The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released the official notification inviting applications from interested and eligible candidates for the post of Joint Director. There is one vacancy open for the mentioned position.

As mentioned in the official notification of NCERT Recruitment 2025, the upper age limit for the mentioned post is 60 years (age relaxation for exceptionally qualified candidates). Candidates selected for the Joint Director position will be paid a monthly salary between ₹ 1,44,200 and ₹ 2,18,200 (Academic Level-14). The selection of applicants will be based on recommendations made by a Search-cum-Selection Committee.

Interested candidates who meet the requirements can apply through the proper channel by submitting the prescribed proforma to the Ministry of Education before the last date, i.e., within 30 days from the date of advertisement publication. Applications received after the last date or found deficient in any manner will not be entertained.

The required qualifications, experience, age limit, and other post details are provided in brief below. Check all the details before applying for the mentioned position.

Overview of NCERT Recruitment 2025

As mentioned in the employment notification released by NCERT, there is one post to be filled based on deputation or a short-term contract for a tenure of up to five years. The appointment may also end upon attaining 65 years of age or earlier, depending on the circumstances. The position is based in New Delhi under the Ministry of Education.

No. of Posts: 1
Category: Government
Type: Deputation/Short-Term Contract
Job Location: New Delhi
Application Mode: Offline
Selection Process: Search-cum-Selection Committee
Last Date: Within 30 days of advertisement publication
Official Website: www.ncert.nic.in

Vacancy Details: NCERT has invited applications from candidates fulfilling the required criteria to fill up the following vacant position:

Post Name: Joint Director
No. of Posts: 01
Qualification:

Essential:
- Five years’ experience in Professor grade or equivalent.
- Exposure to professional/technical coordination and supervision work or academic administration.
- Experience in educational research, training, and extension programs.
- The applicant should not be more than 60 years of age as of the closing date of receipt of applications.
Desirable:
- Eminent scholar with published work of high quality.

Age Limit: The maximum age limit is 60 years. However, for exceptionally qualified candidates, the upper age limit may be relaxed.

Important Dates:

Advertisement Date: Published in Employment News
Last Date to Apply: Within 30 days of the advertisement publication

Application Fee: No application fee is required for this recruitment process.

Selection Process: The selection of the Joint Director will be made by the Central Government based on the recommendations of a Search-cum-Selection Committee. The committee will ensure that the selection process is conducted in a transparent and merit-based manner.

How to Apply: Candidates who wish to apply for NCERT Recruitment 2025 should follow the steps mentioned below:

Download the prescribed application proforma from the official NCERT notification.
Complete all the sections of the application form accurately, including personal details, qualifications, and professional experience.
Attach all necessary documents, such as educational certificates, work experience proof, and age verification.
Ensure that your parent organization certifies the correctness of the provided information and confirms no disciplinary action is pending.
Send the completed application through proper channels to:
Ms. Anu Jain, Joint Director,
Ministry of Education,
Department of School Education & Literacy,
Room No. 100, D-Wing,
Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001.
Ensure the application reaches the specified address within the stipulated time. Applications not submitted through the proper channel or found incomplete will be rejected.

Official Notification | Download PDF

Frequently Asked Questions About NCERT Recruitment:

Q1. What is the last date to apply for NCERT Recruitment 2025?
The last date to apply is within 30 days from the advertisement’s publication in Employment News.

Q2. What is the salary for the Joint Director post?
The selected candidate will receive a monthly salary between ₹1,44,200 and ₹2,18,200 as per Academic Level-14.

Q3. Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment?
Candidates with five years of experience in a Professor grade or equivalent role, along with experience in academic administration, are eligible to apply. The maximum age limit is 60 years.

Q4. How can I apply for this position?
Applications must be submitted in the prescribed proforma through the proper channel to the Ministry of Education.

Q5. What is the selection process for the Joint Director post?
The selection will be conducted based on the recommendations of a Search-cum-Selection Committee.