NCERT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - 117 Posts Online Apply

Age

• Age limits are as per UGC/NCERT and Government of India norms and may vary by post. Specific ages are not listed in the summary; refer to the official notification for precise details.

Important

• Age relaxations for reserved categories follow Government of India rules.

Essential Qualifications

• Educational qualifications and experience for each post are as per UGC/NCERT and Government of India norms, as amended from time to time.
• For Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor and Librarian positions, eligibility includes Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, NET/SLET/SET as applicable, and a specified minimum number of publications and research score as per UGC Regulations-2018 (subject to amendments).
• Deput y Librarian and Assistant Librarian require relevant Master’s degrees with required marks and NET/SLET/SET exemptions as per UGC norms.
• The Academic score per UGC Regulations-2018 may be used for shortlisting, with final selections based on interview performance.

Notes

• The details are provided in the official notification PDF and are subject to change as per UGC/NCERT/government norms.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Number: 177/2026
• Online Registration begins: 31-01-2026 (10:00 AM)
• Extended last date for online registration: 06-03-2026 (05:00 PM)
• Closing date for eligibility criteria: 20-02-2026

Note: Some dates may be updated in the official notification. Check the NCERT site for the latest schedule.

Application Fee

• UR/OBC/EWS: Rs. 1000 through online payment.
• Women applicants and candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD: No fee.
• The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

General Instructions

• Apply online only via the official NCERT website.
• Keep a valid email ID and mobile number for registration and notifications.
• Upload scanned photograph, signature, and all required documents; carry originals for verification if shortlisted.
• If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications with the requisite fee for each post.
• Foreign qualifications should be converted to equivalent Indian standards as applicable.
• Candidature may be rejected at any stage if information is found false or not in conformity with eligibility criteria.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• Refer to the official NCERT portal for the latest instructions and announcements.