The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released an official notification (Advertisement No. 177/2026) inviting qualified candidates to apply for various academic positions. The recruitment drive aims to fill 117 vacancies for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian, and Assistant Librarian. These positions are available at the NCERT Headquarters in New Delhi and its constituent units located in Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, and Shillong. Interested candidates can apply online through the official NCERT website before the closing date.
NCERT Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) |
| Advertisement No. | 177/2026 |
| Post Names | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Librarian |
| Total Vacancies | 117 Posts |
| Job Location | New Delhi, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, Shillong |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.ncert.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | 31 January 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 February 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Closing Date for Eligibility | 20 February 2026 |
Vacancy Details
NCERT has announced a total of 117 academic vacancies. The recruitment includes 114 teaching positions across various disciplines and 3 library staff positions. These roles are distributed among the main headquarters and regional institutes.
| Department / Subject | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Total Posts |
| Education (General) | 03 | 06 | 02 | 11 |
| Teacher Education | 01 | 03 | 05 | 09 |
| Science Education | 04 | 02 | 02 | 08 |
| Zoology | 01 | 02 | 04 | 07 |
| English | 01 | 03 | 02 | 06 |
| Special Education | 01 | 02 | 01 | 04 |
| Botany | — | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| History | 01 | 01 | 02 | 04 |
| Mathematics | — | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| Economics | — | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| Sociology | — | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| Elementary Education | 01 | 02 | — | 03 |
| Art Education | 01 | — | 01 | 02 |
| Bio-Science / Bio-Tech | 01 | — | 01 | 02 |
| Political Science | 01 | 01 | — | 02 |
| Psychology (Ed. Psych) | 01 | 01 | — | 02 |
| Child Development (ECCE) | 01 | 01 | — | 02 |
| Education (Vocational) | 01 | 01 | — | 02 |
| Hindi | — | 02 | — | 02 |
| Education (Maths Edu) | — | — | 02 | 02 |
| Geography | 01 | — | — | 01 |
| Agriculture | 01 | — | — | 01 |
| Urdu | — | — | 01 | 01 |
| Population Studies | — | 01 | — | 01 |
| Electronics / IT | — | 01 | — | 01 |
| Hospitality & Tourism | — | 01 | — | 01 |
| Vocational (Commerce) | — | 01 | — | 01 |
| Curriculum Development | — | 01 | — | 01 |
| Measurement & Evaluation | — | 01 | — | 01 |
| Ed. Tech (Graphics/Multi) | — | 01 | — | 01 |
| Ed. Tech (Multimedia) | — | 01 | — | 01 |
| Library Science | — | 01 (Dy. Lib) | 02 (Asst. Lib) | 03 |
| Total Vacancies | 23 | 52 | 42 | 117 |
Education Qualification
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria defined by UGC, NCERT, and Government of India norms.
Professor:
Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of teaching/research experience in a University/College.
Minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Total research score of 120 as per UGC criteria.
Associate Professor:
Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.
Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks.
Minimum 8 years of experience in teaching/research.
Minimum 7 publications and a research score of 75.
Assistant Professor:
Master’s Degree with 55% marks in a relevant subject.
Must have qualified NET/SLET/SET conducted by UGC/CSIR.
Candidates with a Ph.D. (as per UGC regulations) may be exempted from NET.
Deputy Librarian:
Master’s Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science with 55% marks.
At least 8 years of experience as an Assistant University Librarian/College Librarian.
Ph.D. in Library Science or related field.
Assistant Librarian:
Master’s Degree in Library Science/Information Science with 55% marks.
Qualified in NET/SLET/SET or holds a Ph.D. degree as per UGC norms.
Salary Structure
The selected candidates will be paid as per the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
Professor: Pay Level 14 (Entry Pay ₹1,44,200)
Associate Professor / Deputy Librarian: Pay Level 13A (Entry Pay ₹1,31,400)
Assistant Professor / Assistant Librarian: Pay Level 10 (Entry Pay ₹57,700)
Age Limit
The age of superannuation and age limit conditions will be determined as per the norms of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India, and NCERT.
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD/EWS candidates as per the Government of India rules.
Selection Process
The selection will be based strictly on merit and performance in the interview.
- Shortlisting
- Document Verification
- Personal Interview
Application Fee
- UR / OBC / EWS: ₹1000/-
- SC / ST / PWD / Women: Nil (Exempted)
Payment Mode: Online only.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for NCERT Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official NCERT website: www.ncert.nic.in.
- Navigate to the “Announcement” tab, select “Vacancies”, and then click on “Academic”.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for Advertisement No. 177/2026.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the detailed application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload the scanned copies of required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the final application form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
| NCERT Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| NCERT Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
