay Matrix under the 7th CPC.

Age Limits and Relaxations

• Principal: Upper age limit is 50 years for UR/EWS, 53 years for OBC, and 55 years for SC/ST.
• Vice-Principal: Upper age limit is 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST.
• Age is further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD candidates, subject to a maximum limit of 56 years.

Important Dates and Application Process

• Application Opening Date: July 25, 2026
• Closing Date for Online Applications: August 14, 2026 (up to 1800 hrs)
• Recruitment Test (CRT) Date: November 1, 2026 (Pen and paper-based Combined Recruitment Test to shortlist candidates for interview)
• Application Fee: Not specified in the primary notification text.
• Admit Card / Result Status: Not specified yet; admit cards for the recruitment test will be issued closer to the examination date.

Applicants must complete their registration and submissions via the UPSC ORA Portal. Candidates are advised to review the official UPSC Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 PDF Notice to verify all eligibility criteria, reservation terms, and submission guidelines before applying.