NCERT Recruitment 2026: 117 Academic Positions Announced Across India

NCERT Recruitment 2026 Notification Out | 117 Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor Vacancies

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has officially released Advertisement No. 177/2026 inviting online applications for 117 academic and library positions. This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking teaching and research jobs in India under a prestigious Government of India institution.

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official NCERT website within the prescribed dates.

NCERT Recruitment 2026 – Overview

• Recruiting Organization: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

• Advertisement Number: 177/2026

• Total Vacancies: 117

• Post Type: Regular / Direct Recruitment

• Application Mode: Online

• Job Location: New Delhi, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru & Shillong

• Sector: Central Government / Education / Research

NCERT Vacancy Details 2026

NCERT invites applications for the following posts:

Teaching & Academic Posts

• Professor

• Associate Professor

• Assistant Professor

Library Posts

• Deputy Librarian

• Assistant Librarian

Subject Domains / Disciplines

Vacancies are available across multiple academic and professional domains, including:

• Mathematics

• Science Education

• Teacher Education

• Educational Technology

• Economics

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Political Science

• History & Geography

• English, Hindi, Urdu & Regional Languages

• Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology

• Computer Education & IT

• Home Science & Food Nutrition

• Biotechnology & Biochemistry

• Art & Aesthetics

• Physical Education

• Vocational Education

• Library & Information Science

(Reservation for PwD, SC, ST, OBC, EWS categories as per Government of India norms.)

NCERT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Professor

• Ph.D. in relevant discipline

• Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience

• 10 research publications in peer-reviewed journals

• Research score of 120 as per UGC regulations

Associate Professor

• Ph.D. in relevant discipline

• Minimum 8 years of experience

• 7 research publications

• Research score of 75

Assistant Professor

• Master’s Degree with 55% marks

• NET / SLET / SET qualified or Ph.D. as per UGC norms

Librarian Posts

• Master’s Degree in Library / Information Science

• NET qualification as per UGC rules

• Relevant experience (for Deputy Librarian)

NCERT Salary Structure (7th Pay Commission)

• Professor: Level 14 – ₹1,44,200/-

• Associate Professor / Deputy Librarian: Level 13A – ₹1,31,400/-

• Assistant Professor / Assistant Librarian: Level 10 – ₹57,700/-

Important Dates – NCERT Recruitment 2026

• Application Start Date: 31 January 2026

• Last Date to Apply Online: 20 February 2026

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹1000/-

• SC / ST / PwD / Women Candidates: No Fee

📝 How to Apply for NCERT Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply online only through the official NCERT portal:

👉 Official Website: https://www.ncert.nic.in
Path: Announcements → Vacancies → Academic Posts

• Separate application required for each post

• No offline applications will be accepted

⚠️ Important Instructions

• Eligibility will be calculated as on the closing date

• Shortlisting will be done as per UGC norms

• Final selection through interview

• Only Indian nationals are eligible

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Final Note

Candidates are advised to read the official NCERT notification (Advt. No. 177/2026) carefully before applying.