Thursday, January 15, 2026

NCERT Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for 173 Posts, Last Date Extended

NCERT has announced 173 Non Academic vacancies across Group A, B and C posts. Online registration process extended to 30 January 2026 for eligible candidates.

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued the official notification for 173 Non Teaching posts. Candidates with 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, Graduate and Post Graduate qualifications are eligible as per post requirement.

The online application process starts on 27-12-2025 and closes on 16-01-2026. Candidates must apply online through the NCERT website ncert.nic.in before the last date. Selection will be through CBT, written test, skill test and interview.

All important details including posts, vacancies, eligibility, salary, age limit and how to apply are given below. Check the notification details carefully before submitting the online form.

Overview of NCERT Non Teaching Recruitment 2026


OrganisationNational Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Post NameVarious Non Academic / Non Teaching Posts
Total Vacancies173
CategoryCentral Govt Organisation
Job LocationAs per NCERT establishments
Application ModeOnline
Start Date to Apply27/12/2025
Last Date to Apply30/01/2026
Official Websitewww.ncert.nic.in
Selection ProcessCBT, Written Test, Skill Test, Interview

All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, age limit and qualifications.

Important Dates


Commencement of Online Registration27.12.2025 (09:00 AM)
Closing of Online Registration30.01.2026 (11:55 PM)
Admit Card / CBT / Skill Test / Interview DatesTo be notified on www.ncert.nic.in

Vacancy Details of NCERT Non Teaching Recruitment 2026


GroupTotal
Group A138
Group B26
Group C09
Total173

Eligibility Criteria of NCERT Non Teaching Vacancies 2026


The minimum and maximum age limit is 18 to 50 years, as per post category. Educational qualifications differ for each post. The major posts and essential qualifications are listed below.

PostEssential Qualification (as per notification)
Superintending EngineerM.Tech / B.Tech / Masters in Electronics / Communication / IT with required years of experience in media / ICT
Production OfficerBachelor Degree with Diploma in Printing Technology OR Degree in Printing Technology
Business ManagerMBA OR Degree with PG Diploma in Sales / Marketing / Business Administration
Assistant Production OfficerBachelor Degree with Diploma in Printing Technology OR Degree in Printing Technology
Assistant Engineer Grade-ABachelor or Master Degree in Electronics / Communication / IT / ICT
Assistant Public Relation OfficerDegree in Journalism / Mass Communication / Public Relations
Senior AccountantGraduate in Commerce / Economics / related subjects
Junior Hindi TranslatorMaster Degree in Hindi or English with the other as a subject plus translation qualification / experience
Junior AccountantGraduate in Commerce / Economics / related subjects
Store OfficerDegree in Arts / Science / Commerce OR Degree / Diploma in Engineering / Material Management
Production AssistantDegree in Printing Technology OR PG Diploma in Book Publishing
Professional AssistantM.Lib.Sc / M.L.I.Sc or equivalent
Cameraman Grade-IIDiploma / Degree in media fields with experience in photography / videography / film production
Engineering AssistantDegree in Engineering in Electronics / Communication / ICT
Script WriterPost Graduate Degree with 3 years script writing experience
Set DesignerDiploma in Stage Craft or Degree with Diploma in Mass Communication
Technician Grade-I10th / 12th with Diploma in Electronics / Communication / IT
Audio Radio Producer Grade-IIIGraduate with Diploma in Media (Audio Radio) OR Graduate in Media fields
Graphic Assistant Grade-IGraduate with Diploma in Graphics / Animation / Video Editing / Mass Communication
TV Producer Grade-IIIDegree or PG Diploma in Media
Sr. Proof Reader (English)Bachelor Degree in English with 2 years proof reading experience
Store Keeper Grade-IDegree in Arts / Science / Commerce OR Degree / Diploma in Engineering / Material Management
Computer Operator Grade-III12th pass with Certificate / Diploma in Computer Applications
Floor Assistant10+2 with experience or Diploma in Stage Craft
Film AssistantGraduate with Diploma / Certificate in related media field
Graphic Assistant Grade-IIGraduate with Diploma in Graphics / Animation / Media
Store Keeper Grade-II12th pass with Certificate / Diploma in Store Keeping
Lab AssistantBachelor Degree in relevant subject
Lower Division Clerk12th pass with prescribed typing speed
Senior Library AttendantCertificate / Diploma in Library Science
Film Joiner10th / 12th with ITI and relevant experience
Lightman10th / 12th with 3 years experience in lighting
Painter10th with ITI and experience
Toucher Grade-IIITI with relevant experience
Carpenter10th with ITI and 3 years experience

Note: Many posts also require relevant experience and desirable qualifications as mentioned in the notification.

Salary Structure


The pay levels range from Level 2 (Rs. 19900โ€“63200) to Level 12 (Rs. 78800โ€“209200) depending on the post, as per 7th CPC.

Age Limit


Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 50 years, as per post.

Application Fee


UR / OBC / EWS (Level 10โ€“12)Rs. 1500
UR / OBC / EWS (Level 6โ€“7)Rs. 1200
UR / OBC / EWS (Level 2โ€“5)Rs. 1000
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SMNil

Selection Process


The selection process includes:
Computer Based Test, Written Test, Skill Test and Interview.

How to Apply


Candidates must apply online through the NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in from 27.12.2025 to 16.01.2026. Fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee and submit the application.

NCERT Official Notification & Apply Link


Official Website: www.ncert.nic.in
Notification PDF: DOWNLOAD NOTIFICATION PDF
Online Application: APPLY ONLINE

Fazil Zargar
Fazil Zargar
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