The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has officially released its Academic Recruitment Notification 2026 (Advt. No. 177/2026), announcing 117 vacancies across Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian, and Assistant Librarian posts.
With UGC pay scales, job security, national-level exposure, and postings across India, this recruitment drive is creating massive buzz among Ph.D. holders, NET-qualified candidates, and experienced academicians.
Let’s break down everything you need to know—eligibility, salary, vacancies, selection process, and how to apply—in one place.
🏛️ About NCERT Recruitment 2026
NCERT is the apex national body responsible for curriculum development, educational research, teacher training, and textbook publication for school education in India. Working at NCERT means directly shaping the future of Indian education.
This recruitment is for academic and library positions at:
NCERT New Delhi
Regional institutes at Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, and Shillong
Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
📊 Total Vacancies: 117 Posts (Department-Wise)
NCERT has opened vacancies across 50+ disciplines, including:
Education (Teacher Education, Science Education, Vocational Education, Curriculum Studies)
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, History, Geography
English, Hindi, Urdu, Telugu
Agriculture, Food Technology, Home Science
Computer Education, Electronics, IT, Renewable Energy
Library Science (Deputy Librarian & Assistant Librarian)
👉 Total Posts: 117
This makes it one of the largest academic recruitments of 2026.
💰 Salary & Pay Scale (UGC Levels)
NCERT offers excellent salaries with Central Government allowances:
Professor
👉 Academic Level 14
💸 ₹1,44,200/- per monthAssociate Professor / Deputy Librarian
👉 Academic Level 13A
💸 ₹1,31,400/- per monthAssistant Professor / Assistant Librarian
👉 Academic Level 10
💸 ₹57,700/- per month
✔ Plus DA, HRA, TA, medical benefits, pension, and other GoI perks.
🎓 Educational Qualification & Eligibility
🔹 Assistant Professor
Master’s Degree with 55% marks
NET / SLET / SET qualified
ORPh.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016
NET exemption for disciplines where NET is not conducted
🔹 Associate Professor
Ph.D. in relevant discipline
Minimum 8 years teaching/research experience
At least 7 research publications
Minimum research score: 75 (UGC norms)
🔹 Professor
Ph.D. with 10+ years teaching/research experience
Minimum 10 research publications
Research score: 120
OR outstanding professional with 10 years’ experience
🔹 Deputy Librarian
Master’s in Library/Information Science
8 years experience as Assistant Librarian
Ph.D. in Library Science preferred
🔹 Assistant Librarian
Master’s in Library Science
NET / Ph.D. exemption as per UGC norms
Knowledge of library computerization
🎯 Age Limit
No upper age limit mentioned
Age of retirement as per UGC/NCERT norms
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwD as per Government rules
💳 Application Fee
UR / OBC / EWS: ₹1000/-
SC / ST / PwD / Women: ❌ No fee
Payment mode: Online only
Fee once paid is non-refundable
🗓️ Important Dates to Remember
Online Application Start: 31 January 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026 (05:00 PM)
Eligibility Cut-off Date: 20 February 2026
⚠️ Don’t wait till the last day—server traffic can kill your chances.
🧪 Selection Process Explained Simply
✔️ Shortlisting
Based on Academic Score (UGC Appendix II)
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview
✔️ Interview
Final selection is purely interview-based
Academic score is only for shortlisting, not final merit
✔️ Result
Final result will be published on the NCERT website
No individual communication for non-selection
📝 How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
Visit www.ncert.nic.in
Go to Announcement → Vacancy → Academic
Register using valid email ID & mobile number
Fill the online application form carefully
Upload:
Passport-size photograph
Signature
Educational & experience documents
Pay application fee (if applicable)
Submit and download application copy for future use
👉 Separate application + fee required for each post.
🔗 Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Click here to Apply |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
🌟 Why This NCERT Recruitment Is a Golden Opportunity
✅ Central Government job
✅ High salary up to ₹1.44 lakh
✅ Academic prestige & national recognition
✅ Posting across major Indian cities
✅ Direct role in shaping India’s education system
✅ Ideal for Ph.D. holders & NET-qualified candidates
If you’ve ever dreamed of teaching at the national level with stability, respect, and excellent pay, NCERT Recruitment 2026 is your calling.
