The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released an official employment notification for 117 Academic and Library posts under Direct Recruitment. Eligible candidates may apply online through the official NCERT recruitment portal .
NCERT Recruitment
NCERT Recruitment 2026
NCERT Recruitment 2026 – Post Details
1. Teaching Posts
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Total Teaching Posts: 114
2. Library Posts
Deputy Librarian – 1 Post
Assistant Librarian – 2 Posts
Total Library Posts: 3
Department-wise Vacancy Details (Highlights)
Professor 25
Associate Professor 53
Assistant Professor 36
Deputy Librarian 1
Assistant Librarian 2
Grand Total 117
(Posts available across disciplines such as Education, Science, Mathematics, Languages, Social Sciences, Psychology, Agriculture, Technology, Library Science, Physical Education, Arts & Aesthetics, etc.)
Pay Scale (7th CPC)
Post
Pay Level
Monthly Pay
Professor
Level-14
₹1,44,200
Associate Professor / Deputy Librarian
Level-13A
₹1,31,400
Assistant Professor / Assistant Librarian
Level-10
₹57,700
Eligibility Criteria of NCERT Recruitment 2026
Age Limit
As per UGC / NCERT / Government of India norms
Age Relaxation
Applicable as per Govt. rules
Educational Qualification
1. Professor
Ph.D. in relevant discipline
Minimum 10 research publications
10 years teaching/research experience
OR
Outstanding professional with Ph.D. and 10 years experience
2. Associate Professor
Ph.D. in relevant discipline
Master’s Degree with 55% marks
8 years teaching/research experience
Minimum 7 research publications
3. Assistant Professor
Master’s Degree with 55% marks
NET / SLET / SET qualified
OR
Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations (NET exempted as applicable)
Foreign Ph.D. from Top-500 ranked universities also eligible
4. Deputy Librarian
Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science (55%)
8 years experience as Librarian
Ph.D. in Library Science
Experience in ICT-based library services
5. Assistant Librarian
Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science (55%)
NET / SLET / SET qualified OR Ph.D.
Knowledge of library computerization
Application Fee
UR / OBC / EWS ₹1000
SC / ST / PwD / Women Nil
How to Apply for NCERT Recruitment 2026?
Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section
Click on Online Application Form
Complete registration and login
Fill personal & academic details
Upload required documents
Pay application fee (if applicable)
Submit the form and take a printout
Important Dateof NCERT Recruitment 2026
Starting date of submission of online application: 31st January, 2026
Last date of submission of online application: 20th February, 2026