The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has officially released the NCERT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification for filling 117 Academic Position vacancies. The recruitment includes posts such as Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian, and Assistant Librarian across multiple disciplines.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 31 January 2026 to 20 February 2026 through the official NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in. Interested applicants are advised to read the complete notification carefully before submitting the online application.
NCERT Academic Posts Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) |
| Post Names | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian, Assistant Librarian |
| Total Vacancies | 117 Posts |
| Advertisement No. | 177/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 31 January 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 February 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Salary | ₹57,700 – ₹1,44,200 per month |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | www.ncert.nic.in |
NCERT Assistant Professor & Academic Posts Vacancy Details 2026
NCERT has announced vacancies across a wide range of disciplines including Education, Science, Humanities, Languages, Social Sciences, Library Science, Technology, and Vocational Studies.
Some major disciplines include:
- Education (Teacher Education, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Elementary Education)
- English, Hindi, Urdu, Telugu
- Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
- Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science
- Geography, History
- Library Science
- Computer Education
- Physical Education
- Agriculture & Life Sciences
Total Vacancies: 117 Posts
(Detailed subject-wise and post-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official notification.)
NCERT Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Assistant Professor – Eligibility
Option A
- Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks in the relevant subject
- Must have cleared UGC NET / CSIR NET / SLET / SET
- Candidates with Ph.D. (as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016) are exempted from NET
Option B
- Ph.D. degree from a foreign university ranked within the top 500 universities by:
- QS World University Rankings
- Times Higher Education (THE)
- ARWU (Shanghai Rankings)
Associate Professor – Eligibility
- Ph.D. in the relevant discipline
- Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks
- Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience
- At least 7 research publications
- Minimum research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018
Professor – Eligibility
Option A
- Ph.D. in relevant discipline
- Minimum 10 years teaching/research experience
- At least 10 research publications
- Research score of 120 as per UGC norms
Option B
- Outstanding professional with Ph.D.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience
- Significant contribution to the discipline with documentary evidence
Deputy Librarian – Eligibility
- Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science (55% marks)
- Minimum 8 years experience as Assistant Librarian
- Knowledge of ICT integration
- Ph.D. in Library Science or related field
Assistant Librarian – Eligibility
- Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science (55% marks)
- NET / SLET / SET qualified or Ph.D. holder
- Knowledge of library computerization
NCERT Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
- Age limit will be as per UGC, NCERT, and Government of India norms
- Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per rules
NCERT Academic Posts Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive salary as per 7th Pay Commission:
- Assistant Professor: ₹57,700 per month (Academic Level 10)
- Associate Professor: ₹1,31,400 per month
- Professor: ₹1,44,200 per month
- Librarian posts as per UGC pay scale
NCERT Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Shortlisting based on eligibility
- Interview / Presentation
- Document Verification
Final selection will be based on academic record, research score, and interview performance.
How to Apply for NCERT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit
- Click on Recruitment / Careers section
- Open Advt No. 177/2026
- Register using valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Submit the application before 20 February 2026
- Download and save the application form for future reference
Important Instructions
- Read the official notification carefully before applying
- Ensure eligibility before submission
- Incomplete or incorrect applications may be rejected
- No offline applications will be accepted
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