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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications for UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 (828 posts). Online applications open on 25 Jul 2026. Eligibility: Master Degree from Any Recognized University in India. Age limit: up to 50 years as on 14 Aug 2026. Fee: General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹25 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Online / Offline Fee Mode Only); SC / ST / PH candidates are exempted.

Organisation:
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total posts:
828
Apply from:
25 Jul 2026
Last date:
17/08/2026 upto 06:00 PM
Exam date:
01 Nov 2026
Age limit:
up to 50 years as on 14 Aug 2026
Qualification:
Master Degree from Any Recognized University in India
Fee:
General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹25 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Online / Offline Fee Mode Only); SC / ST / PH candidates are exempted
Mode:
Online

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications for 828 posts of Principal and Vice Principal, a central-level recruitment open to candidates with the required qualification and experience.

Applications opened on 25 July 2026 and closed on 17 August 2026 by 6 PM, with the exam fee also due by the same date through online or offline mode. The pen and paper based exam is scheduled for 1 November 2026, and the admit card will be released before the exam. The fee is 25 rupees for General, OBC and EWS candidates and free for SC, ST and PH candidates. The upper age limit is 50 years for Principal and 35 years for Vice Principal.

Of the total vacancies, 124 are for Principal, requiring a master's degree with 10 years of experience, and 704 are for Vice Principal, requiring a master's degree along with 2 years as a PGT teacher or 3 years as a TGT teacher. A detailed male and female category-wise breakup across UR, OBC, EWS, SC and ST is given in the notification for both posts.

Important Dates

Important dates
EventDate
Application Begin
Last Date for Apply Online17/08/2026 upto 06:00 PM
Pay Exam Fee Last Date
Pen & Paper Based CRT Exam Date
Admit Card AvailableBefore Exam

Application Fee

Application fee by category
CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹25
SC / ST / PHFree

Pay the Exam Fee Through Online / Offline Fee Mode Only

Age Limit

Age limit
LimitAge
Minimum AgeNA
Maximum Age50 Years
Maximum Age35 Years

Vacancy Details

Total: 828 Post
Post NameTotal PostEligibility
Principal124Master Degree from Any Recognized University in India. 10 Year Experience. More Eligibility Details Read the Notification
Vice Principal704Master Degree from Any Recognized University in India. 2 Year Experience as PGT Teacher OR 3 Year Experience as TGT Teacher. More Eligibility Details Read the Notification

Category-wise Vacancy

Principal Male
UROBCEWSSCSTTotal
377713872
Principal Female
UROBCEWSSCSTTotal
321143252
Vice Principal Male
UROBCEWSSCSTTotal
15096375229364
Vice Principal Female
UROBCEWSSCSTTotal
13793345125340

How to Apply

  1. 1Read the official notification carefully before you start, since it covers eligibility, age limit, and the full breakdown of all 828 posts in more depth than any summary can.
  2. 2Open the "Apply Online" link on this page to go to Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)'s own application portal; applications submitted anywhere else won't be valid.
  3. 3Register with a working email address and mobile number, since the portal typically sends your login details and status updates to both.
  4. 4Fill in the form with your personal, educational and category details exactly as they appear on your certificates. A mismatch here is one of the most common reasons applications get rejected at verification.
  5. 5Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the exact format, dimensions and file size the notification specifies.
  6. 6Pay the application fee. General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹25 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Online / Offline Fee Mode Only); SC / ST / PH candidates are exempted.
  7. 7Check every section of the completed form on the preview screen before you submit, since most portals don't allow edits afterward.
  8. 8Download or print the confirmation page once submission is complete; you'll likely need it again at the admit card or document verification stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organization is conducting this recruitment?

This recruitment is being conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Refer to the official notification linked on this page for the full details.

How many vacancies are there?

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a total of 828 posts under this recruitment. See the Vacancy Details section on this page for the post-wise and category-wise breakup.

What is the age limit?

The prescribed age limit is 35 to 50 years, as on the date specified in the official notification.

Is there an application fee?

General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹25 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Online / Offline Fee Mode Only); SC / ST / PH candidates are exempted.

What is the eligibility criteria?

Eligibility varies by post. For example: Master Degree from Any Recognized University in India. 10 Year Experience. More Eligibility Details Read the Notification. Check the Vacancy Details section on this page or the official notification for the full post-wise eligibility.

How can I apply?

Use the "Apply Online" link on this page to go directly to Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)'s application portal, and follow the steps in the How to Apply section above.

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Quick Facts

Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Posted
01 Aug 2026
Total Posts
828