🎓 NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026
📢 Recruitment for 117 Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor Posts
📍 Locations: New Delhi, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru & Shillong
📋 Recruitment Overview
| 📂 Organization Name | National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) |
| 📄 Advt. No. | 177/2026 (F. No.1-1/2025/R-I) |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 117 Posts |
| 💰 Salary Scale | Academic Level 10 to Level 14 (₹ 57,700 – ₹ 1,44,200 entry pay) |
| ⏳ Application Mode | Online (Samarth Portal) |
📊 Post & Department Wise Vacancy
| Department / Subject Area | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | – | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| Art Education / Aesthetics | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 |
| Bio-Science/Biotech/Health Science | 01 | – | 01 | 02 |
| Economics | – | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| Zoology / Physics / Chemistry | 02 | 04 | 06 | 12 |
| Education (Science/Teacher/Elementary) | 06 | 07 | 07 | 20 |
| History / Geography / Pol Science | 03 | 02 | 02 | 07 |
| English / Hindi / Urdu / Telugu | 01 | 05 | 05 | 11 |
| Psychology (Edu/Measurement/Guidance) | 01 | 03 | 02 | 06 |
| Librarian (Deputy/Assistant) | Deputy (01) | Assistant (02) | 03 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL VACANCIES | 117 | |||
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification
Educational Qualifications (As per UGC/NCERT Norms):
- 🌟 Professor:
• Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
• Total research score of at least 120.
• Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience. - 🌟 Associate Professor:
• Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline.
• Master’s degree with at least 55% marks.
• Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience.
• Minimum 7 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals. - 🌟 Assistant Professor:
• Master’s degree with 55% marks in the relevant subject.
• Must have cleared National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or CSIR (or SLET/SET).
• Candidates with Ph.D. awarded as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
💰 Pay Scales (7th CPC)
| Designation | Academic Level | Rationalized Entry Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level 14 | ₹ 1,44,200/- |
| Associate Professor / Deputy Librarian | Level 13A | ₹ 1,31,400/- |
| Assistant Professor / Assistant Librarian | Level 10 | ₹ 57,700/- |
⚔️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Based on Academic Score (as per UGC Regulations Appendix II Table 3A/3B).
- Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview in New Delhi.
- Document Verification: Original certificates will be verified at the time of interview.
- Merit List: Selection is based purely on performance in the interview.
💸 Application Fees
- 🔸 UR / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹ 1,000/-
- 🔸 SC / ST / PWD / Women: Exempted (NIL)
- ✨ Payment Mode: Online only through SBI Collect/Debit/Credit Card.
📅 Important Dates Schedule
📝 How to Apply?
- Visit the official NCERT Samarth portal: ncertrec.samarth.edu.in
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the academic details, research papers, and experience very carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of Passport size photo, Signature, and Relevant certificates (Caste, PWD, Experience).
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form and Print the application. Keep a copy for the interview process.
⚠️ Note: Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate applications and fees for each post.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date has been extended. Please refer to the Extension Notice link in the important links table for the exact final date.
Q2. Is there any application fee for Female candidates?
Ans: No, all Female candidates, SC, ST, and PWD applicants are completely exempted from paying the application fee.
Q3. What is the minimum qualification for Assistant Professor?
Ans: A Master’s degree with 55% marks plus clearing the NET/SLET/SET exam is required. Ph.D. holders are exempted from NET under specific conditions.
Q4. How will the selection be made?
Ans: Selection will be based purely on performance in the Personal Interview after shortlisting candidates based on academic scores.
Q5. Do I need to send a hard copy of the application to NCERT?
Ans: No, only online application through the Samarth portal is required. However, keep a printed copy for verification during the interview.
