UPSC Principal Interview

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• Bio Data 
• Mock Interviews 
• Assessments 

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• Five Mock Sessions 
• Four Sessions on Assessments

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• Peer Discussion
• Hybrid Learning

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Overview

The UPSC organizes the UPSC School Principal exam. The purpose of this exam is to hire eligible and aspiring applicants for the posts of Principal in Government schools of NCT. Eligible and desiring applicants have a great opportunity through this exam to join the UPSC.

UPSC School Principal Exam Conducting Body:

The UPSC is an organisation that originated in the year 1926. It is headquartered at New Delhi. Every school that is under the UPSC is associated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). This exam is conducted yearly.

UPSC School Principal Exam Selection Procedure:

The exam is conducted in one stage:

Interview

UPSC School Principal Exam Pattern:

Interview: The Interview round is 100 marks. The final merit list depends on the marks obtained in the Interview.

UPSC School Principal Exam Eligibility Criteria:

Age Limit:- Not more than 50 years old.

Education qualifications:

Candidate must have Master Degree/Graduation degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in aggregate.

Aspirants must have B.Ed or equivalent teaching degree.

Experience:

Experience of 10 years (Vice Principal/PGT/TGT) from a recognized board or university.

Desirable:

Knowledge of Computer Applications.

UPSC School Principal Exam Syllabus:

The exam is interview-based and experience will be calculated at the end. So, there is no syllabus.

UPSC School Principal Exam FAQs:

Ques 1. From where can a candidate get the information regarding the UPSC Principal exam?

Ans. A candidate can get the information from the UPSC official website.

Ques 2. How can a candidate apply for the Principal exam?

Ans. Candidates have to apply online for an Application form.

Ques 3. Is there any provision for Age relaxation for the Reserved category?

Ans. Yes, the age relaxation is as follows:

OBC – 03 years

SC/ST – 05 years

Ques 4. Is there any provision for a fee exemption for the Reserved category?

Ans. Yes, Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PH/ExServicemen category are exempted from fee payment.

Ques 5. From where can a candidate download the Admit card?

Ans. The Admit card can be downloaded from the official website.

Ques 6. Is there any requirement to send the printout of the application through post after submission?

Ans. No, there is no such requirement.

Ques 7. Is the Principal exam conducted every year?

Ans. The exam is conducted yearly.

Ques 8. Is the Principal exam conducted online or offline?

Ans. The exam for the Principal is conducted offline.

Ques 9. What are the centres for the exam?

Ans. The centre for the exam of Principal is in Delhi only.

Ques 10. What is the selection procedure for the Principal exam?

Ans. The following is the procedure:

Interview

Ques 11. Is there any Negative Marking on the exam?

Ans. No.

Ques 12. Is Principal exam bilingual?

Ans. Yes, the exam is conducted bilingually i.e. in English and Hindi.

Ques 13. Is there any sectional cutoff in the exam?

Ans. No.

Ques 14. On what basis the candidates are recruited for the post?

Ans. The selection is based on the performance of the candidate in the Interview.

Ques 15. What precautions are to be taken by a candidate while filling up the Online Application Form?

Ans. Please read the instructions carefully before filling up the Online Application Form.

CONCLUSION: This exam offers such a great opportunity for interested and eligible aspirants to accomplish their goals. It is a good occasion for interested aspirants to join the UPSC. We the team of Estudentbook wish you all the best for your upcoming future. For more information regarding this, you can visit our official website estudentbook.com.

Principal Interview Sample Questions :

Q. Our school is currently working on an improvement plan. Can you tell me a bit about this plan and how you can contribute to it? 

Q. You may need to handle certain situations with a lot of sensitivity as a principal. How have you handled delicate situations professionally in the past? 

Q. Some of our teachers have complained that they feel there is no administrative support at this school. What might you do to address this issue? 

Q. You may need to deal with some difficult students as part of your job. At what point do you involve the parents in these situations? 

Q. You’ll be working a lot with incoming teachers as part of your job. What advice would you give them to ensure success in the classroom?

Q. What steps would you take to encourage your teachers and staff members to grow and improve in their roles?

Q. How do you find yourself suitable for the post?

Q. What are your strengths/weaknesses?

Q. Why do you want to be a Principal?

Q. You have expertise in one subject only. How will you monitor the working of teachers of other subjects?

Q. How will you react to low-performer teachers in your school?

Q. What are your achievements as a teacher?

Q. How you will help to develop team spirit and mutual cooperation among the staff members to run the Vidyalaya smoothly and sucessfully.

Q. As a Principal what will be your first five priorities?

Q. How will you improve the results of your school, particularly in your respective subject?

Q. Discuss any innovative ideas that you used in classroom teaching?

Q. What is your priority amongst academics & safety-security of students?

Q. What is the difference between assessment and evaluation?

Q. What are the qualities that principals must have?

Q. Name some teaching skills irrespective of subjects.

Q. How you incorporated ICT in teaching your subject?

Q. What are the root causes of Indiscipline among students?

Q. In your opinion, who is the best amongst those principals under whom you worked, and why he/she is best?

Q. How a principal can improve the functioning of a school?

Q. How will you handle the problem of Copying in school exams?

Q. What points must be taken care of while making a school timetable?

Q. What is the importance of the library, games, computer, and music periods in time table?

Q. What is the difference between curriculum and syllabus?

Q. Whether the concept is important or technique is important.

Q. How will you prepare your students for competitive exams?

Q. How to develop your school as a model school?

Q. What are the possible reasons for poor performance of students? What can you do as a principal to improve the performance of students?

Q. How will you implement Swachh Bharat Mission in your Vidyalaya?

Q. If you are the principal, what action you will take if a student died due to ragging?

Q. Apart from School circulars what will you do for the betterment of the school?