The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released the official notification for NCERT Academic Posts Recruitment 2026. A total of 117 vacancies have been announced for various academic positions. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official NCERT website.
The online application process for NCERT Academic Posts Recruitment 2026 began on 31 January 2026 and will remain open until 20 February 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting their applications.
| NCERT Academic Posts Recruitment 2026 |
| National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) : Advertisement No. 177/2026 | Short Details of Notification https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Notification Released : 31 January 2026 • Application Start : 31 January 2026 (10:00 AM) • Last Date for Apply Online : 20 February 2026 (05:00 PM) • Last Date For Fee Payment : 20 February 2026 • Correxction Date : As per schedule • Exam Date : Notify Soon • Admit Card Date : Notify Soon • Result : Notify Soon |
| Application Fees |
| • UR/OBC/EWS : 1000/- • Women applicants and applicants belonging to SC/ST/PWD : 00/- • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet, etc. |
| Age Limit |
| As per UGC/NCERT/Government of India norms. |
| No. of Post |
| 117 Posts |
| Vacancy Details | ||
| Department | Post Name | No. Of Posts |
| Mathematics | Associate Professor | 2 |
| Mathematics | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Art Education | Professor | 1 |
| Art Education | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Bio-Science/Bio-Technology/Health Science/Pharmacy | Professor | 1 |
| Bio-Science/Bio-Technology/Health Science/Pharmacy | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Economics Associate | Professor | 2 |
| Economics Assistant | Professor | 1 |
| Zoology | Professor | 1 |
| Zoology Associate | Professor | 2 |
| Zoology Assistant | Professor | 4 |
| Education (Educational Technology-Multimedia) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Hindi Associate | Professor | 2 |
| Education (Science Education) | Professor | 4 |
| Education (Science Education) Associate | Professor | 2 |
| Education (Science Education) Assistant | Professor | 2 |
| Education (Teacher Education) | Professor | 1 |
| Education (Teacher Education) Associate | Professor | 3 |
| Education (Teacher Education) Assistant | Professor | 5 |
| Education (Elementary Education) | Professor | 1 |
| Education (Elementary Education) Associate | Professor | 2 |
| Psychology (Educational Psychology) | Professor | 1 |
| Psychology (Educational Psychology) Associate | Professor | 1 |
| History | Professor | 1 |
| History | Associate Professor | 1 |
| History | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Geography | Professor | 1 |
| Population Studies | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Political Science | Professor | 1 |
| Political Science | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Education (Educational Technology-Graphics, Multimedia) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Education (Special Education) | Professor | 1 |
| Education (Special Education) | Associate Professor | 2 |
| Education (Special Education) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Electronics/Electrical/IT/Renewable Energy | Associate Professor | 1 |
| English | Professor | 1 |
| English | Associate Professor | 3 |
| English | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Urdu | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Hospitality, Travel and Tourism | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Vocational Education (Commerce Accountancy) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Education (Vocational Education) | Professor | 1 |
| Education (Vocational Education) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Education (Curriculum Development/Research/Policy) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Psychology/Education (Measurement & Evaluation) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Child Development (Child Development/ECCE) | Professor | 1 |
| Child Development (Child Development/ECCE) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Education (Mathematics Education) | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Education (Education) | Professor | 3 |
| Education (Education) Associate | Professor | 6 |
| Education (Education) | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Sociology | Associate Professor | 2 |
| Sociology | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Botany | Associate Professor | 2 |
| Botany | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Agriculture (Animal Husbandry/Fisheries/Sericulture) | Professor | 1 |
| Education (Philosophy of Education) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Security/Defence Science/Military Science | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Food Technology and Processing | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Psychology/Education (Guidance and Counselling) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Language Education (Hindi/English/Urdu/Sanskrit/Linguistics) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Home Science (Food & Nutrition) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Statistics | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Computer Education | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Food & Nutrition, Biochemistry, Biotechnology | Professor | 1 |
| Philosophical & Sociology Foundation of Education | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Agriculture (Agriculture) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Agriculture (Agriculture) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Physics | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Physics | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Deputy Librarian | Deputy Librarian | 1 |
| Assistant Librarian | Assistant Librarian | 2 |
| Rural Technology | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Telugu | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Life Science & Primary Education | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Art and Aesthetics | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Education (Extension Education) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Extension Education (Teacher Education) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Physical Education | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Chemistry | Professor | 1 |
| Total | 117 | |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| • Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor as per UGC Regulations 2018. • Ph.D./Master’s Degree with NET/SLET/SET in relevant discipline. • Deputy Librarian & Assistant Librarian as per UGC/NCERT norms. • For more details candidates should carefully read the official notification. |
| Salary |
| Rs. 57,700/- to Rs. 1,44,200/- per month (Entry Pay). |
| Selection Process |
| • Shortlisting • Interview • Document Verification • Final Selection |
| NCERT Academic Posts Recruitment 2026: How to Apply |
| 1. Visit the official website of NCERT at https://ncert.nic.in/. 2. Eligible candidates can apply online between 31 January 2026 and 20 February 2026. 3. Before applying, carefully read the official notification for NCERT Academic Posts Recruitment 2026. 4. Ensure that all required documents are checked and collected, including eligibility details, ID proof, address information, and basic personal details. 5. Keep scanned copies of necessary documents ready, such as photograph, signature, and ID proof. 6. Before submitting the application form, review the preview and verify all details carefully. 7. After final submission, take a printout of the application form for future reference. |
| Some Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |