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

Applications for Union Public Service Commission recruitment 2026 have started for 828 vacancies. The last date to apply is 14 Aug 2026. We have put the eligibility, age limit, fee and how-to-apply in one place so nothing gets missed.

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About this recruitment

Union Public Service Commission has opened online applications for this post. UPSC is the country's most prestigious recruiter, selecting for top services including the IAS and IPS. A total of 828 posts will be filled through this recruitment. This one is for Delhi. Read the details below and apply well before the last date.

Who can apply?

If you have the slightest doubt about eligibility, read the relevant part of the official notification before filling the form — a wrong entry can get your application rejected and the fee is non-refundable.

Application Fee

Vacancy Details (Total 828)

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting Criteria / Recruitment Test
2. Personal Interview
3. Document Verification

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal at upsconline.nic.in .
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR), or log in directly if already registered.
3. Go to the active advertisements section and select the Principal/Vice-Principal notification (Special Advertisement No. 51/2026).
4. Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
5. Upload scanned copies of the required documents, certificates, and photograph within the specified size limits (maximum 1 MB and 2 MB, as applicable).
6. Pay the prescribed application fee, if applicable, through net banking, debit/credit card, or SBI cash mode.
7. Submit the final application form and save/print the confirmation page for future reference.

How the selection works

Selection happens in these stages: (1) Shortlisting Criteria / Recruitment Test; (2) Personal Interview; (3) Document Verification. The syllabus for each stage is in the official notification — prepare accordingly.

Keep these documents ready before applying

• Scanned copy of your signature
• Qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Passport-size photo (JPG, usually 20–50 KB)
• A valid email ID and your own mobile number (for OTP)
• A photo ID — Aadhaar is the easiest
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), latest format, for reservation

Worth keeping in mind

Official portals slow down in the last couple of days, so don't leave the form for the deadline — apply a few days early. Keep a saved copy of your confirmation page, and check back here for the admit card and result.

Important Links

FAQ — Your Questions, Answered

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