NCERT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced its official recruitment drive for Assistant Professor positions for 2026. This is a premier opportunity for academic professionals to contribute to India’s national curriculum and pedagogical framework.

Job Details

Organization: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Post Name: Assistant Professor
Job Location: New Delhi and Regional Institutes of Education (Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysore, and Shillong).
Nature of Post: Regular/Permanent.
Department: Various (Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Languages, Education, etc.)

Vacancies

While the exact number of seats is distributed across various departments, there are 117 Vacancies expected for the 2026 cycle.

Category	Vacancies
General (UR)	52
OBC (NCL)	32
SC	18
ST	09
EWS	6

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Assistant Professor role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Educational Qualification: A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in the concerned/allied subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
Mandatory Qualification: The candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC (like SLET/SET).
PhD Exception: Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the UGC Regulations shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET.

Age Limits and Relaxations

Upper Age Limit: 35 Years (as of the last date of application).
Relaxations:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years
- Internal NCERT Employees: As per Government of India norms.

Salary and Benefits

CERT offers a competitive salary package under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

Pay Level: Academic Level 10
Entry Pay: Approximately ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 plus allowances.
Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and Medical Benefits as per Central Government rules.

Selection Process

The selection is rigorous and follows a two-stage process:

Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on their Academic Performance Indicator (API) scores and research contributions.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. The final merit list is prepared based on Interview Performance and relevant experience.

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Application Fees for NCERT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Application Fee Structure

Category	Fee Amount
General (UR) / OBC / EWS (Male)	₹1,000
SC / ST / PwBD	Exempted (Nil)
Women (All Categories)	Exempted (Nil)

Payment Guidelines

Mode of Payment: The fee is payable only via Online Mode using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
Non-Refundable: Once the fee is paid, it will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Multiple Applications: Candidates applying for more than one post must pay a separate fee for each application, unless they belong to an exempted category.

Important Dates

Event	Date (Tentative)
Notification Release	January 15, 2026
Online Application Starts	January 31, 2026
Last Date to Apply	February 20, 2026
Interview Schedule	April – May 2026

Application Instructions

Visit the NCERT official recruitment portal.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the Online Application Form with academic details, research papers, and experience.
Upload scanned copies of certificates, photographs, and signatures.

Important Notes

Note: Candidates are advised to ensure they meet the specific specialization requirements for the department they are applying to. Ensure that your Ph.D. degree (if applicable) complies with the UGC 2009/2016 regulations to claim NET exemption