GSTA Urges UPSC to Postpone November 1 Exam for 828 Principal, Vice-Principal Posts

New Delhi: The Government School Teachers’ Association (GSTA) has urged the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to postpone the recruitment examination for 828 Principal and Vice-Principal posts in the Delhi Government’s Directorate of Education. The examination is currently scheduled to be held on November 1, 2026.

In a representation addressed to the UPSC Secretary, the association said that a large number of Delhi Government school teachers have been performing duties as Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and BLO supervisors since April, in addition to their regular teaching responsibilities.

GSTA Cites Additional BLO Responsibilities

According to the association, teachers engaged in BLO and related responsibilities have been required to undertake several election-related tasks.

These duties include:

• Door-to-door verification related to electoral rolls

• Examination of documents

• Filling of forms

• Online entry of details

• Submission of time-bound reports

The association said that these responsibilities often require teachers to work before and after regular school hours and during holidays.

Teachers' Preparation Time Affected, Says GSTA

GSTA General Secretary Ajay Veer Yadav said that the additional workload has made it difficult for serving teachers to get adequate preparation time for the November 1 recruitment examination.

The association said that a large number of serving Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) and Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) are eligible to apply for the Principal and Vice-Principal positions.

The recruitment examination covers:

• 124 Principal posts

• 704 Vice-Principal posts

• Total: 828 posts

GSTA Requests Four-to-Six-Week Deferment

The association has requested the UPSC to defer the examination by four to six weeks and announce a revised examination date.

GSTA said its request is not aimed at seeking exemption for teachers from election-related or BLO responsibilities. Instead, the association said it wants teachers performing public duties to have adequate time to prepare for the competitive recruitment examination.

In its representation, the association argued that teachers carrying out election-related responsibilities under government orders should not be disadvantaged in a competitive examination because of those public duties.

Representation Sent to Delhi Government Officials

Copies of the GSTA representation have also been sent to the Delhi Chief Secretary, Chief Electoral Officer, Education Secretary and Director of Education.

The association has sought their intervention regarding the examination schedule.

UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026

The recruitment examination is scheduled for November 1, 2026, for 828 positions in the Delhi Education Department.

The GSTA's request to UPSC is for the examination to be postponed by four to six weeks, with a revised date announced subsequently.

Any change to the examination schedule would be subject to an official decision and notification by the competent authority.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why has GSTA requested postponement of the UPSC recruitment exam?

GSTA has cited the additional workload of Delhi Government school teachers who have been performing Booth Level Officer and BLO supervisor duties alongside their regular teaching responsibilities.

2. When is the UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal examination scheduled?

The examination is currently scheduled for November 1, 2026.

3. How many posts are covered by the recruitment examination?

The examination is being conducted for 828 posts, comprising 124 Principal posts and 704 Vice-Principal posts.

4. What has GSTA requested from UPSC?

The association has requested UPSC to postpone the examination by four to six weeks and announce a revised date.

5. What are the election-related duties mentioned by GSTA?

The association cited door-to-door electoral roll verification, document examination, form filling, online data entry and submission of time-bound reports.

6. Which teachers are eligible for the Principal and Vice-Principal posts?

According to GSTA's representation, a large number of serving Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) and Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) are eligible to apply.

7. Is GSTA asking teachers to be exempted from BLO duties?

No. GSTA has clarified that it is not seeking exemption from election or BLO duties. Its request is for adequate preparation time for teachers performing these public duties.

8. To whom has GSTA sent copies of its representation?

Copies have been sent to the Delhi Chief Secretary, Chief Electoral Officer, Education Secretary and Director of Education.

9. Has the examination date been officially changed?

The information provided states that GSTA has requested a postponement. It does not establish that UPSC has approved a change to the November 1 examination date.

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