Candidates applying for the Principal and Vice Principal positions under the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) have only until August 14 to complete the application process. Those who are eligible and have not yet submitted their applications are advised to complete the process without waiting until the last minute.

Applicants can submit their forms through the official website of UPSC upsc.gov.in.

Vacancy Details

According to the recruitment details, UPSC will fill a total of 124 principal posts. Of these, 72 posts are reserved for male candidates and 52 for female candidates.

The recruitment drive will also fill 704 vice principal positions, including 364 for male candidates and 340 for female candidates.

Age Limit

For the post of Principal, the maximum age of the candidates should be 50 years.

For the post of Vice Principal, the maximum age is 35 years.

Reserved category candidates will get age relaxation as per applicable government rules.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for these positions must possess the required graduate and postgraduate qualifications. Applicants should carefully review the official recruitment notification for detailed educational and eligibility requirements before submitting their application.

How to Apply for UPSC Principal and Vice Principal Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can complete their application by following these steps:

Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
Go to the online registration section available on the homepage.
Find and select the UPSC Principal Vice Principal Recruitment 2026 link.
Enter all the required personal, educational, and other details carefully.
After reviewing the information, submit the application form.
Once the application is successfully submitted, download and take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Candidates are advised to complete the application process before the deadline and carefully verify all information provided in the form. They should also consult the official UPSC notification for detailed eligibility criteria, required documents, and other recruitment information.

PC: Jagran