NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has officially issued the NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 Notification to recruit eligible candidates for 117 academic positions through direct recruitment.
These appointments will be made at the NCERT Headquarters in New Delhi as well as at its regional and constituent units located in Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, and Shillong. The recruitment covers prestigious academic roles such as Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian, and Assistant Librarian across various disciplines.
This recruitment drive is a major opportunity for candidates seeking central government academic jobs in India.
NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- Recruiting Authority: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
- Recruitment Name: NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026
- Total Vacancies: 117
- Job Location: New Delhi, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru & Shillong
- Mode of Recruitment: Direct Recruitment
- Official Website: ncert.nic.in
NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates must apply within the stipulated timeline mentioned below:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 February 2026 |
| Interview Date | To be notified later |
NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The application fee varies according to category and must be paid online only.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹1000 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Women | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details & Qualification
Post-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor | 114 | As per official notification |
| Deputy Librarian / Assistant Librarian | 03 | As per official notification |
| Total | 117 | — |
Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification for discipline-wise eligibility criteria and qualification requirements.
NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- The age of superannuation, eligibility conditions, and age-related criteria will be governed by UGC norms, Government of India rules, and NCERT regulations, as amended from time to time.
- Category-wise age relaxation will be applicable as per prevailing Government of India guidelines.
NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection of candidates for NCERT academic posts will be conducted through the following stages:
- Shortlisting of Applications
- Personal Interview
- Medical Examination
Final selection will be based on interview performance and fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| NCERT Official Website | NCERT |