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📚 NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 117 Professor & Assistant Professor Posts
NCERT Academic Position Recruitment: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), an apex organization for educational research, teacher training, and curriculum development, has released Advertisement No. 177/2026 for recruitment to 117 Academic Positions.
The recruitment will be conducted for NCERT New Delhi and its constituent units located at Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, and Shillong.
📌 NCERT Academic Position Recruitment: Overview
| Organization | National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) |
| Advertisement No. | 177/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 117 Posts |
| Post Categories | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian, Assistant Librarian |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Job Location | New Delhi & Regional Units |
📊 Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
| Post Name | Total Posts | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Multiple | Academic Level 14 |
| Associate Professor | Multiple | Academic Level 13A |
| Assistant Professor | Multiple | Academic Level 10 |
| Deputy Librarian | 01 | Academic Level 13A |
| Assistant Librarian | 02 | Academic Level 10 |
📌 Posts are distributed across various disciplines including Mathematics, Science Education, English, Hindi, Sociology, Computer Education, Psychology, Geography, History, Physics, Chemistry, and others.
🎓 Essential Educational Qualification
Qualifications are as per UGC / NCERT Norms:
👨🏫 Professor
- ✅ Ph.D. in relevant discipline
- ✅ Minimum 10 Years Teaching / Research Experience
- ✅ Minimum 10 Research Publications
- ✅ Research Score: 120
👩🏫 Associate Professor
- ✅ Ph.D. Degree
- ✅ Master’s Degree with 55% Marks
- ✅ Minimum 8 Years Experience
- ✅ Minimum 7 Publications
- ✅ Research Score: 75
📖 Assistant Professor
- ✅ Master’s Degree with 55% Marks
- ✅ NET / SLET / SET Qualified OR Ph.D. Exemption
📚 Librarian Posts
- ✅ Master’s Degree in Library Science
- ✅ Experience & Ph.D. (for Deputy Librarian)
🎂 Age Limit
🎯 Age, experience, and retirement norms will be applicable as per UGC / NCERT / Govt of India Rules.
💰 Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹1000/- |
| SC / ST / PWD / Women | Exempted |
📝 Selection Process of NCERT Academic Position Recruitment
- ✅ Shortlisting Based on Academic Score
- ✅ Interview Only
⚠️ Final selection will be based solely on Interview Performance.
📚 Exam Pattern
❌ No Written Examination
💼 Pay Scale / Salary
| Post | Academic Pay Level | Entry Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level 14 | ₹1,44,200/- |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A | ₹1,31,400/- |
| Assistant Professor | Level 10 | ₹57,700/- |
🎁 Benefits
- 💰 Attractive Salary Structure
- 🏥 Medical Benefits
- 📈 Academic Career Growth
- 🏖️ Government Allowances
- 🔒 Central Government Organization
🖥️ How to Apply for NCERT Academic Position Recruitment
- ✅ Visit NCERT Official Website
- ✅ Go to Announcement → Vacancy → Academic
- ✅ Register Online
- ✅ Fill Application Form Carefully
- ✅ Upload Documents
- ✅ Pay Application Fee (If Applicable)
- ✅ Submit Application
📅 Important Dates
| Online Registration Start | 31.01.2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 20.02.2026 (05:00 PM) |
🔗 Important Links
| Official Website | www.ncert.nic.in |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Click to Apply |
⚠️ Important: Applications will be accepted through ONLINE MODE ONLY. No offline applications will be entertained.
❓ FAQs – NCERT Academic Position Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are announced under NCERT Recruitment 2026?
NCERT has released a total of 117 vacancies for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Librarian posts.
Q2. What is the selection process for NCERT Academic Posts?
Selection will be based on shortlisting and Interview only. No written exam is conducted.
Q3. Is NET mandatory for Assistant Professor posts?
Yes, NET/SLET/SET is required unless the candidate holds a Ph.D. as per UGC exemption rules.
Q4. What is the salary of NCERT Professors?
Salary is as per Academic Pay Levels. Entry pay starts from approximately ₹57,700 (AP), ₹1,31,400 (Assoc. Prof.), and ₹1,44,200 (Professor).
Q5. What is the application fee?
₹1000/- for UR/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwD/Women candidates are exempted.
Q6. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application submission is 20 February 2026.
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