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UPSC Postpones Principal And Vice-Principal Exam To January 9
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News18•16-10-2026, 18:13
UPSC Postpones Principal And Vice-Principal Exam To January 9
- •The Union Public Service Commission has postponed the Principal and Vice-Principal recruitment exam originally scheduled for November 1.
- •The Combined Recruitment Test will now take place on January 9, 2027, in the morning session from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
- •A total of 828 vacancies in the Delhi government education department will be filled, including 124 for principals and 704 for vice-principals.
- •The recruitment process carries a weightage of 75 percent for the exam and 25 percent for the interview stage.
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The UPSC Combined Recruitment Test for Principal and Vice-Principal posts in Delhi government schools is now scheduled for January 9, 2027, instead of the previously planned November 1, 2026 date. The exam will be held in the morning session from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
A total of 828 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive in the Delhi Government's Education Department. This includes 124 posts designated for Principals and 704 posts for Vice-Principals.
The selection process gives a 75 percent weightage to the recruitment exam and a 25 percent weightage to the interview. Final selection is made after completing the exam, interview, and document verification stages.
