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

Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal at upsconline.nic.in.

Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR), or log in directly if already registered.

Go to the active advertisements section and select the Principal/Vice-Principal notification (Special Advertisement No. 51/2026).

Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.

Upload scanned copies of the required documents, certificates, and photograph within the specified size limits (maximum 1 MB and 2 MB, as applicable).

Submit the final application form and save/print the confirmation page for future reference.

Applications can be submitted online only from 25 July 2026 (12:01 AM) to 14 August 2026 (11:59 PM).

The age limit and other eligibility conditions are calculated as of the cutoff date, 14 August 2026.

Candidates should review their educational qualification and teaching experience carefully before applying, as this recruitment requires specific PGT/TGT teaching experience.

The detailed notification, which is expected to carry additional eligibility conditions, exam pattern, and document requirements, has not been released yet. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for updates.

Only the fee categories and amounts confirmed in the short notice (Rs. 25 for UR/OBC/EWS male candidates; nil for SC/ST/PwD/female candidates) should be relied upon until the detailed notification is out.