Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 (Vacancy No. 26060659313) inviting online applications for the post of Principal (Senior Secondary School) — 7 Posts available. The deadline for online submission of applications is 03 July 2026. Do not miss this opportunity.
UPSC Principal (Senior Secondary School) Recruitment 2026 – 7 Vacancy, Apply Online — Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 (Vacancy No. 26060659313) |
| Post Name | Principal (Senior Secondary School) |
| Total Vacancies | 7 Posts |
| Job Type | Government Job Group Post Central Government Permanent |
| Job Location | All India |
| Notification Date | 14 June 2026 |
| Application Start | 13 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online (upsconline.nic.in) |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14 June 2026 |
| Online Application Open | 13 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee | 03 July 2026 |
| Exam / Interview Date | As per UPSC schedule (Interview based selection) |
| Admit Card Date | Will be notified by UPSC |
| Result Declaration | Will be declared on upsc.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Details – Principal (Senior Secondary School)
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 02 | 0 | 0 | 01 | 7 |
Reservation: UR-04, EWS-01, OBC-02
Pay Scale & Salary
Pay Scale – Principal (Senior Secondary School)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Level- 12 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC. |
| Group | Group |
| Headquarters | UT of Ladakh |
Educational Qualification
Educational Qualification – Principal (Senior Secondary School)
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Essential | (A) EDUCATIONAL: (i) Masters’ degree from a recognized University/Institution. (ii) Bachelor of Education from a recognized University/Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE: Ten years’ experience of teaching in a recognized Senior Secondary School or an Intermediate college. |
| Desirable | (i) 02 years Administrative Experience (ii) Must have studied Hindi as a subject in class 10th NOTE: The Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified. |
Age Limit
Age Limit – Principal (Senior Secondary School)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 50 years for UR/EWS. 53 years for OBC. |
| Age Relaxation | The age is further relaxable upto 10 years for PwBD (Subject to the Maximum age limit of 56 years) |
Application Fee
Application Fee – UPSC Advt 06/2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹25/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil (Free) |
Payment Mode: SBI Net Banking / Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card / UPI / SBI Challan
How to Apply
How to Apply – UPSC Recruitment 2026
- Step 1: Visit UPSC online portal upsconline.nic.in
- Step 2: Click on ‘ORA (Online Recruitment Application)’
- Step 3: Select Advertisement No. 06/2026
- Step 4: Register / Login and fill application form
- Step 5: Upload photo, signature and documents
- Step 6: Pay fee ₹25/- online (if applicable)
- Step 7: Submit and take printout
Official Links
| Description | Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
This recruitment by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) offers a secure government career under the Central Government. Candidates are urged to complete the online registration before the closing date of 03 July 2026. Read the full notification at upsc.gov.in before applying.
