The National Council of Educational Research and Training has released an official notification for NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026. Applications are invited for various academic and library positions including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian and Assistant Librarian.
A total of 117 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official NCERT website within the prescribed dates. Important details such as eligibility, application process, fees and salary are given below. Candidates are advised to read all information carefully before applying.
Overview of NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | National Council of Educational Research and Training |
| Recruitment Name | NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian, Assistant Librarian |
| Total Posts | 117 |
| Category | Government |
| Job Location | Across NCERT Units |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting and Interview |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, eligibility and application details.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates related to NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026.
| Notification Release | January 2026 |
| Start Date of Online Application | 31 January 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 February 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Interview Date | To be notified |
Vacancy Details of NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026
| Post Name |
|---|
| Professor |
| Associate Professor |
| Assistant Professor |
| Deputy Librarian |
| Assistant Librarian |
| Total: 117 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria of NCERT Academic Vacancies
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Ph.D. in concerned discipline with minimum 10 years teaching or research experience and 10 research publications | As per UGC and NCERT norms |
| Associate Professor | Ph.D. in concerned discipline, Master’s degree with 55 percent marks and 8 years teaching or research experience | As per UGC and NCERT norms |
| Assistant Professor | Master’s degree with 55 percent marks and NET or Ph.D. as per UGC regulations | As per UGC and NCERT norms |
| Deputy Librarian | Master’s degree in Library Science with 55 percent marks and 8 years experience. Ph.D. preferred | As per UGC and NCERT norms |
| Assistant Librarian | Master’s degree in Library Science with 55 percent marks and NET or Ph.D. as per norms | As per UGC and NCERT norms |
Age relaxation will be applicable for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates as per government rules.
NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹1000 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Exempted |
The application fee must be paid online. Fee once paid will not be refunded.
NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process includes shortlisting of candidates based on academic score as per UGC regulations, followed by an interview. Final selection will be based on interview performance.
NCERT Salary Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Entry Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level 14 | ₹1,44,200 |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A | ₹1,31,400 |
| Assistant Professor | Level 10 | ₹57,700 |
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will receive allowances as per 7th Pay Commission rules.
NCERT Official Notification and Apply Details
Official Website: ncert.nic.in
Recruitment Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Application Mode: Online only (APPLY LINK)