The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released Advertisement No. 177/2026 for filling up 117 Academic Positions under Direct Recruitment. This is a golden opportunity for candidates looking for a govt job vacancy 2026 in the education and research sector.
The recruitment includes posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian, and Assistant Librarian at NCERT Headquarters (New Delhi) and its constituent units at Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru and Shillong.
Important Dates – NCERT Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 31 January 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 February 2026 (05:00 PM) |
NCERT Academic Vacancy 2026 – Post Wise Distribution (Total: 117)
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Professor | 23 |
| Associate Professor | 52 |
| Assistant Professor | 39 |
| Deputy Librarian | 1 |
| Assistant Librarian | 2 |
| Total | 117 |
Educational Qualifications (As per UGC/NCERT Norms)
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Professor | Ph.D. in relevant discipline + Minimum 10 years teaching/research experience + 10 research publications + Research Score 120 (as per UGC Regulations 2018). |
| Associate Professor | Ph.D. Degree + Master’s with 55% marks + Minimum 8 years teaching/research experience + 7 publications + Research Score 75. |
| Assistant Professor | Master’s Degree with 55% marks in relevant subject + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. (as per UGC norms). NET exemption as per UGC rules. |
| Deputy Librarian | Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science (55%) + 8 years experience as Assistant Librarian + Ph.D. + ICT-based library service experience. |
| Assistant Librarian | Master’s Degree in Library Science (55%) + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. + Knowledge of library computerization. |
Pay Scale (Academic Level)
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Professor | Academic Level 14 (₹1,44,200 entry pay) |
| Associate Professor / Deputy Librarian | Academic Level 13A (₹1,31,400 entry pay) |
| Assistant Professor / Assistant Librarian | Academic Level 10 (₹57,700 entry pay) |
Application Instructions
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Application | Online Only |
| Application Fee | ₹1000 (UR/OBC/EWS) |
| Fee Exemption | SC/ST/PwD/Women |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on Academic Score + Interview |
| Nationality | Indian Nationals Only |
Selection Process Overview
- Shortlisting based on UGC Academic Score Criteria
- Interview Performance will determine final selection
- Separate application required for each post
- Documents verified at Interview stage
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| 📄 Download Official Advertisement PDF | 👉 https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/announcement/vacancies/academicvacancy/R-I_Advt-177_2026_EN.pdf |
| 🌐 NCERT Career Portal | 👉 https://ncert.nic.in/vacancies.php?ln=en |
| 🖥️ Online Application Portal | 👉 https://ncertrec.samarth.edu.in/ |
The NCERT Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for highly qualified candidates seeking assistant professor, associate professor, and librarian vacancy in NCERT. With 117 academic posts, this is one of the major govt job vacancy 2026 notifications in the education sector.
Interested candidates should carefully read the official notification and apply online before 20 February 2026 to avoid last-minute rush.
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