Compare the advertised requirements post by post. This sourced summary cannot determine personal eligibility; UPSC applies the notification to each application and supporting document.
Principal
Vacancies
Category-wise vacancies for Principal (vacancy no. 26075101725)
UR
EWS
OBC
SC
ST
Total
69
11
18
16
10
124
Of these, 7 vacancies are reserved for candidates with benchmark disabilities (PwBD).
Eligibility
Pay level
Level-12 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Maximum age (UR / EWS)
50 years
Maximum age (OBC)
53 years
Maximum age (SC / ST)
55 years
PwBD age relaxation
Further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD, subject to a maximum age limit of 56 years.
Experience required
Ten years’ experience of teaching (as Vice Principal / Post Graduate Teacher / Trained Graduate Teacher) in a recognized High School / Higher Secondary School / Senior Secondary School / Intermediate College.
Educational qualifications
Master’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute
Bachelor of Education from a recognized University/Institute
Vice Principal
Vacancies
Category-wise vacancies for Vice Principal (vacancy no. 26075102725)
UR
EWS
OBC
SC
ST
Total
287
71
189
103
54
704
Of these, 28 vacancies are reserved for candidates with benchmark disabilities (PwBD).
Eligibility
Pay level
Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Maximum age (UR / EWS)
35 years
Maximum age (OBC)
38 years
Maximum age (SC / ST)
40 years
PwBD age relaxation
Further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD, subject to a maximum age limit of 56 years.
Experience required
Two years’ experience as Post Graduate Teacher, OR three years’ experience as Trained Graduate Teacher.
Educational qualifications
Master’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute
Bachelor of Education from a recognized University
Age is calculated as on the closing date for submission of the online application. Qualifications and experience may be relaxed at the Commission’s discretion, as set out in the notification.
Source: Special Advertisement No. 51/2026, Union Public Service Commission. Retrieved August 7, 2026. Always confirm details against the official notification before acting on them.
