UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Compiled from official notification

UPSC is recruiting 828 candidates for various central government positions. This is a premier opportunity for eligible Indian citizens to join the Union Public Service Commission. Applications are invited online with a non-refundable fee of ₹25 for general candidates.

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Applications Closed

Apply Start

25 Jul 2026

Last Date

14 Aug 2026

Vacancies

828

Application Fee

₹25

Fee Last Date

14 Aug 2026

Applications closed

This notification is no longer accepting applications.

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Published 21 Jul 2026 Updated 25 Sept 2026 1 min read

About this Recruitment

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official recruitment drive for Principal and Vice-Principal. The notification announces a total of 828 vacancies distributed across 2 cadre specializations.

Applicant age criteria are prescribed post-wise according to the notified cadre. The selection pathway comprises Personal Interview, Document Verification and Shortlisting. The application window for this recruitment concluded on 14 August 2026. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India's premier constitutional recruiting agency responsible for appointments to All India Services and Central Civil Services.

Official Recruitment Overview

Official Source Verified
Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Location
National
Official Website
http://upsc.gov.in/

Important Dates

  • Online Apply Start Date 25 Jul 2026
  • Online Apply Last Date 14 Aug 2026
  • Last Date For Fee Payment 14 Aug 2026
  • Exam Date Not announced yet — check back soon
  • Admit Card Before Exam
  • Result Date Not announced yet — check back soon

Vacancy Details

Sr Discipline Vacancies
1 Vice Principal 704
2 Principal 124
Total Vacancies 828

Application Fee

  • SC ₹0
  • ST ₹0
  • EWS ₹25
  • OBC ₹25
  • Female ₹0
  • General ₹25

Post-Wise Job Profile & Service Framework

Notified Positions & Vacancy Breakdown

  • Vice Principal: 704 Posts
  • Principal: 124 Posts

Employment Structure & Service Terms

  • Appointing Authority: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
  • Pay & Remuneration: Not stated in the official notification

Eligibility Framework & Educational Qualifications

Educational Qualification

Please refer to the official notification document for comprehensive educational criteria.

Age Requirement

  • Prescribed Range: Up to 55 Years (varies by post)
  • Upper age relaxation for reserved categories, where the recruitment allows it, is specified in the official notification. Check the notification PDF for the limits that apply to your category.

Selection Process

Stage 1 Personal Interview
Stage 2 Document Verification
Stage 3 Shortlisting

Step-by-Step Online Application Walkthrough

  • This notification does not set out the application procedure. Follow the steps given in the official notification PDF via the links on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions (Candidate Queries)

What is the official educational criteria for UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026?

Please refer to the official notification document for comprehensive educational criteria.

What is the age limit for applicants?

The age limit is Up to 55 Years (varies by post). Age relaxation for reserved categories, where it applies, is set out in the official notification — check the notification PDF for the exact limits that apply to you.

What is the pay scale or remuneration for this recruitment?

This notification does not state a pay scale in a form we can show here — check the official notification PDF.

What is the selection process for UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026?

Personal Interview → Document Verification → Shortlisting

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