NCERT Recruitment 2025‑26 Notification Out for 173 Non‑Teaching Posts

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released an official short notification for the recruitment of 173 Non-Teaching personnel for the academic year 2025-26. This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies across various levels (Group A, B, and C) at its Headquarters in New Delhi, CIET, PSSCIVE Bhopal, and Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs) located in Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, Nellore, and Shillong. The application process starts in December 2025, and the last date to apply will be January 2026.

NCERT Recruitment 2026 Overview

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced the NCERT Recruitment 2025‑26 for 173 non‑teaching posts. This recruitment drive is for filling Group A, B, and C positions across various domains.

Organization	National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Recruitment Name	NCERT Non‑Teaching Recruitment 2025‑26
Advertisement	01/2025/Non-Academic / 17 Dec 2025
Total Vacancies	173
Posts	Group A, B & C Non‑Teaching
Job Type	Central Government
Mode of Apply	Online
Pay Levels	2–5, 6–8, 10–12 (7th CPC)
Official Website	www.ncert.nic.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Short Notification Released	17 Dec 2025
Online Apply Starts	Dec 2025 (exact date soon)
Last Date to Apply	Jan 2026 (exact date soon)
Exam Date	To be announced

Vacancy Details

The NCERT 2025‑26 recruitment offers 173 non‑teaching posts in several pay levels. These positions support administrative, technical, and clerical work across NCERT headquarters and regional centers.

Level of Posts	Vacancies
Levels 10–12	9
Levels 6–8	26
Levels 2–5	138
Total	173

Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown:

Level of Posts	UR	SC	ST	OBC (NCL)	EWS	Total
Levels 10-12	6	1	0	1	1	9
Levels 6-8	13	1	2	8	2	26
Levels 2-5	67	12	16	35	8	138
Grand Total	86	14	18	44	11	173

Note: Horizontal reservation is available for PwBD (12 posts) and Ex-Servicemen (13 posts).

Education Details

Eligibility requirements for each post include:

Level 10–12 Posts: A Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant experience.
Level 6–8 Posts: Typically, a 12th pass with experience or a relevant diploma.
Level 2–5 Posts: A 10th/12th/Graduate degree, depending on the specific post.
Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed advertisement on the official website for post-wise specific qualifications.

Salary Details

Salaries are based on the 7th CPC Pay Matrix for non‑teaching roles:

Pay Level	Approx Entry Basic Pay
Level 2	₹19,900
Level 5	₹29,200
Level 6	₹35,400
Level 8	₹47,600
Level 10	₹56,100
Level 11	₹67,700
Level 12	₹78,800

Salary includes basic pay plus allowances as per government rules.

Age Limit

Minimum age for applicants is generally 18 years.
The maximum age limit is usually 42 years for most posts.
Age relaxation applies according to government norms for reserved categories.

Selection Process

Written Exam (open competitive test).
Skill Test (if required for certain posts).
Document Verification.
Medical Examination.
Final selection depends on merit and eligibility.

Application Fee

Details regarding the application fee will be updated once the detailed notification is live.
Generally, SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted from fee payment in central govt recruitments.

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply for NCERT Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025:

Visit the official NCERT website: www.ncert.nic.in.
Navigate to Announcements > Vacancy > Non-Academic.
Click on the link for “Advertisement No. 01/2025/Non-Academic”.
Register yourself on the online portal (link will be active upon Employment News publication).
Fill in the required personal and educational details.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and certificates.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.