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Direct Recruitment for 117 Academic Positions (Advt. No. 177/2026)
Recruitment Overview
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), an apex organization for Educational Research, invites online applications for filling up 117 various academic positions under direct recruitment. These positions are available at NCERT, New Delhi, and its constituent units located at Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, and Shillong.
| Recruiting Body | NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) |
| Advertisement No. | 177/2026 |
| Post Name | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor & Librarians |
| Total Vacancies | 117 Posts |
| Recruitment Type | Permanent (Direct Recruitment) |
| Job Location | New Delhi, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, Shillong |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 31st January 2026 (10:00 A.M) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 20th February 2026 (Up to 05:00 P.M) |
Pay Scale / Salary Details
| Professor | Academic Level 14 (Entry Pay: Rs. 1,44,200/-) |
| Associate Professor / Deputy Librarian | Academic Level 13A (Entry Pay: Rs. 1,31,400/-) |
| Assistant Professor / Assistant Librarian | Academic Level 10 (Entry Pay: Rs. 57,700/-) |
Eligibility Criteria
- Assistant Professor: Master’s Degree (55%) + NET/SET/SLET OR Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016/2018.
- Associate Professor: Ph.D. Degree + Master’s Degree (55%) + Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience + Minimum 7 research publications + Research score of 75.
- Professor: Ph.D. Degree + Minimum 10 publications + Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience + Research score of 120.
- Librarians: Master’s Degree in Library Science/Info Science (55%) + NET/Ph.D + Experience (for Deputy Librarian).
- Note: Relaxation in marks for SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories is applicable as per GoI rules.
Application Fee
The application fee must be paid online. Fees once paid are not refundable.
- UR / OBC / EWS: Rs. 1000/-
- SC / ST / PWD / Women: Exempted (No Fee)
Subject-wise Vacancy Details
Below is the categorization of vacancies. Click on each Category to view the subjects.
Science, Mathematics & Technology
| Subject/Department | Posts Available |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Associate Prof, Assistant Prof |
| Bio-Science / Bio-Technology / Health Science | Professor, Assistant Prof |
| Zoology | Professor, Associate Prof, Assistant Prof |
| Education (Science Education) | Professor, Associate Prof |
| Botany | Associate Prof, Assistant Prof |
| Physics | Associate Prof, Assistant Prof |
| Chemistry | Professor |
| Statistics | Associate Prof |
| Computer Education | Assistant Prof |
Social Sciences & Humanities
| Subject/Department | Posts Available |
|---|---|
| Economics | Associate Prof, Assistant Prof |
| History | Professor, Associate Prof, Assistant Prof |
| Geography | Professor |
| Population Studies | Associate Prof |
| Political Science | Professor, Associate Prof |
| Sociology | Associate Prof, Assistant Prof |
| Philosophy & Sociology Foundation of Education | Assistant Prof |
Languages
| Subject/Department | Posts Available |
|---|---|
| Hindi | Associate Prof |
| English | Assistant Prof |
| Urdu | Associate Prof |
| Language Education (Hindi/Eng/Urdu/Sanskrit/Linguistics) | Assistant Prof |
| Telugu | Assistant Prof |
Education & Psychology
| Subject/Department | Posts Available |
|---|---|
| Education (Educational Technology – Multimedia/Graphics) | Associate Prof, Professor |
| Education (Teacher Education) | Professor, Associate Prof, Assistant Prof |
| Education (Elementary Education) | Professor, Associate Prof |
| Psychology (Educational Psychology) | Professor, Associate Prof |
| Education (Special Education) | Professor |
| Education (Curriculum Dev/Research/Policy) | Associate Prof |
| Psychology/Education (Measurement & Evaluation) | Associate Prof |
| Child Development / ECCE | Professor, Associate Prof |
| Education (Mathematics Education) | Assistant Prof |
| Education (Philosophy of Education) | Assistant Prof |
| Psychology/Education (Guidance & Counselling) | Assistant Prof |
Vocational, Arts & Miscellaneous
| Subject/Department | Posts Available |
|---|---|
| Art Education | Professor, Assistant Prof |
| Electronics / Electrical / IT / Renewable Energy | Associate Prof |
| Hospitality, Travel and Tourism | Assistant Prof |
| Vocational Education (Commerce/Accountancy) | Associate Prof |
| Education (Vocational Education) | Professor, Associate Prof |
| Agriculture (Animal Husbandry/Fisheries) | Professor |
| Security/Defence Science/Military Science | Associate Prof |
| Food Technology / Processing / Nutrition | Associate Prof, Professor |
| Library Science | Deputy Librarian, Assistant Librarian |
| Physical Education | Assistant Prof |
Application Procedure
- Visit the official NCERT website (www.ncert.nic.in) -> “Announcement” -> “Vacancy” -> “Academic”.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill out the online application form carefully. Note that fields marked with (*) are mandatory.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 1000/- online (if applicable).
- Upload scanned recent color passport-size photograph, signature, and relevant documents.
- Submit the application before the closing date. Keep a copy of the submitted application for record.
- Note: Separate applications and fees are required if applying for more than one post.