UPSC Principal and Vice Principal 2026 — 828 posts

Important dates

One timeline — no hunting through tables.

1. 25/07/2026

   Application Begin

2. 14/08/2026 upto 06:00 PM

   Last Date for Apply Online

3. 14/08/2026

   Pay Exam Fee Last Date

4. 01/11/2026

   Pen & Paper Based CRT Exam Date

5. Before Exam

   Admit Card Available

Posts / cadres

Roles covered under this notice.

• Principal124 posts
• Vice Principal704 posts
• Principal Male37 posts
• 0707 posts
• 1308 posts
• Principal Female32 posts
• 1104 posts
• 0302 posts
• Vice Principal Male150 posts
• 9637 posts
• 5229 posts
• Vice Principal Female137 posts
• 9334 posts
• 5125 posts

Job profile

Summary — verify details in the official PDF / portal.

This recruitment under Union Public Service Commission fills the notified cadre(s) with regular office / field duties as described in the official advertisement. Read the “nature of post / duties” section in the PDF before you apply. 828 post(s) notified; cadres include Principal, Vice Principal, Principal Male, 07. Confirm posting, pay and probation only from the official notification.

Who can apply

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Age: Max 50 Years for Principal (as on 14/08/2026) Calculate age →

Selection process

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How to apply

Short steps — follow the official form for exact fields and fees.

1. 1Open the official notification PDF from the recruiting board’s website and read eligibility, vacancies, fees and dates.
2. 2Keep your photo, signature and certificates ready in the size and format asked in the notice.
3. 3Register or log in only on the official Apply Online portal linked on this page.
4. 4Fill the form carefully, upload documents, and preview every page before final submit.
5. 5Pay the fee on the official payment gateway if required, then download the confirmation page.
6. 6Save your registration number and password for admit card and result later.

Official link: Open on official website

Documents to keep ready

Scan quality and KB limits are in the official notification.

• ✓Recent passport-size photograph (as per KB / dimension rules)
• ✓Signature / left-hand thumb impression scan (if asked)
• ✓ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter / DL) details for the form
• ✓Educational certificates and mark sheets
• ✓Category / EWS / PwBD / Ex-servicemen certificate (if claiming reservation)
• ✓Valid email ID and mobile number for OTPs

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Common mistakes that get forms rejected

Fix these before you pay the fee — most rejections are document formatting, not eligibility.

• Photo / signature size wrong

  Boards reject files outside the KB or pixel limits in the notice.

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• Age calculated on the wrong cut-off date

  Use the “age as on” date from the notification, not today’s date.

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• Incomplete document set

  Missing caste / EWS / experience proofs often fail at DV, not at apply time.

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• Fee paid but form not submitted

  Always download the confirmation / application PDF after successful payment.

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Notes

UPSC Principal and Vice Principal 2026 is a latest job notice from Union Public Service Commission. This page summarises vacancies, eligibility, dates and official apply links so you can verify details before applying. This recruitment under Union Public Service Commission fills the notified cadre(s) with regular office / field duties as described in the official advertisement. Read the “nature of post / duties” section in the PDF before you apply. 828 post(s) notified; cadres include Principal, Vice Principal, Principal Male, 07. Confirm posting, pay and probation only from the official notification. Key facts on this listing: advertisement / CEN 51/2026; 828 post(s) / seats notified; application mode: Online; age limit Max 50 Years for Principal; last date 2026-08-14; status: open. Cadres / posts covered: Principal (124); Vice Principal (704); Principal Male (37); 07 (07); 13 (08); Principal Female (32). Qualification highlights: Principal: Master Degree from Any Recognized University in India.; 10 Year Experience.; Vice Principal: Master Degree from Any Recognized University in India.; 2 Year Experience as PGT Teacher OR 3 Year Experience as TGT Teacher.. Selection stages mentioned: Online application → Written test / interview → Document verification. How to apply (summary): Open the official notification PDF from the recruiting board’s website and read eligibility, vacancies, fees and dates. Keep your photo, signature and certificates ready in the size and format asked in the notice. Register or log in only on the official Apply Online portal linked on this page. Fill the form carefully, upload documents, and preview every page before final submit. Important dates captured here: Application Begin — 25/07/2026; Last Date for Apply Online — 14/08/2026 upto 06:00 PM; Pay Exam Fee Last Date — 14/08/2026; Pen & Paper Based CRT Exam Date — 01/11/2026; Admit Card Available — Before Exam. Official apply / download links on this page point to Union Public Service Commission portals. SarkariSuchi is an independent summary — confirm fees, vacancies and eligibility in the official notification PDF before you submit any form.

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