NCERT recruitment 2026: Application deadline extended, check direct link to register here

NCERT recruitment last date: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has extended the last date to apply for the Advt. No. 177/2026. It aims to fill 117 academic vacancies across its campuses. The new deadline for submission of online applications is March 6, 2026, 5:00 PM. Candidates who have not yet completed the process now have additional time to apply through the official website, ncert.nic.in.



The recruitment exercise is being conducted through direct recruitment and includes teaching as well as library positions.

According to the official notification:

114 vacancies are for

• Professor
• Associate Professor
• Assistant Professor

3 vacancies are for

• Deputy Librarian
• Assistant Librarian

Selected candidates will be posted at NCERT campuses located in New Delhi, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, and Shillong.

Officials have clarified that applications submitted through any mode other than the official online portal will not be accepted.

NCERT recruitment 2026: Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria, age limits, and service conditions will be governed by the latest amendments and regulations of the University Grants Commission (UGC), along with Government of India and NCERT rules.

Age relaxation and reservation benefits will be applicable as per existing norms. Candidates have been advised to carefully review:

Educational qualifications

• Required academic and research experience
• Reservation policy
• Category-wise relaxations

Any discrepancy in documentation may lead to rejection at the scrutiny stage.

NCERT recruitment 2026: Application fees

The council has prescribed a category-based application fee structure for this recruitment cycle. Candidates belonging to the UR, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay Rs 1000, while applicants from SC, ST, PwD, and women categories are exempted from paying any fee. The payment must be completed through the online mode during the submission of the application form.

The selection process will involve shortlisting of candidates based on their eligibility and credentials, followed by an interview. The final merit list will be prepared strictly on the basis of interview performance, in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the University Grants Commission and NCERT.

NCERT 2026: Steps to apply

Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to apply for the NCERT recruitment process 2026:

• Move to the official website, ncert.nic.in
• On the homepage, click on the “Announcement” tab.
• Go to Vacancy and then Academic
• Register and complete the application form
• Upload documents, photograph, and signature
• Pay the fee, if applicable
• Submit and download a copy for records

Candidates can click on the link provided here to apply for the NCERT recruitment 2026.

Aspirants can click on the link to download the notification for the NCERT recruitment.

Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the NCERT recruitment 2026.
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