NCERT Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 117 Posts, Download PDF
Post Date: 02 February 2026
Short Information: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released an official notification (Advt. No. 177/202) for the recruitment of 117 Vacancies for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Librarian. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 31st January 2026 to 20th February 2026 at the official website www.ncert.nic.in. Read below for subject-wise vacancy details, eligibility, salary, and direct application links.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING (NCERT)
ACADEMIC POSTS RECRUITMENT 2026
ADVT NO. 177/202
NCERT Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization | National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) |
| Post Name | Professor, Associate Prof, Asst Prof, Librarian |
| Total Vacancies | 117 Posts |
| Job Location | New Delhi, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, Shillong |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.ncert.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 31 January 2026 |
| Apply Online Start | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 February 2026 (05:00 PM) |
Application Fee
- UR / OBC / EWS: Rs. 1000/-
- SC / ST / PWD / Women: No Fee (Exempted).
- Payment Mode: Online.
Vacancy Details
Total 117 vacancies are distributed across various departments. Below is the summary of key posts:
| Post Name | Academic Level | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level 14 | 37 |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A | 41 |
| Assistant Professor | Level 10 | 36 |
| Deputy/Assistant Librarian | Level 13A / 10 | 03 |
| Grand Total | 117 | |
*Note: For subject-wise vacancy breakdown (Mathematics, Science, Education, etc.), please refer to the official notification PDF.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Professor (Level 14):
- Ph.D. degree in relevant discipline.
- Minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience.
2. Associate Professor (Level 13A):
- Ph.D. degree in relevant discipline.
- Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks.
- Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience.
- Minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed journals.
3. Assistant Professor (Level 10):
- Master’s Degree with 55% marks.
- Must have cleared NET (UGC/CSIR) OR Ph.D. degree as per UGC regulations.
4. Librarians:
- Master’s Degree in Library Science (55% marks).
- Experience required for Deputy Librarian (8 years).
- NET required for Assistant Librarian.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Based on Academic Score (as per UGC guidelines).
- Personal Interview.
- Document Verification.
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay Level | Entry Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level 14 | Rs. 1,44,200/- |
| Associate Prof / Dy Librarian | Level 13A | Rs. 1,31,400/- |
| Assistant Prof / Asst Librarian | Level 10 | Rs. 57,700/- |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website www.ncert.nic.in.
- Go to “Announcement” > “Vacancies” > “Academic”.
- Click on “Apply Online” for Advt No. 177/202.
- Register and fill in personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned Photograph and Signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here (Active) |
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Arattai Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
❓ FAQs – NCERT Recruitment 2026
► 1. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 20th February 2026.
► 2. Is there an application fee?
Yes, Rs. 1000/- for UR/OBC/EWS. No fee for SC/ST/Women/PWD.
► 3. How many vacancies are there?
There are a total of 117 vacancies for various academic posts.
► 4. What is the selection process?
Selection is based on Shortlisting (Academic Score) and Interview.