The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has postponed the Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) for principal and vice-principal posts in the Education Department of the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.According to a corrigendum notice dated October 16, 2026, the examination, which was earlier scheduled for November 1, 2026, will now be held on January 9, 2027.The test will take place in the forenoon session from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.The revised schedule applies to recruitment for a total of 828 vacancies across the two posts.
UPSC CRT 2026 : Vacancy details
The recruitment drive includes the following vacancies:
- Principal: 124 vacancies in the Education Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi.
- Vice-principal: 704 vacancies in the Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi.
The vacancies were notified under Advertisement No. 51/2026.
UPSC CRT 2026: Revised exam date
Candidates appearing for the Combined Recruitment Test should note the revised examination schedule.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Examination | Combined Recruitment Test |
| Earlier exam date | November 1, 2026 |
| Revised exam date | January 9, 2027 |
| Exam timing | 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
| Total vacancies | 828 |
What should candidates do next?
Candidates should take note of the revised date and prepare according to the new schedule. They should also check the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, for further notices and updates related to the recruitment process.The corrigendum changes the examination date from November 1, 2026, to January 9, 2027. The notice does not mention any other changes to the recruitment details.Read official notice here: Link 1, Link 2.