Principal – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 124
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹78,800 - ₹209,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's Degree and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized University or Institute.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Vice Principal, PGT, or TGT in a recognized High School or Higher Secondary School.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 50 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Principal position within the Education Department of GNCT Delhi offers a prestigious leadership opportunity for seasoned educators to shape the academic future of the capital's schools. This recruitment for 124 vacancies seeks individuals capable of managing administrative, financial, and academic operations while serving as a multi-purpose planner and coordinator. Candidates with a Master's degree and significant teaching experience can apply online through the UPSC ORA portal to secure a permanent Group A Gazetted post. This role is particularly attractive for those looking to transition into high-level educational administration with a competitive Level 12 pay scale.
- Candidates must be under the maximum age limit of 50 years for UR/EWS categories with applicable relaxations for reserved groups.
- The selection process involves a Pen and Paper based Combined Recruitment Test followed by an interview stage.
- Applicants should ensure they have a valid Master's Degree and a B.Ed. from a recognized university before the closing date.
- The post is permanent and falls under the General Central Service Group A Gazetted Non-Ministerial category.
- A one-year probation period is mandatory for newly appointed Principals in the Delhi Education Department.
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Additional Salary Information
Level 12 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) - Pen & Paper based Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS Male: Rs. 25 Female: Exempted SC/ST: Exempted PwBD: Exempted
Reservation
UR: 69 EWS: 11 OBC: 18 SC: 16 ST: 10 PwBD: 07
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) website.
- Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile if not already registered.
- Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) including live photo capture and signature upload.
- Submit the post-specific module for Principal or Vice Principal.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 25 using online payment modes (except exempted categories).
- Upload required documents including age proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates in PDF format.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the finally submitted form.
- Do not send hard copies to the Commission unless called for an interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Principal post carries a pay scale of Level 12 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized university.
The maximum age limit is 50 years for UR/EWS, 53 years for OBC, and 55 years for SC/ST candidates.