The National Council of Educational Research and Training has released Advertisement No. 177/2026 for direct recruitment to 117 academic and library positions. The recruitment covers Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian, and Assistant Librarian posts across NCERT New Delhi and its constituent units at Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, and Shillong.
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 & Sociological Foundations 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 & 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
Important Dates
Event
Date & Time
Advertisement Number
177/2026
Online Registration Start
31 January 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online
20 February 2026 (05:00 PM)
Eligibility Cut-off Date
20 February 2026
Age Limit & Relaxation
Criterion
Details
Age of Superannuation
As per UGC/NCERT/GoI norms
Relaxations
As per UGC/GoI/NCERT rules for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwD
PwD Condition
Disability must be 40% or above with valid certificate
Educational Qualification & Eligibility
Professor (Option A or B)
Ph.D. in concerned/allied discipline with minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals and research score 120 as per UGC Regulations-2018, and minimum 10 years teaching/research experience with evidence of guiding doctoral candidates.
OR outstanding professional with Ph.D. and 10 years experience with significant contribution to knowledge.
Associate Professor
Ph.D. with Master’s degree (55%), minimum 8 years teaching/research experience, minimum 7 publications, and research score 75 as per UGC Regulations-2018.
Assistant Professor (Option A or B)
Master’s degree (55%) with NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations, OR
Ph.D. from a top-500 ranked foreign university (QS/THE/ARWU).
Deputy Librarian
Master’s in Library/Information/Documentation Science (55%), 8 years experience as Assistant University/College Librarian, evidence of ICT-based services, and Ph.D. in relevant field.
Assistant Librarian
Master’s in Library/Information/Documentation Science (55%) with NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. and knowledge of library computerization.
NET/SLET/SET exemptions and Ph.D. provisions apply as detailed in the notification, including pre-11 July 2009 Ph.D. candidates subject to specified conditions and certifications.
Experience Requirements
Post
Experience
Professor
Minimum 10 years teaching/research or 10 years as outstanding professional
Associate Professor
Minimum 8 years teaching/research
Deputy Librarian
8 years as Assistant University/College Librarian
Assistant Professor / Assistant Librarian
As per UGC norms
Salary Structure
Post
Academic Level
Entry Pay (₹/Month)
Professor
Level 14
1,44,200
Associate Professor / Deputy Librarian
Level 13A
1,31,400
Assistant Professor / Assistant Librarian
Level 10
57,700
Allowances and benefits are applicable as per UGC/NCERT/Government of India rules.
Application Fee
Category
Fee
UR / OBC / EWS
₹1,000
Women / SC / ST / PwD
Exempted
Fee is payable online only and is non-refundable.
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on academic score as per UGC norms.
Assistant Professor: Up to 50 candidates for first vacancy and 5 for each additional vacancy (category-wise), minimum academic score 60; ties included.
Professor/Associate Professor: Up to 10 candidates for first vacancy and 5 for each additional vacancy (category-wise); ties included.
Interview is the sole basis of final selection after eligibility verification.
Shortlisted lists and final results will be displayed on the NCERT website.
How to Apply
Apply online at www.ncert.nic.in under Announcement–Vacancy–Academic.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill the application carefully; starred fields are mandatory.
Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
Pay the application fee if applicable.
Submit before 20 February 2026 (05:00 PM) and retain a copy.
