UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Exam Date 2026 Released
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the exam date for the recruitment of Principals and Vice Principals. The written examination will take place on January 9, 2027. This recruitment drive includes 828 vacancies across both posts.
Applications were accepted from July 25, 2026, to August 14, 2026. Candidates who applied can now download their exam date notification and prepare accordingly.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Principal | 124 |
| Vice Principal | 704 |
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 25 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee: 14 August 2026
- Exam Date: 09 January 2027
- Admit Card Release: Before the exam date
Application Fee
- General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 25/-
- SC, ST, PWD: No fee
- Female candidates (all categories): No fee
- Payment modes accepted: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other online methods
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 14 August 2026)
- Principal: 35 to 50 years
- Vice Principal: 35 to 40 years
- Age relaxation applicable as per UPSC recruitment rules
Educational Qualifications
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Principal | Master’s Degree + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) + 10 years teaching experience as PGT or TGT |
| Vice Principal | Master’s Degree + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) + 2 years experience as PGT or 3 years as TGT |
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Interview
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
How to Download the Admit Card and Exam Date
Candidates can download their exam date notification and admit card by following these steps:
- Visit the Important Links section below.
- Click on the Exam Date link.
- Enter required details such as Registration Number, Login ID, Birth Date/Password, and Captcha Code.
- Submit the information to access and download the exam date notification.
- Alternatively, candidates can visit the official UPSC website to download the documents.
Important Links
- Download Exam Date Notice: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Download Notification: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Has the UPSC Principal, Vice Principal Exam Date 2026 been released?
A: Yes, the exam date has been officially announced.
Q: When was the exam date announced?
A: The notification was issued on 16 October 2026.
Q: When will the exam be conducted?
A: The exam is scheduled for 09 January 2027.
Q: Where can candidates check the exam date?
A: The exam date is available on the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
Q: What details are needed to download the exam date?
A: Candidates must have their Registration Number or Roll Number along with Password or Captcha to access the exam date.
Q: What is the official UPSC website?
A: The official site is https://upsc.gov.in.
