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UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published advertisement number Advt. No. 51/2026 for the recruitment of highlevel educational administrators across designated government schools and institutions. This major recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 828 vacancies for the positions of Principal and Vice Principal. Candidates seeking prestigious leadership roles in the educational department under government jurisdiction can apply online through the official UPSC portal.

Key Highlights & Recruitment Breakdown

The recruitment drive offers an exceptional career path for experienced educational professionals, postgraduate teachers (PGT), and trained graduate teachers (TGT). The selection process guarantees competitive pay scales, federal/state government administrative perks, authority in school operations, and structured career progression.

Issuing Authority: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advertisement No.: 51/2026
Total Vacancies: 828 Posts
Posts Name: Vice Principal (704 Posts) and Principal (124 Posts)
Application Mode: Online via UPSC ORA Portal
Job Category: Central / Educational Administrative Services

Eligible candidates holding the requisite Master's Degree, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), and mandatory teaching experience are encouraged to carefully read the official notification before filling out the online application form. Application forms are open from 25 July 2026 until 14 August 2026.

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