NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026 - 117 Academic Vacancies
NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), India's apex body for school education, research, and curriculum development, has released a major recruitment notification
Interested and eligible candidates may read this advertisement and apply online here against these recruitment notifications. All applicants are requested to bookmark this page for future updates.
NCERT Academic Vacancies Recruitment 2026
| Department / Subject Area | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Total |
| Education (Education/Elementary/Teacher) | 8 | 11 | 7 | 26 |
| Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry) | 3 | 5 | 7 | 15 |
| Mathematics & Math Education | - | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Social Sciences (History, Geography, Pol Sc, Socio) | 3 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| Psychology (Educational/Guidance/Measurement) | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| Languages (Hindi, English, Urdu, Sanskrit, Telugu) | 1 | 6 | 4 | 11 |
| Vocational (Commerce/Agri/Food/Tech/Tourism) | 5 | 11 | 6 | 22 |
| Art & Aesthetics / Art Education | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Educational Technology / Multimedia / IT | - | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Special Education | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Child Development (ECCE) | 1 | 1 | - | 2 |
| Physical Education | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Economics | - | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Other (Sovereignty/Security/Extension Ed) | - | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Library Positions (Deputy & Assistant) | - | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 24 | 55 | 41 | 120* |
NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026 Eligibility & Salary
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Entry Pay | Essential Qualification |
| Professor | Level 14 | ₹1,44,200 | Ph.D. + 10 years experience + 10 publications |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A | ₹1,31,400 | Ph.D. + 8 years experience + 7 publications |
| Assistant Professor | Level 10 | ₹57,700 | Master's (55%) + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. |
Note: Reserved category posts (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD) are distributed across these totals as per government reservation policies.
NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026 Subject Areas & Departments
Vacancies are distributed across a wide array of disciplines, including but not limited to:
Sciences: Mathematics, Zoology, Bio-Science, Physics, and Chemistry.
Social Sciences & Humanities: Economics, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, and Psychology.
Education Specializations: Educational Technology, Special Education, Teacher Education, and Curriculum Development.
Languages: Hindi, English, Urdu, Sanskrit, and Telugu.
Vocational & Technical: Agriculture, Food Technology, Rural Technology, and Computer Education.
NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
# Starting date of submission of online application : January 31, 2026 (10:00 AM)
# Last date of submission of online application : February 20, 2026 (05:00 PM)
NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026 Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee | Note |
| General (UR) | ₹1,000 | For Male candidates |
| OBC | ₹1,000 | For Male candidates |
| EWS | ₹1,000 | For Male candidates |
| Women (All Categories) | NIL (Exempted) | No fee for female applicants |
| SC / ST | NIL (Exempted) | Regardless of gender |
| PwBD (Disabled) | NIL (Exempted) | Minimum 40% disability |
NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026 How to apply
Applicants need to visit official https://ncert.nic.in/ portal for submission of online application this scheme. One needs to follow below mentioned steps to apply online.
Step 1: Scroll down, go to Important Web Links section.
Step 2: Click on One-Time Registration link .
Step 3: A new webpage will be opened.
Step 4: Enter your details as required in the portal; and register yourself.
Step 5: After registration, Click on Online Application Form and Login.
Step 6: Enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal.
Step 7: Finally click on "Submit" and take print out of your submitted application.
Step 1: Scroll down, go to Important Web Links section.
Step 2: Click on One-Time Registration link .
Step 3: A new webpage will be opened.
Step 4: Enter your details as required in the portal; and register yourself.
Step 5: After registration, Click on Online Application Form and Login.
Step 6: Enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal.
Step 7: Finally click on "Submit" and take print out of your submitted application.
NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026 web link
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Disclaimer
Note to Applicants: This blog post is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute an official legal document. While we strive to keep the information accurate and up-to-date, recruitment rules and dates are subject to change by the issuing authority.
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