Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) is a transparent organization that aims to select and recruit suitable candidates to various posts through transparent mechanisms. PPSC conducts various recruitment drives year after year for filling up various posts under the Government of Punjab. In the latest post, the Punjab Public Service Commission has invited applications for the posts of 119 Principals (Group A) under the Department of School Education, Government of Punjab. Before applying for the post check out the complete article for all the major details regarding this PPSC Recruitment 2021. Have a read!
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PPSC Recruitment 2021
In light of the newest recruitment notification by the Punjab Public Service Commission, applications from eligible and suitable candidates are invited to fill 119 Group A Principal vacancies under the Department of School Education, Government of Punjab. However, applications from only those candidates who fit in the eligibility criteria will be considered for the post. Hence all the aspirants are advised to check out the official notification thoroughly before applying for the post. To help out our readers, we have accumulated the major details regarding the PPSC Recruitment in this article.
Major Highlights
| Event | Details |
| Name of the organization | Punjab Public Service Commission |
| Name of the Post | Principal |
| Number of vacancies | 119 |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Last Date to Apply | 29th September 2021 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam |
| Official Web Portal | www.ppsc.gov.in |
Official Notification PDF Download
Click on the link given below to download the official notification PDF for the Punjab Public Service Commission Recruitment.
Eligibility Criteria for PPSC Recruitment 2021
All the candidates who wish to apply for the latest PPSC recruitment to the post of Principal must fulfill the following eligibility criteria as set up by the conducting organization.
Nationality
- An Indian Citizen or
- Citizen of Nepal or
- Subject of Bhutan or
- Tibetan Refugee or
- People of Indian origin migrated from other countries.
Educational Qualification
- Must hold a Master’s Degree in Commerce or Engineering in any stream from a recognized university or institution:
(i) with minimum fifty per cent (50%) marks in the case of persons from General Category; and
(ii) with minimum forty-five per cent (45%) marks in the case of persons from the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Backward Classes or Physically Handicapped category.
- Must hold a Degree of Bachelor of Education from a recognized university or institution except in case of persons holding the post of Vocational Masters or Vocational Lecturer or Computer Masters or Computer Faculty/ Teachers and Agriculture Masters.
- Must hold teaching experience for a minimum period of three years on the post of a teacher in any Government School under the control of the Director.
- Must be a Matric Pass or an equivalent.
Age Limit
All the candidates applying for the post of Principal under the Punjab Public Service Commission must adhere to the upper and lower age limits as set up by the commission. No candidate must be below 18 years and above 37 years of age as on 01-01-2021.
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PPSC Vacancy Details 2021
Check out the detailed vacancy list for the post of Principal under the schools of Punjab State Government in the adjacent section of this article.
| Category | Posts reserved for women | Total available posts |
| General | 13 | 46 |
| General Economically Weaker Section | 04 | 12 |
| Ex-Serviceman/LDESM | 04 | 08 |
| Freedom fighter | 00 | 01 |
| Sports persons | 01 | 03 |
| Persons with Disability | 03 | 05 |
| Scheduled Caste | 04 | 12 |
| S.C (Others) ESM/LDESM Punjab | 01 | 03 |
| Balmiki, Punjab | 04 | 12 |
| Balmiki, ESM/LDESM | 01 | 03 |
| Backward Classes | 04 | 12 |
| Backward Classes, Ex servicemen | 00 | 02 |
| Total | 39 | 119 |
PPSC Salary Details 2021
As for the latest Group A principal vacancy, the expected initial pay is Rs. 56,100. However, during the probation period (3 years) no additional allowances will be given to the candidates besides the salary.
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Application Fee for PPSC Recruitment 2021
Check out the table below to know about the application fee for PPSC Recruitment 2021.
| Category | Online Application Fee | Examination Fee | Total Fee Payable |
| Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe | Rs.500 | Rs.250 | Rs.750 |
| Ex Servicemen | Rs.500 | No fee to be paid | Rs.500 |
| EWS, PWD | Rs.500 | No fee to be paid | Rs.500 |
| Others | Rs.500 | Rs.1000 | Rs.1000 |
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How to Apply for PPSC Recruitment 2021 ?
Check out the steps given below and follow them sequentially to apply for PPSC Recruitment 2021.
- Go to the official website of the Punjab Public Service Commission.
- Next look for the advertisement tab in the homepage.
- Click on it, to view the notification and apply .
- Fill out the registration form carefully and click on the submit button.
PPSC Admit Card 2021
As the selection process involves only the written examination, all the aspirants must get ready beforehand to ace the examination. Also, look out for the admit card details released through the official web portal. As the admit card will not be sent individually to any of the aspirants, it is advised that the aspirants stay vigilant about this.
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