NCERT Recruitment 2026 – 117 Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Posts | Apply Online
🏢 Organization Name
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) – Government of India
Advt. No.: 177/2026
NCERT has invited online applications for 117 Academic Posts under direct recruitment at New Delhi and regional institutes.
📌 Total Vacancies : 117 Posts
🧑🏫 Post Names
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Deputy Librarian
Assistant Librarian
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Posts are available in Mathematics, Science, Education, Languages, Social Sciences, Psychology, Commerce, Computer Education, Physical Education, Library Science and many more subjects.
💰 Salary (Pay Level)
| Post | Pay Level | Starting Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Academic Level 14 | ₹1,44,200/month |
| Associate Professor | Academic Level 13A | ₹1,31,400/month |
| Assistant Professor | Academic Level 10 | ₹57,700/month |
| Deputy Librarian | Level 13A | ₹1,31,400/month |
| Assistant Librarian | Level 10 | ₹57,700/month |
🎓 Educational Qualification (Short Summary)
Qualification will be as per UGC Regulations 2018:
✔ Professor – Ph.D. + 10 years teaching/research experience + research publications
✔ Associate Professor – Ph.D. + 8 years teaching/research experience
✔ Assistant Professor – Master’s Degree (55%) + NET / Ph.D. exemption rules apply
✔ Librarian Posts – Master’s in Library Science + required experience/NET/Ph.D. rules
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 31 January 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 February 2026 (5:00 PM) |
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹1000 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Women | No Fee |
📍 Job Location
NCERT Headquarters New Delhi and Regional Institutes at:
Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, Shillong


