Sarkari Sewayojan

•   The official name of the post is UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment.
•   The hiring body is the Union Public Service Commission, commonly known as UPSC.
•   This recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement Number 51/2026.
•   There are a total of 828 open positions available for candidates.

•   You can start filling out the online application form from July 25, 2026.
•   The final deadline to submit your online application is August 14, 2026, by 6:00 PM.
•   Make sure to pay your examination fees by the same closing date, August 14, 2026.
•   The written test, which is a Pen & Paper-based recruitment test, is scheduled for November 1, 2026.
•   Candidates will be able to download their admit cards shortly before the examination date.

•   Candidates belonging to General, OBC, and EWS categories need to pay a small fee of ₹25.
•   There is no application fee for candidates from SC, ST, and PH categories.
•   Female applicants do not have to pay any fees for this recruitment.
•   You can pay the required fee using online methods like net banking or cards, or through offline modes.

•   If you are applying for the Principal post, your age should not exceed 50 years.
•   For the Vice Principal post, the upper age limit is set at 35 years.
•   There is no specific minimum age mentioned in the short notification.
•   Extra age relaxation is provided to certain categories as per the official UPSC rules.

•   Principal Candidates:
•   You must hold a Master’s Degree from a university recognized by the government.
•   You are required to have at least 10 years of professional experience.
•   Vice Principal Candidates:
•   You must possess a Master’s Degree from any recognized Indian university.
•   You need 2 years of experience as a PGT teacher or 3 years of experience as a TGT teacher.

•   For Principals:
•   There are 72 seats for males and 52 seats for females.
•   This makes a total of 124 vacancies for the Principal position.
•   For Vice Principals:
•   Male candidates have 364 seats available across various categories.
•   Female candidates have 340 seats assigned to them.
•   This brings the total number of Vice Principal vacancies to 704.

•   The primary selection is done through a written test held on paper.
•   The exam is scheduled to take place on November 1, 2026.
•   You can find the full details of the exam pattern and subjects in the official notification.
•   Candidates are encouraged to check the syllabus on the UPSC official website to prepare well.

•   Check Notification First:
•   Carefully read all the details in the official advertisement before starting your application.
•   Gather Your Documents:
•   Collect your educational certificates, experience proof, and ID cards like Aadhaar.
•   Keep your address details and basic personal information ready.
•   Prepare Scanned Files:
•   You must have clear scans of your latest photograph and signature.
•   Ensure you have digital copies of your ID proof and other necessary documents.
•   Fill and Review:
•   Enter all your details into the online form accurately.
•   Use the "Preview" option to double-check every field for mistakes before hitting submit.
•   Payment and Printing:
•   If you are required to pay a fee, complete the transaction to finish the process.
•   Once submitted, print a copy of the final form for your future reference.

•   Use the "Apply Online" link to reach the registration portal.
•   The official PDF notification contains every minute detail about the job.
•   Visit the UPSC official website for regular updates directly from the commission.