BIG UPDATE for teaching and academic aspirants!
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has officially released NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No. 177/2026 for the recruitment of 117 Academic Positions including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian and Assistant Librarian.
Eligible Indian candidates can apply online through the official NCERT website from 31 January 2026 (10:00 AM) to 20 February 2026 (05:00 PM). The recruitment will be conducted strictly as per UGC / NCERT / Government of India norms.
NCERT Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Council of Educational Research and Training |
| Advertisement No. | 177/2026 |
| Post Type | Academic Positions |
| Total Vacancies | 117 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 February 2026 |
| Job Location | New Delhi & Regional Units |
| Official Website | www.ncert.nic.in |
NCERT Academic Posts Vacancy 2026 – Details
NCERT has announced 117 vacancies across multiple disciplines and departments.
| Department / Discipline | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Associate Professor | 2 |
| Mathematics | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Art Education | Professor | 1 |
| Art Education | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Bio-Science / Bio-Technology / Health Science / Pharmacy | Professor | 1 |
| Bio-Science / Bio-Technology / Health Science / Pharmacy | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Economics | Associate Professor | 2 |
| Economics | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Zoology | Professor | 1 |
| Zoology | Associate Professor | 2 |
| Zoology | Assistant Professor | 4 |
| Education (Educational Technology – Multimedia) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Hindi | Associate Professor | 2 |
| Education (Science Education) | Professor | 4 |
| Education (Science Education) | Associate Professor | 2 |
| Education (Science Education) | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Education (Teacher Education) | Professor | 1 |
| Education (Teacher Education) | Associate Professor | 3 |
| Education (Teacher Education) | Assistant Professor | 5 |
| Education (Elementary Education) | Professor | 1 |
| Education (Elementary Education) | Associate Professor | 2 |
| Psychology (Educational Psychology) | Professor | 1 |
| Psychology (Educational Psychology) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| History | Professor | 1 |
| History | Associate Professor | 1 |
| History | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Geography | Professor | 1 |
| Population Studies | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Political Science | Professor | 1 |
| Political Science | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Education (Ed. Tech – Graphics / Multimedia) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Education (Special Education) | Professor | 1 |
| Education (Special Education) | Associate Professor | 2 |
| Education (Special Education) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Electronics / Electrical / IT / Renewable Energy | Associate Professor | 1 |
| English | Professor | 1 |
| English | Associate Professor | 3 |
| English | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Urdu | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Hospitality / Travel / Tourism | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Vocational Education (Commerce / Accountancy) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Education (Vocational Education) | Professor | 1 |
| Education (Vocational Education) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Education (Curriculum / Research / Policy) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Psychology / Education (Measurement & Evaluation) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Child Development (ECCE) | Professor | 1 |
| Child Development (ECCE) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Education (Mathematics Education) | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Education | Professor | 3 |
| Education | Associate Professor | 6 |
| Education | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Sociology | Associate Professor | 2 |
| Sociology | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Botany | Associate Professor | 2 |
| Botany | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Agriculture (Animal Husbandry / Fisheries / Sericulture) | Professor | 1 |
| Education (Philosophy of Education) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Security / Defence / Military Science | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Food Technology & Processing | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Psychology / Education (Guidance & Counselling) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Language Education (Hindi/English/Urdu/Sanskrit/Linguistics) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Home Science (Food & Nutrition) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Statistics | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Computer Education | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Food & Nutrition / Biochemistry / Biotechnology | Professor | 1 |
| Philosophical & Sociological Foundation of Education | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Agriculture (Agriculture) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Agriculture (Agriculture) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Physics | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Physics | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Deputy Librarian | Deputy Librarian | 1 |
| Assistant Librarian | Assistant Librarian | 2 |
| Rural Technology | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Telugu | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Life Science & Primary Education | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Art & Aesthetics | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Education (Extension Education) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Extension Education (Teacher Education) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Physical Education | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Chemistry | Professor | 1 |
| Total | 117 |
Vacancies are distributed across Education, Science, Languages, Social Sciences, Vocational Education, Library Science and other disciplines.
Detailed subject-wise distribution is available in the official notification.
NCERT Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
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Professor: Ph.D. with 10 research publications, 120 research score, and minimum 10 years teaching/research experience OR outstanding professional with Ph.D. and 10 years experience
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Associate Professor: Ph.D., Master’s degree with 55% marks, 8 years teaching/research experience, minimum 7 publications, research score 75
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Assistant Professor: Master’s degree with 55% marks + NET/SLET/SET OR Ph.D. as per UGC norms
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Deputy Librarian: Master’s in Library Science with 8 years experience + Ph.D.
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Assistant Librarian: Master’s in Library Science with NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D.
All qualifications must be as per UGC Regulations 2018 (as amended).
Age Limit
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Age of superannuation and relaxation will be as per UGC / NCERT / Government of India rules
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Age and category relaxations applicable for SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / EWS / PwBD
NCERT Selection Process 2026
Selection will be conducted in the following stages:
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Shortlisting based on Academic Score
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Interview
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Document Verification
Final selection will be purely based on interview performance.
NCERT Salary Structure 2026
| Post | Academic Level | Entry Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level-14 | ₹1,44,200/month |
| Associate Professor | Level-13A | ₹1,31,400/month |
| Assistant Professor | Level-10 | ₹57,700/month |
| Deputy Librarian | Level-13A | ₹1,31,400/month |
| Assistant Librarian | Level-10 | ₹57,700/month |
Additional allowances applicable as per Government of India rules.
NCERT Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹1000 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Important Dates – NCERT Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 31 January 2026 |
| Apply Online Start | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 February 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 20 February 2026 |
How to Apply Online for NCERT Recruitment 2026
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Visit www.ncert.nic.in
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Open Announcement – Vacancy – Academic section
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Register using valid email & mobile number
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Fill online application form carefully
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Upload photograph, signature & documents
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Pay application fee (if applicable)
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Submit and download application form
Separate application required for each post.
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Required Documents
Educational certificates
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NET / Ph.D. documents
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Experience certificates
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Photograph & signature
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Category certificate (if applicable)
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – NCERT Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in NCERT Recruitment 2026?
A total of 117 academic vacancies are announced.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online?
20 February 2026 (05:00 PM).
Q3. What is the application fee for NCERT posts?
₹1000 for UR/OBC/EWS, while SC/ST/PwBD/Women are exempted.
Q4. What is the salary for Assistant Professor in NCERT?
Entry pay is ₹57,700 per month plus allowances.
Q5. What is the selection process for NCERT Recruitment 2026?
Shortlisting followed by interview and document verification.
Final Words
NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026 is a prestigious opportunity for candidates aspiring to work in India’s apex educational institution. Eligible candidates should apply early, ensure accuracy in application, and prepare well for interviews.
Disclaimer
This post is for informational purposes only. Candidates must verify all details from the official NCERT notification before applying. Recruitment rules may change as per official guidelines.
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