Post Date: 30 January 2026
Short Information: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has extended the last date to apply for 173 Non-Teaching (Group A, B, & C) vacancies. Candidates who have registered but not submitted the form can apply online till 2nd February 2026. The recruitment includes posts like LDC, Assistant, Engineer, and Driver. Read below for vacancy breakdown, eligibility, fees, and direct links.
NCERT Recruitment 2026 for 173 Non Teaching Vacancies, Apply Online till 2 Feb
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING (NCERT)
NON-ACADEMIC POSTS RECRUITMENT 2026
ADVT NO. 01/2025
NCERT Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization | National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) |
| Post Name | LDC, Assistant, Engineer, Driver, etc. |
| Total Vacancies | 173 Posts |
| Job Location | New Delhi / Regional Centres |
| Official Website | www.ncert.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 24 December 2025 |
| Apply Online Start | 27 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | 02 February 2026 |
Application Fee
- Level 10-12 (UR/OBC/EWS): Rs. 1500/-
- Level 6-7 (UR/OBC/EWS): Rs. 1200/-
- Level 2-5 (UR/OBC/EWS): Rs. 1000/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM: Nil (Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online.
Vacancy Details
The 173 vacancies are distributed across Group A, B, and C posts:
Group A Vacancies (Level 10-12)
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Superintending Engineer | 01 |
| Production Officer | 01 |
| Assistant Engineer (Gr A) | 04 |
| Others (Manager, PRO, etc.) | 03 |
| Total Group A | 09 |
Group B Vacancies (Level 6-8)
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Engineering Assistant | 07 |
| Production Assistant | 05 |
| Professional Assistant | 04 |
| Cameraman Gr II | 04 |
| Others | 06 |
| Total Group B | 26 |
Group C Vacancies (Level 2-5)
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 84 |
| Lab Assistant (Various Subjects) | 34 |
| Store Keeper (Gr I & II) | 22 |
| Technical Grade I | 08 |
| Audio Radio Producer Gr III | 04 |
| Others (Driver, Lightman, etc.) | 16 |
| Total Group C | 138 |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (Max):
- Superintending Engineer: 50 Years
- Production Officer / Business Manager: 40 Years
- Asst. Production Officer / Asst. Engineer: 35 Years
- LDC / Lab Asst / Tech Posts: 27 Years
- Accountants / Proof Reader: 30 Years
2. Educational Qualification (Brief):
- LDC: 12th Class Pass + Typing Speed (35 wpm Eng / 30 wpm Hindi).
- Lab Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree in required field OR Diploma.
- Engineer Posts: B.Tech / M.Tech in relevant branch + Experience.
- Production/Technical Posts: Degree/Diploma in Printing/Relevant Trade.
- Driver: 10th Pass + Valid License + Experience.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on the post category:
| Post Group | Stages |
|---|---|
| Group A | Written Exam + Interview / Skill Test |
| LDC / Assistant | Written Exam + Skill Test (Typing) |
| Technical Posts | Written Exam + Trade Test |
Salary Structure
- Level 10-12 Posts: Rs. 56,100 – 78,800 (Basic)
- Level 6-8 Posts: Rs. 35,400 – 47,600 (Basic)
- Level 2-5 Posts: Rs. 19,900 – 29,200 (Basic)
How to Apply Online
- Visit www.ncert.nic.in.
- Go to “Vacancies” > “Non-Academic” section.
- Click on “Apply Online” for Advt No. 01/2025.
- Register and fill in personal and educational details.
- Upload Photo, Signature, and Certificates.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and print the application form.
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| 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 extended last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 2nd February 2026.
► 2. How many vacancies are there in NCERT?
There are a total of 173 Non-Teaching vacancies.
► 3. What is the qualification for LDC?
12th Pass with typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi.
► 4. Is there an application fee for SC/ST?
No, SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM candidates are exempted from paying the fee.