The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has officially released the Academic Position Recruitment 2026 notification for 117 vacancies across multiple teaching and library posts. Eligible Indian candidates can apply online from 31 January 2026 to 20 February 2026 through the official NCERT website.

This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for qualified academicians and professionals to work with India’s apex institution for educational research and curriculum development.

Organization Details

  • Organization Name: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

  • Post Name: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian, Assistant Librarian

  • Total Vacancies: 117

  • Job Location: New Delhi, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, Shillong

  • Official Website: www.ncert.nic.in

NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Event Date & Time
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 (Post-wise)

NCERT has announced vacancies across a wide range of disciplines including Education, Science, Arts, Languages, Social Sciences, Technology, Agriculture, and Library Science.

Major Posts Include:

  • Professor

  • Associate Professor

  • Assistant Professor

  • Deputy Librarian (1 Post)

  • Assistant Librarian (2 Posts)

Total Vacancies: 117

Vacancies are distributed across disciplines such as Mathematics, Science Education, Teacher Education, Psychology, English, Hindi, Sociology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Education, Agriculture, Library Science, and more.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

Professor

  • Ph.D. in relevant/allied discipline

  • Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience

  • At least 10 research publications

  • Minimum research score of 120 (as per UGC Regulations 2018)
    OR

  • Outstanding professional with Ph.D. and 10 years of significant experience

Associate Professor

  • Ph.D. in relevant discipline

  • Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks

  • 8 years of teaching/research experience

  • At least 7 research publications

  • Minimum research score of 75

Assistant Professor

  • Master’s Degree with 55% marks

  • NET/SLET/SET qualified OR Ph.D. as per UGC norms

  • NET exemption applicable for eligible Ph.D. candidates and disciplines where NET is not conducted

Deputy Librarian

  • Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science

  • 8 years’ experience as Assistant Librarian

  • Ph.D. in Library Science preferred

Assistant Librarian

  • Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science

  • NET/SLET/SET qualified or Ph.D. exemption

  • Knowledge of library computerization

Experience Requirements

  • Professor: Minimum 10 years

  • Associate Professor: Minimum 8 years

  • Deputy Librarian: 8 years

  • Assistant Professor & Assistant Librarian: No mandatory experience (NET/Ph.D. required)

Salary Structure

Post Pay Level Monthly Salary
Professor Academic Level 14 ₹1,44,200/-
Associate Professor / Deputy Librarian Academic Level 13A ₹1,31,400/-
Assistant Professor / Assistant Librarian Academic Level 10 ₹57,700/-

Additional allowances as per NCERT/Government of India norms.

Age Limit

  • Age of retirement and relaxation will be as per UGC/NCERT/Government of India rules

  • Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PwD candidates

Application Fee

  • UR / OBC / EWS: ₹1000/-

  • SC / ST / PwD / Women Candidates: Exempted

  • Mode of Payment: Online only

  • Fee once paid is non-refundable

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting based on Academic Score

  • Final Selection through Interview only

  • Number of candidates called for interview depends on vacancy count and category

  • Final merit list will be published on the NCERT website

How to Apply Online

  1. Visit www.ncert.nic.in

  2. Go to Announcement → Vacancy → Academic

  3. Register using valid email ID and mobile number

  4. Fill the online application form carefully

  5. Upload photograph, signature, and required documents

  6. Pay the application fee (if applicable)

  7. Submit and download the application for future reference

Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit separate applications and fees for each post.

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Final Note

This is a prestigious opportunity for academicians to contribute to national-level educational research, curriculum development, and teacher training through NCERT. Eligible candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.