NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 117 Posts
NCERT has announced recruitment for 117 Academic Positions including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian and Assistant Librarian posts. Online applications are invited from 31 January 2026 to 20 February 2026 through the official website.
Total vacancies: 117
Post details
Vacancy count, salary, fee, age limit, selection process, and qualification details are included below.
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- A) NCERT Academic Position Notification 2026
- B) NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
- C) NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
- D) NCERT Academic Position Vacancy Details
- E) Eligibility Criteria for NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026
- F) NCERT Academic Position Application Fee
- G) Salary Details
- H) Selection Process
- I) Important Links
A) NCERT Academic Position Notification 2026
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released an official notification for NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026. A total of 117 vacancies have been announced for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian and Assistant Librarian posts. The online application process has started from 31 January 2026 (10:00 AM) and will remain open till 20 February 2026 (05:00 PM). Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official NCERT website.
B) NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
The recruitment drive offers excellent career opportunities for candidates in academic and library positions under NCERT and its regional units.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) |
| Recruitment Name | NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian, Assistant Librarian |
| Total Vacancies | 117 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | ₹57,700 to ₹1,44,200 per month |
| Qualification | Ph.D./Master’s Degree with NET/SLET/SET (as applicable) |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting + Interview |
C) NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Candidates must keep track of all important dates related to the recruitment process.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 31 January 2026 |
| 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 |
| Exam/Interview Date | Will be updated soon |
D) NCERT Academic Position Vacancy Details
NCERT has released a total of 117 vacancies for various academic and librarian posts across multiple subjects and disciplines. The detailed category-wise breakup of vacancies is given below.
Department-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Department | Post | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Associate Professor | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – |
| Assistant Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| Art Education | Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Assistant Professor | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | |
| Bio-Science / Bio-Technology / Health Science / Pharmacy | Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Assistant Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| Economics | Associate Professor | 2 | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Assistant Professor | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | |
| Zoology | Professor | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Associate Professor | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| Assistant Professor | 4 | 2 | – | – | 1 | 1 | |
| Education (Educational Technology – Multimedia) | Associate Professor | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Hindi | Associate Professor | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Education (Science Education) | Professor | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Associate Professor | 2 | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | |
| Assistant Professor | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | |
| Education (Teacher Education) | Professor | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Associate Professor | 3 | 2 | – | 1 | – | – | |
| Assistant Professor | 5 | 4 | – | – | 1 | – | |
| Education (Elementary Education) | Professor | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Associate Professor | 2 | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | |
| Psychology (Educational Psychology) | Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Associate Professor | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | |
| History | Professor | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Associate Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| Assistant Professor | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | |
| Geography | Professor | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Population Studies | Associate Professor | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Political Science | Professor | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Associate Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| Education (Educational Technology – Graphics/Multimedia) | Associate Professor | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Education (Special Education) | Professor | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Associate Professor | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | |
| Assistant Professor | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | |
| Electronics / Electrical / IT / Renewable Energy | Associate Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| English | Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Associate Professor | 3 | 3 | – | – | – | – | |
| Assistant Professor | 2 | – | – | – | 2 | – | |
| Urdu | Assistant Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Hospitality, Travel & Tourism | Associate Professor | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Vocational Education (Commerce & Accountancy) | Associate Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Education (Vocational Education) | Professor | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Associate Professor | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | |
| Education (Curriculum Development / Research / Policy) | Associate Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology / Education (Measurement & Evaluation) | Associate Professor | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Child Development (ECCE) | Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Associate Professor | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | |
| Education (Mathematics Education) | Assistant Professor | 2 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – |
| Education (Education) | Professor | 3 | 2 | – | – | 1 | – |
| Associate Professor | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | – | – | |
| Assistant Professor | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | |
| Sociology | Associate Professor | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Assistant Professor | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | |
| Botany | Associate Professor | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Assistant Professor | 2 | – | – | – | 2 | – | |
| Agriculture (Animal Husbandry/Fisheries/Sericulture) | Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Education (Philosophy of Education) | Assistant Professor | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Security / Defence / Military Science | Associate Professor | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Food Technology & Processing | Associate Professor | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Psychology / Education (Guidance & Counselling) | Assistant Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Language Education | Assistant Professor | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Home Science (Food & Nutrition) | Associate Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Statistics | Associate Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Education | Assistant Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Food & Nutrition / Biochemistry / Biotechnology | Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Philosophical & Sociological Foundations of Education | Assistant Professor | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Agriculture (Agriculture) | Associate Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Assistant Professor | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | – | |
| Physics | Associate Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Assistant Professor | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | |
| Deputy Librarian | Deputy Librarian | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Assistant Librarian | Assistant Librarian | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Rural Technology | Associate Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Telugu | Assistant Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Life Science & Primary Education | Associate Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Art & Aesthetics | Associate Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Education (Extension Education) | Assistant Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Extension Education (Teacher Education) | Assistant Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Education | Assistant Professor | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
(Subject-wise detailed breakup is provided in the official notification.)
E) Eligibility Criteria for NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026
E1) Educational Qualification
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Professor | Ph.D. with minimum 10 years teaching/research experience and 10 research publications |
| Associate Professor | Ph.D. + Master’s Degree with 55% marks + 8 years experience + 7 publications |
| Assistant Professor | Master’s Degree with 55% marks + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. exemption |
| Deputy Librarian | Master’s in Library Science + 8 years experience + Ph.D. |
| Assistant Librarian | Master’s in Library Science + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. |
Note: Detailed qualification norms are as per UGC Regulations-2018.
E2) Age Limit
- Age and retirement norms are as per UGC/NCERT/Government of India rules.
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS categories as per government norms.
- Specific age limits are Not Available in Provided Content.
F) NCERT Academic Position Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹1000 |
| Women / SC / ST / PWD | Exempted |
| Payment Mode | Online |
Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable.
G) Salary Details
| Post | Pay Level | Entry Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level 14 | ₹1,44,200/- |
| Associate Professor / Deputy Librarian | Level 13A | ₹1,31,400/- |
| Assistant Professor / Assistant Librarian | Level 10 | ₹57,700/- |
Selected candidates will also receive allowances and benefits as per NCERT/Government rules.
H) Selection Process
The selection process for NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 includes:
- Shortlisting based on Academic Score
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
Shortlisting Criteria
- For Assistant Professor: Up to 50 candidates for first vacancy and 5 candidates for each additional vacancy will be called for interview.
- For Professor & Associate Professor: Up to 10 candidates for first vacancy and 5 for each additional vacancy.
Final selection will be based only on interview performance.
I) Important Links
| Link Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Notification link |
| Apply Online Link | Apply link |
| Official Website | www.ncert.nic.in |
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