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Attention, aspiring leaders in education! UPSC ne announce ki hai Principal aur Vice-Principal Professor posts ke liye bumper bharti! Total 828 vacancies hain, jismein 124 Principals ke liye aur 704 Vice-Principal Professors ke liye hain. Agar aap Master's Degree aur B.Ed holder hain aur educational administration mein apna career banana chahte hain, toh yeh aapke liye ek golden opportunity hai. Online applications already shuru ho chuki hain, aur apply karne ki last date 14 August 2026 hai. Toh, der kis baat ki? Jaldi se UPSC ki official website par jaao aur apna form fill karo, kyunki yeh mauka phir nahi milega!

UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026: 828 Vacancies Announced! (Advt. No. 51/2026)

Attention, aspiring leaders in education! Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) ne Principal aur Vice-Principal Professor posts ke liye ek bumper recruitment notification (Advt. No. 51/2026) release kiya hai. Total 828 vacancies hain, jismein 124 Principals ke liye aur 704 Vice-Principal Professors ke liye hain. Yeh Delhi ke Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi mein service karne ka ek golden mauka hai.

Online application process 25 July 2026 se shuru ho chuka hai aur apply karne ki last date 14 August 2026 hai. Interested aur eligible candidates ko jaldi se jaldi apply karna chahiye, kyunki deadline bahut kareeb hai!

Vacancy Details

UPSC ne Principal aur Vice-Principal Professor posts ke liye total 828 vacancies announce ki hain. Post-wise distribution niche diya gaya hai:

Post Name Total Vacancies
Principal 124
Vice-Principal Professor 704
Total 828

Overall category-wise vacancies is prakar hain: UR-339, SC-123, ST-61, OBC-222, EWS-83, aur PwBD-34. Lekin, individual posts (Principal aur Vice-Principal Professor) ke liye category-wise breakdown notification mein specify nahi kiya gaya hai.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates ko apply karne se pehle eligibility criteria dhyan se check karna chahiye:

Educational Qualification:

  • Applicants ke paas Master's Degree honi chahiye.
  • Saath hi, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) ki degree bhi anivarya hai.

Age Limit:

  • Principal post ke liye maximum age limit 50 years hai.
  • Vice-Principal Professor post ke liye maximum age limit 35 years hai.
  • Age limit calculate karne ki crucial date 14 August 2026 hai.

Age Relaxation:

Sarkari niyam ke anusaar various categories ke candidates ko age relaxation milega:

  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • PwBD: 10 years (maximum 56 years)
  • Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
  • Central/UT Government employees: Upto 5 years

Important Dates

Yeh recruitment drive ki important dates ko mark kar lein:

Event Date
Detailed Notification Release Date 2026-07-24
Online Application Starts 2026-07-25
Last Date to Apply Online 2026-08-14
Fee Payment Last Date 2026-08-14
Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) 2026-11-01

Yaad rahe, online application aur fee payment ki last date 14 August 2026 hai. Iske baad koi application accept nahi kiya jayega.

Application Fee

Application fee categories ke hisaab se alag-alag hai:

Category Fee
General Male ₹25
SC/ST Exempted
Female Exempted
PwBD Exempted

Fee payment ke modes notification mein specify nahi kiye gaye hain, lekin usually online modes (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card) available hote hain.

Selection Process

Selection process do main stages mein hoga:

  1. Combined Recruitment Test (CRT):
    • Isme negative marking hogi, jismein har galat answer ke liye 1/3rd mark deduct kiya jayega.
    • CRT mein performace ke basis par candidates ko Interview ke liye shortlist kiya jayega.
  2. Interview:
    • CRT aur Interview ke marks ke basis par final merit list banegi. CRT ko 75% weightage aur Interview ko 25% weightage diya jayega.
  3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates ke documents verify kiye jayenge.
  4. Medical Examination: Candidates ko prescribed medical standards meet karna hoga.

How to Apply

Interested aur eligible candidates niche diye gaye steps ko follow karke online apply kar sakte hain:

  1. UPSC ki official website upsc.gov.in par visit karein.
  2. "Recruitment" ya "Apply Online" section mein jaakar Advertisement No. 51/2026 for Principal and Vice-Principal Professor posts search karein.
  3. Direct apply online link https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ par click karein.
  4. Agar aap naye user hain, toh pehle registration karein.
  5. Application form mein sabhi required details accurately fill karein.
  6. Apni recent photograph aur signature upload karein (prescribed format mein).
  7. Application fee online mode se pay karein (agar applicable ho).
  8. Form submit karne se pehle sabhi details ko review karein.
  9. Submitted application form ka printout lekar future reference ke liye apne paas rakhein.

Important Links

Yeh ek shandaar mauka hai educational sector mein apna career banane ka. Sabhi eligible candidates ko advise kiya jaata hai ki last date ka intezaar na karein aur jald se jald apply karein. Good luck!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the total number of vacancies and for which posts are they available in the Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026?

There are a total of 828 vacancies. Specifically, there are 124 vacancies for Principal and 704 vacancies for Vice-Principal Professor.

What are the essential educational qualifications required to apply for these posts?

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) to be eligible.

What is the age limit for the Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026, and what relaxations are available?

The maximum age limit is 50 years as of 2026-08-14. Age relaxations include 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD (maximum 56 years), 5 years for Ex-Servicemen, and up to 5 years for Central/UT Government employees.

What is the application fee for this recruitment, and are there any exemptions?

The application fee is ₹25 for General category male candidates. SC/ST, Female, and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

What are the important dates for the Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026, including the application and exam dates?

The detailed notification was released on 2026-07-24. Online applications start on 2026-07-25, with the last date to apply online and pay fees being 2026-08-14. The Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) is scheduled for 2026-11-01.

What is the selection process for these posts, and is there negative marking in the exam?

The selection process involves two stages: a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by an Interview. Yes, there is negative marking in the CRT, with 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer.

What is the estimated in-hand salary for Principal and Vice-Principal Professor?

The estimated in-hand salary for a Principal is Rs. 132,000, Rs. 138,000, and for a Vice-Principal Professor, it is Rs. 96,000, Rs. 102,000.

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