UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026 - 828 Posts - Apply Online

Age Details (as of 14 August 2026)

• Principal: 35-50 years (with relaxations up to 55 years for SC/ST and 53 years for OBC)
• Vice-Principal: 35-40 years (with relaxations up to 40 years for SC/ST and 38 years for OBC)

Educational Qualification

• Principal: Master’s Degree + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) + 10 years of teaching experience as PGT or TGT
• Vice-Principal: Master’s Degree + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) + 2 years’ experience as PGT, or 3 years’ experience as TGT

Age Limit

• Principal: 35-50 years (relaxation up to 55 years for SC/ST, up to 53 years for OBC)
• Vice-Principal: 35-40 years (relaxation up to 40 years for SC/ST, up to 38 years for OBC)

Note

• Age relaxation and other general eligibility conditions will follow applicable government rules as per the detailed notification.

Important Dates

• Short Notice Release Date: 21-07-2026
• Online Application Start Date: 25-07-2026 (12:01 AM onwards)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 14-08-2026 (11:59 PM)
• Detailed notification: Not released yet
• The detailed notification usually contains exam pattern, syllabus, and full eligibility conditions; this article will be updated when released.

Application Fee

• UR / General / OBC / EWS (Male): Rs. 25
• SC / ST / PwD / Female (all categories): Nil

Mode of Payment

• Online payment through net banking, debit/credit card, or SBI e-pay. Exemptions apply for female candidates and candidates from SC, ST, or PwD categories.

Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online from 25 July 2026 (12:01 AM) to 14 August 2026 (11:59 PM).
• Age and other eligibility conditions are calculated as of the cutoff date, 14 August 2026.
• The detailed notification with full eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and document requirements has not been released yet.
• Fees and category-specific exemptions are as stated in the short notice and may be subject to change in the detailed notification.