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UPSC Advertisement 51/2026

Delhi Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment Test (UPSC CRT)

Days left 64 days
Recruitment test 9 January 2027 (forenoon, 9:30 am to 11:30 am)
Mode Verified schedule

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  • Valid till the exam (9 Jan 2027)

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Exam snapshot

828

Total vacancies advertised

300

Maximum marks

Two hours

Test duration

CRT : Interview = 75 : 25

Test to interview weightage

Recruitment test date 9 January 2027 (forenoon, 9:30 am to 11:30 am)
Applications close 14 August 2026, 18:00 hrs
Question type Objective type, multiple choice
Number of questions Not specified in the notification
Medium Both English and Hindi
Negative marking One-third of the marks assigned to that question

64 days until the recruitment test.

Source: Special Advertisement No. 51/2026, Union Public Service Commission. Retrieved November 2, 2026. Always confirm details against the official notification before acting on them.

The official syllabus

The notification names 8 broad topics. It does not publish sub-topics or per-section marks, so we do not show any.

General Knowledge

General Knowledge including Contemporary social, economic and cultural issues

Language Skills

Hindi and English language skills

Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude

Reasoning ability and Quantitative Aptitude

Educational Policies & Evaluation

Educational policies & Educational measurement and evaluation

Management & Financial Administration

Management and Financial administration

Office Procedure

Office Procedure

Pedagogy in Education

Pedagogy in Education

Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy

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A clear route through the exam

Understand the recruitment

Start with the post comparison, eligibility summary, important dates, and the original advertisement.

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Map the eight sections

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Practice readiness

Approved MCQs are now available

The live practice bank is organised into subject-wise sets for Principal / Vice Principal. Each subject shows its total MCQs, and Set 1 of every subject is free.

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  1. Trace exam facts and question sources to identifiable official or primary material.
  2. Map each question to an official syllabus section and distinguish original practice from previous-paper material.
  3. Require a correct answer, explanation, distractor notes, and source locator before academic approval.
  4. Keep draft, rejected, and software-demo content out of student preparation totals and analytics.

Previous papers

The 2022 Principal and Vice Principal question papers are available as free downloads for signed-in students. Both posts share the same notified syllabus, so both papers are worth attempting.

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A preparation roadmap

  1. Confirm you are eligible

    Check the age limit, qualifications, and experience for the post you want against the official notification.

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  2. Learn the scheme

    Know the duration, marks, medium, and the negative marking rule before you start practising.

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  3. Check content readiness

    Use the availability page to see which academically reviewed sections are ready. Do not treat the software demo as preparation.

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  4. Practise section by section

    As approved sets are released, work through official topics and review the sourced explanations for missed questions.

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  5. Sit full-length mocks

    Begin full simulations only after a reviewed mock is published; the question count remains unspecified in the notification.

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This roadmap is our suggestion. UPSC does not publish a recommended study plan.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the recruitment test?

The Combined Recruitment Test is scheduled for 9 January 2027 (forenoon, 9:30 am to 11:30 am). It is a pen and paper based test.

How many vacancies are advertised?

828 in total — 124 for Principal and 704 for Vice Principal, in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi.

How many questions are in the paper?

Not specified in the notification. The notification states the paper carries 300 marks and that all questions carry equal marks, but it does not say how many questions there are. Be cautious of any site that quotes a specific number.

Is there negative marking?

Yes. One-third of the marks assigned to that question is deducted for a wrong answer. If no answer is marked for a question, there is no penalty for that question.

Can I write the test in Hindi?

The medium of the test is both english and hindi.

How much does the interview count?

Final merit uses a CRT : Interview = 75 : 25 split between the test and the interview. Minimum interview suitability is 50 for General/EWS, 45 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST, out of 100.

What is the last date to apply?

Closing date for submission of the Online Recruitment Application through the website is 1800 hrs on 14-08-2026. Applications are submitted only on the Commission’s own portal.

Is this website affiliated with UPSC?

No. This is an independent preparation site. It cannot accept applications, and it has no role in the recruitment process. Always confirm details against the official notification.

Source: Special Advertisement No. 51/2026, Union Public Service Commission. Retrieved November 2, 2026. Always confirm details against the official notification before acting on them.

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