NCERT Recruitment 2026: Application Deadline Extended to March 6 for 117 Academic Positions
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has officially announced an extension of the application deadline for its ongoing recruitment drive. The new last date for submitting online applications for Advt. No. 177/2026 is now March 6, 2026, until 5:00 PM. This extension provides additional time for candidates who have not yet completed their applications to apply through the official portal at ncert.nic.in.
Vacancy Details and Campus Postings
This recruitment initiative aims to fill a total of 117 academic vacancies through direct recruitment. The positions are distributed as follows:
- 114 teaching positions: Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor roles.
- 3 library positions: Deputy Librarian and Assistant Librarian roles.
Successful candidates will be assigned to NCERT campuses located in New Delhi, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, and Shillong. Officials have emphasized that applications submitted through any mode other than the official online portal will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Eligibility Criteria and Application Process
The eligibility criteria, age limits, and service conditions for these positions are 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 are strongly advised to carefully review the following aspects before applying:
- Educational qualifications as specified in the notification.
- Required academic and research experience.
- Reservation policy and category-wise relaxations.
Any discrepancy in documentation may lead to rejection during the scrutiny stage. The selection process will involve shortlisting based on eligibility and credentials, followed by an interview. The final merit list will be prepared strictly on the basis of interview performance, in accordance with UGC and NCERT guidelines.
Application Fee Structure
The council has prescribed a category-based application fee structure for this recruitment cycle:
- Candidates belonging to UR, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay Rs 1000.
- Applicants from SC, ST, PwD, and women categories are exempted from paying any fee.
The payment must be completed through online mode during the submission of the application form. No offline payment methods will be accepted.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
Candidates can follow these steps to apply for the NCERT recruitment process 2026:
- Visit the official website at ncert.nic.in.
- On the homepage, click on the “Announcement” tab.
- Navigate to Vacancy and then select Academic.
- Register and complete the application form with accurate details.
- Upload required documents, photograph, and signature as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Submit the form and download a copy for your records.
Aspirants are encouraged to download the official notification from the website for complete details and stay tuned to ncert.nic.in for any further updates regarding the NCERT recruitment 2026.
