NCERT Recruitment 2026 for 117 NCERT Academic Posts

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), an apex organization for Educational Research, Teacher Training and Development of Curriculum and Instructional material in school education, invites online applications for filling up 117 various academic positions under direct
recruitment in NCERT, New Delhi and at its constituent units located at Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru and Shillong.

Interested candidates looking for latest NCERT jobs or government jobs in NCERT should note the application dates and NCERT eligibility details provided below.

NCERT Recruitment 2026 Details

The NCERT vacancy 2026 is distributed across various academic and library positions in numerous departments. The posts, number of vacancies, and pay scales are detailed below.

1. Name of Post: Professor

Departments: Art Education; Bio-Science/Bio-Technology; Chemistry; Zoology; Education (Science Education); Education (Teacher Education); Education (Elementary Education); Psychology; History; Geography; Political Science; Education (Special Education); English; Education (Vocational Education); Child Development; Education (Education); Agriculture; Food & Nutrition.
No of Posts: 18
Salary: Academic Pay Level 14 (Rs. 1,44,200 – Rs. 2,18,200) as per 7th CPC.

2. Name of Post: Associate Professor

Departments: Mathematics; Economics; Zoology; Hindi; Education (Science Education); Education (Teacher Education); Education (Elementary Education); Psychology; History; Political Science; Education (Special Education); Electronics/IT; English; Hospitality & Tourism; Vocational Education; Education (Curriculum); Child Development; Education (Education); Sociology; Botany; Food Technology; Home Science; Statistics; Agriculture; Physics; Rural Technology; Life Science; Art & Aesthetics.
No of Posts: 56
Salary: Academic Pay Level 13A (Rs. 1,31,400 – Rs. 2,17,100) as per 7th CPC.

3. Name of Post: Assistant Professor

Departments: Mathematics; Art Education; Bio-Science; Economics; Zoology; Education (Science Education); Education (Teacher Education); History; Education (Special Education); English; Urdu; Education (Mathematics Education); Education (Education); Sociology; Botany; Education (Philosophy); Psychology; Language Education; Philosophical Education; Agriculture; Physics; Computer Education; Telugu; Education (Extension); Physical Education.
No of Posts: 40
Salary: Academic Pay Level 10 (Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 1,82,400) as per 7th CPC.

4. Name of Post: Deputy Librarian

No of Posts: 1
Salary: As per UGC/NCERT norms for Deputy Librarian.

5. Name of Post: Assistant Librarian

No of Posts: 2
Salary: As per UGC/NCERT norms for Assistant Librarian.

NCERT Recruitment 2026: Category-Wise Vacancy Summary

The total 117 vacancies are distributed across different categories as per the official notification.

Category	Total Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)	66
Scheduled Caste (SC)	15
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	22
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	14
Total	117

NCERT Recruitment 2026: Essential Qualifications & Age Limit

Essential Qualifications: Educational qualifications, experience, and pay scales for all posts are as per the latest UGC/NCERT, Government of India norms. Candidates must refer to the detailed criteria in the official notification linked below.
Age Limit: The NCERT age limit will be as per the rules of the Government of India for the respective posts. Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and other categories as per prevailing government norms.

NCERT Recruitment 2026: Mode of Selection

The NCERT selection process will consist of:

Scrutiny of applications.
Seminar/Presentation (for academic posts).
Personal Interview.

NCERT Recruitment 2026: Application Fee

Fee Amount: ₹1000/- (Rupees One Thousand Only).
Who Pays: Applicants belonging to UR, OBC, and EWS categories.
Payment Mode: Online payment only. No other mode is accepted.
Who is Exempt: Women applicants and applicants belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories are exempted from payment.
Important Note: The fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances.

NCERT Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Start of Online Registration: January 31, 2026 (From 10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online: February 20, 2026 (Up to 05:00 PM)

How to Apply for NCERT Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply online only through the official NCERT website within the specified dates.

NCERT Recruitment 2026 Official Notification: Click Here
NCERT Online Application Portal: Click here
NCERT Official Website: https://www.ncert.nic.in

FAQs – NCERT Recruitment 2026

1. What is the total number of vacancies in NCERT Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There are a total of 117 vacancies for various academic and library posts.
2. What is the application fee?
Ans: The fee is ₹1000 for UR, OBC, and EWS category applicants. Women, SC, ST, and PwD candidates are exempt.
3. What are the important dates to apply?
Ans: Apply online from January 31, 2026, to February 20, 2026.
4. What is the selection process?
Ans: The selection involves scrutiny of applications, a seminar/presentation, and a personal interview.
5. Where can I get the official notification?
Ans: The official notification is available on the NCERT website at https://ncert.nic.in.