UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 for 828 Posts
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued Advt. No. 51/2026 for recruitment to Principal and Vice Principal posts. A total of 828 vacancies are notified for eligible candidates across India.
The online application process started on 25 July 2026 and the last date to apply and pay the fee is 14 August 2026 up to 06:00 PM. Candidates should review the official notification before submitting the application form.
The recruitment includes category-wise vacancies, post-wise eligibility conditions, application fee details, and a Computer Based Recruitment Test scheduled for 01 November 2026.
Application Start
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
Last Date To Apply
Fri, 14 Aug 2026
Recruitment Overview
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
Online application start date | 2026-07-25 |
Last date to apply online | 2026-08-14 up to 06:00 PM |
Last date to pay application fee | 2026-08-14 up to 06:00 PM |
Correction date | As per schedule |
Admit card date | As per schedule |
CRT exam date | 2026-11-01 |
Result date | As per schedule |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 25/- |
SC / ST / PH | Rs. 0/- No fee required |
Payment Mode | Online payment |
Age Limit
Vacancy and Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Principal | 124 |
|
Vice Principal | 704 |
|
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Principal | 69 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 124 |
Vice Principal | 287 | 71 | 189 | 103 | 54 | 704 |
How to Apply
- Candidates can apply online for UPSC Principal & Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 from 25/07/2026 to 14/08/2026.
- Visit the official UPSC website or the online application portal.
- Open the UPSC Principal & Vice Principal apply online link.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Login with the registration ID and password.
- Fill in personal, educational, category, and other required details.
- Upload scanned documents such as photograph, signature, and other required files.
- Pay the application fee through online mode, if applicable.
- Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form is 14/08/2026 up to 06:00 PM.
When did the online application process start?
The online application process started on 25/07/2026.
How many vacancies are available in this UPSC recruitment?
There are 828 posts in total: 124 Principal posts and 704 Vice Principal posts.
What is the application fee for General, OBC and EWS candidates?
General, OBC and EWS candidates have to pay Rs. 25/- through online mode.
Is there any fee for SC, ST or PH candidates?
No. The fee for SC / ST / PH candidates is Rs. 0/-.
What is the exam date mentioned for the CRT?
The CRT exam date is listed as 01/11/2026.
Where can candidates check salary and selection procedure details?
Salary, pay scale and selection procedure details should be checked in the official UPSC notification.