📚 NCERT Faculty Recruitment 2026
📢 Apply Online for 117 Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor Posts
Organization: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) | 📍 All India
📅 Last Date: 20.02.2026
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), an apex organization for Educational Research and Teacher Training, has released Advertisement No. 177/2026. Applications are invited online for filling up 117 Academic Positions under direct recruitment. These vacancies include posts for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across various constituent units located at New Delhi, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, and Shillong. Interested candidates can apply online via the official NCERT portal from 31st January 2026 to 20th February 2026. 👇 Check the detailed subject-wise vacancy breakdown, eligibility criteria, and pay scale below.
🚀 Recruitment Overview
| 🏢 Organization | National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) |
| 🆔 Advertisement No. | 177/2026 |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 117 Posts |
| 💼 Post Types | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Librarian |
| 💰 Pay Level | Level 10, 13A, and 14 (UGC Pay Matrix) |
| ⏳ Application Mode | Online Only |
📊 Subject-Wise Vacancy Details
| Department / Subject | Post Name | Total | Category Breakup (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Associate Prof Assistant Prof |
2 1 |
Assoc: UR-1, OBC-1 Asst: UR-1 |
| Art Education | Professor Assistant Prof |
1 1 |
Prof: UR-1 Asst: OBC-1 |
| Bio-Science / Health Science | Professor Assistant Prof |
1 1 |
Prof: UR-1 Asst: UR-1 |
| Economics | Associate Prof Assistant Prof |
2 1 |
Assoc: OBC-2 Asst: OBC-1 |
| Zoology | Professor Associate Prof Assistant Prof |
1 2 4 |
Prof: SC-1 Assoc: UR-2 Asst: UR-2, OBC-1, EWS-1 |
| Edu. Tech – Multimedia | Associate Prof | 1 | SC-1 |
| Hindi | Associate Prof | 2 | UR-1, SC-1 |
| Science Education | Professor Associate Prof Assistant Prof |
4 2 2 |
Prof: UR-1, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-1 Assoc: OBC-1, EWS-1 Asst: UR-1, EWS-1 |
| Teacher Education | Professor Associate Prof Assistant Prof |
1 3 5 |
Prof: SC-1 Assoc: UR-2, ST-1 Asst: UR-4, OBC-1 |
| Elementary Education | Professor Associate Prof |
1 2 |
Prof: SC-1 Assoc: ST-1, OBC-1 |
| Educational Psychology | Professor Associate Prof |
1 1 |
Prof: UR-1 Assoc: SC-1 |
| History | Professor Associate Prof Assistant Prof |
1 1 2 |
Prof: OBC-1 Assoc: UR-1 Asst: UR-1, SC-1 |
| Geography | Professor | 1 | OBC-1 |
| English | Professor Associate Prof Assistant Prof |
1 3 2 |
Prof: SC-1 Assoc: SC-3 Asst: OBC-2 |
| TOTAL POSTS | 117 | ||
(Refer to the official PDF for other subjects like Population Studies, Political Science, Urdu, Hospitality, Vocational Education, etc.)
💰 Pay Scale & Salary
| Post Name | Academic Level | Entry Pay (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level 14 | ₹ 1,44,200/- |
| Associate Professor / Dy. Librarian | Level 13A | ₹ 1,31,400/- |
| Assistant Professor / Asst. Librarian | Level 10 | ₹ 57,700/- |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (As per UGC Regulations 2018)
- 👨🏫 Professor:
- Ph.D. degree in relevant discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience.
- Minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Total Research Score of 120.
- 👩🏫 Associate Professor:
- Ph.D. Degree in relevant discipline.
- Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks.
- Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience.
- Minimum 7 research publications.
- Total Research Score of 75.
- 🧑🏫 Assistant Professor:
- Master’s Degree with 55% marks.
- Must have cleared NET (National Eligibility Test) conducted by UGC/CSIR or SLET/SET.
- OR Ph.D. degree obtained from a foreign university with ranking among top 500.
💸 Application Fee
- 🔸 UR / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹ 1,000/-
- 🔸 SC / ST / PwD / Women: Exempted (Nil)
- Payment Mode: Online Only.
📅 Important Dates Schedule
- 🟢 Online Registration Starts: 31.01.2026 (10:00 AM)
- 🔴 Last Date to Apply Online: 20.02.2026 (05:00 PM)
📝 How to Apply?
- Visit the official NCERT recruitment portal: www.ncert.nic.in.
- Go to “Announcement” -> “Vacancy” -> “Academic”.
- Click on the link for “Advertisement No. 177/2026”.
- Register with a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
- Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload scanned copies of Photo, Signature, and required Certificates (Caste/PwD/EWS).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) online.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference (Interview).
⚠️ Note: No hard copy needs to be sent by post.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for NCERT Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date for online registration is 20th February 2026 (05:00 PM).Q2. Is NET mandatory for Assistant Professor post?
Ans: Yes, candidates must have cleared NET/SLET/SET unless they possess a Ph.D. degree as per UGC regulations.Q3. What is the application fee for SC/ST candidates?
Ans: Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories and Women applicants are exempted from paying the application fee.Q4. What is the selection process?
Ans: The selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in the Interview. Shortlisting will be done based on academic scores.Q5. Are the posts located only in Delhi?
Ans: No, vacancies are distributed across NCERT constituent units in Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, Shillong, and New Delhi.
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