The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi has revised the examination date for the Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) for the posts of Principal and Vice-Principal in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, under Advertisement No. 51/2026. As per the official corrigendum issued on 16 October 2026, the test for 828 vacancies — 124 Principal and 704 Vice-Principal posts — which was earlier scheduled for 1 November 2026, will now be held on 9 January 2027 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Candidates who applied for these posts should note the revised schedule. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start (recruitment stage) | 25 July 2026 |
| Online application last date | 14 August 2026 |
| Originally scheduled CRT date | 01 November 2026 |
| Corrigendum (revised date notice) | 16 October 2026 |
| New Combined Recruitment Test date | 09 January 2027 |
| Exam timing | 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM (forenoon) |
Application Fee
As per the original recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 51/2026). Applications for this recruitment closed on 14 August 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Principal | 124 |
| Vice-Principal | 704 |
| Total | 828 |
Both posts are in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. The revised CRT date of 9 January 2027 applies to both posts.
Eligibility Criteria
As per the official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 51/2026). The corrigendum dated 16 October 2026 does not change the eligibility conditions.
Age Limit
As per the official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 51/2026).
Salary/Pay Scale
As per the official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 51/2026).
Selection Process
- Combined Recruitment Test (CRT)
- Further stages as per the official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 51/2026)
Exam Pattern
The Combined Recruitment Test will be held on 9 January 2027 in the forenoon session from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The examination duration is 2 hours. Detailed pattern as per the official notification.
Documents Required
As per the official instructions issued with the admit card — candidates should carry the printed e-admit card and a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre.
How to Check the Revised Exam Date
- Read the official corrigendum dated 16 October 2026 carefully before making any travel or preparation plans.
- Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission at upsc.gov.in.
- Open the Recruitment section on the homepage.
- Find the recruitment notices or recruitment test updates.
- Look for the corrigendum concerning Principal and Vice-Principal posts under Advertisement No. 51/2026, dated 16 October 2026.
- Check the revised CRT date (9 January 2027) and examination timing (9:30 AM to 11:30 AM).
- Save the notice for future reference.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Revised Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| UPSC Online Recruitment Portal | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. Has UPSC revised the Principal Vice Principal Exam Date 2026?
A. Yes. UPSC issued a corrigendum on 16 October 2026 revising the Combined Recruitment Test date.
Q2. What is the new UPSC Principal Vice Principal Exam Date?
A. The revised examination date is 9 January 2027.
Q3. What was the earlier UPSC Principal Vice Principal exam date?
A. The examination was originally scheduled for 1 November 2026.
Q4. What is the timing of the Combined Recruitment Test?
A. The test will be held in the forenoon session from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Q5. How many vacancies are covered under this recruitment?
A. 828 vacancies — 124 Principal and 704 Vice-Principal posts under Advertisement No. 51/2026.
Q6. When will the admit card for the revised exam be released?
A. The corrigendum does not announce an admit card date. Candidates should check the UPSC website and the online recruitment portal for admit card updates.
Q7. Can I still apply for these posts?
A. No. Applications closed on 14 August 2026. The revised date applies only to candidates who have already applied.
Sources: UPSC corrigendum dated 16 October 2026 revising the Combined Recruitment Test date (Advertisement No. 51/2026, Principal and Vice-Principal, Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi); upsc.gov.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.