The UPSC Principal Result 2026 for the post of Principal in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, is being released through the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The recruitment was originally advertised under Advertisement No. 07/2021 for 363 Principal vacancies in the Directorate of Education, GNCTD. The recruitment process included a Recruitment Test followed by interviews and document verification. The Recruitment Test was held on 17 July 2022, while interviews were conducted from 30 January 2023 to 2 March 2023. UPSC had earlier recommended candidates through the result dated 22 March 2023, with subsequent result-related notices issued as the recruitment case progressed. The UPSC website currently lists the recruitment among its result records, and the Commission’s website identifies the case as 363 Posts of Principal in Education Department, GNCTD. UPSC
UPSC Principal Result 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Conducting Body | UPSC, Special Cell-I |
| Post Name | Principal, Education Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi |
| Advertisement No. | 07/2021 |
| Vacancy No. | 21040701324 |
| Total Vacancies | 363 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Delhi, India |
| Apply Date | 10 July 2021 |
| Last Date | 29 July 2021 |
| Recruitment Test | 17 July 2022 |
| Interview Dates | 30 January 2023 to 2 March 2023 |
| Original Recommended Result | 22 March 2023 |
| Latest Result/Notice | September 2026 |
| Official Website | UPSC Official Website |
The original recruitment notification provided 363 vacancies, including 208 male and 155 female vacancies, for Principal in the Directorate of Education, Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. UPSC
UPSC Principal Result 2026
The UPSC Principal recruitment has had a long recruitment timeline because of subsequent result-related developments. The original recruitment process was conducted for 363 posts, and UPSC published its main recommended list on 22 March 2023. The official UPSC final-results archive lists Advertisement No. 07/2021, Vacancy No. 21040701324, as 363 Posts of Principal in Education Department, GNCTD. UPSC
Candidates who participated in this recruitment should check the latest UPSC notice/result PDF carefully and verify their roll number, name and category, wherever applicable. The UPSC homepage also lists a current “Final Result: 363 Posts of Principal in Education Department, GNCTD” item under its latest updates. UPSC
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
The age requirement prescribed for the original recruitment was based on the closing date of the application. The maximum age limit was 50 years. The notification provided applicable relaxation for reserved categories as per government rules. EastMojo
| Age Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | Not specifically prescribed |
| Maximum Age | 50 Years |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: up to 5 years; OBC: up to 3 years; other relaxation as per applicable Government rules |
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the Principal post were required to meet the prescribed educational and experience requirements.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | Master’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute |
| B.Ed. | Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized University/Institute |
| Teaching Experience | 10 years’ teaching experience as Vice-Principal/Post Graduate Teacher/Trained Graduate Teacher in a recognized High School, Higher Secondary School, Senior Secondary School or Intermediate College |
| Desirable Qualification | Doctorate Degree from a recognized University/Institute |
| Desirable Experience | Experience of administrative charge of a recognized High School/Higher Secondary School/Senior Secondary School/Intermediate College |
The essential qualification and experience requirements are also recorded in judicial proceedings concerning this recruitment. LegitQuest
Application Fee
The application fee prescribed in the original UPSC Principal recruitment was ₹25 for applicable candidates, while specified exempt categories did not have to pay the fee. EastMojo
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS Male Candidates | ₹25 |
| SC Candidates | No Fee |
| ST Candidates | No Fee |
| PwBD Candidates | No Fee |
| Women Candidates | No Fee |
Note: The above fee relates to the original Advertisement No. 07/2021 recruitment. The application process for this recruitment is already over.
How to Apply Online
The application process for UPSC Principal Recruitment 2021 has already closed, so candidates cannot submit a fresh application for this recruitment in 2026. For reference, the original process was completed through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application system.
The original application window opened on 10 July 2021 and closed on 29 July 2021. EastMojo
Steps followed for the original Apply Online process were:
- Visit the UPSC Official Website.
- Go to the Recruitment section.
- Open the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) section.
- Find Advertisement No. 07/2021 for Principal in the Education Department, GNCTD.
- Register and enter the required personal, educational and experience details.
- Upload the required documents and certificates.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit the application form before the Last Date.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Selection Process
The UPSC Principal recruitment involved multiple stages. The major stages were:
1. Recruitment Test
UPSC conducted the Recruitment Test on 17 July 2022 for candidates who were eligible for the recruitment process. The question paper was uploaded in the UPSC archives after the examination. UPSC
2. Interview
Candidates shortlisted after the recruitment stage were called for interviews. The interviews were conducted from 30 January 2023 to 2 March 2023.
3. Document Verification
Candidates recommended for appointment were required to provide educational qualification, experience, category and other relevant documents for verification. Court proceedings relating to this recruitment also record the document-verification process followed for recommended candidates. LegitQuest
4. Final Recommendation
After completion of the recruitment process and consideration of the applicable records, UPSC issued recommendations for appointment. The main recommended list was dated 22 March 2023, and later notices/results followed for candidates covered by subsequent developments. The UPSC archive identifies the recruitment as 363 Principal posts under Vacancy No. 21040701324. UPSC
Salary Details
The Principal post carries Pay Level-12 under the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix. The post is classified as General Central Service, Group ‘A’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. EastMojo
| Particular | Salary Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Principal |
| Pay Level | Level 12 |
| Pay Commission | 7th CPC |
| Basic Pay Range | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 |
| Additional Benefits | Allowances as admissible under Government rules |
| Job Type | Government of NCT of Delhi |
The exact monthly in-hand salary varies according to applicable allowances, deductions, posting and other government rules.
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | UPSC Online Application Portal |
| Notification PDF | UPSC Advertisement No. 07/2021 PDF |
| Final Result / Result Archives | UPSC Final Results Archives |
| Official Website | UPSC Official Website |
Important: The Apply Online link is provided for reference because the original application process has already closed. Candidates interested in the UPSC Principal Result 2026 should use the official UPSC result/notice pages rather than looking for a new application form.
FAQs
1. When was the UPSC Principal Recruitment Test held?
The UPSC Principal Recruitment Test for Advertisement No. 07/2021 was held on 17 July 2022. UPSC
2. How many Principal posts were advertised by UPSC?
UPSC advertised 363 Principal posts in the Directorate of Education, Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. UPSC
3. Where can I check the UPSC Principal Result 2026?
Candidates can check the latest result and related notices on the official UPSC website and Final Results Archives. The UPSC archive identifies Advertisement No. 07/2021 and Vacancy No. 21040701324 for the 363 Principal posts. UPSC
The UPSC Principal Result 2026 relates to the recruitment of 363 Principals for the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, under Advertisement No. 07/2021. The recruitment began in 2021, followed by the Recruitment Test in July 2022, interviews in early 2023 and the main recommended result in March 2023. UPSC has continued to publish result-related updates for the recruitment, and its official records identify the case under Vacancy No. 21040701324. Candidates should check the latest UPSC notice/result PDF directly on the official website and carefully verify their roll number and other details before relying on any third-party result information. UPSC